The Moving picture world (July 1922)

352 MOVING PICTURE WORLD July 29, 1922 Nita Naldi a Star Nita Naldi, whose work in "Blood and Sand," "Dr. Jckyll and Mr. Hyde" and "Experience" has stamped her as one of the most vivid personalities on the screen, has signed a five-year con- tract as a member of tlie Paramount Stock Company. Miss Naldi will go back to the Lasky studio on Septem- ber 1, and as a member of the Paramount stock com- pany will play leading parts in a number of big produc- tions which Jesse L. Lasky is now planning. Marion Davies Un recogn iza ble in a New Role Marion Davies, in her next Cosmopolitan Production, "The Young Diana," will astonish film fans by the skill with which she handles two widely different roles, it is predicted. Hitherto she has been associated in the public mind with buoyantly youthful roles. Now, in this un- usual story by Marie Corelli, she changes from a beautiful, care- free girl of twenty to a wistful, drab spinster of forty. Joseph Urban designed the set- tings and Luther Reed adapted the picture. Robert Vignola and Albert Capellani combined in the directing. Miss Davies, Forrest Stanley, Maclyn Arbuckle, Pedro de Cordoba and Gypsy O'Brien. 'Vapt. Blackbird" Now Has New Name The title of Carey Wilson'i story, now being produced by Di- rector R. A. Walsh for Goldwyn, has been changed from "Captain Blackbird" to "Passions of the Sea." A wireless was received at the Goldwyn studios, last week, from the ship carrying the company to Tahiti where the exteriors will be made. It is stated that all are well and prepared to start work on arrival. T. H. Ince Leaves for Los Angeles Thomas H. Ince, who has been in New York since early in the year, left Tuesday for Los Ange- les where he will put the finishing touches on the productions which he will release during the season of 1922-1923. The Ince releasing schedule for the coming season is the most elaborate that he has ever an- nounced, it is stated. Fine Reports "One Clear Call," the John M. Stahl production which is being released by First National, is doing a tremendous business all over the country, according to re- ports received at the offices of Louis B. Mayer Productions, Inc. ''Babe" Ruth Helps Exploit *'In the Name of the Law*' During Second Week of Run After completing a highly suc- cessful week which began July 9, "In the Name of the Law," the Emory Johnson production pre- sented by Film Booking Offices of America, began the second week of its New York pre-season run at the George M. Cohan theatre on July 16. Reports of the first three days of the second week show that this thrilling pic- turization of the life of a police officer has lost none of its hold on the New York public which gave it probably the greatest welcome on its opening day ever afforded a special presentation in mid-summer. Spectacular advertising con- tinues to attract huge crowds to the Cohan Theatre. Three sheet stands are now displayed in prominent corners of the Grand Central Station, marking the de- but of this huge concourse as a motion picture advertising loca- tion. Unusual publicity was gained by exploiting the picture at the Polo Grounds during the Yankee-St. Louis game. Babe Ruth entered the ball grounds handcuffed to a "convict" and followed by a huge banner ad- vertising "In the Name of the Law," which was paraded around the grounds before the game. The attention of all Broadway was focused on the picture dur- ing the noon hour on Monday, July 17, when "Babe" Ruth and Bob Meusel performed a ball throwing act in the center of Times Square, to aid the run of the picture, a part of the receipts of which will be given to police widows and orphans. Secretary of Labor Praises the Paramount Stock Company Congratulatory messages and editorial comments from numer- ous newspapers continue to ar- rive at the office of Adolph Zu- kor, lauding him for the inaugu- ration of the Paramount Stock Company School. One of the latest messages received is that from Secretary of Labor James J. Davis, who, in a letter to the Famous Players-Lasky Corpora- ration, said : "It (the Paramount Stock Com- pany) has a tendency to better the lives of those who are mem- bers of the organization. I con- gratulate Mr. Zukor on it. I also want to congratulate its members for working for such a man as Mr. Zukor. I have had the pleasure of meeting him on sev- eral occasions, and he appeals to me as being a man whose chief ambition is to produce good pic- tures for the American people and do as much good to as many as he can." The Sioux City Tribune, in its leading editorial of July S, com- mends the school highly. So docs the Pittsburgh Press in an editorial. Charlie Repeats Manual Arms An unusual revival of Charles Chaplin in "Shoul- der Arms," a First National Attraction, took place at the Capitol Theatre last week- The Chaplin comedy was ad- vertised as the feature of the bill, which was a Rothafel Unit Program. Crowds at the Capitol welcomed the revival with enthusiasm and the New York newspapers were lavish in their praise of it. Beyer Engaged for Arliss Film With the engagement of Charles W. Beyer for a prominent role, the cast of "The Silent Voice" which Distinctive Productions, Inc., is making, starring George Arliss, is now complete. Ann Forrest will appear opposite the star while Ed- ward Earle will play the leading juvenile. Beyer recently completed a tour of the leading theatres in the East where he made personal appearances in connection with the showing of "Ten Nights in a Bar Room." in which he plays the "heavy" lead. It will be released by United Artists early in the fall. ''My Dad" with Johnny Walker, Listed for Release on July 23 "My Dad," Johnnie Walker's first starring picture to be dis- tributed through the Film Book- ing Offices of America, is the cur- rent release of that company, being available in all F. B. O. ex- changes on July 23. This feature will serve to introduce Walker as an R-C Pictures star. "My Dad" will be followed by a series of Johnnie Walker pictures, the first of which has just been started at the R-C Studio. This production was placed on the mid-summer program of B. O. because it is considered to be one of the most picturesque photoplays of the snow country ever filmed, and for that reason especially suitable for hot weather showings. "My Dad" is the story of a fam- ily in a Hudson Bay Company trading post. The climax is one of powerful action, being a hand- to-hand fight between the star and a man many pounds heavier and much stronger. Aided by the well-trained dog, Rin-Tin-Tin, Walker overcomes his adversary. The star is supported by Ruth Clifford in the leading role. The story is the work of Richard Wal- ter Hall, and Cliff Smith directed. Urban Making New Author Series Cable advices from England to Charles Urban, president of the Kineto Company of America, indi- cate good progress on the second series of Famous Authors pictures. The first series, each treating of a famous American author, is being distributed by the W. W. Hodkinson Corporation. James A. Fitzpatrick, who directed the series, is now on the Isle of Wight where the estate of Lord Alfred Tennyson is situated, working on the first of the English New York First National Buys "Wolfs Fangs''for Two States Mexican Rights On Polo Sold Rights for Mexico on the Eddie Polo serial, "Cap'n Kidd," Polo's first Independent serial, were taken over this week. The Star Serial Corporation, which controls world rights to the serial, signed contracts with International Pictures, whereby the latter company will handle "Cap'n Kidd" in Mexico. The sale was made through the .A.merican representative, L. Castro. Producers Security Corporation announces the sale of New York and New Jersey rights on "The Wolf's Fangs" to the First Na- tional Exchange of New York. This is an Oscar Apfel produc- tion personally directed by Mr. Apfel. Wilfred Lytell is starred, supported by Nancy Deaver and Manilla Martens. The production was filmed in the North woods and is said to be replete with thrills. Mr. Apfel has many successes to his credit and is at present filming "Bulldog Drummond," based on the recent successful stage play. Evelyn Greeley and Carlyle Blackwell ire co-starred in this production. Fineman Leaves B. P. Fineman. president of the Edwin Carewe Pictures Corpora- tion, which produced the independent special. "I Am the Law." has re- turned to Los Angeles after remain- ing several weeks in New York. He has started plans for another Carewe production, which he pre- dicts will excel 'T Am the I^w."