The Moving picture world (November 1926-December 1926)

December 11. 1926 MOVING PICTURE WORLD 423 Christie Studios Busy With New Year Product December Releases of Stern Bros. Comedies THAT there is no let-up in production of new comedy releases at the Christie Studio ^ is indicated by the large number of pictures which are being rushed to completion in time for Laugh Month as well as those in the stage of preparation. At present every one of the Christie comedians is engaged in production of new pictures which will be released this season through Educational Film Exchanges, Inc. Vernon Is Finished Bobby Vernon has completed -work on the latest of his star ring series, "Sure Fire," released to first-run theatres, December 25. This comedy, which is laid in France and Italy, as well as partially on board an Atlantic liner, was directed by Earle Rodney. Frances Lee, Bobby Vernon's regular leading lady; William Irving and Andy Clyde are the principal players in the supporting cast. After appearing in "Shell Socked," a war comedy, Jimmie Adams recently completed "Wild and Woozy," a laugh vehicle with its locale laid among the cannibals. Adams is supported by Vera Steadman, with a large cast appearing in the mob scenes. During the season, to add variety to the Christie program, there will be three Christie Comedies featuring Anne Cornwall. The newest of these is "Cool ■Off!" directed by William Watson. Jack Duffy and Bill Irving appear in support of Miss Cornwall. Dooley Series Here Billy Dooley's starring series offers "Have Courage," which <letails the adventures of a lightheaded sailor and his friends on their arrival in a French port. The latest Christie Comedy featuring Neal Burns is "Dodging Trouble" in which Burns is supported by Edna Marion, Eddie Baker, Bill Blaisdell and "Buddy," the famous trick bulldog, that has appeared in many Christie pictures. Burns is now -working in a new comedy based on adventures connected with a portable house. Natalie Joyce will appear as leading lady, while Jack Duffy, Gale Henry, Bill Bletcher and •others will be in the supporting cast. AUene Ray and Spencer Bennet, her director, carry Yule logs, while Walter Miller, another Pathe star, saws wood. "Love Makes 'Em WUd" Has Big Comedy Cast t«I OVE MAKES 'EM -L/WILD," the Fox Film feature comedy directed by Albert Ray, features Johnny Harron and Sally Phipps, supported by a splendid cast selected to dispel the glooms — Ben Bard, J. Farrell MacDonald, Arthur Housman, Natalie Kingston, Florence Gilbert, Albert Gran, Earl Mohan, Coy Watson and Noah Young The comedy is from the story "Willie, the Worm," by Florence Ryerson and was adapted for the screen by Harold Shumats. Alice Day, the little Mack Sennett comedienne, poses as a little girl on Christmas morning with her new dolls. Five Laugh Makers On Schedule For Month of Holidays IVE HIGH GRADE come*■ dies are announced for release this month by the Stern Brothers, makers of two-reel comedy series for Universal release. In addition to the five Stern Brothers Comedies, December will also see the release of "Buster's Prize Winner," a Buster Brown Comedy made by Stern Brothers and released as a Universal Junior Jewel. The five Stern Brothers releases include two "Newlyweds and Their Baby" comedies, a comedy of "The Excuse Maker" series, a two-reeler of the "What Happened to Jane" series, and the latest "Let George Do It" comedy. "Snookums" Ready The "Newlyweds" comedies, for release December 1st and 22nd, respectively, are "Snookums' Outing" and "Snookums' Merry Christmas," a holiday special. Both feature that great screen youngster. Sunny McKeen, and have pretty Ethlyne Clair as Mrs. Newlywed. In the former, Jed Dooley plays the role of Mr. Newlywed and in the latter, Sid Saylor has that important part. Charles King, another Stern Brothers star, has an important role in the Christmas picture. The December 8th release is "A Second Hand Excuse," starring Charles King in one of "The Excuse Maker" pictures. Edna Marion is the heroine, and Leon Holmes and Frank Earl are in the cast. Others Are Listed On December 15th, "Jane's Predicament," the latest "What Happened to Jane" comedy, starring Wanda Wiley, will be the principal supporting role, released. Earl McCarthy has Sam Neufield directed. The last Stern Brothers release of the year is "And George Did," a" Let George Do It" comedy starring Sid Saylor, and adapting from the George McManus cartoon strip. Dorothy Gulliver, popular as the heroine in Universal's "The Collegians," is the feminine lead. Scott Pembroke directed. The current Buster Brown release, "Buster's Prize Winner," gives Tige, the dog star, wonderful opportunities to display his flair for comedy.