Exhibitors Herald (Jan-Mar 1920)

36 EXHIBITORS HERALD March 20, 1920 Roberts Says "Comedyart" Sells Self Because of Presentation in One Reel H. J. Roberts, general sales manager of the recently formed Special Pictures Corporation, has returned to the home offices of the company in' Los Angeles after an extensive trip of the eastern territory. Exhibitors are in a most receptive frame of mind to receive the "Comedyart" publications of the Special Pictures Corporation, according to Roberts. Idea Sells Self He maintains that they are "sold" on the idea of securing filler material to supplement their multiple reel offering, in one 2,000-foot reel. This reel issued by Special Pictures includes a 1,400-foot comedy made under the supervision of Ward Lascalle, director general, a 400foot scenic colored by the Handschiegl process, and a 200-foot bit of novelty film. Mr. Roberts reported to Louis W. Thompson, president, the following affiliations he has arranged for on his trip for handling of "Comedyart" publications throughout the country: Criterion Film Compay, Atlanta; Major Film Company, Boston; Gardinier Syndicate, Buffalo; Ascher Bros., Chicago; Masterpiece Film Company. Cleveland and Cincinnati; Arthur S. Hyman, Detroit; Henry Dolvan, Indianapolis; Ruben & Finklestein, Minneapolis; Alexander Film Company, New York; Twentieth Century Film Company, Washington; Supreme Photoplays, Pittsburgh; All-Star Film Exchange, San Francisco and Los Angeles; M. Rosenberg, Seattle. Talks With Representatives Mr. Roberts also conferred on his trip with the following special representatives of Special Pictures: Theo. Williams, G. J. Corbett, Boston; George Wright, Buffalo; E. C. Davies, Frank E. Williams, Chicago; Harry Gribelle, Cincinnati; Frank Marshall, Cleveland; Frank Drew, Detroit; O. P. Fauchier, Indianapolis; Sol Davis, Dallas; W. F. Coleman, Kansas City; Tom Kress, Min-. neapolis; Jack Silverman, Dave Gross, Julius Schwartz, New York; Harold Kodner, Philadelphia; Harry Rieff, Pittsburgh; Louis J. Arado, St. Louis; W. E. Matthews, San Francisco; E. T. Wakefield, Dave Mitchell, Washington; Irving L'nger, Toronto. The physical distribution of the "Comedyart" publications is being handled through the Sol Lesser enterprises. Argus Completes Work Upon "Hidden Charms" ArgU8 Enterprises, Inc., have finished their second McLaughlin production and titled it "Hidden Charms." Robert McLaughlin adapted the story from the well known poem by Thomas Moore, "Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms." Robert W. Priest, sales agent, states that the method of distribution has not yet been decided upon. The picture was directed by Samuel R. Bradley, who has since organized his own company to produce from four to six specials each year. Cowboy Killed LOS ANGELES— William McPherson, no years old, a well known film cowboy, was instantly killed and four other cowboys slightly injured when the automobile in which they were riding to location was struck by a Southern Pacific freight train near here. McPherson, who was married, was employed by the Marion H. Kohn Productions, working with the Grace Cunard unit. jLiiiriiiisiTi!iNMii]ii[iru:iiir]i]rii:rinTiniTmiiriiMMTiiiMuiiiiiimuniTixaiimrmi(iifii«imi«niifltiTTTMiiMiiiiiiitiiurT nmuin T. Parker Read, Jr., D enies Story Of F riction in Ranks of "Big Six I To the Editor, | Exhibitors Herald: — In your issue of March 13 under a New York date line you published j an article relative to the Associated Producers and to myself which is § | incorrect and misleading in several important particulars. I desire to have you correct the impression conveyed by your article | | that there has been or is now the slightest friction or disagreement exist j | ing among the several members of the Associated Producers. Also your j | statement as to the details of our proposition is wholly erroneous. No I | information in this connection has been disclosed and your information | | apparently was obtained from persons who were merely guessing and | | possessed no exact knowledge. I want you also to enter my denial to the statement that I have j | offered the Louise Glaum or Hobart Bosforth productions to the First | | National Exhibitors Circuit, Inc. Since my arrival in New York I have | | been concerned solely with the affairs of the Associated Producers and § the assertion that I have offered my productions in connection with the | | product of the Associated Producers is entirely wrong a:id is made at a | j great injustice to me. You may further deny emphatically the rumor that any of the j | members of the Associated Producers have even contemplated indi | | vidual arrangements. Very truly yours, J. Parker Read, Jr., Business Manager, Associated Producers, Inc. lmnilllffl«ni«l«IIM^ 111111 iiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuininDiiimiiiiiiiiiinimiitm.? Receive Educational And Church Pictures Interchurch World Movement Expedition Sends Film To E, W. Hammons The first shipment of negative from the Educational Interchurch expedition in North Africa, has been received in New York by E. W. Hammons, vice president of the Educational Films Corporation of America, together with a detailed report of the activities of the camera party. The North African expedition is in charge of Willard Price, editor-in-chief of World Outlook Magazine, and includes Horace D. Ashton of the Educational staff as cameraman. It is one of two expeditions sent out last December by the Interchurch World Movement, in co-operation with Educational. One Party in China The second party, under the direction of E. Lloyd Sheldon, the well known author, includes Dr. S. V. Casselman, of the Interchurch movement, and Harry Keepers, cameraman. This party, known as the India Expedition is in China and is to spend some months in India as a part of a program which will carry it around the world. The purpose of both expeditions, it is announced, is to secure a better type of travel film, built to conform to present day standards, which Mr. Hammons has planned in advance to insure a maximum of entertainment and action. All the subjects thus produced are to be edited and published in two groups, the first under the title "World Outlook on the Screen" for general publication through the Educational organization, and the second classification for the use of the Interchurch movement. Granted Privileges Mr. Price and Mr. Ashton have had unusual success to date and the material now in hand proves that the arrangement is certain to result in a different sort of travel subject. In the first place, Mr. Hammons states, the camera party has enjoyed extraordinary privileges, and therefore things that have heretofore been inaccessible have at last been photographed. Mr. Hammons' present plans will result in a regular publication of the "World Outlook" films through the Educational exchanges, beginning about August 1. Douglas Fairbanks Hurt While at Work on Scene HOLBROOK, ARIZ., March 9.— Douglas Fairbanks, screen star, broke the forefinger of his right hand and sustained painful cuts while roping a horse for a film play in the Painted Desert. Alice Joyce Bride Of James Regan, Jr. NEW YORK, March 9.— Alice Joyce, Vitagraph star, became the bride of James Regan, Jr., son of the proprietor of the Knickerbocker Hotel. March 6. Build in Danville DANVILLE, ILL.— The Home Theatre Co., according to the announcement made by Ralph B. Holmes, counsel, has completed arrangements for the building of a theatre at Hazel and North bts., on the site of the old Coliseum, the edifice to cost $250,000 and to have a seating capacity of 1,700.