Variety (September 1915)

MOVING PICTURES 19 FILM FLASHES Betty Shannon Is doing special publicity work for the Mutual. William Roselle 1b appearing in "The Card Players," a Mutual feature. Tommy Mead, the ex-jockey, left Tuesday for the coast to appear in a U feature. Helen Eddy enacts a dual role in the Lubln ••The Red Virgin." Bud Duncan (Ham and Bud) Is a son of A. 0. Duncan, the ventriloquist. Jay Hunt is now under a long contract with David Horsley. W. S. Hart Is now under a long term con- tract to act and direct for the Nymph. Donald Bowles is now with the Bostock Co. He was with the Morosco Coast Players for a long time. Mary Probst and her photoplay bear, Billy, are due In New York this week after a vaca- tion at Tom's River, N. J. H. 8. Sheldon Is the author of "The Circular Path," an Bssanay release (three parts) with Henry Walthall featured. Both Jack Bonavlta and Milton H. Fahrney have been given long term contracts with the Horsley forces. Eddie Foy and the Seven Little Foys have completed their first two-reeled comedy subject for the Triangle. Alma Hanlon, appearing in "The Fixer" (Bickel and Watson) feature, is a daughter of Qeorge Hanlon (Hanlon Brothers). Olga Clark Is the accredited authoress of the feature "Little Maverick" which Norval Mac- Gregor directed for the U. Clara Whipple and Roy Applegate are in Cape Cod, Mass., appearing in "The Fisher- glrl" for the Equitable. The fourth feature, starring Elsie Janls, will be released by Bosworth, Inc., which is to be called " 'Twas Ever Thus." Ralph Kellerd will make his first appear- ance in pictures In the Fox production of "The Qlft of the flea." Alfred Vosburgh has been signed by the American. He will probably play opposite Vivian Rich. Bosworth, Inc., is experiencing trouble with the Ohio censors, who are not content to pass Its production, "Hypocrites." Sam Blair is thinking seriously of getting an option on Fox features and take them per- sonally to Honolulu for the winter. The Universal has secured "Blood Heri- tage," which will be produced by Brlnsley Shaw. Frank Borzange has been engaged to play opposite Neva Qerber in one of the Beauty companies. Tod Browning, who fractured his leg In the auto accident that killed Elmer Booth, Is again back In picture harness. Charles Bartlett has been given the direction of American company headed by Winifred Greenwood and Ed. Coxen. Carl M. LeVlness, former director Ideal and Universal, is with the Bostock Co. directing "The Bogle Man." Glenn Martin, the aviator, will make his screen debut in the Famous Players Mary Plckford feature, "A Girl of Yesterday." The Famous Players production of "Zaza," with Pauline Frederick, was saved from the recent fire at the F. P. plant Jack Magle, the aviator, has been engaged by the Eastern Film Corporation for a series of pictures. The Famous Players are to plcturize "The Red Widow" with John Barrymore and Lillian Tucker. True Boardman will look after the lead In the "Stlngaree" special feature which Kalem is to make. William H. Thompson Is now engaged In pic- ture work with the Billle Burke company on the Coast. H. Cooper Cliff has been entrusted with the piinHT"' male role opposite Ethel Barrymore In the forthcoming Metro feature. Jane Grey Is Industriously at work In a new feature for the Fine Art* Co. (D. W. Griffith's brand for the Triangle) which C. M. and 8. A. Franklin are producing. The Yanscl Dorjr debut In pictures was made Monday in the rf-ular release of the Broad- way Favorites in a four-part subject, "The Call of the Dance." Edwin Thanhouser announced plans recently for the release by his company for the new Mu- tual program a three-reel feature every three WvwJaJ** The B. S. Moss picture forces who have Just completed "The Salamander" are to start work next week on the him version of Elinor Glynn's "One Day." The Cort Film Corporation has obtained the screen rights tor Edwin bower Hesser's spec- tacle "The Triumph of Venus" which will be released as a seven or eight part picture. Douglass Bronston of the Pathe scenario forces has written a song for "Neal of the Navy," which is to be published by Waterson, Berlin and Snyder. Than-O-Play has been selected by Edwin Thanhouser as the brand title for his three- reeled subjects released this winter by the Mutual. George (Busy Izzy) Sidney has signed a contract to do some "starring" in new come- dies for the Gaumont, the releases to be made via the new Mutual program. The Strand, Jersey City, now in the course of construction will be ready to open around Dec. 15, according to report, it is one of the Mark Strand houses. The V. L S. E. has added two more men to Its sales force—P. B. Elliott, who has been as- signed to the Cincinnati office, and E. B. Shaw who Joins the Cleveland branch. The finishing touches are being put to the Vita's feature of Margaret Anglln's former play, "Green Stockings" which Wilfred North iu directing. Douglas Fairbanks, whose OrBt subject for the Triangle was "The Lamb," Is bubily en- gaged