Universal Weekly (1917-1934)

Vol. 26, No. 26 Universal Weekly 13 Birthday Party For Carl Laemmle Given by Daughter ONE of the season's most colorful social functions took place recently at the Beverly Hills residence of Carl Laemmle, president of Universal Pictures Corporation, when his daughter, Rosabelle, gave a surprise birthday party in honor of his sixty-first anniversary. It was a brilliant affair with many of Hollywood's mcst popular and prominent motion picture celebrities in attendance. A buffet luncheon was served for more than sixty guests. Among those present were Carl Laemmle, Jr., Hoot Gibson, George Siegmann, William Beaudine, Joseph Laemmle, Samuel Van Ronkle, Julius Bernheim, Edward Laemmle, Paul Kohner, Ernest Laemmle, Sigmund Moos, Robert Welsh, Walter Hiers, Harry Zehner, Jack Ross, Nat Ross, William Wyler, Henry MacRae, Harry Pollard, Melville Brown, William Craft, Wesley Ruggles, Edward Sloman, Walter Stern, Glenn Tryon, Edward Montagne, Wilfred Rothschild, Walter Anthony, Tom Reed, Charles Puffy, Al Green, B. P. Schulburg, Sam B. Jacobson, Abe Stern, Edwin Loeb, Conrad Veidt, Reginald Denny, Paul Leni, Emil Jannings, Henry Henigson, William Seiter, Norman Kerry, Jean Hersholt, Martin Murphy, Mike Gore, Abe Gore, Ernst Lubitsh, Rudolph Schildkraut, Waterson Rothacker, Robert Klein, Mannie Lowenstein, Hugh Hoffman and Adolph Klinordlinger. Jean Hersholt and George Sidney Cast In "Give and Take" JEAN HERSHOLT has been selected, together with George Sidney, for the leading roles in Universal's production of "Give and Take," an adaptation . of Aaron Hoffman's popular stage success. Hersholt will play the role made famous upon the stage by Louis Mann, while George Sidney will play the same role he played upon the stage with Mr. Mann. George Lewis, Sharon Lynn and William Orlamond have also been chosen by the director, William Beaudine, for important parts. The adaptation was prepared by Harry O. Hoyt. The production is only awaiting the completion of "We Americans," in which both Sidney and Lewis are playing. Jean Hersholt's latest Universal picture, "No. 13 Washington Square," will be seen at the Roxy Theatre beginning Saturday. This cin'ious old ivugun was designed for "The Man Who Laughs" from one of the first models used hii tiaveling shows in the days when roving co-medians plied their trade from town to town. Amazing Audience Reaction To "Uncle Tom's Cabin SELDOM have such enthusiastic letters from patrons poured in to Universal (or any other company, for that matter) as these which are called forth by "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Moving as the picture is, it seems to inspire its audience with the desire to rise up and thanlt Carl Laemmle for his faithful screen version of the old classic. The letters below are typical of many more sent by appreciative fans. "I enjoyed 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' so much. I feel I must send a note of thanks to the Universal Company for their faithful and beautiful work in picturizing this wonderful book. I had no sense of watching acting, but events seemed to be taking place "The composition, variation, beauty and rhythm go hand in hand. The reproductions of a passed age, the lovely river scenes, the faithful picture of Southeim households and their hospitality are warm and sustaining links in the golden chain of our Country's history. I think it will be wonderfully successful in the South because the beautiful portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Shelby and the St. Claires will surely bring a sense of satisfaction at the manner and attitude of their own people toward the problems of their time. We all struggle as best we can with the problems of the time in which we are born, and the Shelbys and St. Claires are beautiful types of the humane and cultured aristocracy of the South. "I hope to see the picture again before the season is over." — Minnie Elizabeth Webster, New York City. Board of Education Is Deeply Stirred <tTT was a great joy to take such I a large party to see 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' through your courtesy. A considerable proportion of the party came from Dixieland and it was interesting and gratifying to note that they were not only deeply stirred by the picture, but felt that it was an eminently fair and thoroughly inoffensive presentation of the theme." — Ernest L. Crandall, Director of Lectures and Visual Instruction, Board of Education, The City of New York.