Exhibitor's Trade Review (May-Aug 1925)

Page 22 Exhibitors Trade Review L A. YOUNG CHOSEN PRESIDENT OF FOUR FILM CORPORATIONS An announcement of deep significance was issued this week from the offices of the Tiffany, Truart, Carlos and Renown organizations with the statement that L. A. Young of the L. A. Young Industries, one of the largest automobile spring manufacturers, with offices in Detroit, Mich., was elected president of the Tiffany Productions, Inc., Truart Film Corporation, Carlos Productions Inc., and the Renown Pictures, Inc. Mr. Young was in New York for several days last week in conference with Mr. M. H. Hoffman and Mr. A. Carlos, during which time the enlargement of the various companies' business was discussed. In connection with this conference it was further stated that an additional $250,000 cash capital had been added to the finances of the organizations for the furtherance of the programs as outlined. Previous to the meeting, Mr. M. H. Hoffman and Mr. A. Carlos were jointly interested in the Carlos Productions, who have Richard Talmadge under contract. In the re-organization Mr. Carlos becomes the secretary of the Tiffany, Truart, Carlos and Renown organizations, while Mr. Hoffman still remains the vice-president and general manager. The news that Mr. Carlos becomes a member of one of the leading independent producing firms in the United States has been received with a source of gratification by the many friends of both Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Carlos. The result of this arrangement divides the executive duties of the various organizations involved between Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Carlos, giving both men an opportunity to do the big things they are both capable of. With the advent of additional capital and the capability of the men at the helm of the Tiffany and affiliated organizations, it is predicted that the coming year will see many changes in the company in regard to quality productions to be made. "We are now more than ever well balanced from every angle," said one of the officials of the company," and on a sound, solid financial basis with man power of the highest quality and long experience, and with the knowledge of every branch in the film industry." Both Mr. Carlos and Mr. Hoffman have had years of experience both in the executive, selling and production ends of the film industry. The latter was for many years general manager of the Universal Film Company, and as an independent producer brought cut Mae Murray in her most successful screen plays. Mr. Carlos was for many years one of the chief executives of the Fox Film Corporation and is considered one of the foremost authorities in hte foreign field. * * * BENNETT ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT OF ARROW PICTURES CORPORATION Board of directors of Arrow Pictures Corporation, elected Whitman Bennett, producerdirector, vice-president. * * * DE MILLE RETAINS PARKER Hollywood, June 26. — Max Parker, member of board of architects which planned the San Diego International Exposition, is .now art director for Cecil B. De Mille. Jans Arranges for Distribution of His Product in 8 States Herman F. Jans, president of Jans Productions Inc., closed these contracts for his new series. Celebrated Players Film Corporation of Chicago and Indianapolis, for Indiana rights; Kent Film Company of Detroit, for Michigan; St. Louis Film Company, for Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois section; Elliott Film Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn., for Minnesota and North and South Dakota, and Big Feature Rights, Inc., of Louisville, for Kentucky. These sales include all the Jans pictures,— "Playthings of Desire," "The Mad Dancer," "Married?", "Ermine and Rhinestones," "The Roaring Forties" and "Indiscretion." * * * BUENOS AIRES FIRM BUYS ENTIRE OUTPUT | OF RAYART PICTURES Under a contract between Richmount Pictures, foreign distributors for Rayart Pictures, and Juan Kuntzler, of Sociedad General Cinematograficia of Buenos Aires, the latter concern secures the entire Rayart output, with the exception of serials, for 192526 season. Richmount has also closed with Australian Films, for the entire new Rayart output for Australia and New Zealand. * * * GEORGE WALSH COMING EAST Having