Exhibitors Herald (Oct-Dec 1920)

November 20, 1920 EXHIBITORS HERALD 77 Three New National Theatres and Selznick Pictures Are Completed Eugene O'Brien, Elaine Hammerstein, Conway Tearle Are Featured in Productions Finished at the Fort Lee Studios Two Selznick and one National Picture Theatres productions have just been completed at the Selznick Fort Lee studios. "Broadway and Home," starring Eugene O'Brien, was completed under the direction of Alan Crosland. "Pleasure Seekers," starring Elaine Hammerstein, was guided to the screen by George Archainbaud, and "The Road of AmDition," a National picture starring Conway Tearle, was filmed under the direction of William P. S. Earle. Three Again Working The three Selznick stars have begun work on three forthcoming productions. Mr. O'Brien is working on a Dicture temporarily called "Regret" under the direction of Alan Crosland; Tearle Is filming a Hobart Henley production •is yet unnamed, and Miss Hammerstein s engaged in "Poor Dear Margaret fCirby," a Kathleen Norris story, being lirected by William P. S. Earle. Eugene O'Brien in "Broadway and rlom-e" plays the role of a young man eared in a small town on the Maine ~oast who craves to go out into the .vorld and live. He is invited by his grandfather to visit the big city. The fouth goes, leaving the girl with whom le has been in love. From this situation here is built a structure of dramatic in:idents that furnish Mr. O'Brien with an inlimited opportunity to appear in a ole said to be different from anything hat he has essayed before. Miss Fair Supports Star In the cast supporting the star are ileanor Fair, wTho plays the leading EDDIE BARRY olng a Julian Eltinpe in "Mr. Fatima," a two-reel Christie comedy, which -will go through Educational Exchanges. feminine role, Warren Cook, Frank Losee and Eileen Cassidy. The story was written by John Lynch. In "Pleasure Seekers" Miss Hammerstein is seen as a small town girl who, upon the death of her father, marries the spendthrift son of a New York banker. She comes to the city to receive the blessings of her husband's family. Instead the wealthy youth's father brands her as a fortune hunter and attempts to buy her off. She spurns his offer, and how she rehabilitates her husband and gains the good will of her father-in-law furnishes the groundwork of a powerfully appealing characterization for Miss Hammerstein. Support Miss Hammerstein Included in the supporting cast are Marguerite Clayton, Webster Campbell, James A. Furey and Frank Currier. John Lynch wrote the story and Edward Montagne adapted it for the screen. "The Road of Ambition" marks the second starring vehicle in which Conway Tearle has appeared for National Picture Theatres, the first production being "Marooned Hearts." In the latest National picture, Mr. Tearle enacts the role of a man who is not spoiled by wealth. He is seen at first as a foreman in a steel concern, and later, through an invention, he becomes a man of means. He climbs the social ladder, and falls in love with a society girl. But in winning her, he «ncounters ma»y obstacles, and he never forgets to aid the common crowd with whom he rubbed shoulders during the early days of his struggle for wealth and power. Prominent members of the cast include Florence Dixon in the leading feminine role, Gladdin James, Tom Brooks, Tom McGuire and Adolf Milar. The story, written by Elaine Sterne, was picturized for the screen by Lewis Allen Browne. Mae Murray's New Film Gives Her Dancer's Role "The Painted Lily," an original story by Clara Beranger, will be the first vehicle for Mae Murray under her new contract with Famous Players-Lasky Corporation. Work on the production has started at the Long Island City studio, with Robert Z. Leonard, husband of the star, directing. He has signed to direct all of her productions. "The Painted Lily" presents her in the role in which she first became famous — a dancer. The two leading male roles will be played by Lowell Sherman and Jason Robards. Others in the cast include Thurlow Bergen, Leonora Ottinger and Mrs. Pauline Dempsey. Corles Buys Rights to "Fighting Kentuckians" Corles Film Corporation has obtained the world's rights to "The Fighting Kentuckians," ■edited and arranged by Charles T. Dazey, author of "Old Kentucky." This production will be distributed though Fidelity Pictures Company, 117 West Forty-sixth street, and will be distributed throughout the world on a state right market. EARLE WILLIAMS And his supporting player, Little Richard Headrick, who appears In the Vitagrapb picture, "Diamonds Adrift." Katherine MacDonald is Completing New Feature Under the new management of B. P. Fineman, Katherine MacDonald is nearing the completion of her eighth First National production, a screen adaptation of Harry S. Sheldon's new legitimate play, "Conscience." Among those who will support Miss MacDonald are David Winter, Charles Richman, Mary Alden and Miriam MacDonald. Director Barry, formerly associated with Griffith productions, is directing "Conscience." Arthur Rouda is in charge of the art and technical work and Joseph Brotherton is photographing the production. Start Production of Next Monroe Salisbury Feature Production of "Practice What You Preach," Monroe Salisbury's second independent starring vehicle has been started. The star has returned to the coast from New York where "The Barbarian," his first picture, was purchased by Pioneer Films Corporation for a record breaking figure. "Practice What You Preach" was written by Sarah Waters and will be filmed from continuity by Reed Heustis and James Colwell, well known west coast newspapermen and screen writers. Dead Men Tell No Tales