The Moving picture world (August 1921)

August 13, 1921 MOVING PICTURE WORLD 719 Twenty-six R-C Pictures Scheduled for Year Beginning on September 1 No. 116, the current issue of the screen magazine, presents a widely diversified array of subjects, favoring slightly the summer beaches. Following immediately the an- nouncement that production activi- ties have been resumed with a strong headway at the Robertson- Cole Studios, Inc., at Hollywood, R-C Pictures Corporation outlines briefly its production and release program. A minimum of twenty-six produc- tions will be released during the year beginning September 1, these cover- ing a wide range of interest and appeal. The stars will be Pauline Frederick, Sessue Hayakawa and Doris May, the latter having just signed with R-C Pictures for a series of Doris May comedy dramas to be known as Hunt Stromberg Productions and released as R-C Pictures. Included with the twenty-six pro- ductions will be two series of Direc- tors' Productions to be directed by Louis J. Gasnier and William Christy Cabanne. Pauline Frederick will be starred in six productions, the first of which is "The Sting of the Lash," written by Harvey Gates and directed by Henry King, the dramatic story of a man's regeneration through his wife's devotion. It is for release September 11. The second of Miss Frederick's pictures will be "The Lure of Jade," from the story by Marion Orth, di- rected by Colin Campbell, who so successfully directed "Black Roses" and "The First Born." Miss Fred- erick also will appear in four other society and outdoor dramas. The first of six productions star- ring Sessue Hayakawa will be "Where Lights Are Low," written by Lloyd Osborne, step-son of Robert Louis Stevenson, and direct- ed by Colin Campbell. The second is his own story, "The Swamp," which he had barely completed when he was stricken by appendicitis. It is the story of the kindness of a Chinese huckster for a woman who has been deserted by her husband with a little child dependent upon her. Bessie Love plays opposite Hayakawa and the other principals are Harland Tucker and Frankie Lee. It is for release October 30. "The Vermilion Pencil" is the third. This is to be released early -in January. The fourth is "Thir- teen Poppy Seeds." Two other pro- ductions will complete the series. Doris May's first starring produc- tion will be "The Foolish Age," from an original scenario. This was written especially for the new R-C star. It is scheduled for release October 2. The second Doris May production will be "On a Rainy Day." Associated with Hunt Strom- berg in the Doris May productions will be William A. Seiter, a well- known director, and a specialist in comedy-dramas. The first of the Director's Series will be "A Wife's Awakening," written by Jack Cunningham and di- rected by Gasnier, scheduled for re- lease September 25. The players are Sam Degrasse, William P. Carleton, Fritzi Brunette, Beverley Travers and Edythe Chapman. The second of the Directors' Pro- ductions by Gasnier will be "Mam'- selle Jo," written by Harriett T. Comstock. It will be released November 27. "Home," from the novel by George Agnew Chamber- lain, will be the next of Gasnier's pictures. The cast will include Rose Dione in the title part and Tully Marshall. Two others directed by Gasnier will make up his schedule for the Directors' Productions. William Christy Cabanne is now at work on the first of his Directors' Productions of five pictures. This is "The Barrieade," written by Dr. Daniel Corson Goodman, author of "The Wonder Man." William A. Strauss has the leading role. It is scheduled for release October 16 and will be followed by three other Cabanne productions. Paramount Has Six Features for Release During August Lambert Hillyer directed. Mr. Hart's leading woman is Myrtle Steadman. On the same date is scheduled the Thomas H. Ince pro- duction, "Passing Thru," starring Douglas MacLean. William Seiter directed. Playing opposite Mr. Mac- Lean is Madge Bellamy. Thomas Meighan in "The Con- quest of Canaan" is scheduled for the 21st. R. William Neill is the director. Doris Kenyon is Mr. Meighan's leading woman. Sharing the same date on the schedule is Ethel Clayton in William D. Tay- lor's production, "Wealth," from Cosmo Hamilton's story, "The Almighty Dollar." On the 28th comes Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle in "Crazy to Marry," directed by James Cruze. Lila Lee has the feminine lead. Six features are listed in the Paramount release schedule for August as announced by S. R. Kent, general manager of distribution. These include a Donald Crisp Brit- ish production, a Thomas H. Ince production starring Douglas Mac- Lean and a William S. Hart pro- duction, the first to be released in several months. The release for August 7 is Donald Crisp's production, "The Princess of New York," made at the London studios. David Powell is featured, while the title role is played by Mary Glynne. On the 14th comes William S. Hart's production, "The Whistle." In this picture Mr. Hart steps out of his usual Western role to portray a workman in a big industrial plant. A New Series of Holman Day Films Contracted for by Pathe Ora Carew Engaged as Leading Woman Ora Carew, who recently ap- peared opposite Tox Mix in two photoplays, has been engaged as leading woman for Bert Lytell in this star's Bayard Veillor produc- tion, "Lady Fingers." The picture will be made at the Metro studios in Hollywood, Cal. This is Miss Carew's second engagement with Metro. Because of the marked success achieved everywhere by the first series of Holman Day two-reel dramas of life in the Maine Woods, a new series has been contracted for by Pathe, beginning with "The Black Ace," which will augment the array of short subject features scheduled for release by Pathe Exchange, Inc., for the week of August 14. Edgar Jones and Edna May Sperl are fea- tured. The re-issued one-reel comedy, starring Harold Lloyd, scheduled for the week is "Rainbow Island," and the spectacled comedian has "Snub" Pollard, now featured in Hal Roach comedies, for his running mate. "The Fox and the Crow," the foth- coming animated cartoon of the series of "Aesop's Film Fables," shows the evils of succumbing to flattery. "The Kingdom of Deceit" is the title of episode nine of the new Pathe serial, "The Yellow Arm," starring Junita Hansen, with Warner Oland and Marguerite Courtot prominently featured. "Spot Cash" is the new Hal Roach comedy fea- turing "Snub" Pollard. The mus- tached comedian is assisted by Marie Mosquini and others. Pathe Review "Teddy" Shull Goes with Wood Interests Harry R. Shull, better known as "Teddy" Shull, severed his connec- tions with the Select Pictures Cor- poration of Atlanta last week to take complete charge of the Will Wood interests of Gadsden, Ala. Shull has long been identified with south- ern distributing concerns. He went to Atlanta from New York City, where he was identified with Joe Weber, Max Speigel and the J. J. McCarthy Company. He has been connected with Asso- ciated Producers, Inc., Select Pic- tures and other well-known distribut- ing concerns in Atlanta, and having a wealth of experience in the exhibit- ing end of the industry, "Teddy" enters on his new duties well versed and thoroughly prepared. Mr. Wood leaves for a six months' vacation, which he says is about the first real vacation that he has ever taken. His travels will take him to Hot Springs, Los Angeles and Europe. Director Signed Irving G. Thalberg, general man- ager at Universal City, has signed Dallas M. Fitzgerald, one of the best known directors in the busi- ness, to produce Universal photo- dramas. His first work will be to guide Gladys Walton through her forth- coming story, "The Guttersnipe," a comedy-drama by Percival Wilde. Title Changed Marshall Neilan has changed the title of the John Barrymore produc- tion from "The Lotus Eater" to "The Hidden Paradise." Under the care of D. J. Gray, film editor, he will shortly send the negative on the last leg of its extended journey around the country, involving vari- ous trans-continental trips, to New York where distribution plans will soon be announced. NAME _ THEATRE CITY. °MeAmerican1%otoPIayer Co. NEW YORK • CHICAGO - SAN FRANCISCO Doyouknowour summerphn of easy payment? cJ^eFotoplsiyer Tear offand nail to nearest office ^ >