The Film Daily (1924)

THE Friday, November 7, y Hearing On Again Governnient Counsel Asks That Allday Testimony Be Stricken From Records Charles McDonald was the one and only witness to appear before the Fedeaal Trade Commission in its case against Famous yesterday, the sum total of his testimony being a general resume of 189 pictures which were played in Moss' Broadway prior to Sept. 1, 1924. In direct examination by Bruce Bromley, counsel for respondent, the witness gave evidence of his various exploitation campaigns and advertising stunts to show that the house is practically a first-run house, so far as the way it is handled is concerned. It developed that out of the 189 pictures mentioned, 90 were first-runs. When Mr. Bromley was finished with the witness. Government counsel asked the court to have stricken out of the records all that had been testified by McDonald on the ground of its irrelevancy. Counsel also contended, that of the first-run pictures shown in the house, at least 26 are of the caliber that must have been discarded by their producers and distributors as first-runs, since these producers and distributors in question control first-run theaters of their own on Broadway, and that if the pictures were of quality, they would have been used in these houses . Counsel therefore contended that Moss' Broadway was in reality not a first-run, but a second-run house. Before giving a ruling as to whether or not the testimony should be stricken from the record, the examiner suggested that respondent's counsel prepare an agrument why it should not be excluded. The hearing will be resumed at 10 o'clock this morning. »()'^»'f)'«^0'« »0-«l»{>'^^>'«^0'« W. M. MILLER Of the Leb Theatre Cloquet, Minn., Is an Exhibitor who rarely gives praise. i I This is what he says of i HAROLD B[LL WRIGHT'S Fine Adventure Romance of Hidden Gold "THE MINE, WITH THE IRON DOOR" "Believe this to be one of the best; productions of the screen and feel sure it will be numbered among the year's best. Opened last night to capacity business." i I It's a Sol Lessar Presentation I c/4 iPiincipaE JOctuAec JutcuiteA jWi i.i ctlo-n. Davis Houses Sold? (Continued from Page 1) Peckham; Angel; Islington; King's Cross and the Majestic, Clapham, the latter being under Mr. Walter Hyman's control, the purchase price for which is said to be over half a million pounds. If a sale of these important properties is effected it will be one of the biggest deals in the history of the trade." "The Cinema" declares: "Persistent rumors (always from reliable sources) declare that the Davis Pavilion Circuit has changed hands, and that 'the big circuit' is now that much larger. "Twas surprising news when the Sheffield circuit was absorbed, because it is common knowledge that the capital of P. C. T. carries insufficient reserves to purchase in so magnificent a manner, but, if the Pavilions rumor is based on fact, the source of the bank roll will become a matter of searching interest. It may be thought by many that the money is coming through a JuryMetro-Goldwyn channel, but we shall be more disposed to look for a wire into the City in the direction of the Standard Film Co., which, of course, may be connected with Jury-MetroGoldwyn (although this is possibly incorrect, or the very contrary may easily be the case)." Israel Davis and Capt. Edward Davis are in California, if there original schedule is being adhered to. They came to New York ostensibly on a tour of important American cities to observe theater presentations. Mail is being held for them at the Hotel Pennsylvania but the management has not been advised of any forwarding address. Mothers Urge Cleaner Films Atlantic City — The New Jersey Congress of Mothers and ParentTeachers Ass'n yesterday urged cleaner pictures in order to check the waywardness of youth. The Congress has a state-wide membership of 34,420. Loew and Cryer at Lunch (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles — Metro-Goldwyn studio executives tendered Marcus Loew and Mayor George E. Cryer a luncheon at the Biltmore, Wednesday. Here With Gerson Films B. Berger, general manager of Gerson Pictures Corp., is in New York with negatives of the first two of a Richard Holt series of eight, to be sold on franchise. He is at the local Gerson office, 723 7th Ave. Still Open in Cincinnati The American M. P. Corp. has not concentrated Ohio distribution out of Dayton, as reported. It is true the Cleveland branch has been closed, but a representative is still there. The Cinncinati office continues as in the past. Harley Walker Here Plarley M. Walker, produ<Sj manager for the Roach plant, companied by Mrs. Walker is a] Aslor on a three weeks' vacatiaj Jones Leaving Soon y F. Richard Jones,, new dire general for Hal E. Roach, wh^ been vacationing here, leaves for Coast any day. "Rock Month" for Vitagraph The Vitagraph organization set aside November as "John Rock Month" and is conducting special sales drive. "Gregory Kelly as Spike Maloiie, not only knows how to act but he photographs so well I hope in the future he will divide his time between the screen and the stage." — Louella Parsons, N. Y. American. "The outstanding work of "Manhattan" is done by Gregory Kelly in his first niovi role as the girl's spineless brother. He is splendid and we hop he comes back ofte to the screen." — N. Y. Evening Post. "Gregory Kelly in the role of a weakling gives an outstanding performance. He sue ceeds in giving the truest characterization of a fellow hopelessly lost that we have seen." — Peter Milne, Morning Telegraph. 1 A New Screen Personality Has Arrived Read what the critics say about the performance of: GREGORY KELLY in ^'Manhattan" A Paramount Picture Under the Management of c/ess S^nim^ MOnON PICTURE ENTERPRISES 247 ^ark Jvenue \ "ihmTjork m Murray Hill 3382 "Gregory Kelly slip into the story in minor role and collat the honors. His pei formance is easily th outstanding one in thi production and singt larly enough it is th first time he has ac ed before a earner; Mr. Kelly is we known on the stag having appeared "Seventeen," "Cla ence," "Dulcy" an other comedies Mordaunt Hall. N. ] Times. "Gregory Kelly dm extremely well in role which differs fro anything he has evi done on the stage Harriet I'nderhi, Ilcrald-Tribuiie. "Gregory Kelly CO tributes a good bit acting as the tool." Film Daily. "He achieves a gac deal in the burgl role. 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