Exhibitors Daily Review and Motion Pictures Today (Jul-Dec 1930)

f Exhibitors DAILY REVIEW and Motion Pictures TODAY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1930 £>Al LY^RE V I E^ MOTION PICTURES TODAY Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Publiabed Daily Except Sunday VoE 2*8 October 14, 1930 No. 8^ ARTHUR JAMES, Editor and PublUher JAMES A. CRON, General Manager LEONARD MITCHILL, News Editor Executive and Editorial Offices, 25 West 43rd Street. New York, Telephone Bryant 5224. West Coast Manager, Ray Murray, 1738 Garfield Place, Hollywood, California, Telephone 4673 Hempstead. London office and correspondent: Samuel Harris, “The Cinema’, 80 Wardour Street, -.ndon W. I. Entered as second class matter January 4th, 1926. at the Post Office at New York, N. Y. under Act of March 3, 1879. Published and copyright by Picture Publishers, Inc. Printed by Cljne Printing Corp., New York. Subscription rates including postage per year, United States and Canada, $10; Foreign, $15; single copies, 10c. MAIN MREET .Jack Francis who is piloting JoJin Wayne, of Big Trail fame, on his first visit to the Big Stem, is one of the old Morning Telegraph crowd * * * Jetta Boudal has gone to the altar with an interior decorator * * * Tainiar Lane refers to “such prominent stars as Greta Garbo and Kudy Yallee” in his summation of the ail ana sundry in the fillum business * * * since when was Iludy a prominent star * * * we ask you, Talmar * * * Tallulah Bankliead who has been setting dear ol’ London on its ear is to do a talkie * * * she^s decided it * * * did you know that Harold Lloyd sings in his latest funmaker * * * Claudelte Colbert and JN’orinan Foster are hubby and wifie * * * remember when Louis flayer was an exhibitor up in Beantown * ♦ * Jiiiiiuie, the open-handed youngster lingers JNeilsoii has making contacts, v/ill be president some day * * * or a damn’d good p.a. * * * Columbus Day seemed to be a hunch to play gold * ** Big Stein missed ’em yest. * * * wonder where Jim Tully keeps himself in the Big Town * * * he’s here somewhere * * * Dorothy Lee the cutie in Half Shot at Sunrise, is getting a lot of notice on her good looks * * * did you know Adoljihe Jleiijou speaks five languages * * * and John Mack Brown, the Billy, the Kid of M-G-M’s Realife was snatched from Alabama’s grid eleven when it played the Tournament of Roses game in Pasadena * * * wonder why the newsreelers don’t shoot the crowds at the Battery and Aquarium every Sabbath * * whatever became of Syd Chaplin, Charlie’s big brother * * *A11 Quiet is lining ’em up at the Hip * * * Gavin Gordon who is making such a splurge with make-up on M-G-M’s Culver City lot used to be juvenile in .Jessie Bonstelle’s stock co. in Detroit with Ann Harding as lead * * * yes. he’s from .Jawgie * * * remember when Tex Guinan was doing tworee! westerns * * * Ziegfeld and Qoldtvyn Praise Color in * Whoopee* ^ Although Technicolor has received the praise of screen enthusiasts and some famous artists have added their paeans to the swelling chorus, it is doubtful whether Technicolor has ever received any praise more satisfying than that accorded recently by Frorenz Ziegfeld, noted producer of the Ziegfeld Follies, and by Samuel Goldwyn, famous motion picture producer. Ziegfeld, in association with Samuel Goldwyn, produced “Whoopee”, completely in technicolor, and now playing to capacity laughing crowds at the Rivoli Theatre in New York. After viewing the completed film, Ziegfeld wired to Dr. Herbert T. Kalmus, president of Technicolor. SAM KATZ DIVORCED LAST JULY AT RENO RENO, Nev., Oct. 13. — It was revealed here yesterday by E. H. Beemer, clerk of the local court, that Sam Katz, Faramount-Publix executive, was divorced last July by Eleanora Ambrose. The court officer said that the decree was granted through a secret procedure which permitted the suit to be filed under a number instead of a name. Eleanora Ambrose Mouvet, widow and former dancing partner of Maurice, was married to Sam Katz, now vice president of the Paramount Publix Corporation, on Aug. 17, 1929, at Stamford, Conn., by a justice of the peace. Mrs. Mouvet was then 24 years old and Mr. Katz 37. Mr. Katz’s first wife was Ida Balaban, sister of his former business partner, Barney Balaban. She died in 1923. “ ‘Whoopee’ is the first of my musical comedies to appear upon the screen as it appeared on the stage. It will enable the entire world to see a production tor which seats cost $6.60 for less than a dollar. Technicolor enables us to transfer to the screen the marvelous stage coloring, losing none of the beauty.” Goldwyn wired: “Technicolor has brought out in ‘Whoopee’ all the life and color of the gorgeous costumes and beautiful girls, combined with the grandeur