Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1921 - Mar 1922)

78 EXHIBITORS HERALD January 28, 1922 Hutchinson. James Kirkwood will play the leading role and will be supported by a cast of well known American players. The policy of using several stars in one picture will be continued. This policy has been extremely successful in several productions. Penrhyn Stanlaws' next production will have a cast of stars, headed by Betty Compson and Tom Moore. The picture is "Over the Border," an adaptation of Sir Gilbert Parker's novel, "She of the Triple Chevron." Another picture with a group of stars in the cast will be "A Stampede Madonna," with Jack Holt and Bebe Daniels heading the cast. "A Stampede Madonna" is an original story of the Klondike, written by Monte Katterjohn. William DeMille's new policy of making pictures from plays and stories of established box office value is now being put into effect in "Bought and Paid For," which is nearing completion with Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt in the leading roles. On the completion of this picture Mr. De Mille will do "Nice People," Rachel Crothers' well known comedy-drama in which Francine Larrimore has been appearing with such great success. * * * On the completion of "Bought and Paid For," Agnes Ayres will again be starred. Her next picture will be "The Ordeal," an original story by W. Somerset Maugham. Miss Ayres will be directed by William D. Taylor. On his return from Europe Cecil B. DeMille will produce "Manslaughter," the sensationally successful novel by Alice Duer Miller. This picture is now being scenarized by Jeanie Macpherson and the cast calls for a group of well known stars. George Fitzmaurice, who has just finished producing "The Man From Home," Sessue Hayakawa and players in a scene from "Five Days to Live," a new R-C Pictures production. in Italy, with a cast including James Kirkwood, Anna Q. Nilsson and Norman Kerry, will go to Egypt for the exterior scenes of his next picture, which is an original story by Ouida Bergere. Gloria Swanson is nearing the completion of "Beyond the Rocks," the story which Elinor Glyn wrote for her. Rudolph Valentino plays the role of the passionate lover, and, as Mrs. Glyn has been working in the studio in close cooperation with the director, Sam Wood, and Miss Swanson, it is expected that "Beyond the Rocks" will prove as highly successful as "The Great Moment." Following "Beyond the Rocks" Miss Swanson will be starred in "The Gilded Cage." As soon as I arrive in Los Angeles I expect to be able to announce several unusually big stories as vehicles for Wallace Reid and Thomas Meighan. Seven Branch Offices Established to Issue Second National Films Seven branch offices have been established by Second National Pictures Corporation, 140 West 42d street, New York City. Arrangements are also being made for the distribution of Second National publications in South America by Sidney Garret Productions, Inc. The new branch offices are: Philadelphia, Second National Pictures Corporation, 1220 Vine street, A. J. Sherman, manager; Milwaukee, Kay Bee Productions, 412 Troy building; Chicago, Greiver Productions, 831 South Wabash avenue; Pittsburgh, 414 Ferry street, E. M. Forsythe, manager; Cincinnati and Cleveland, Imperial Film Service; Detroit, Strand Feature, Inc., 201 Film building. The acquisition of twelve pictures, the distribution of which will be under way soon is announced. The first will be "David and Jonathan," followed by "Edge O' Beyond," "Her Story," and others. Famous Story and Play For Next Vignola Film Robert G. Vignola's supreme effort as a director will be "When Knighthood Was in Flower," according to present indications. Announcement is made that Mr. Vignola will begin work shortly on the production of the famous story and stage play with Marion Davies in the role of Mary Tudor. It will be a Cosmopolitan Production. Come to Miami Producers — if you are coming to Florida this winter get in touch with us. We are prepared to furnish you with actors, extra people in any quantity, locations with the privilege of using them, props, furniture and costumes. We will be glad to arrange accommodations for you and your company at special rates in hotels, apartments or rooms. We charge you nothing for our services. We are prepared and willing to give you any particulars and information — accurate and unbiased — concerning Miami and Florida. Let Us Serve You. Our Office is at Your Disposal Rosenthal Motion Picture Service Bureau Room 200, Central Arcade Building Miami, Florida