The Exhibitor (Nov 1938-May 1939)

THE NATIONAL MIRROR 17 verstone; Harry Gold, Jack Schlaifer, Arthur W. Kelly, Harry D. Buckley, E. T. Carr. During the afternoon session, the producers and their representatives presented to the United Artists sales force a summary of their production programs for the coming season. Later the delegates to the convention were shown Alexander Korda’s first film of the new season — the Technicolor production, "Four Feathers.” It was expected that the producers would complete outline of their programs, preceded by a screening of the new Edward Small production, "The Man in the Iron Mask,” during the morning session May 9. This was to have been followed by a summation of next season’s advertisnig ind exploitation plans by Lynn Farnol, director of advertising and publicity; and Monroe Greenthal, director of exploitation. May 9 Gold and Schlaifer were to commence their sales conferences with United Artists representatives from various parts of the United States and Canada. A specially arranged dinner for all the conventioneers was to take place at Earl Carroll’s resturant theatre. Sales conferences were to continue throughout May 10. In the evening, the United Artists convention special was to take the entire body of United Artists men to San Francisco. May 1 1 will be spent at the World’s Fair on Treasure Island. United Artists convention special leaves San Francisco May 1 1 for its return eastward. Eleven producers will contribute at least 3 2 productions to the United Artists program of releases for the season of 139-40. The program for the coming season has been lined up as follows: DAVID O. SELZNICK From David O. Selznick and the Selznick International Studios will come three productions for United Artists Release: "Intermezzo,” starring Leslie Howard. "Rebecca,” directed by Alfred Hitchsock from the best-selling novel by Daphne Du Maurier. A third production from the Selznick Studios, untitled. CHARLES CHAPLIN From Charles Chaplin comes his first film in more than three years — "The Dictators.” Written, directed and produced by the star, "The Dictators” (tentative title) will present Chaplin in his first speaking role. SAMUEL GOLDWYN Two productions from Samuel Goldwyn are already under way: "Music School” will present the world-famous violinist, Jascha Heifetz, in his initial screen role. Under the direction of Arhcie Mayo, "Music School” will also have Joel McCrea, Andrea Leeds, Tommy Kelly and Walter Brennan. "The Real Glory” has Gary Cooper in the stellar role against a background of action and romance in the Philippines. Others in the cast are Andrea Leeds, David Niven, Walter Brennan, Reginald Owen, Broderick Crawford and Maurice Moscovich. Henry Hathaway is directing from the screen play by Jo Swerling. ALEXANDER KORDA Alexander Korda will contribute five productions to the United Artists schedule: l our Feathers,” a Technicolor production of the noted A. E. W. Mason novel, has already been completed. Directed by Zoltan Korda, the cast of "Four Feathers” includes Ralph Richardson, C. Aubrey Smith, John Clements and June Duprez. "Over the Moon,” starring Merle Oberon with Rex Harrison, is in the final stages of editing. It has been directed in Technicolor by Thornton Freeland from the screen play by Robert E. Sherwood. "Thief of Bagdad,” a Technicolor production of the great Douglas Fairbanks fantasy, with Sabu and Conrad Veidt. "Sinner,” based on Prevost’s "Manon Lescaut,” starring Merle Oberon. "Sinner” will be directed by Alexander Korda himself. It will be made in technicolor. "The Jungle Boy,” starring Sabu in a Technicolor filmization of Rudyard Kipling’s "Jungle Book.” WALTER WANGER Walter Wanger will supply six features on the United Artists program for 1939-40: "Winter Carnival,” starring Ann Sheridan and Richard Carlson. Charles F. Riesner is directing. "House Across the Bay,” starring Joan Bennett, with two masculine stars soon to be announced. Directed by Archie Mayo, from the original story by Myles Connolly. An original story by Gene Towne and Graham Baker. Tay Garnett will direct. A fictionization by John Meehan of Vincent Sheean’s great novel. Two productions, as yet untitled. HAL ROACH Hal Roach will be represented on the United Artists program by five productions: "The Housekeeper’s Daughter,” from the novel by Donald Henderson Clarke. Under the direction of Hal Roach himself, it will feature Joan Bennett and Adolphe Menjou. "Of Mice and Men,” based on the John Steinbeck book. It will be produced under the personal direction and supervision of Lewis Milestone. "1,000,000 B. C.,” an imaginative picturization of the beginning of time. "Captain Caution,” from the bestselling novel by Kenneth Roberts. The filmization of a Thorne Smith novel. Hal Roach will also produce a new series of four productions re-uniting the team of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. EDWARD SMALL Edward Small will produce seven films for release by United Artists during the season of 1939-40: "Kit Carson,” a film version of the great adventurer’s life, with Joel McCrea, Henry Fonda and Frances Dee. My Son, My Son!,” the picturization of Howard Spring’s famous novel. Louis Hayward will be seen in the starring role. Quantrdl, The Raider,” the story of the super-bandit who terrorized a whole nation. "Valentino,” a dramatization of the life story of one of the screen’s greatest figures. South of Pago Pago,” a romantic adventure with the magic islands of the South Seas as the background. "Two Years Before the Mast,” Richard Henry Dana’s classic that has had more than a million readers. "Food of the Gods,” based on the famous story by H. G. Wells. DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS Douglas Fairbanks will resume motion picture activity during the coming season with his production of "The Californian” which will dramatize story of Lola Montez, the Irish-born girl whose beauty and cleverness made her one of the most influential women in history. Still to be announced as an important part of United Artists’ 1939-40 schedule is the forthcoming Ernst Lubitsch production to be presented by Sol Lesser — the first of the producers’ films to be released by United Artists. Silverstone also stated to the United Artists convention that David L. Loew will initiate his association with the company with the filming of a famous Broadway play. All Services OF THIS PUBLICATION APPEAR REGULARLY Plus • The Same Intimate Coverage • Better Management • In the Spotlight • Special Features • The National Mirror and everything else that makes this the complete trade journal. May 10, 19)9