Exhibitor's Trade Review (Mar-May 1925)

May 23, 1925 Page 59 Opening of Baseball Season Helps "Battling Orioles" The opening of the baseball season finds a renewed interest in the Hal Roach feature production, "The Battling Orioles," being distributed by Pathe. This is occasioned by the extremely timely quality of the picture's story, which is built around the exploits cf the famous old Orioles baseball team of the early 70's. At the time of its national release, "The Battling Orioles" was generally acclaimed for its original comedy plot and fast act on. Glenn Tryon and Blanche Mehaffey appear in the featured roles. The picture was adapted from an original screen storv by Hal Roach and was directed by Ted Wilde and Fred Guiol. The tie-up with the national sport is found in the fact that the Orioles team play a major part in the action The appearance of the bewh'skered ballplayers of the 70's in the odd-looking togs then worn on the diamond is one of the highlights of the comedy drama. The story for the most part is modern in its setting as the climax centers in the rejuvenation of the old team when it is called into action against a gan? of tough-, by the hero, Tommy Roosevelt Tucker, son of their former team captain. At a private screening given before the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds in the spring. "The Battling Orioles" was enthusiastically received by the present-day champions of the National League, who hailed it unanimously as the most entertaining sidelight on the national sport they had ever witnessed on the screen. * * * Four Century Comedies For News Reels in Brief Kinograms No. 5081 May Release A strong list of two-reel comedies is scheduled for release during the month of May by the Century Film Corporation, it is announced by H. M. Herbel, sales manager of the comedy company. There will be four releases, starring such comedy favor:tes as Edna Marian, Wanda Wiley, Eddie Gordon, Beth Darlington and Harry Engle and Hilliard Karr. Also the Century Follies girls, a bevy of film beauties, are scheduled for appearance in one of the month's releases. Diana Descends After 35 Years Atop Tower — ■ New York — Razing of famous Madison Sq. Garden begins; first step is removal of noted statue. 1. The bronze goddess, the work of St. Gaudens, has been New York landmark for a generation. 2. Tex Rickard watches as Diana reluctantly leaves her perch. The Dempseys Sail — ■ New York — Champion Jack and his bride depart for honeymoon visit to Europe. Harvard Freshmen Victims of Holdup — ■ Cambridge, Mass. — Seniors make 'em shell out to pay the expenses of the senior picnic. A Kinograms Exclusive. 1. The plunder. 2. Then the freshmen rush the seniors. Twenty-two Nat i o n s Display Their Arts — ■ Paris — ■ Official ceremonies open Internat i o n a 1 Expo s i t i o n of Decorative and Industrial Arts. 1. U. S. Ambassador Herrick arrives. Presents "The Iron Mule" and "Curses!" with Al St* John Two new comedies that are so clever in their burlesque, so full of laugh situations, so excellently acted and directed, altogether so excruciatingly funny, that no exhibitor can view them and doubt that among the very top-notchers of two-reel comedies a place has been won, through sheer entertainment merit and box-ofhce value, by Tuxedo Comedies 2. The President of the Republic declares the Exposition open. 3. Official party inspects the Exposition. 4. Glimpses of the city within a city. Tiny Queen of May Rules Happy Realm — San Francisco — Her Majesty, crowned by Hayor Rolph, sees her young courtiers in gay festival. When a King and Queen Come Home — Dover, Eng. — King Here is a scene from Al St. John's comedy "Fares Please." This amusing comedy deals with the trials of Bruno Jenks who has inherited a Rapid Transit Car Company. "Fares Please" is being released by Educational. George and Queen Mary arrive after their trip to Mediterranean. 1, Met at station in London by members of the royal family. Uncle Sam Invites Youths to His Camps — Government says: "Write to the Adjutant General at Washington if you want thirty days of this:" 1. "Citizens Military Training Camps are essential to our national security," President Coolidge. 2. They have a great time. 3. And become well trained defenders of their country. 25 to 1 Shot Wins City and Suburban — Epsom, Eng. — Greek Bachelor wins noted race, and Mile. M., a 50 to 1 outsider, is second. Nearly 200,000 See Cup Final! — London — Football fans pack Wembley Stadium to see final, Sheffield vs. Cardiff. 1. Throng thrice the size of America's biggest football crowds. 2. Sheffield wins, 1 goal to 0. International News No. 40 Near Fez, Morocco — New war in Morocco. French battle native tribes. Marshal Lyautey's forces massing for defense of capital on eve of present hostilities. 1. The French forces include thousands of loyal natives counted upon to crush the Riff uprising. 2. Sheiks and their followers honoring Marshal Lyautey, French commander. 3. Desert cavalrymen in an exhibition of "rough riding." 4. French air patrol over the city of Fez — the rich prize sought by the Riff hordes led by Abed El Krimm. Wembly Stadium, London — Some crowd! International Newsreel aerial cameraman gets unusual views of record-breaking mob at English football final. Fort S!ocum, N. Y. — Army prepares to cure tired young business men. Recruits prove these exercises certain to restore "pep" so they'll be included in Citizens' Training Camp course. 1. If you want to get rid of that "tired feeling" via the Citizens' Camps write the Adjutant General of the Army at Washington. New York City — Remember Mother's Day! Here's one man who sets an example for all of us ■ — he carries a message of cheer to those who have been forgotten. 1. Uncle Robert, as this unassuming philanthropist calls himself, tries each year to perform the mission that some careless son has forgotten. 2. Staten Island, N. Y. — More mothers that have been forgotten — but a kindly city takes care of them — and smilingly they face an adverse fortune. 3. Your best friend in youth and in old age. 4. Typical mothers of America! In their arms rests the hope of the nation. 5. Perfect Babies — Los Angeles, Cal., mothers' most precious Jewels.