The Moving picture world (November 1926-December 1926)

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346 MOVING PICTURE WORLD December 4, 1926 Camera Work Ends On Chaplin's "Missing Link" Star of "The Better 'Ole," Directed by Reisner, In An Original Story by Director and Darryl F. Zanuck She 's Starring Now To their growing list of special attractions completed, Warner Bros, have added Syd Chaplin in "The Missing Link," a temporary title, which was finished this week at the West Coast studio of the company. This is the fourth super-picture to be offered exhibitors on this year's schedule, the others being John Barrymore in "The Sea Beast," Syd Chaplin in "The Better 'Ole" and a third John Barrymore attraction temporarily titled "Manon," in which Dolores Costello will be seen in an outstanding role. "The Missing Link" is an original story by Charles F. Reisner, who directed the picture, and Darryl Francis Zanuck. Reisner is responsible for the direction of three other Syd Chaplin pictures made under the Warner banner. A new leading lady in the person of Ruth Hiatt is playing opposite the star. Others in the cast are Tom McGuire, Theodore Lorch, Crauford Kent, Sam Baker, Kewpie Morgan, Otto Fries, William Steele, George Kardelli, Nick Cogley, Louise Carver and Fay Holderness. Bachman Ranks As Successful Producer (Continued from page 343) has given little Alice Day, former Sennett star, her first chance in full length feature roles. Although he believes in keeping the interest of his production program variegated, Mr. Bachmann expressed the opinion that comedy dramas rather than the heavier type of picture are in the ascendancy for the present, at least. While pictures with a light touch are conceded to be f-ar more difficult to make, he feels that their entertainment value outstrips that of any other class of release and the return to the exhibitor is proportionately greater. Three Are Comedies Three of the six Preferred Pictures completed to date — "Dancing Days," "Shameful Behavior?" and "His New York Wife"— have been of the comedy variety. At present Mr. Bachmann is at work on a crook drama of unusual angles, "Exclusive Rights," based on Jerome Wilson's story, "Invisible Government." He has ambitious plans for the future, covering a Russian production entitled "The Aristocrat," an elaborate version of the Civil War spectacle, "Shenandoah," and a number of other stories of more than ordinary interest. Harry Cohn Writes Story For Columbia Harry Cohn, vice-president of Columbia Pictures Corporation, has written a story called "The Price of Honor," which has been scenarized by Dorothy Howell, with the collaboration of E. H. Griffith, who will direct it. Dorothy Revier is cast for the stellar part. Louise Fazenda makes her debut as a star in "Finger Prints," a Warner Bros, picture. Constance Talmadge Starts On "Carlotta" Shooting on "Carlotta," Constance Talmadge's new picture for First National release, has been started at the Neilan Studios in Edendale, it was announced by Joseph M. Schenck, the producer. Marshall Neilan is directing. Antonio Moreno heads the supporting cast, which includes Edward Martindel, Julianne Johnson, Michael Viavitch, Arthur Thalasso and Andre Lanoy. Johnny Hines Rounds Out Studio Staff The announcement comes from the West Coast that C. C. Burr has completed the staff of comedy specialists who are to assist Johnny Hines with his next First National Picture, "All Aboard," and that the players will face the cameras as soon as the comedian selects important members of the cast and signs a leading woman from the bevy of Hollywood beauties numbered as possible candidates. The two latest additions to the Hines staff are George Peters, cameraman, who photographed "The Brown Derby" and "Stepping Along," and Tenny Wright, assistant director. Others who are assisting the comedian with the new production are Peter Milne, Del Henderson, France Crane, Horace Woodmansee, Al Wilson and George Amy. Charles Hines will direct. The picture is from the story of the same name by Matt Taylor. Paramount Studios Are At Capacity This Month Who Is Interested? In a professionally written, very Interesting Dim manuscript, divided in single scenes for 5 act«7 It has been written after a forgotten American story of love and adventure. Large success undoubted. Offers to Z. F., 3259, e/o Rudolf Mosse. Advertising Agency, Zurich, Switzerland. EAST AND WEST, the huge Paramount production schedule for the 'winter months starts off with a rush this week. Before the end of the year both the new Hollywood studio and the Long Island studio are slated to be operating at capacity. Two pictures, "Children of Divorce," with an all-star cast, including Clara Bow, Esther Ralston, Gary Cooper, Einar Hanson and Hedda Hopper, and "The Kiss in a Taxi," Bebe Daniels' new starring vehicle, were launched at the Hollywood studio last week. "The Mysterious Rider," a Zane Grey story, with Jack Holt in the featured male role, is to start this week. During December, seven pictures are scheduled to begin. Emil Jannings is to start "The Man Who Forgot God," with Mauritz Stiller directing Eddie Cantor begins "Special Delivery," his second starring comedy, with Art Rosson wielding the megaphone. Raymond Griffith will also start an un named picture. Richard Rosson is to begin work on Adolphe Menjou's next vehicle. The lavish "Looie the Fourteenth" production with Wallace Beery as the star, and James Cruze directing, is to get under way late in the month, as well as a Betty Bronson starring vehicle. "Drums of the Desert," a Zane Grey picture with Warner Baxter and Lois Wilson in the featured roles. At the Long Island studio, "New York" has just been completed. "Love's Greatest Mistake," with Edward Sutherland directing; "The Potters," with W. C. Fields, and Richard Dix's new vehicle, "Paradise for Two," are under way. Malcolm St. Clair is to begin "The Cross-Eyed Captain," with Ricardo Cortez, Arietta Marchal and Lois Moran in the feattired roles. Early in December, Herbert Brenon is to launch the big production of "Sorrell and Son." Gilda Gray will start "Cabaret." Miss Corbin Signs With I. E. Chadwick Virginia Lee Corbin, former child star, who has recently been playing leads and leading ingenue roles, has this week signed a contract with Chadwick Pictures Corporation. Chadwick Pictures Corporation has announced no plans for its ne.w star, but it is expected that she will start work shortly in "Driven from Home," the Hal Reid play which James Young is directing. Tiffany Officials Pick "Tiger" Cast Tiffany Productions, Inc., announces through M. H. Hoffman, vice-president, that the cast has been completed for the next Tiffany production, under the working title, "The Tiger." The players include Pat O'Malley, Helen Ferguson, George Hackathorne, Claire McDowell, Lawford Davidson, "Heinie" Conklin and Helen Lynch. Killed in Fall Falling from a horse produced a cerebral hemmorage which caused the death of Miss Jean Stuart, popular member of the cast making a series of collegiate pictures for Universal. The accident occurred away from the studio. Miss Stuart's picture debut was with Bebe Daniels in "The Campus Flirt."