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MOVING PICTURE WORLD
January 1, 1927
'Bardelys’’ Held Over
In Many Large Cities
Los Angeles And Others Of The Key Cities Hold Great Picture Over For Extended Runs To Meet Popular Demand
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L> NIFICENT,” the MetroGolchvyn-Mayer starring vehicle for John Gilbert, directed by King Vidor, is enjoying a wide popularity.
This is attested by the extended runs of the picture at many of the large motion picture theatres throughout the country.
Among the famous theatres which have kept “Bardelys the Magnificent” on their screens longer then usual are the Cathay Circle, Los Angeles, where the film was accorded the most spectacular and enthusiastic premiere ever recorded on the West Coast and ran for seven successful weeks ; at the Capitol
Theatre, New York City, where Managing Director Major Edward Bowes held it over for a second week due to the enormous attendance at the first week’s showing, and the Madison Theatre, Detroit, where it was also held over for a second week.
This film, adapted from the widely serialized Sabatini novel of that name, was directed by King Vidor after a scenario by Dorothy Farnum. Eleanor Boardman is Gilbert’s leading lady in “Bardelys the Magnificent” and the supporting cast includes Roy D’Arcy, Lionel Belmore, Karl Dane and many other fine players.
Syd Chaplin Is
Only Slightly 111
Stories printed in Sew York morning newspapers to the effect that Syd Chaplin was seriously ill with influenza and that his new production for Warner Bros, would be held up were denied by the New York office of the company.
A telegram from the coast stated that Mr. Chaplin has been slightly ill with a severe cold, but that he was fully recovered again and never was in danger. He expects to begin work on “The New Boy” for Warners just as soon as the story can be adapted.
Demarest Signed
William Demarest, who scored instantaneous successes by reason of his excellent interpretations of difficult roles in “Finger Prints” and “The Gay Old Bird,” starring Louise Fazenda, lias been signed to a long term contract by Warner Bros.
Shirley Mason Only Girl in “Let It Rain”
Shirley Mason will have the unique distinction of being the only feminine player to appear in Douglas MacLean’s latest Paramount comedy, “Let It Rain.”
“Let It Rain” is a story of the U. S. Marine Corps, and is in his success, “Twenty-three and a Half Hours Leave,” MacLean will play an enlisted man. Much of the action of the story will take place on the floating barracks of the Marines, aboard a battleship.
Eddie Cline is directing “Let It Rain” and the cast includes Frank Campeau, Wade Boteler, Lincoln Stedman, Jimmy Bradbury, Lee Shumway, James Mason, Ernest Hilliard and Edwin Sturgis.
Laura La Plante, after being
caught in the blackmailers’ frame-up seeks to reinstate herself in her husband’s (James Kirkwood) good graces.
and praises Grace Gordon for the charming quality of her music.
social blackmailers seeks the aid of her husband’s friend, portrayed by Oscar Berigi.
“Butterflies In The Rain”
Laura la plante orders Robert Ober out of her apartment in this scene from Universal’s “Butterflies in the Rain,” an Edward Sloman production in which she is featured with James Kirkwood. The picture is rich in suspense, action and comedy.