in Ms second, "Double Trouble," with William Cabanne Christy as director. "Thou Art the Man," Is a live-part feature which S. Rankin Drew Is directing for the Vita. In the cast are Virginia Pearson, Jo- seph Kllgour and George Cooper. H. F. McGarvie, director of Exploitation at the Panama Exposition, successfully handled the recent moving picture field day at the fair. Claire Whitney sailed last Wednesday for Kingston, Jamaica, where she is to play op- posite to William Shea in several features that are to be directed by Herbert Brenon. She expects to be gone for four months. The Academy of Music on 14th street may use a supplementary orchestra of eight pieces for the "supper show" picture displays. A piano or organ has been the music at this time heretofore. Fred. W. Zwelfel, who was with the "Birth of a Nation," first in Boston and then Asbury Park, is taking the feature through the south- west and will give it his personal attention In Tennessee and Texas. Florence Stone, a well-known stock actress, has been signed by the Triangle and will work at the Griffith studios. She and Raymond Wells will appear in a feature of the Fine Arts brand. Donald Brian will make his debut as a pho- todrama player in -'The Voice in the Fog," adapted for the screen from the novel of the same name by Harold MacGrath. It Is a Lasky production, to be released Sept. 27. William Faversham is putting the finishing touches to his screen production entitled "One Million Dollars." Faversham will return to the legitimate stage in his former play, "The Hawk." In "The Salamander" feature which Ben Moss has completed, appear Ruth Flndlay, John Salnpolis, Edgar L Davenport, J. Albert Hall and iva Shepherd, Arthur Donaldson did the directing. Orrin Johnson isn't returning east Just yet Having made a feature for the Nymph he is now with the Griffith forces and may be co- starred In a big subject with Paul Gllmore, which will be a future Triangle release. Eddie Well figures on some film productions. With the screen in mind he has procured op- tions for the United States on "Amour d'Apache," "A Bank Holiday in an Auto," and "The Explanation." William Bertram, director, has started work with the Mustang Co. on the second of the Charles E. Van Loan "Buck Parvln and the Movies" stories. It will be released In Octo- ber. The stars are Anna Little and Art Acord. Tom Kane has been sent with "The Birth of a Nation" through the southeast, opening on Monday in Norfolk. Kane has booked the feature through some of the Jake Wells houses. "Sunshine and Tempest" is a new three-part Rlalto feature which will be released by the Mutual Oct. 0. The scenario was written by Rev. Clarence J. Harris, the film featuring Florence Tempest and Marlon Sunshine. The Columbus, Ohio, Attorney General re- fused to allow a private showing of Bosworth's "Hypocrites," which was to have been shown to a special audience, who were to have voted whether the picture should be shown In Ohio or not Selig Is going to put Rex Beach's "The Spoilers" out in the original form, adding 3.000 feet which were provided for in the first taking but which were cut out when the feature was released. Extending It to the original 12 reels will result in Selig advertising a brand new feature. At the Edendale studios of the Keystone these days one would Imagine he was on Broadway. Posing there or preparing scenar- ios at the present time are Weber and Fields, William Collier, Eddie Foy, Vincent Bryan, Harry Williams, Aaron Hoffman, William Je- tolhe, Joe Jackson and Bert Clark. William L. Sherrlll, president of the Froh- man Amusement Co., is in receipt of cable from London from Alfred Sutro, author of "The Builder of Bridges," which was put Into film form by the Frohman Co., congratulat- ing him on the excellent work done In fllm- lzlng it When the Features Film Producers (incor- porated in Colorado) makes pictures starting the latter part of October, they will be re- leased as the Producers' Star Features. Each will be In five parts. The Features Film Pro- ducers plan a complete program, having six companies and twelve market brands. The Annette Kellermann company, having arrived safe and sound at Kingston, Jamaica, work has been begun on the big Annette Kellermann picture, directed by Herbert Bre- non. While Miss Kellermann will be the cen- tral figure of the picture, William E. Shay will figure strongly in her support Alto- gether more than 2,500 people will participate in the picture. Anita Stewart remains with the Vltagraph, although there was a recent rumor that she as well as Ralph I nee were shortly to sever connections with the Brooklyn concern. The Vita has cast Miss Stewart for the lead in the production of "My Lady's Slipper," the Cyrus Townsend Brady costume play which I nee will direct Earle Williams will be leading man. Another film capture by the Triangle Is Fay Tincber who rose to screen popularity through her work In the Ethel and Bill series the Komlo produced in past years. Miss Tincher, who