The Film Daily (1924)

THE ] Thursday, November 13, 1924 One Home for L. A. Exchanges (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles— A $300,000 exchange building at the corner of Washington St. and Vermont Ave., will be built by a group including Mike and Abe Gore, Sol Lesser and Joe Aller. It is hoped that eventually most of the local exchanges -wM be housed in it. Some time ago when Joe Aller was here, he declared assurances had been received from many Los Angeles exchanges of their mtention to use space in the contemplated building. Canadian Agreement Reported (Srccial to J HE FILM DAILY) Toronto — It is reported that the Famous Players and Keith have entered into some sort of a pact. When Keith secured control of the Loew theater, at Ottawa, last August, announcement was made by 'Famous that the company would erect a theater to compete. Nothing will be done along this line now. Famous and Keith are now expected to enter upon a working agreement in the Dominion. Here to Study Story Market Laura Thornborough, of Washington, National Motion Picture Chairman, League of American Pen Women is here in the interest of the League's original scenario contest, just concluded by Universal. While here Miss Thornborough hopes to learn from the scenario editors what type of stories they are looking to the writers for. Siebel with Ed. Belasco Prod. Bert Siebel left for the Coast yesterday to join Edward Belasco Prod. in an important capacity. Anthony Paul Kelly leaves tomorrow to prepare the script for "Friendly Enemies," while Lucille Lee Stewart, one of the cast, will go West later. Three Ohio Theaters in Deal (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Elyria, O. — Mrs. Frederick has disposed of her interests in the Elvira, Park and Strand to George Shenker. These houses belonged to the Frederick estate. Indicted for Sunday Shows (.special to THE FILM DAILY) Chillicothe, O.— C. A. Smith, Earl Meyers and John Kaiser, exhibitors, have been indicted for operating their shows on Sundays, by the Ross County grand jury. Keith Interests in Deal (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Dayton, O. — B. F. Keith interests have taken over the Gaiety, and will run a combination picture and vaudeville program. Deal Closed for Denver J. G. Bachmann has closed a deal with Edward Drucker, of Mountain States Film Co., for the distribution of B. P. Schulberg Prod, in the Denver territory. Universal Moves Saturday Universal will move into new quarters in the Heckscher Bldg., 5th Ave. and 57th St., on Saturday. Films As Educators German University Creates Chair of Cinematography — Interest in Cultural Value (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles — The Times published the following special dispatch from Berlin: "The thorough, theoretical German mind is determined to make something of the cinema. The University of Liepzig has created a chair of cinematography and in Berlin the Lessing Technical School offers courses in film writing theory, film acting, film technique and the cultural significance of motion pictures. The lecturers are the best-known German actors and managers. "Several German books on motion pictures have made their appearance. One is called 'The Art of the Film' and another 'The Culture Film Book.' The latter is a sort of encyclopedia of more than 400 pages, to which Chancellor Marx has written the preface. "The importance of motion pictures as a means of propaganda is recognized by the union labor leaders. The General Association of German Trade Unions has just spent a large sum on the preparation of a film called 'Smiths,' which is propaganda for the eight-hour day." Wallace in from Coast Ramsaye Wallace, who played the lead opposite Mrs. Wallace Reid in "Broken Laws," is here from the Coast, and may work in the East. St. Regis Finishes Its First St. Regis Pictures has completed production on its first picture, "The Ultimate Good," made at Tec-Art, under direction of E. H. Griffith. SECRETARY STENOGRAPHER Several years experience in Film Industry in New York and West Coast, desires position as secretary to executive. Good education, initiative, and exceptional ability in handling details. Unquestionable credentials. — Box W403, Film Daily, N. Y. C. Buys Benny Leonard Series Kansas City — Independent Film has purchased the Benny Leonard "Flying Fists" series for this territory. Grand Victory, Detroit, Robbed Detroit^Two men attempted to rob the Grand Victory theater last Saturday, but were frustrated. Fugazy Theater in Music Suit Leo Feist, Inc., is suing the Fi gazy theater, on West Houston S' for alleged infringement of the cop; right law. The negative of "Tainted Money the seventh of the Perfection serie has been received by C. B. C. PaODUCEDBY K.LEEWILLIAMS DiaeCTION BY GORDON MINES Brandon Thomas* world famous farce comedy ran continuously for 4 years in London (1466 performances) Watch for the screen version WITH SYD CHAPLIN AMERICAN DISTRIBUTOR TO BE ANNOUNCED IDEAL FILMS. LTD.— DISTRIBUTORS FOR UNITED KINGDOM PRODUCED BY CHRISTIE FILM COMPANY, Inc.