The Film Daily (1928)

DAILV Monday. Febn Coast Wire Service Academy to Fete Engineers NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM TO BE FEATURE OF MEETINGS Visiting delegates of the Society of M. P. Engineers will be feted by the Academy of M. P. Arts and Sciences at a banquet scheduled April 11. This is in .connection with the spring convention of the engineers. The two organizations now are cooperating on experiments to determine the practicability of incandescent lighting. Dwan May Join U. A. Allan Dwan will join United Artists if Robert T. Kane does, it is reported. "Heir to Broadway" Denny's Next Reginald Denny's next picture will be "Heir to Broadway^" which Fred Newmeyer will direct. "Outcast" for Corinne Griffith Corinne Griffith is to make "Outcast," by Hubert Davis. Mary Philbin in Griffith Film D. W. Griffith has cast Mary Philbin for "The Battle of the Sexes." Jean Hersholt also has been cast. Pola May Make "Nana" If Pola Negri leaves Paramount she will make Zola's novel, "Nana." Feiler New Executive at United Artists Studio Mark S. Feiler, New York attorney, has joined the United Artists studio in an executive capacity. "We Americans" Completed Universal 'has completed production of "We Americans" with a star cast directed by Edward Sloman, supervision of Carl Laemmle, Jr., Walter Anthony and Albert DeMond are titling. The cast included: George Sidney, Patsy Ruth Miller, George Lewis, Flora Bramley, Michael Vicarofl, Albert Gran, Eddie Phillips and others. Frank Otto New Head of M. P. Directors' Ass'n Frank Otto has been elected president of the M. P. Directors' Ass'n. James Horn is assistant director, Fred Newmyer, techtiical director; Frank Cooley, treasurer, and Francis Powers, secretary. Trustees are: Reginald Barker, William Beaudine, J. Reeves Eason, Phil Rosen, Roy Clemens, George Irving, Norval MacGregor. F. N, 's Plans More films will be produced by First National during 1928 than during any previous year in company history, according to Richard A. Rowland, who is visiting the studios. Cast in T-S Film Lee Shumway and Ida Darling have been cast in "The House of Scandal," which King Baggot is directing for Tiffany-Stahl. Branch to Write Continuity Hueston Branch has been signed by Tiffany-Stahl to write the continuity on "Ladies of the Night Club." George Archainbaud will direct. Leyser Joins Langdon Billy Leyser, former publicity man with Pathe, has joined Harry Langdon Productions as director of publicity. A Little from **Lots" By RALPH WILK Fox Net $3,120,556 in 1927, Report Show^s (Continued from Page 1) A and class B stock. The previous report for the fiscal year of 1926 showed net profit of $3,124,000, which however included profit credited in the period in respect of excess amortization previously written off, as well as $232,603 profit arising through the sale of leasehold. This was equal to $6.24 a share on the combined stock also. "Circus" Makes Paris Record United Artists claims a new record for Chaplin's "The Circus," in its showing at the Salle Marivaux in Paris. The normal gross for this theater is between 40,000 and 70,000 francs per week, whereas United states the feature on its opening day grossed 76,000 francs and 451,700 francs for the entire week. Sunciay Show Repeal Sought Norwich, Conn. — Repeal of the Sunday opening ordinance is asked iv petition presented to the council. Less than one fourth of the voting population signed it. It is expected a referendum will be held, for Sunday shows were voted at a referendum four years ago by a majority of 375 votes. Hollywood MORE than 50 of the worst golf players on the Paramount lot participated in the "dub" tournament arranged by Harvey Pugh. * * * Sam Hardy, whose presence here cuts down the supply of New York witticisms, is being kept busy. He is now xvorking in "Turn Back the Hours" and ivill also play in "The Butter and Egg Man" and 'Oh, Kay". Sam is also active in the ivork of the Masquers club. * * * Henrietta Cohn enjoys work. At her own request, she has been assigned to handle the business arrangements for both the Adolphe Menjou and Esther Ralston units, although it has been the custom to assign a company business manager to but one unit. * * * Our Passing Show: Florence, granddaughter of Lewis J. Selznick, turning somersaults; Phil Carle motoring on Santa Monica Boulevard. * * * One of Hollywood's most versatile citizens is Burr Mcintosh, who is an actor, lecturer, photographer and magician. Burr is playing important character roles. Universal Net Income Totals $1,502,666 Universal reports net income for the year ended Nov. 5, 1927, at $1,502,666 after charges and Federal taxes, which is equivalent after second and preferred dividends, to $4.60 per share earned on 250,000 shares of no par common stock outstanding. The gross revenue for the period was $28,635,718. Earnings of M. P. Corp. Drop During Report for the year endt 31, 1927, by M. P. Capiu. shows a net income of $97,2'/' interest and Federal taxes, wt equal after preferred dividenflj cents a share on the 173,164 i common shares outstanding, compares with $295,848, or $ share on the common in the f ing year. In a statement to stockh Frank R. Wilson, presidi ' them to approve a plan rectors to restrict or disconi tirely the loaning of money the industry as restriction ol pendent production had r returns so that the profit was proportion to the risk. ' New Theater for Lowel; Lowell, Mass. — A 4,S00-sea;i is planned for incorporation Hamilton Mfg. Co. plant, it | ported. Fish Managing Branch Denver — Bradley Fish has been appointed manager of the United Artists office, succeeding Jack Krum. He formerly worked in this territory for M-G-M and Vitagraph. Coloraodo Springs Houses Opens Colorado Springs, Col. — The Burns has reopened after being improved. The Arnerican also is again doing business after having been dark. Warners Plan Studio for British Production {Continued from Page 1) to be completed by Albert L. Warner who sails April 4 for Europe. Just when production will be started abroad has not yet been determined, with Warner awaiting return from Europe of Harry and Jack Warner, who arrive in New York tomorrow. Warner now is supervising removal of the home office to the new Film Bldg., 321 W. 44th St., in larger quarters made necessary by expansion of the firm. Lipman Planning Green Bay Milwaukee — Milwaukee headed by Carl Lipman is in i in the creation of a 1,300-seat store and apartment buil(^ Green Bay, Wis. A petition! addressed to the mayor and i council asking that the propol for the theater be included! first business districts of the | der the zoning law. Swiss Unit and Fery Co. in Cooperative Berne — Helvetia Films, A., shortly cease production an I bution activities, turning ovef sources to Fery Film Co., o\ for three years. Production and distributiosJ combined interests will bej hands of the German orgs! with Helvetia supplying "William Tell" is first. Knight Gets Portland House Portland, Ore. — M. Knight has taken over the lease of C. R. Potter to the Majestic. Knight runs a string of small theaters, operating out of Calwell. ALL EXECUTi: KEEP IT HAIJ lOOOf**:' Cloth i FFl FilmW SUBS 'S' 1 ]cca EVERJB (« EVER* m