The Film Daily (1924)

TH£ 12 i^f^. DAILY Sunday, November 2, 1924 Short Subjects "HoUywoood in God's Country"-Nell Shipman Prod.— Release Undetermined. Interesting Outdoor Novelty Type of production 1 reel novelty Mighty interesting is this one reeler which graphically shows the Nell Shipman camp in the Priest Lake country, Idaho, thirty miles from the nearest "city" which consists of a general store and two or three srnall stores and a broad highway leadmg into "God's Country." The various animals used in the Nell Shipman productions are important characters in this reel and the star herself is shown playing with the big bear and otherwise enjoying herself with the rest of the animals. There are many excellent shots of the company at work and play. This should prove very interesting entertainment especially pleasing to the kiddies because of the animal stuff. It is the first of a series. "Whirligigs"— Lyman H. HoweEducational Entertaining Type of production..! reel magazine Interesting, but brief glimpses of peculiar and difficult occupations of people in various countries and clirnes presented in pleasing manner with good effects in titling comprise this Lyman H. Howe magazine reel which is entitled "Whirligigs." The title comes from differenc "whirligigs" caught by the camera, such as a revolving wheel in a steel mill, a revolving table at an amusement park, and some whirling, white Chinese mice. Other interesting shots show how hand-worked lace is made in France, diving beneath the ice in Siberia, fly fishing in Mexico, and piloting log rafts through the rapids in the Italian Alps. "Polly Voo"— Standard Cinema Corp. Sonie Funny Stuff Type of production 2 reel comedy Jimmy Aubrey does some very funny stuff in this two-reeler, or perhaps it's the gags that are so laughable. At any rate, "Polly Voo" will undoubtedly find favor with those in your audience. One gag used is particularly laughable and new. Aubrey has filled his pockets with unpopped corn stolen in haste from a popcorn vender. Later, when being vamped by a beautiful woman, t'he corn in Aubrey's pockets begins to pop and at the end of the sequence a huge mound of popcorn is on the floor. A bit broad, but funny. "All Night Long"— SennetitPathe Langdon Splendid Type of production. . . .2 reel comedy This boy, Harry Langdon, is fast becoming one of the funniest comedians, if not the funniest, in short length comedies. His work in this is fine. As the hungry dough-boy in Flanders who is taken by his superior officer to dinner at the latter's sweetheart's home, he is a riot. The sweetie falls hard for Harry, much to Harry's surprise and the officer's anger. To get even he assigns Harry to a post that is in the midst of the fighting. But Harry fools him and gets a promotion for his bravery. Don't miss this. The humor is immense. "A Peep into Puzzleland"— Cranfield & Clark— Red Seal Pleasing Sho7-t Type of production .... 1 reel novelty "A Peep into Puzzleland" is a particularly appropriate number for your program if you cater to family trade. It appeals most strictly to juvenile audiences but at the same time should hold the interest of the grown up from a novelty viewpoint. The reel deals with those cut-up puzzles so popular with youngsters. A little girl is shown playing with them while unwillingly confined to her bed. When she has a puzzle completed, the subject comes to life. First there's a pussy, then a rabbit, a monkey, a lion, and so on, each appearing first as a completed cut-up puzzle and then in life. It's a first rate novelty, especially suitable for youngsters. "What A Night"— Mermaid— Educ'l Good Entertainment Type of production. . . .2 reel comedy Lige Conley is the featured player in this Mermaid Comedy, in_ which the action concerns itself with his efforts to get into his own room in his father's house without disturbing the family, after staying out until the wee sma' hours of the morning. Needless to say, he wakes everybody in the house time and again and scares himself to death besides. There is a good deal of rough and tumble stuff, but it's well done and for a reason The sequence showing the boys putting the horse in the cab and pulling him around because he is tired will undoubtedly be good for a laugh, although it is rather obvious that the horse has been faked. Anthony and Cleopatra"Universal Fair Burlesque Type of production 1 reel comedy This one of the "Hysterical Comedy" series is a burlesque, as the title indicates, on the troubles of Anthony, Cleopatra and Caesar. There are one or two goods