Exhibitors Herald (Oct-Dec 1920)

108 EXHIBITORS HERALD October 9, 192C Players of Wide Experience Seen M .. I T ~ " ¥ r* x /• a • y ttru mjt »» Neilan to Use Blimp In Last of American s Blue Moon \n producing Picture The names of the players who support Pell Trenton and Elinor Field in the American screen adaptation of David Anderson's novel, "The Blue Moon," which is scheduled for fall publication, have been associated with some of the leading stars *pf the day in recent theatrical and screen productions. They appear in the casts of such pictures as Allan Dwan's "Luck of the Irish," and Maurice Tourneur's "Glory of Love" and "The Pavilion on the Links." Some of these players have appeared on the stage with Sothern, Henry Miller, Mrs. Fiske, Mary Mannering and Viola Allen. Pell Trenton is a name familiar to theatregoers and picture patrons. A juvenile lead with Julia Marlowe and Herbert Tree, he appeared later in support of other stars of the stage in N'ew York productions. His first screen engagement was in 1919 with Clara Kimball Young, and he has since appeared in "Fair and Warmer" with May Allison; 'The Rebellious Bride" with Peggy Hyland; "The Willow Tree" with Viola Dana, and "The House of Toys," an American special with Seena Owen. As the leading man of "The Blue Moon" he interprets the role of the pearl hunter Elinor Field Feminine Lead Her role of the sweetheart of tin pearl hunter is one of the first things Elinor Field has done outside of comedy, which she recently deserted — and the ability she is said to display in the dramatic field should compensate for her loss to comedy, in which she is most familiar. Harry Northrup, the villain of the story, has to his credit experience on the legitimate stage and a history on the silver sheet since 1912, where he has played with Pauline Frederick in "The Fear Woman" and with Blanche Sweet in "The Hushed Hour." Mr. Northrup will play the part of the "Red Mask" in "The Blue Moon." James Gordon, a character actor, and likewise a director, takes the part of the ELINOR FIELD Who has the leading feminine role in "The Bine Moon," the American Film Co. feature. "River Boss," James Gordon. He has supported Pauline Frederick and Louise Glaum and appeared in "Behind the Door" with Hobart Bosworth; in "Mary's Ankle" with Douglas MacLean and Doris May; and in "Excuse My Dust" with Wallace Reid. Herbert Standing In Support Margaret McWade as the "Iron Gray Woman," plays a mother role in which she gives the coloring of her personality. Herbert Standing, who plays "The Wild Man," is one of the best known actors of old men parts on the screen. Sidney Franklin interprets the Hebrew pearl buyer. He is one of the most experienced interpreters of Jewish, French and Italian roles in filmdom today. Some of his recent characterizations are of the Jewish drummer in "The Miracle Man," the Italian in "Luck of the Irish," and of a Frenchman in "Glory of Love." George L. Cox directed the filming of "The Blue Moon," assisted by Sidney A. Baldridge, and the continuity is by Daniel F. Whitcomb. Inter-Ocean to Handle Additional Accessories Further expansion of the activities of the Inter-Ocean Film Corporation in foreign fields is brought to light in a statement issued by Eugene H. Kauf mann, manager of the accessory department of the company. Announcement is made in this statement that the InterOcean Film Corporation has acquired the right to distribute in foreign territories the Westinghouse Incandescent Lamps. The latest acquisition to the number of accessory products controlled by the company for foreign distribution, is in line with its recently announced policy of obtaining every possible accessory allied with the motion picture theatre both here and in foreign countries. Sell Australian Rights Of "The Silent Barrier" The first foreign sale of "The Silent Barrier," the initial Louis Tracy Production, the series of which were recently acquired by the Inter-Ocean Film Corporation for foreign distribution, is reported this week in an announcement from the New York offices of the company. Under the terms of the contract, one of the film renters operating in Australia takes over the rights to this feature for physical distribution throughout Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania. Western Enlarges Offices Western Pictures Exploitation Company with Irving M. Lesser at its head, announces it has been forced to enlarge its office space in Los Angeles and in addition to its extensive quarters on film row, Mr. Lesser has added business offices adjoining those of his brother Sol Lesser in the H. W. Hellman building. This new organization was created by Irving Lesser with the main idea of assisting film producers with products of merit, and in a general manner, directing all matters of distribution and exploitation on feature films. Plans for the production of Marshall Neilan's newest independent production, "Pards," based on the Ben Ames Williams story, call for the use of some of the latest twentieth century methods and introduction of several novel departures in picture making, it is said. "Pards" is a western story to be staged at Glacier Park, Montana. The scenario for this picture calls for a number of spectacular scenes in which hundreds of Indians appear. In order to get some novel pictures of these views, arrangements are being completed for the } use of a "blimp" airship, this being more desirable in that it travels slower than a plane, keeps at the same altitude and assures longer views of the various scenes. Another new idea in motion picture producing being planned is the use of a wireless telephone outfit between the Hollywood studio and the Glacier Park location. Mr. Neilan, accompanied by his entire troupe, including Marion Fairfax, author of the "Pards" scenario, will leave Hollywood in about two weeks for Glacier Park. "Peaceful Valley" To Be Published Oct. 11 "Peaceful Valley," Charles Ray's second independent production for First National, will be published on October 11, according to announcement. Ann May, who appeared opposite the star in "Forty-five Minutes From Broadway," will again have the leading feminine role Charlotte Pierce, Lincoln Stedman. Walter I'erkins, Harry Myers, Wlilian. Courtwright, Mabel Lorraine, Ida Lewis, Vincent Hamilton and Jesse Herring art other members of the cast. To Star Helene Chadwick Helene Chadwick, who appeared with T. Roy Barnes in "Scratch My Back," is to have the featured role in "Godless Men," a Reginald Barker production for Goldwyn based upon the story, "Black Pawl," by Ben Ames Williams. DEAD MEN TELL NO TALE&