Exhibitor's Trade Review (Jun-Aug 1923)

334 EXHIBITORS TRADE REVIEW Volume 14. IS umber 8 The Barometer Hollywood. — This week saw the largest number of features completed in any one week since the beginning of the present high pressure production. Every studio is snapping up work in order to finish the output in time for early fall release and to lay out new production schedules. Shooting was finished this week on: ' ' In the Days of Daniel Boone, ' ' serial directed by William Craft, Frank Messenger and Joy Marehant featuring Jack Mower and Eileen Sedgewick for Universal release. "Havoc," directed by Harry Garson, allstar cast for Universal release. "Loving Lies," directed by W. S. Van Dyke for Allied release. "The Meanest Man in the World," directed by Eddie Cline, starring Bert Lytell for First National. "The Printer's Devil," directed by William Beaudine, starring Wesley Barry for Warner Bros. "Daughters of the Eich, " directed by Louis J. Gasnier for Al Liehtman. "Men in the Eaw," directed by George K. Marshall, starring Jack Hoxie for Universal. "Yesterday's Wife," starring Eileen Percy for independent release. "To the Last Man," directed by Victor Fleming for Paramount. "After the Ball," directed by Dallas Fitzgerald for Independent release. "Bartered Flesh," directed by Lule Warrenton, first picture of the all-women company made at San Diego, for independent release. "Why Do We Live," directed by Norbert Nyles for independent release. "Lights Out," directed by Al Santell for independent release. "The Love Brand," directed by Stuart Patron, starring Roy Stewart for Universal. "The Tango Cavalier," directed by Charles Seeling, starring George Larkin for Aywon release. "Whose Baby Are You?" directed by King Baggott, starring Baby Peggy for Universal. Chosen for Role of Diana New York.— Bebe Daniels, who returned to this city recently from a personal appearance tour of Eastern and Middle West cities, has been chosen by Sam Wood to play the role of Diana Kayne in his production of Arthur Train's novel, "His Children's Children," which is now being filmed at the Paramount Long Island studio. Clara Beranger Going to Coast New York. — Clara Beranger, scenario writer for William de Mille's productions for Paramount, will leave here about July 23 for her regular semi-annual visit to Los Angeles and Paramount 's West Coast studio. She will confer with Mr. de Mille on the cutting and editing of "Spring Magic." John Rosenfield, Jr., Married New York. — John Rosenfield, Jr., for a long time associated with the Division of Exploitation of Famous Players-Lasky, was married to Claire Burger of Brooklyn on July 5. The marriage took place in Borough Hall, Brooklyn. The Wanters Completed New York. — The arrival in this city of the first completed print on the John M. Stahl Production, entitled "The Wanters" is expected daily. The release through Associated First National is scheduled for early in September. TRISTONE TO DISPOSE OF MANY SCENARIOS New York.— H. E. Aitken of the Tristone Pictures is organizing a department to place on the market the rights of that company in Triangle and Keystone stories. Mr. Aitken is authority for the statement that no broker or individual has been given the right to sell or negotiate for the scenario rights. Brockell Promoted and Eschman New Manager of Distribution New York.— Floyd M. Brockell, who for the past several years has been in charge of distribution of Associated First National Pictures, is to relinquish that position to engage in special work for the same company. Mr. Brockell 's promotion takes effect on July 16. E. A. Eschmann, a veteran in the field of motion picture distribution, and at present sales manager for Pathe, will become the new First National manager of distribution. To Feature Jack Barrie New York.— Formerly well-known as a juvenile, Jack Barrie is to be featured in six productions to be screened by the Basil Enterprise Corporation at the Vitagraph studio in Brooklyn. Camera work is scheduled to start July 16. The first picture will be "The Reincarnation," by S. Ernest Deva-Lal, an East Indian writer of mystery and Oriental stories. Jack Barrie recently appeared with Edith Roberts and Alfred Lunt in "Backbone," with Richard Barthelmess in "Fighting Blade," and also with George Arliss in "The Green Goddess." Mary Pickford Changes Title of Her New Picture Hollywood. — Mary Pickford has changed the name of her new picture from "The Street Singer" to "Rosita," and it will be released under that title. It has been titled and is almost ready for a New York showing. Having completed the pictures sooner than she expected, Miss Pickford has decided to hasten the production of "Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall." It is now in preparation, and all that remains is the selection of a director and the cast, now being considered. Red Gap Appears On Map Los Angeles. — Red Gap, the mythical town in the state of Washington where Harry Leon Wilson placed much of the action of his novel, "Ruggles of Red Gap," has sprung into actual existence overnight near Eureka, California, for the filming of this story by Paramount. The French Doll Premiere Hollywood. — Reports from Metro indicate that the New York fall premiere of Mae Murray's newest picture, "The French Doll" recently completed, is to be a notable occasion. No theatre has been announced but an unusual presentation will in all probability mark the event. ' RUPERT OF HENTZAU HELD OVER New York. — "Rupert of Hentzau" the Myron Selznick Master Picture, will be held over at the Mark Strand Theatre for another week. BANKS OF WABASH IS BLACKTON'S FIRST New York.— The first of the J. Stuart Blackton Productions to be released by Vitagraph is "On the Banks of the Wabash," a story inspired by the famous American Song Classic written by Paul Dresser. Commodore Blackton obtained the exclusive world rights to the song through arrangements with Edgar Seldon. Elaine Sterne was engaged to write the scenario. A typical all star Blackton cast will be seen in the picture. Distinguished stage and screen stars are being engaged for this picture. As the title indicates the locale of the story is on the banks of the Wabash; it is laid in a small town which Progress has passed by. The love interest centers around a boy and a girl of the village. The picture is filled with these delightful human touches for which Blackton Productions have been famous. Virginia Valli Returning to Screen After Illness Los Angeles.— Elaborate plans are being laid by Universal for future starring vehicles for Virginia Valli, now starring in "A Lady of Quality" which Hobart Henley is making. This elaborate costume drama marks Miss Valli 's resumption of screen activity after an eight months' lapse, due to an attack of pneumonia. Several stage productions are being considered for adaptation as future vehicles for Miss Valli, and it is probable she will later be seen in a picture version of a Broadway success. "The Storm," her last production before her illness, was, it will be remembered, also a stage hit. Heller Heads Laboratory of Reelab Corporation New York.— Having been remodelled and equipped with the latest machinery, the Eclair Film Laboratory at Fort Lee, N. J., formerly occupied by the Fox Film Corporation has been acquired by the Reelab Corporation, lately formed. The plant is admirably situated, is spacious and light and is described as containing every known safe-guarding device. This film laboratory, although a brand new institution, is officered by capable film and business men and is under the supervision of A. Heller, who has about twenty years' successful association with laboratories and was until recently in charge of the Kineto Company at Irvington, N. Y. Mr. Heller is president and general manager. M. A. Horowitz, a successful manufacturer, is treasurer. The secretary is S. H. Horowitz, son and business associate of the president. J. A. Kent is vice-president and sales manager and is in charge of the sales department. Selznick Will Distribute The Cricket on the Hearth New York. — The Selznick Distributing Corporation, announces through Myron Selznick, vice-president, the acquisition and early release of the Paul Gerson production, "The Cricket on the Hearth," an adaptation of Charles Dickens' story of the same name. This is a picture depicting the English rural life with which Dickens was so thoroughly familiar. Two Fox Films On Broadway New York. — September 1st will see two William Fox productions running on Broadway. One of these is "If Winter Comes," which will be shown at the Times Square Theatre. The other is "Monna Vanna," which will have its premiere at the Central Theatre.