of the scenic West. The naturalness of Eddie Cantor in the greatest comedy characterization of his career, is tremendously enhanced by Technicolor. I congratulate you.” S-S-SH! LLOYD TO SING IN FILM “FEET FIRST” When Harold Lloyd appears at the Rialto Theatre in his new talker, “Feet First,” following the run of Gloria Swanson in “What A Widow,” he will expose a lurking talent of his for the first time to the world. He actually goes in for singing in his new production. However, there is no cause for alarm. It is only for three or four bars that he warbles. It is done in connection with a gag in “Feet First” that takes place aboard the Matson liner Malolo, on which a large part of the picture was shot in the Pacific, marking the first time that sound films have been taken aboard a regular passenger steamer. The comedian acknowledges freely that he has no intention of invading the province of Lawrence Tibbett or John McCormack, and his singing bit did not require any special voice culture. Nevertheless the fact is incontrovertible that he does lay a series of notes end to end in “Feet First.” THE BROADWAY SHOP WINDOW “HALF SHOT AT SUNRISE” (Globe) “Roll down the red carpet . . . here they come . . . Wheeler & Woolsey ... in Half Shot at Sunrise”. This Radio picture has laughs a plenty and the boys have not missed a single trick from the bag of hoke, including “do something big — ^wash elephants.” There is no question regarding the ability of these comedians. Taking it all in all, they make a great deal of this vehicle and the customers accept it, — sufficient to ensure a box ofnce success from mouth-to-mouth advertising. A great deal of credit must be given to Leni Stengel who plays Olga. Splendid poise, a beautiful personality, plus diction, voice and evidently well schooled in ballet. One thing this reviewer never will be able to understand is why an actor like George MacFaiTane should play the role of the Colonel in a choking manner. Yea-Ho for the good old scene-chewing days. Dorothy Lee as the young daughter of the dumb, boop-boop-adoop type, does well. Tw'o or three of the biggest laughs were registered by Edna May Oliver as the wife — a thankless part played by an artist. Nevertheless — it is great entertainment. J. A. R. CAST BEING ASSEMBLED FOR NEXT OAKIE FILM Preparations are being made already for Jack Oakie’s new picture, to follow “Sea Legs.” The new vehicle, as yet untitled, will have Jean Arthur as his leading woman. This will mark Miss Arthur’s return to Paramount, where she is undjer fcontract, after having been loaned out lately elsewhere. William Morris, father of that Chester Morris, will also appear with Oakie. “FINGER PRINTS” READY PREPARE FOR A SENSATION (Continued from page 1) as remote as the silent monopoly after the Patents Company was defied and destroyed by the independents. • « • ^ I ''HE new principle will prove painful to the owners of many present patents. If properly handled it will so reduce sound costs as to permit larger profits to producers and a reduction of rental prices to theatres. It calls for no scrapping of installed devices in studio or theatre and, by and large, is a breath taker through the astonishing perfection of its results. « « * ly/TONOPOLY? Who else will tell a funny one? WINS RESTRAINT SUIT (Continued from page 1) Inc., and the New Haven Film Board of Trade. The theatre owners alleged that payment for pictures was offered in cash and refused by the defendants. Unable to secure pictures, they were forced to close the theatre. The opinion upheld a demurrer of the plaintiffs against a special defense filed by each of the four defendants, and will make a trial of the case necessary. The Majestic Theatre charges the defendants with forming a combination in restraint of trade and violating the Sherman antitrust laws. The charges arose in 1927 when members of the film board of trade refused to sell pictures to the Majestic Theatre unless a $500 bond were posted. I Director Ray Taylor yesterday completed production work on “Finger Prints,” Universal alltalking serial, with \Bdna Murphy and Kenneth Harlan playing the leads. This is the third serial to be completed at Universal City for this season’s release. In the cast of “Finger Prints”, in addition to Miss Murphy and Harlan, are Gayne Whitman, Gertrude Astor, William Thorne, William Worthington, and Monta Montague. CLARA BOW ON WAY (Continued from page 1) for Miss Bow’s new starring vehicle, “No Limit,” under the direction of Prank Tuttle. They are due here on Thursday. Miss Bow and Erwin will hold rehearsals on the train. Charlie Ruggles is also bound eastward, being scheduled to make personal appearances at Boston. He recently appeared opposite Miss Bow in “Her Wedding Night.” 1