Exhibitor's Trade Review (Nov 1924 - Feb 1925)

December 27, 1924 Page 101 Here is a case of too much Santa in the Hal Roach-Pathe comedy "The Royal Razz." the popular Charley Chase is the featured one in timely and laughable farce. Century Comedy Prize Salesmen in all Universal exchanges, distributors of Century Comedies, are hard at work making records in the sale of Century product, in order to win one of the three cash prizes offered by Julius and Abe Stern to the three salesmen making the highest sales record in Century Comedies, Baby Peggy specials and the three Universal Jewels, "The Darling of New York," "The Law Forbids" and "The Family Secret," productions in which the Sterns are personally interested and in which Baby Peggy is featured. The first prize is $250, the second $150 and the third $100. This prize offers is in connection with Universal's big Lichtman Month Sales drive but because of the lateness of Century's entry the time has been extended to include November also. * * * News Reel Briefs Pathe News No. 101 Cologne, Germany. — Germany's biggest ■beU to be placed in Cologne Cathedral; The flower-decked bell, weighing 28 tons, is iDorne through the streets in pageant style. 1 — the next day, thousands gather at christening of the Cathedral's new "chimer." 2 — Where the great bell will echo its silvery tones. 3 — The ceremonies over, Pathe cameraman finds a lofty perch atop the Cathedral for a parting shot. Nantucket, Mass. — Eleven men narrowly escape as two ships run ashore in fog — heavy turf slowly pounds to pieces the fishing schooners "Evelyn and Ralph" and "Inez." I — Massive combers sweep • relentlessly . over the doomed craft. Ostia, Italy. — Fly over ancient Roman city on Tiber! First aerial pictures of recent excavations at Ostia, the "seaport of the Caesars" that flourished 2500 years ago. 1 — Excavations, carried on over 100 years, have just brought the dead city's finest ruins to light. 2 — ^Where Emperors once gathered — Ostia's famous Amphitheatre and the Forum. Watch The Sun. — Prepare for eclipse of sun — on Jan. 24, 1925, northeastern United States will see first total *olar eclipse in 450 years. 1 — Scientists muster telescopes and cameras to study the phenomenon; type of apparatus to be used. 2 — Giant cameras will be used to photograph the eclipse; note the apparatus mounted against tower, pointing its lens directly at the sun. 3 — Looking into the interior of a 65-foot camera. 4 — Animated map portrays predicted path of the solar eclipse. (By Bert Green.) 5 — Following sweep of the total eclipse across the United States. Fort DuPont, Del. — ^First U. S. Engineers in night battle; Exclusive pictures of Army "regulars" as they stage a spectacular midnight retreat. 1 — "Covering up" the line of march — rifles and machine guns bark savagely to hold the "enemy". 2. — As the troops fall back, they cross a bridge, illumined only by exploding bombs. 3 — Foiling the pursuing foe — the bridge is blown up after the last platoon has crossed. In The Limelight — United States to join Arms Traffic Conference at Geneva! Sec. of State Hughes, who accepts League of Nations' invitation to international parley. 1 — Washington, D. C. East meets West — this time it's "Congresswomen!" Mrs. Nolan, retiring California Representative, greets Mrs. Norton (right) Representative-elect from N. J. 2 — New York City. World's greatest runner to face America's best! Paaro Nurmi, Finnisli star at Olympic Games, reveals his perfect stride in both "normal" and "Slowmotion." 3 — Oklahoma City, Okla. (Oklahoma City Only.) Try the "goose trot" for excitement! City's belles guide their web footed "steeds" at top speed in unique racing event. Cairo, Egypt. Egypt's acceptance of British terms lessens tension in East! First views of burial of Sir Lee Stack, Sirdar, whose assassination precipitated crisis. 1 — The fiag-draped coffin of the Governor-General of the Sudan proceeds in aminous silence. Bridgewater, Mass. — (Boston only) Fire sweeps State Normal School! 300 students are driven from halls in spectacular blaze, which destroys 3 buildings at a loss of ?1, 000, 000. (1 — Only the shells of structures remain after the devastating flames have been conquerd. Kinograms No. 5039 Grand Duchess Cyril Visits Philadelphia — Wife of claimant to Russian throne and cousin of English |King greeted by social leaders. 1 — She's'' well protected. 2 — In her hotel room. — Boys at Eton Play the Old Wall Game — Eton, Eng. — Battle in sport that the lads of famous school have played for many centuries. 1 — "Collegers" vs. "Oppidans." — Reach Final Port in Fog and Storm — Nantucket, Mass. — Sailing vessels fall victims to first violent weather of the winter. 1 — The "Inez" will sail no more. — Neither will the "Ralph and Evelyn." — New Immigration Law Ends Steerage Travel— New York — Big liners are forced to install new service in quarters once crowded thus. 1 — They call this White Collar Steerage. 2 — Breakfast in bed. 3 — Reading and lounging rooms. — And a real dining nail. 5 — TaKes place of scenes like these. — Fire Leaves Famous Scliool a Total Ruin — Bridgewater, Mass — Noted State Normal School destroyed with loss of nearly a million. 1 — Where hundreds of girls, sleeping when fire broke out, filed out in perfect order. 2 — Main building left a mere shell. — Oxford Crews Stir Up Father Thames — Henley, Eng. — ■ Trial eights face with every man pulling hard to earn place on final varsity. 1 — Off to the start. 2 — "B" crew wins. — Hollywood Boasts Only Outdoor Lift — Hollywood, Cal. — Folks living on lofty hillside have a community elevator. 1 — Saves 'em 100 foot climb to their homes. 2 — Scaling the heights in heart of Los Angeles; "i'he Angels' Flight," a cable line one block long. 3 — From one street to the next at 35 per cent grade. — Paava Nurmi Worlrs ^^is .^ea Legs — New York — Famous Finn, just arrived to. race in America for first time, starts his training. 1 — "Flying Finn" is one of greatest distance runners that ever lived. 2 — He won four world's championships at Paris Olympics. 3 — With his trainer, Eino Hakomien. — Cheer For Maimed Vets Comes Through The Air — Washington — Master set at Mount Alto Hospital receives programs for disabled soldiers. 1 — E. M. Jeffery, in charge of station, is himself an exsoluier. 2 — Every bed in every ward has its own head set. 3 — Private Burnshire forgets his 33 operations when Roxie's gang gets on the air. — Royal Greeting for British Wounded Windsor, Eng. — The Prince visits King Edward Hospital and chats with disabled men. Wanda Wiley is cast as St. Nick in this picture. This is the kind of a Santa so many of us have longed for, but never found. She is in Century Comedies.