Canadian Moving Picture Digest (May-Oct 1922)

TORONTO, CANADA. Page Nine W. W. HODKINSON CORP. INTRODUCE THEIR OWN CANADIAN SALES FORCE HE W, W. HODKINSON Cor poration have a special announcement on one of the pages of the Digest calling the attention of exhibitors to the expansive plans recently introduced by this organization. Although the Famous Players Film service will continue to do the physical distribution on Hodkinson Pictures, the Hodkinson Corporation will, beginning on Nov. lst, have their own salesmen cover the different provinces in the Dominion. This will ensure for exhibitors booking Hodkinson Pictures the fullest service and co-operation from this organization. Mr. Plowright, Hodkinson special representative for Canada, has in the selection of his salesmen engaged men who are specially adapted and experienced for this work; and who have been instructed to assist the exhibitors in exploitation ideas and publicity. Among the coming Hodkinson attractions we find, Irene Castle in “Slim Shoulders,” from the story by Charles K. Harris, directed by Alan Crosland. Of this picture the exhibitors Trade Review said: “One of the nearest approaches to thorough satisfaction an exhibitor in any locality might be able to get hold of.” The “Morning Telegraph,” a very important New York newspaper commented on “Slim Shoulders” as follows: “The kind of a picture which the public will enjoy thoroughly.” The “Film Daily” said, “Good to look at from start to finish. One that you can rely on to please.” ; “Heart’s Haven,” a Benjamin B. Hampton production from the great novel by Clara Louise Burnham, with Robert McKim, Claire Adams, and Carl Gantvoort in the cast is another big picture promised. Screen opinions placed “Heart’s Haven” in Class A (very good). “A picture that holds inspiration. Wholesome and entertaining.” Motion Picture News Review said: “Exudes a wholesomeness sure to be appreciated,” and the Film Daily reviewed the picture as follows: “Will interest many. A very interesting feature. Should prove a sure-fire success.” Affinities is another big one, featuring Colleen Moore and John Bowers, It is a Ward Lascelle production and the adaptation was made from the popular story by Mary Roberts Rinehart. The Headless Horseman features Will Rogers. The story is adapted from Washington Irvin's great classic legend, “Sleepy Hollow.” Mind Over Motor features that well-known comedienne, Trixie Friganza. The story is by Mary Roberts Rinehart, and the production a Ward Lascelle. The Veiled Woman is from the famous story, “A Spinner in the Sun” by Myrtle Reed, and features Marguerite Snow. The direction by Lloyd Ingraham. Hugo Ballin’s Married People, featuring Mabel Ballin and Percy Marmont is another of the Hodkinson releases which has received the unanimous approval of the press critics. The short subjects include those gems of the Triart Productions. “The Beggar Maid,” “The Bashful Suitor,” “The Young Painter,” “Hope,” featuring Mary Astor. The first release, “The Beggar Maid,” was reviewed in the Digest issue of May 27th. It is worthy to be featured on any programme in any theatre. Technical Romances are one-length novelty romances. Bray Comedies are new adaptations of animated cartoons. Fun From the Press, is the one reel release of humorous clippings compiled by the Literary Digest and has this widely-read publication back of it for bookings. Fun From the Press appears to have caught on with all wide-awake exhibitors. A valuable asset to any bill. Days Afield With Rod and Gun, six one-reel specialties prepared under the supervision of Eltinge Warner, the publisher of the well-known Sportsman’s magazine “Field and Stream.” In addition to these releases there will be a series of short-length comedies among the Hodkinson offerings. TEESE nna W. P. Nichols Floats Another Big Company—Announcement Soon to be Made. W. P. Nichols, owner for many years of a chain of houses in British Columbia, has floated another big company and an important announcement will be made soon from Win nipeg. E. H. Teel Visits Montreal Canadian Releasing Exchange I. H. Teel, St. John manager for Canadian Releasing Corporation, was in Montreal recently taking in the fall program of his exchange. This includes some specials of the calibre of “IT Am the Law,” “His Wife’s Husband,” “Destiny’s Hour,” and “The Cradle Buster.” New Film Exchange Building To be Occupied by Exchanges The new Film Exchange in Winnipeg will be occupied by all the exchanges in Winnipeg except the Vitagraph which has a lease to fill out. The Goldwyn, First National-Associated Producers, the Canadian Educational and the Famous Players, who have all been in one office, will each have a separate exchange in the new building, to be occupied by November 1, at rentals two and three times what the exchanges are now paying. “Blood and Sand” Handicap Manager Independent Amusement Theatres of Montreal The Independent Amusement Theatres have hit upon a new stunt. The matter is still under discussion, but we understand that each manager of the six theatres in the company’s chain is to participate in a “Blood and Sand Handicap.” The picture of this name is to be shown simultaneously third run at each of the theatres and the manager showing the best receipts will be declared the winner and will be given a monetary prize. Canadian Exhibitors’ Exchange Releasing Series of Comedies The Canadian Exhibitors’ Exchange are now releasing a series of comedies, the titles of which are as follows: “His Hansom Butler,” “Designing I1usband,” “Should Brides Marry,” “Cleo’s Easy Mark,” “Home Blues,” “Stay Down East,” “All at Sea,” “Tomale ©,” “Sweet Cookie,” “Koo Koo Kids,” ‘What Next,” “Whose Husbands Are You,” “Rented Troubles,” “But a Butler,” ‘Idle Workers,” “Fresh Paint,” “Hands Up,” “All Wrong,” “Give Him Air,” “No Luck,” “One Stormy Orphan,” “Salt Air,” “The Fast Mail Man,” “Bumping into Hollywood.” The titles appear to be travesties on other picture titles of longer features which are being released, and start these comedies off with a laugh right at the beginning. Kenneth M. Leach Spent a Week in Winnipeg—“Main Direct” Cleans Up. Kenneth M. Leach, of Calgary, a prominent exhibitor, has spent a week in Winnipeg, returning from a trip across the United States with his noted pacer, “Main Direct,” which made a clean up this year. Mr. Leach will devote his attention this fall to the Regent, Calgary, where he has a big line up for pictures booked, including many United Artists features. Don't Forge Ogle Electric Company for Genvral Tieatre-Stpplies.