completed "Blue Blood," his second starring picture for Chadwick Pictures Corporation, George Walsh is expected to return to New York shortly to start work on a third production for that company. * # * MISS OLMSTEAD WITH CHADWICK I. E. Chadwick, president of Chadwick Pictures Corporation, has engaged Gertrude Olmstead for the leading feminine role opposite Charles Ray in chat star's second rural comedy for this company. * ^ * ARTCLASS RECEIVES NEW NOVELTY Louis Weiss, managing director of Weiss Brothers' Artclass Pictures Corporation, has received the first reel of the new "Guess Who" novelty series. This reel conta:ns thirty shots of stars. * * * "MARRYING MONEY" FOR TRUART "Marrying Money," one of the six Truart Blue Ribbon series will be released for the Fall program. * * * INDEPENDENTS MEET {Continued from Page 19) garded as almost certain that a division of the association will be created to include them. A committee consisting of H. W. Pearlman, Ray Johnston and Oscar A. Price was appointed to submit recommendations as to ways and means for admitting the accessory and equipment houses to membership. Upon recommendation of the membership committee, the Sierra Pictures, Inc., of Hollywood, and the Independent Film Corporation of Philadelphia, were enrolled as members. It was announced that the C. B. C. Film Sales Corporation had changed its name to Columbia Pictures, Inc. A resolution was adopted expressing the deep regret of the association and individual members over the death of Harry M. Berman, general manager of exchanges for F. B. O. CHADWICK RUSHES WORK ON 1925-26 PRODUCT AT COAST HOLLYWOOD, June 26.— Production on Chadwick Pictures for 1925-26 is progressing rapidly. I. E. Chadwick, president, is personally supervising work on all of his pictures. Four of next season's pictures have been completed and four others are now in production. The progress to date seems to indicate that the entire program will be completed late next fall and it is likely that several special productions, not scheduled, will be added to the product. Charles Ray completed "Some Pun'kins," the first of four rural comedies. Jerome Storm, director, started shooting on the second picture, as yet unnamed. Gertrude Olmstead will play opposite Ray. George Walsh finished two of the six pictures on this year's schedule. \\ anda Hawley headed the supporting cast in "American Pluck," the first picture. Cecille Evans and Philo McCullough are in the cast of the second picture, "Blue Blood." The first Larry Semon comedy, "The Wizard of Oz," is complete. Semon is now at work on his second, "The Perfect Clown," directed by Fred Newmeyer. James Young is working on the final scenes of Douglas Doty's adaptation of Louis K. Anspacher's drama, "The Unchastened Woman." the vehicle for Theda Bara's return to the screen. On completion of "The Unchastened Woman," James Young will start preparations for "The Bells," which will serve as Lionel Barrymore's first vehicle on the 1925-26 Chadwick program. * * * STEEN SELLS PADDOCK FILM TO TWO MORE TERRITORIES A. G. Steen, of 1650 Broadway, New York, closed New York State and northern New Jersey territory on " 9 3/5 Seconds," a sixreel society melodrama, starring Charles Paddock, Olympic champion. Contract for the territory was closed with Charles Goetz, of Dependable Exchange, Inc., through Joe Klein. ip. * TRUART FILM IN COLONY "Passionate Youth," a Truart production, will be the feature film at the B. S. Moss Colony Theatre, New York City, the week of June 29. In the cast are Pauline Garon, Beverley Bayne, Frank Mayo, Bryant Washburn and Carmelita Geraghty. RACHMAN APPOINTS ROLLO J. G. Bachmann, general manager of distribution for B. P. Schulberg Productions, named Stanley J. Rollo to the sales staff of his company. Mr. Rollo will visit the exchanges handling B. P. Schulberg Productions from here to San Francisco. Arthur A. Lee, president of Lee-Bradford Corporation, is offering "The Passionate Adventure," with Alice Joyce, Marjorie Daw, Clive Brook and Victor McLasden. It was directed by Graham Cutts, producer nf ' Wu man to Woman." He reports dramatic, scenic and technical values have been blended together to make an absorb ugly entertaining film. The story is adapted from a novel by Frank Stayton. It is a story dealing with marriage.