Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

32 EXHIBITORS HERALD "SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE" WITH GEO. M. COHAN, TO HAVE COLLECTION OF ESTABLISHED PLAYERS Anna Nilsson, Mrs. De Wolf Hopper, Joseph Hopper, Russell Bassett and Others Support Star in Film Adapted from Stage Success One of the features of George M. Cohan's Artcraft picture, "Seven Keys to Baldpate," adapted from his popular Broadway stage success and now being produced, is the capable supporting cast, which includes many well known artists of the screen and stage. In selecting the members of the cast for the new Cohan subject, Director Hugh Ford took unusual care, with the result that he has assembled a notable collection of established players. Anna Nilsson in Big Role Appearing opposite the popular actor-author-producer in his second Artcraft offering is Anna Nilsson, the well known film actress, whose six years before the camera has given her wide experience and popularity. Miss Nilsson's prominent work in "Shenandoah," "Regeneration," the "Who's Guilty" serial and other successful film subjects will be remembered by many patrons of the screen. In the leading role of the supporting cast Miss Nilsson should appear to particular advantage. In the role of Myra Thornhill, another part which attracted wide attention on the stage, is Mrs. De Wolf Hopper, popularly known as Elda Furry. Mrs. Hopper's work for various big producers has made her a favorite among the film public, her most recent portrayal being featured with that of Wilfred Lucas in "The Food Gamblers." Other Well Known Players Corene Uzzell, whose work under the Famous Players, Pathe, Essanay and Mirror trade marks will be well remembered, is entrusted with the part of Mrs. Norton, another feature character. Miss Uzzell's last appearance on the screen in "On Trial" added greatly to her wide prestige as a film artist. Joe Smiley, who appeared in Mr. Cohan's initial picture, "Broadway Jones," again plays in support of Cohan in this production. Other players in this picture are G. Warren Cook, who appeared under the Artcraft banner once before in the Mary Pickford picture, "The Pride of the Clan"; Armand Cortes, who played under practically every prominent management both on the screen and the stage; Carlton Macy, who originated the role in which he appears in the screen version of this story, on the stage; Eric Hudson, whose work with many of the big film producers is well known; Paul Everton, Frank Losee and Purnell Pratt. HEADQUARTERS FOR CONVENTION MEN IN "LOOP" IS SELECTED While the Exhibitors' League Exposition and Convention, scheduled for July 14 to 22, will be held in the Coliseum, in Chicago, the New Morrison Hotel on Madison street in the heart of the "loop" district has been selected this year as the central headquarters for delegates and exhibitors. The big annual banquet, it is announced, will be held in the banquet hall of the hotel Wednesday .night, July 18. Preparations already have been made to accommodate 1,500 persons. In the new ball room, the Reel Fellows' Club, of Chicago, will hold their ball. The grand march will be led by a noted motion picture actor and a leading lady. During the convention week a tally-ho drawn by six horses will be placed at the disposal of exhibitors and delegates in which to carry them to and from the Coliseum and "loop" headquarters. The festivities of the exposition and convention will terminate, it is announced, Friday night, July 20, when the Terrace Garden at the New Morrison Hotel will be reserved entirely for the entertainment of exhibitors and the trade in general. "THE GARDEN OF ALLAH" RIGHTS SOLD IN NEW TERRITORIES BY SELIG The Selig Polyscope Company announces additional sales of territorial rights for "The Garden of Allah," the Selig drama, written by Robert Hichens and featuring Helen Ware supported by Thomas Santschi. The Hy-Art Masterplays Company, Penn avenue, at Twenty-first street, Washington, D. C, recently closed a deal for the rights for Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Virginia and North Carolina. The A. G. Fontana Productions, Inc., 1225 Vine street, Philadelphia, Pa., has purchased "The Garden of Allah" rights for western Pennsylvania and for West Virginia. GEO. M. COHAN PRESENTS AMBULANCE DONATED BY HIRAM ABRAMS TO AID RUSSIANS COHAN AND STUDIO MANAGER AL KAUFMAN ARE SEEN IN FOREGROUND DURING PRESENTATION OF MACHINE DONATED BY MR. ABRAMS TO AMERICAN AMBULANCE IN RUSSIA (Artcraft)