laughs in the reel and those who enjoy burlesque farce will probably find this entertaining. It is better than any of the preceding numbers of the series. There is a rather funy bit that shows Cleopatra submitting to "plastic surgery" on her nose as a result of a bee sting. "Sweet Dreams" — Century — Universal Plenty of Action Type of production. .. .2 reel comedy Wanda Wiley, Century's new star, does quite a lot of hard work in "Sweet Dreams." She's on the go all the time, and as a result, those who like a lot of action in their comedy entertainment will be well pleased with this. The result is more hectic than funny, but there are several good chases, and a laugh or two. Miss Wiley looks very well but her actions are rather jerky at times. Cutting would help this considerably. Davis To Make Sales Tour J. Charles Davis, 2nd, general manager of J. J. Fleming Prod., will leave on an extended sales trip shortly. He will visit key cities. Indiana, Illinois Involved In Deal Fleming Prod, has closed with Si Greiver Prod., of Chicago, to distribute a series of six in Indiana and Illinois. Exploitation Staff Completed Under the general supervision of Mark Kellogg, director of publicity and advertising for First National, the special staff of exploitation men to handle the five specials, has been rounded out. Each member of the staff will devote his entire time to the specials only. No one member will bt assigned to any given city or branch. Victoria Corp. in Difficulties Altoona, Pa. — In a bill of complaint filed by Athens George in the Blair County court, a receiver is asked for the $1,000,000 Victoria Theater Corp. and also that the recent purchase of two-thirds of the corporation stock, by Walter Lee and George Karides, of Altoona, be annulled. George built the Victoria and founded the corporation, the papers claim. A temporary injunction restraining Lee and Karides from executing and delivering a mortgage against the property has been granted by Judge Baldridge. The Weeks' Headline: Monday Hays representative back from nation-wi tour investigating shipping. Found a:! tration boards working in harmony. Paramount shows how theaters can cash on holiday tie-ups. 1 Charle Pathe back in French company, fe|f lowing request of directors who ran,,}' trouble. Tuesday Joseph Schenck announces on Coast^ Norma, Doug and Mary will through one organization. Three companies negotiating for their pict United Artists may reorganize. Famous Players launches its defense here Government monopoly charges. Fire in .warehouse of Ideal Films, L London, burns many negatives. Famous profits for the third quarter juii Top previous quarter and like period 1923. Joseph von Sternberg, an unknown, who >' direct Mary PickforU's next, here (r Coast. Wednesday T. O. C. C. claims Xew York compiviolate uniform contract by adding clau Theater owners voice dissatisfaction c prices on "Famous Forty." W. A. StefTes, head of Allied States Org; zation, annoyed over tactics he attrihi to M. P. T. O. A. and M. J. O'Xool. Thursday T.Tlniadgc-United .\rtists organization r(|| by September, according to JoseA'J Schenck. ^ ' John Ragland, William Fraser and Wil' Vogel sail for abroad. Ragland and Fr to close foreign deals on Lloyd and V on Valentino. Universal names 21 pictures in "White L first to be ready by Jan. 18. Eleven pleted. Metro-Goldwyn acquires "Chu-Chii for America. T. O. C. C. plans another session ni to discuss question of refunds fl mous. Wants one course in det( arbitration in Greater New York. The third day of Government hearing ',• I'amous features "Danny" as the only ness. Submits testimony on stars an rectors. Friday Reported Joseph Schenck has signed and Doug for new combination. Ex; distributing company may be taken o\ Paramount announces "Second Famotis ty." To be sold in a block. Du Pont, Pathe Exchange and Pathe ( of Paris form raw stock combination I. E. Chadwick urges independents together to preserve their future. Emanuel Mandelbaum of Cleveland te 3 before Federal Trade Commission. Saturday Joseph M. Schenck and United Artists :;| with LTnited name to be retained. Interstate Theaters, Inc., formed in j cago by Lubliner and Trinz to fight I ban & Katz. '4 COMING SOON PRODUCERS DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION Z^ZrZiZ-X^SSSk Priscilla Dean OurOL EHrorted bv CHET WITHEY Adapw) l» HARVEY GATES -frem, thcnovd^lZOLA FORRESTEB^i A 1 --. 'HUNT STROMBERG . ,^„™,,^ ^ , PRODUCTION S^T'iO^WN^^ ^ ^ PRESENTED BY HUNT STROMBERG AND CHARLES R. ROGERS SEASON 1924-192S THIRTY FIRST-RUN PICTURES