Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1919)

EXHIBITORS HERALD HAROLD LLOYD RENEWS HIS PATHE CONTRACT THE services of Harold Lloyd, in his popular comedies, are assured to Pathe for a long term, following an agreement, which gives great satisfaction to all parties concerned. Just before he returned to California to resume work on his new series of $100,000 two-reel productions, Lloyd was signed up by Mr. Paul Brunet, Vice-President and General Manager of Pathe Exchange, Inc., to a contract which binds him to comedies for distribution by Pathe during the next three years. It provides that Lloyd receive one of the highest salaries and guarantees ever paid to any motion picture star, and contains an option giving Pathe the right to renew the covenant for another long term. TALMADGE FAMILY HAPPY Christmas Finds Three Sisters Together in Th eir Eastern Home With the late 1919 publication of "A Virtuous Vamp" and "The Isle of Conquest," First National and Select productions starring Constance and Norma Talniadge respectively; a ^ear of active production wholly satisfactory to the sister stars draws to a close. Constance and Norma Talniadge arcsomething more than film sisters. Their relationship begins at home. Their screen careers have been governed in great measure by their mutual influence. Norma was the first member of the Talniadge family to appear before the camera. Seven years ago she was a member of the Vitagraph Stock Company at the Flatbush studios. Constance, then a girl of fourteen years, was constantly at the studio. * * * One day she worked her way into a picture. She was immediately put upon the company role. Norma next went to California to become a member of the Fine Arts Company, Griffith's angle of the famous original Triangle. Her mother would not allow the sisters to be separated. Constance went along. It was here that Griffith found Con stance and made her the Mountain Girl in "Intolerance," which was her first big part. Norma Talmadge's next step was in the formation of her own company with Joseph M. Schenck as president. This necessitated another trip across the continent and again Constance Talniadge went with her sister. This time it was Lewis J. Selznick, president of Select Pictures Corp., who saw possibilities in Constance Talniadge. Her work upon the Select schedule i> too well known to require comment. Joseph Schenck, president of the Norma Talmadge Company, is now also president of the Constance Talniadge Company as well. The productions of the younger sister are being published by First National, "A Temperamental Wife" and "A Virtuous Vamp" being the first two, both now in circulation. Following the publication of "She Loves and Lies," her last picture for the Select schedule, Norma Talmadge's productions will also be handled by First National exchanges. Add that Natalie Talmadge, a third sister, whose first screen appearance was in "The Isle of Conquest," is also with her sisters in every change of residence and affiliations, and the happy circle of sisterly sympathy is complete. New Equity Picture Ready for Exhibitors House Peters Star of Vehicle Just Completed at Harry Garson Studios Equity Pictures Corporation announces the completion of "Silk Husbands and Calico Wives" the new Harry Garson production adapted from a story by Monte M. Katterjohn, starring House Peters, the first big special to follow "Eyes of Youth" Clara Kimball Young's latest film, word having been received from the Garson Studios that prints would be shipped East upon completion within the next few days of the cutting and titling of the picture. The new production, featured by excellent settings, is said to afford Mr. Peters an admirable combination of a remarkable heart interest story, a highly colored and intensely dramatic plot and unusual comedy-dramatic situations. "Silk Husbands and Calico Wives" is a modern story dealing with the city. It is a tale involving Deane Kendall (House Peters) young, brilliant and a dreamer who has come from the harvest fields to the study and practice of law, and Edith Beecher (Mary Alden) the court stenographer, a sweet and simple woman. Harry Garson has surrounded the star with a cast of admirable distinction. Vincent Serrano, who portrayed the role of the Yogi in "Eyes of Youth" will be seen in a prominent role, and Sam Sothern. also seen in "Eyes of Youth" will be seen in one of the larger roles. In addition Eva Novak, Mildred Reardan and Edward M. Kimball will complete the cast. Assisting Alfred E. Green, the director of "Silk Husbands and Calico Wives," is John M. Voshell, art director, while David J. Kesson is responsible for the photography and camera effects. s \ VI E. MORRIS Genera] manager of Select Pictures Corporation, who is directing its greatly Increased riist rifoution. 102