Motion picture news booking guide (1929)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion picture news booking guide
Date:
1929
Publisher:
Hollywood : Motion Picture News, Inc.
Volume:
1929 motion picture news booking guide
Leaf #:
00029
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema, Year Book, and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Motion Picture News was the leading film industry trade journal during the 1920s. Founded in 1908 as a counterweight to the dominant Moving Picture World, the News was the voice for the independent, non-Trust, producers. Later Motion Picture News expanded its coverage to the entire industry, supporting the independent exhibitor with objective film reviews, summaries of programs at theatres across the nation, activities of regional exchanges in the cities with regional exchanges, and excellent coverage of the coming of sound and screenings and stage shots at the major New York City theatres. -- David Pierce, 2013
Date Added:
March 21, 2024
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Universal Star RECENT TALKING PRODUCTIONS: “THE NIGHT BIRD” — “RED HOT SPEED” — “CLEAR THE DECKS” — “HIS LUCKY DAY.” O HIGHLIGHTS: Born in Richmond, Surrey, England, of theatrical parents. First appearance on stage at seven years of age. At sixteen ran away from school to play “walk on’’ parts for Charles Frohman Company. Played English companv of “Merry Widow.” Came to America with “Quaker Girl” Company. Baritone lead with several opera companies which toured India and Orient. In America played in stock in Syracuse, Rochester, Oakland and San Francisco. Played leads on New York stage. Went overseas in 1917 with 28th Londons. Was transferred to Roval Flying Corps After war returned to New York stage — later to Paramount Pictures. Since signing his contract with Universal in 1922 has appeared for no other company. His favorite hobby is airplaning and owns five Sopwith-Snipe airplanes. 27