originated the "black and white" dressing Idea became known as the "black and white" girl, has been assigned to the DeWolf Hopper Company, now making "Don Quixote." MIbs Tincher will have one of the most important roles. Max Machet, manager of the Tiffany theatre In the Bronx was placed under arrest Satur- day at 0:10 p. m., when he turned off the lights In his picture house, taken for the day by a Hebrew assemblage to observe the religious ceremonies In connection with Yom Klppur. Machet let the house until six. The services extended beyond that time when the manager demanded $10 more for the lights. Not receiv- ing the amount he turned off the fluid, creating a small panic, whereupon a police officer present as a member of the Congregation put him under arrest Several picture houses through Greater New York were taken over for the Hebrew holidays, the managements guaranteeing a rental, with seats sold to those who wished to worship. NEW INCORPORATIONS. David Cftmaler Drasmatle Co., $20,000. Albert S. Hoffhelmer, Lillian Sulwalsky, Nayan Saeguer, Now York. Werblow-Floher Corporation, $10,000. Theatrical. Richard Nugent, Robert M. Werblow, Ben F. Flaher, New York. Big; Ben A ma semen t Co., S10.00J. Ben and BenJ. A. Levin, BenJ. Kahn, Now York. SELIG SUING FOX FILM CO. William Fox and the Fox Film Cor- poration have been made defendants in a suit instituted by the Selig Poly- scope Co. through Nathan Burkan attorney. The suit is to restrain the Fox firm from giving any further ex- hibitions of its feature entitled "The Two Orphans." The action is being brought in the Federal courts. The Selig people allege that they have secured the rights to produce a picture of "The Two Orphans" from Kate Claxton, who holds all rights to the play, and that the Fox feature is an infringement on the rights which the Selig people hold and that the pic- ture was produced by the Fox firm without the sanction of Kate Claxton. COAST PICTURE NEWS. BY GUY PRICB. William Campbell has been promoted from the Keystone scenario department to the po- sition of director. A new monoplane has been added to the mechanical equipment of the Keystone Film Company. It has Just been discovered that Billy Gil- bert and Norma Felicia have been married since May 24. Marshall Stedman is now Master of Produc- tions at the Universal under the supervision of General Manager Henry McRae. Joe Weber and Lew Fields have arrived In Los Angeles and have started work at the Keystone Film Co. Aaron Hoffma'h and William Jerome have joined the Keystone scenario writing staff un- der Managing Editor Hampton Del Ruth. W. H. Thompson, once a stock actor, has Joined the lncevllle Co. Lew Cody is spending a few days at the Exposition in San Diego. Courtenay Foote, the English actor, has been engaged at the Fine Arts Films studio. Jack Pearce, assistant cameraman with the William Worthington company, won In a liti- gation aglnst bis brother by which he becomes the possessor of S4&.000. Leo Hill has taken up his duties with the Chaplln-Essanay company as assistant to Director General Jesse J. Robblns. Lester Cuneo has completely recovered from an injury sustained In an automobile accident and has returned to work. Kathryne Arbuckle, sister of Maclyn Ar- buckle, has Joined the Universal. Wedgwood Nowell has been engaged by Pro- ducer Thomas H. Ince In the capacity of Musical director of all forthcoming Ince-Trl- angle films. Director Jack O'Brien, with a company of players headed by John Emerson, have left for San Francisco where they will stage scenes for the Fine Arts Films Plays. KEENAN WITH TRIANGLE. Frank Keenan, having recently fin- ished a feature for the Universal, hit been signed by the Nymph. The U had a tentative option on the further services of Keenan, which wasn't exer- cised. Keenan is also to appear in a new war play which J. G. Hawkes has written, for a Triangle production. NEW METRO PRODUCTIONS. Martha Hedman and Lionel Barry- more have been signed to fat contracts to engage in feature work for the Metro. Miss Hedman is to be starred in "The Turmoil," the Booth Tarking- ton story, which Edwin Carewe will direct. Mary Miles Minter started work Monday for the Columbia in "Bar- bara Fritchie," having completed "Stork's Nest" for the Metro program last week. Barrymore's Metro connection will start in about ten days. A scenario is now being arranged for him. Ethel Barrymore's feature for Metro will be entitled "The Final Judgment." Valli Valli, who had to stop her camera work owing to an injury to her wrist, will resume her Metro feature duties next week. Emily Stevens and Emmy Wehlen have been placed under contracts by the same concern, Miss Wehlen hav- ing started work on her second film, which will be called "The Green Witch." HOLDING BACK FEATURE. The release date for the Equitable's feature, "Trilby," in Brooklyn is to be one month later than the New York date so that the picture will not conflict with the revival of the original production which is to play that city.