Exhibitors Herald (Oct-Dec 1920)

66 E X H I B I T O R S HERA L D October 9, 1920 Lasf O/itfe Thomas Film to Reach Screen on Original Schedule Date '»L..il.>u.lillr:!M,l:' .'l.ji.m., • '.»«• .aintmnjt.'i lu response to queries relative to the distribution of the last Selznick production starring Olive Thomas, "Everyi)ody's Sweetheart," which was completed just prior to the star':, sailing for Europe, it was definitely announced this week by Selznick Enterprises that the picture will he puhlished according to schedule. Strong Cast Supports "Everybody's Sweetheart" is from the pen of John Lynch, who wrote the current Selznick-Olh e Thomas picture, 'Darling Mine." Lawrence Trimble directed. In the cast supporting the star are found the names of William (.'oilier. Jr., Joseph Dowling, Aileen Manning, Martha Mattox. Hal Wilson and Bob Hick. William Collier, Jr., plays the leading male role opposite the star and is said to render a very touching characterization as an inmate of the poor farm. Olive Thomas is also seen as an inmate of the poorhouse who follows diligentl) the advice of an old man called "Corporal." The old soldier's motto to l>oth John (William Collier) and Marv (Miss Thomas) is to hold their heads up and keep smiling even though everything seems dead wrong. Heart Interest Theme The production is declared to he full of heart throbs. \\ lien a cruel man and his wife take over the poor farm, the old corporal and Mary ami John leave tinplace. The corporal becomes very ill. Mary, now dressed up as a hoy, and John manage to assist him to the big house on the hill, occupied by General Philip Bingham, Here they are made welcome. And the general learns that the decrepit old man who tries so hard to salute was once a member of his regiment. The incidents that follow reveal the simplicity and charm of the deceased star, and it is stated that with the release of the production the thousands of her admirers after viewing "Everybody's Sweetheart" will feel more keenly the passing of one of the screen's celebrities. "Trumpet Island" to Play at $1 at First Showing in Chicago "Trumpet Island." Vitagraph special, will be given its Chicago premiere at the Ziegfeld theatre in Michigan avenue immediate!] following the run of Griffith's "The Love Flower." The opening date will he October 2 or 9. The booking was arranged by Fred \ikcn. Chicago manager for Vitagraph. The Ziegfeld management, after viewing the picture, decided, to charge an admission of $1 during the two weeks the p< cial w ill be shown. "Trumpet Island" is already being shown in other cities in the Chicago district. Harry Grampf reported that it broke all records at his Avon theatre, Decatur, 111., and opened auspiciously at his Rock ford house. Wyndham Standing With Cosmopolitan (Special to inhibitors Herald) LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2« — Wyndham Standing, popular leading man. has been signed h\ ( osinopolitan to appear opposite Marion Davics Herbert Standing Now Able to Work (Special to Exhibitors Herald) LOS tNGELES, Sept. 28.— Herbert Standing, screen veteran, will soon again appear in films having recovered from his recent accident. IN THE SHADE OF THE EVENING LAMP Many Pay Tribute To Olive Thomas ; ~N ew York, Sept. 28. — Funeral services for Olive Thomas, Selznick star and wife of Jack Pick \ ford, who died in Paris, September 10 of mercurial poisoning, will be j held today at St. Thomas' Church, Fifty-third street and Fifth avenue, j Dr. Ernest M. Srires, the rector, will officiate. Mrs. Charlotte Pickford and Lottie Pickford Rupp. Jack Pickford's mother and sister, came to New York from Los Angeles to attend the funeral. Mary Pickford did not accompany the other members I of the her family. The honorary pallbearers will be Eugene O'Brien, Owen Moore, Thomas Meighan, Harrison Fisher, Gene Buck, Myron Selznick, Allan Crosland and William Skelton. There will be sixteen ushers, including Montague Love, William Collier, Jr., Irving Berlin, Vincent Seirano, David Selznick and Vic ! I tor Herman. 17 1 . i.,' .. ^HIinilllllllilHIH'.ijniiJUi'J. 'r. Sunday Question Is Up in Many Cities Texas Exhibitors Operating On Contributions— Plan Vote at Corvallis (Special to Exhibitors Herald) ( [SCO, TEX.. Sept. 28.— One motion picture theatre is operating here Sundays, dthoiigh no idmission is charged. The exhibitor, after being arrested twice tor opening on Sunday, opened a third mm but instead of selling tickets asked ior contributions. Will Vote in November CORVALLIS, ORE., Sept. 28.— Petitions have been in circulation several days to have placed on the ballot in November the question of Sunday picture shows for Corvallis. The theatres ire not open at the nresent time, the city council declining to take action unless the people voted on the issue. Oak Park to Decide OAK PARK. ILL.. Sept. 28.— At the election November 2. the question ot Sundav theatres will be voted upon. Ban On at Butler, N. J. BUTLER, N. J.. Sept. 28 — As a result of a petition signed by :t00 citizens, the council has instructed the borough attorneys to drait an ordinance prohibiting Sunday shows. Final action i> expected October 4. One theatre has been operating on Sunday. Scene from "Uncle Sam of Freedom Ridge," the Harry Levey production, based on Margaret Prescott Montague's story. George MacQuarrie, William S. Corbett and Helen Flint have the leading roles. New Capitol Theatre For WilkesBarre, Pa. WILKES-BARRE. PA. — Executives of the M. A. Comerford Amusement Co. announce that the new Capitol theatre, on Public Square, will open October 4. The building is awaiting a shipment of marble to complete the stairways. The policy of the new house will be first-run pictures together with artists of established reputations in concert work. Fred W. Hermann, now managing the Savoy theatre, will be made manager of the Capitol. J. R. Jackson has been engaged as assistant manager. He formerly managed the Academy theatre at Scranton. Dr. Jackson, while new to the film business, has been associated with big road organizations for the last eighteen years.