Exhibitors Herald (1927)

56 EXHIBITORS HERALD July 2, 1927 LETTERS From Readers A forum at which the exhibitor is invited to express his opinion on matters of current interest. Brevity adds forcefulness to any statement. Unsigned letters will not be printed. Here’s Room for Argument ST. CLOl'D, FLA. — ^To the Editor: Congratulations, J. C., for picking one of the winners. We know how to pick beauties, don’t we? I want you to come to Florida so that you can have that cross country race with my Norma, then we will go after the big mouth lake bass which there is, or are, plenty of them that will weigh 15 pounds, and plenty of lakes when you come to I'lorida. You will hate to leave, as all Florida exhibitors are fishermen, because when all the tourists return north in the summer we have to eat fish. Well, J. C., you will have to admit that Norma Shearer is the heauty of ithe two. — R. G. Chamiseklin, Palm theatre, St. Cloud, Fla. Attention: Mr. E. W. Hammons BOSTON, MASS.— To the Editor: May I call your attention to the fact that I think Mr. Hammons of Educational has done a fine piece of work in producing “The Race to Paris,’’ and I think his company should be honored for this outstanding reel of the year. I ha\'e worked in theatres for a numher of years, hut owing to poor health had to get a position in the open ; yet, 1 still keep track of the industry because it was my first love. I, therefore, thought that by calling your attention to this reel that your powerful edition might help out in honoring “The Race to Paris.’’ — Joseph J. O’Connor, Boston, Mass. Hope You’ll Be Back Soon ( OTTONWOOD FALLS, KAN.— To the Editor: Please address my Herai.d to me personally now-', as I have sold the show, but I still want the paper. It is certainly a boost to any showman. I expect to have another show somewdiere soon. I Louise Fazenda in an episode ot Warner Brothers’ “Simple Sis,” in which she co-stars with Clyde Cook. want to keep posted as to what other exhibitors are doing. 1 had the pri\ilege of seeing several of the stars in person last week as they passed through limporia on a special train carrying them east to a con\'cntion of motion picture actors. The most noted on the train were l\:Iarie Prevost, Patsy Ruth A'liller and Jack Hoxie. There were ofthers loo numerous to mention. This was the second time that I had seen actors in jterson, and they sure do not look anything like they do on the screen in their makeup. Ben Turpin was in his makeup, and it made me think of thajt awful flop that he made in “The Shriek of Arahy,’’ If there was ever a flop for me at the box office this was one. I am much peeved at Miss Marie and Aliss Patsy Ruth, as they have been my liest drawing cards here, and T drove 25 miles just to get a peep at them in person, and the announcer, Walter Hiers, stated that they were in the dining car and would not he out. Well, T won’t say just what I thought, but anyway I wish them both good luck. Would like for each to send me a photo for my next lobby and 1 will forget about their not showing up. — W. L. Rockwell, Cottonwood Falls, Kan. A Bouquet for Clara iSlANGUM, OKLA. — To the Editor: We are opening a new theatre in Mangum on July 11 — 450 seats. Simplex machines. T am already a subscriber to Exhiuitors Herald, as I was formerly owner of the Liberty theatre. Lone Wolf. Would you please give me release dates on some of Clara Bow’s old pictures before she went to Paramount, “Parisian Love,’’ for instance. Clara Bow is so popular that some exhibitors are getting some of her old pictures and going to show them when we are showing her late ones. That is why I would like to get that information. If v’ou could give it to me I would appreciate it very much. — Pat Duffy, Rialto theatre, iMangum, Okla. [EDITOR’S NOTE: Miss Bow has appeared in the following pictures: “Kiss Me Again,*’ Warner Brothers, and “Free to Love,” November 20, 1925; “Parisian Love,” August 1, 1925; “The Plastic Age,” December 25, 1925; “Capital Punishment.” January 1, 1925, and “My Lady’s Lips,” July 1, 1925. Information relative to the last five may be obtained from Famous Attractions Corporation, 1560 Broadway, New York City. Miss Bow has appeared in probably 200 or more pictures since ‘Down to the Sea in Ships.” Perhaps other exhibitors can amplify this list for Mr. Duffy.] A Challenge to Wheeler — and All BENTON CITY, MO.— To the Editor: The enclosed item from (the Mexico (Mo.) Ledger (reprinted from St. Louis Post Dist'otch), which is self-explanatory, is in reply to C. J. Wheeler’s letter w'hich appeared in the June 4 issue. I’ll forego the pleasure of the “wild game of marbles,” but send on your all-day suckers, Mr. Wheeler! Best wishes to the Herald and the “Herald Family.” — Miss M. B. Russell, Benton Community House, Benton City, Mo. [EDITOR’S NOTE: The item to which Miss Russell refers is published on page 20 in the news section. We believe. Miss Russell, that your friends in the “Herald Family” would appreciate our publishing your picture. We cannot do that, however, without your co-operation.] Hats Off to Henry B. Walthall HASTINGS, MICH.— To the Editor : I have read a lot of reviews and comments relative to the picture “Fighting Love,” and agree perfectly with them all in showering glory on Jetta Goudal’s work in the picture, but so far I have failed to notice any special comment on the superlative work of Henry B. Walthall, and if you would care to overlook this wonderful character throughout the film and just watch his wmrk Meeting Indorses U Americanization Film (Special to the Herald) NEW YORK, June 28. — Universal’s production of a second picture seeking to promote, in accordance with Will H. Hays’ suggestion to the industry, a more rapid Americanization of immigrants, was given whatever stimulus may be derived from the presence of 35 men and women interested in Americanization, at a luncheon recently at the W aldorf -Astoria hotel. Universal’s first film of this kind was “We Americans.” Among those at the luncheon were Jerome Beatty, Arthur Bra, Major F. L. Herron, and Maurice McKenzie of Hays’ office; Paul Gulick, Nat Rothstein, Len Fields and Joe Weil of Universal; Benjamin Day, commissioner of immigration ; and Carl E. Milliken, secretary under Hays. The new picture, to be a second chapter of the first picture and called “We Americans,” is being directed by Edward Sloman, who has already taken scenes in New York. in the very last scenes of the picture, you would get a sample of the finest bit of acting ever seen. The Little Colonel of old stands out so prominently that I should think every director who even contemplates doing a military story would by all means witness the punch scene of this story, and if Henry B. doesn’t thrill you there is surely something wrong. He simply can’t be heat. — Ray Branch, Strand theatre, Hastings, Mich. Hines Buys Film Rights to N. Y. Musical Comedy (St'ecial to the Herc.ld) HOLLYWOOD, June 28. — Johnny Hines, comedian, has purchased the screen rights to “The Girl Friend,” musical comedy produced in New York last season, according to an announcement by C. C. Burr, his producer, who states that the rights were bought personally for future production. Lewis Milestone, left, and O. L. Aller get the first glimpse of the negatives of “Two Arabian Knights,” United Artists film.