Exhibitors Herald (Sep-Dec 1918)

EXHIBITORS HERALD AND MOTOGRAPHY XTh^Per iscop e Goldwyn Stars Busy With Pictures That Will Be Published Late in Fall If Liberty Loan films will win the war Kaiser Bill ought to see his finish upon the screen in the U. S. A. B. L. B. The World company has been compelled to lay aside six scenarios because of lack of juvenile actors. Hadn't heard that they had formed a battalion of precocious youngsters for "over there." B. L. B. Chicago is going to draw the money outa the pockets of theatre-goers. At least Peter J. Schaefer has a committee of cartoonists appearing nightly at all the amusement houses giving chalk talks on the Liberty Loan. B. L. B. Louise Glaum rides a pinto pony called "Paint" in her latest play, "The Goddess of Lost Lake." It's a fresh little colt, and for that reason we presume Louise is able to stick on him. B. L. B. Now that Chicago mediums have reduced the price of readings to two bits, we can see where a lot of thedapickfords and francis X. fairbankses leave happy homes to go into movies. B. L. B. A Bird of an Interview Missed It looks as though Pete Schmid (beg pardon, Peter Gridley Smith) overlooked a good bet when he failed to get an interview or somethin' from that yellow canary that starred with Doug. Fairbanks in "He Comes Up Smiling." B. L. B. Billie Rhodes' second feature is to be known as "The Springtime of Youth," and in order to get the proper atmosphere, it is said, the little star and her director trailed a threering circus for two weeks. The atmosphere ought to be a strong feature of this play. B. L. B, ■ At last Chicago's on the map. And the Riviera puts it there along with the Rivoli, Strand, Rialto, Grauman's and the other big houses of the country. Hats off to Messrs. Balaban & Katz. B. L. B. That New York reviewing squad should enjoy James K. Hackett's next special production. It's called "Liquor." It'll give 'em something to smack their lips over, anyway. How about it, P. M.? B. L. B. There's a funny incident in connection with "Beans," the Universal feature, that is not shown on the screen. Lew Cody, who holds the undisputed west coast natgoodwin record, asks Edith Roberts, in a subtitle, if she'll become his partner for life, and Edith comes back thus: "Have you any references?" Lew ought to follow through with another: "Ask D. Dalton — she knows." J. R. M. While Mabel Normand is completing the last scenes of her newest broad comedy, "A Perfect 30," at the Goldwyn studios in Fort Lee, other stars of that company are busy with productions scheduled for publication after October 21, the date set for the Normand vehicle. Geraldine Farrar has completed "The Hell Cat," her second Goldwyn picture, and is far along in her third production under the direction of Reginald Barker, who supervised "The Turn of the Wheel," the star's first vehicle. Milton Sills, chief in Miss Farrar's support in her second picture, is again her leading man. Tom Santschi again plays the heavy. With "Laughing Bill Hyde," Rex Beach's story, with Will Rogers in the name role, given a successful advance showing at the Rivoli theatre, New York, Director Hobart Henley has begun work on the second Beach production. This will not be, as previously intimated, one of Mr. Beach's novels, but a new story, fabricated on an up-to-the-minute situation much in the news of the day. Miss Kennedy in "A Perfect Lady" Madge Kennedy has returned to Fort Lee after a twoweeks' vacation following the completion of her newest picture, "A Perfect Lady," made from the Rose Stahl stage success by Charming Pollock and Rennold Wolf, and is ready to begin work on a new production. With "The Kingdom of Youth," now being shown throughout the country, President Samuel Goldfish makes the promise that "A Perfect Lady" will exceed it in charm and appeal. Clarence G. Badger directed both productions. Mae Marsh has completed the picture which is to follow in the regular order of her subjects after "Hidden Fires," scheduled for October 7. The story of this was written by Burk Simon, for many years stage manager for David Belasco. Emmett Flynn directed the production. Tom Moore, who now shines as a star by virtue of his debut in "Just for Tonight," has completed his second vehicle, "Thirty a Week," under the direction of Harry Beaumont, and has begun his third production, the title of which will be made known shortly. May Allison Gomplets New Metro Play May Allison has finished her work before the camera in "Kate of Kentucky," the production following "The Return of Mary" and "The Testing of Mildred Vane," at Metro's west coast studios in Hollywood. The dainty star was directed by Robert Thornby, and the cameraman was William E. Fildew. "Kate of Kentucky" is an original story of the Blue Grass, with its feuds and moonshiners, written and adapted for the screen by George D. Baker and Tom J. Geraghty. "Thirty Days," a sprightly comedy of a small town, blue laws and a girl with speed, will be Miss Allison's next starring vehicle in the Metro program, and will be begun immediately. Luther A. Reed, now serving in the army, is the author of "Thirty Days." As in the case of "Kate of Kentucky," it has been adapted for the screen by Mr. Baker and Mr. Geraghty. THREE SCENES FROM "THE KAISER'S FINISH" THE NEW EIGHT-PART STATE RIGHTS PRODUCTION MADE BY WARNER BROTHERS IS STYLED A ROUSING PHOTOPLAY PROPHECY OF THE DAY. 42