The Film Daily (1924)

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THE i5&^ DAILV Tuesday, November 11, Stepping Out Silks, Taxicabs and Cans Discussed at Hearing Between Famous and Trade Commission Bruce Bromley started yesterday's proceedings of Famous' case before the Federal Trade Commission by having Paul Raibourn of Famous give a computation of all the footage issued by various companies from 1912 to 1920. To this, Mr. Fuller, for the Government, objected on the ground that such a computation would not constitute information that would aid the Commission in passing on the case. Said Mr. Fuller: "The hearing has nothing to do with the total number of pictures manufactured in 1912 or any other year, nor anything to do with footage. The hearing affects only producers and distributors of pictures of a quality that competes with pictures produced and distributed by Famous. "The undisputed evidence shows that Famous distributes pictures that are entitled to showing in first run houses. Therefore, only pictures of a like quality are in competition with Famous' films. Thus, only quality and not quantity of production is involved." Fuller then drew the analogy of a silk manufacturer's product being compared with the entire yardage of all other silk, cotton and kindred textile concerns. Commission Alvord sustained the objection. In rebuttal, Bromley argued Fuller's argument was misleading. "Certainly," said respondent's counsel, "if quality and not quantity is at issue, then, to use another analogy, taxicab concerns advertising conveyances of more than luxurious character might be charged with monopoly of trade if, on that account, patronage was unusually heavy." Alvord suggested the precedent of the United States Government against the American Can Co., on a similar complaint, in which case small tin shops, insignificant canning concerns and the like were ignored as having any significance in relation to the considerations of the case. Bromley's offer to show the cornputation of footage issued by the various companies since 1912 was denied by the Commissioner. Indications point to the hearing's nearing the end in a few days. Sax Back from Coast Sam Sax of Lumas Films is back from the Coast. The third of the Gotham series, "The Night Ship" is now in production with Robert Gordon and Mary Carr. The series has been sold to All Star of Los Angeles for California, Arizona, Nevada and the Hawaiis; "Defying the Law" to Greater Features of Seattle for Colora(lo, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, the Dakotas and Montana and to Independent Film Exchange of Kansas City for Western Missouri and Kansas. "\ Carewe May Go Abroad (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles — Edwin Carewe's next picture for First National will be "My Son." Following that, he expects to make a series of five abroad, each production to be made in a different country. The first will be in London and the others in Paris, Egypt, Peru and South Africa. At least, that is the story heard around the studios. Frank Currier Here Frank Currier who went to Rome seme weeks ago to appear in "Ben Hur" was a passenger on the incoming Leviathan which arrived yesterday. He said the picture still has four or five more weeks of work before completion. Charlotte Office Opens The Charlotte exchange of Famous has been completed. It is at 207 Mint St., occupies about 5,000 sq. ft., and is built on the standardized exchange plans perfected by Famous. Davis on Trip J. Charles Davis, 2nd, left yesterday for a Mid-Western sales trip in the interests of Fleming Prod. Tully Here Richard Walton Tully is back from Europe. In on the Leviathan yesterday. WANTED Young lady who has had experience, as secretary to film executive ; must be well educated, good stenographer and able to assume responsibility. Apply in writing, giving education, experience and reference. Salary $35 per week. Box M. 225 Film Daily. 71 W. 44th St. N. y. C. A LIFE INSURANCE TRUST, WHAT IS IT? Simply an arrangement whereby you make your policies payable to us aai Trustee. We enter into and are bound by an agreement to collect the m,oney on your death, invest it, and pay the income in such amounts as you may wish your family or other beneficiaries to receive. This protects your inexperienced heirs. It gives t;hem the benefit of your judgment after you are gone and provides for the services of a permanent agency of experience and integrity. Why not consider the advisability of placing your Life Insxirance in Trust? Consult any of our Officers or call at our Trust Department. EAST RIVER NATIONAL BANK Broadway at 41st Street Selznick-Pathe Deal? iCoiitiuued from Page 1) estimate of this business yesterday placed the total at $1,000,000 rather than $700,000. The receiver is said to have withdrawn his desire to close down the Selznick exchanges, because sufficient money has been advanced by the producers and others interested to keep the offices functioning. In the discussion regarding outside distribution, argument centered around F. B. O. and Pathe, but the consensus of opinion favored Pathe. Murray Garsson's criminal action against Selznick officials is still pending, but it is understood that his future course in that connection will depend on whatever decision is made today. He could not be reached for a statement. Rayart Closes Deals Rayart has closed the following deals: The Larkin series for Upper New York, to First Graphic, of Albany and Buffalo ; the same series for Wisconsin to Ludwig Film, for Minnesota and the Dakotas, to Equitable Film, of Minneapolis. The latter also purchased "Safeguarded" and "The Street of Tears," for Minneapolis and Milwaukee. The new series of Butterfly Comedies has been sold to DeLuxe Film, of Phila. for Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, and also to Richmont Pictures for foreign countries. "Safeguarded" was bought by Merit Film, for New York. McGovem Cutting "Chu-Chin-Chow" Elmer J. McGovern is cutting and editing "Chu-Chin-Chow" for MetroGold. n Wagon" Gets Med] (.Continued from Page 1) trinsically worth while. It is of i gold, two and one-half inches in meter, and weighs 123^ pei weights. It is suitably inscribet cTiffany. In this connection, Famous ye day issued some interesting figi A month after its general rele] Famous states 3,363 theaters booked it. The picture to date been seen by more than 6,00C| in this country and in Canada. ran at the Criterion, New York 59 weeks and played to about t 000 people; in Hollywood, it rai weeks to 710,000; in Boston, 29 W( to 300,000 and in Chicago, 23 wi to 250,000. The Photoplay award has previ< ly gone to three pictures: "Hun esque," in 1921; "Tol'able David,' 1922, and Robin Hood", in 1923 It is interesting to note that "' i Covered Wagon" heads the listi "The Ten Best Pictures of the Y(j in the 1924 Film Year Book, wit|f total vote of 53. The picture !' accorded that distinction by the [j toplay editors throughout the cc try as early as January of this y when the film had been shown only a few of the important citie Sanford Picture to Cinema Fill Kansas City, Mo. — The Cinti Film Co., Ill W. 18th St., of wl Charles Hendricks is manager, purchased "Souls in Bondage," turing Pat O'Malley and produced Sanford Prod. llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll^ I PRODUCERS WHO DESIRE THE UTMOST I In Studio Efficiency And Production Facilities I Will do well to investigate I THE HIRLAGRAPH STUDIO I FORT LEE, NEW JERSEY I Completely remodelled and up-to-date in every I particular. 1 ^1 , . (70 X 100,li . , f28ft.,l I Two large stages, size 1 3^ ^ ^q^ | height | ^2 ft., | 1 up-to-date carpenter shop, scene dock and the finest 1 lighting of any studio in the east, — large comfortable I dressing rooms and splendid offices. I A trip through the plant will convince you. I Telephone Bryant 5450 and our representative I will be pleased to call on you. Hirlagraph Motion Picture Corporation 723 Seventh Avenue New York City iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiy^ Hi