Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1924-Mar 1925)

February 14, 1925 EXHIBITORS HERALD 57 The Devil* s Cargo Distributor: Paramount Producer: Famous Players-Lasky Length: 8 reels DIRECTOR VICTOR FLEMING Author Charles E. Whittaker Adaptor A. P. Younger Cameraman C. Edgar Schoenbaum PLAYERS Ben Wallace Beery “Faro” Sampson Pauline Starke Martha Joyce Claire Adams John Joyce William Collier, Jr. “Onion” Raymond Hatton Jerry Dugan George Cooper Millie Dale Fuller Jimmy Walter “Spec” O’Donnell Square Deal Sampson Emmett C. King Farwell John Webb Dillion Briggs Louis H. King TYPE : Dramatic love story dealing with activities of Vigilantes in Sacramento in the early California gold days. HIGHLIGHTS: The shooting of “Faro.” . . . Cleaning up of town. . . . Explosion on the boat. . . . Ben the stoker takes command after throwing the mate overhoa/rd. Story; John Joyce arrives in Sacramento in 1849. He becomes editor of the local paper and urges certain reforms. He meets the daughter of the owner of a gambling den and on the night the Vigilantes make a raid he is found with “Faro” Sampson, the girl. Both are run out of town. They are rescued from the river boat when it blows up and they find happiness together. Capital Punishment Distributor: Preferred Producer: B. P. Schulberg Length: 6 reels DIRECTOR..., JAMES P. HOGAN Author Adaptor Cameraman PLAYERS (In Prologue) The boy Eddie Phillips The chaplain Alec. B. Francis The mother Edith Yorke The governor Joseph Kilgour The warden George Nichols The doctor John Prince (In Main Story) Gordon Harrington Elliott Dexter Danny O’Connor George Hackathome Delia Tate Clara Bow Mona Caldwell Margaret Livingston Harry Phillips Robert Ellis Mrs. O’Connor Mary Carr Pawnbroker Fred Warren Officer Dugan Wade Boteler TYPE : Drama of modern times, showing how innocent youth is killed, and another, also innocent, escapes capital punishment. HIGHLIGHTS: When Danny learns Phillips hcts been killed. . . . Harrington’s denial of agreement. . . . Strong climax. . . . Excellent performances of Hackathome and others. Story. In the prologue the Governor attempts to reach the death house, and save innocent man, but fails. Harrington makes bet with Phillips he can have innocent man convicted of murder. Danny O’Connor is offered large sum to have himself convicted of murdering Phillips, hiding at sea. Phillips returns and in a fight with Harrington he is killed. Danny is saved by the last minute confession of Harrington’s sweetheart. PATHE NEWS No. 9: Total eclipse of the sun witnessed by thousands. Following the sweep of eclipse across U. S. A. Effects of the eclipse. PATHE NEWS No. 10: Sidelights of the eclipse. — Rensselear, N. Y., Plenty of cold weather brings bumper ice crop. — Los Angeles, Open Mid-winter bathing season. — Austin, Texas, Texas inaugurates first woman governor. — New York City, Stork deals two pairs. — Chicago, Wedding cake for 2,000 guests 12 feet high. — Miami, Fla., Fly over land of perpetual summer. — Seattle, Wash., Oarsmen at University of Washington receive first call. — St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sport lovers lured to world's greatest winter playground. KINOGRAMS No. 5052: West leads New York in mid-winter styles, Los Angeles. — New York, Johnny Dundee and John W. Davis back from Paris. — Oakland, Cal., High school girls publish newspaper. — Millions see moon blot out the sun in total eclipse. — The drama of the skies. KINOGRAMS No. 5053: San Diego, Cal.. Coast sees navy’s floating flying , field. — San Francisco, Japanese officers welcomed to U. S. — New York, Another star athlete, Arn Borg, a swimmer, arrives here. — New York, What is it a bike or sled? — Salonica, Greece, Shipments gathered in U. S. distributed by Far East relief. — First baseball news, “Bucky” Harris of Washington starts season at Tampa. — Jusserand, French Ambassador, leaves for home after 22 years' service. — Lake Worth, Fla., C. C. Davis, world's champion horseshoe marksman. — Hollywood, Mary Pickford gets a piece of candy. — Grand Beach, Mich., Risk necks in jumps on moist ski slide. .... FOX NEWS No. 34: New York City, American-made styles for spring and summer are displayed.— Texas, Pioneer boom days are revived as oil is struck. — Southern France, Historic Carcassone, founded by the Romans, is the best example of an ancient fortified city. — Quebec, Canada, Thousands of American outdoor enthusiasts at this resort. — Miami, Fla., Aquatic sports season opens. — West Point, Ga., Heavy damage is caused by Chattahoochee River. — Havana, Cuba, A dog's barber shop ! — Panama, U. S. Congress party on tour of the Canal Zone. — The Sun Eclipse, Total obscuration by moon turns day into night across northeastern United States. FOX NEWS No. 35: Isle of Pines, Many American make their winter homes here. — Tokio, Japan, Although the Japanese capital is rapidly being rebuilt, many schools are still held outdoors.— Oakland, Cal., High school girls issue a newspaper. — Washington, D. C., In 1924 Uncle Sam's big family ate 50,000,000 lbs. more butter than in 1923. — Scientists in Dirigible watch the eclipse. — Winter sports reign from coast to coast.— Los Angeles, Cal., Bathing beauties brave the perils of a winter sunburn. Contrast Argument Gets Attendance {Concluded from page SI) With the World. A Frank Statement." The text of the article is as follows: A fetv weeks ago the management of the Alhambra theatre at Milwaukee booked Gilda Grey, the famous “Shimmy Queen,” for a week’s engagement. So tremendous were the crowds at each of her performances that the management was obliged to hold her over for another week and still the crowds kept coming. Many thousands of dollars were spent by the people of Milwaukee to see her famous “Shimmy Dance.” Notwithstanding the drawing power of this class of entertainment, both on the legitimate stage and in motion pictures, certain of the public are asking why the Motion Picture Producers do not produce more of the wholesome, clean plays. The answer of the exhibitors is that the public will not patronize the good, clean educational plays. While I believe that may be true to some extent in the cities, I do not believe that it is true in this community, so we have not booked Gilda Grey for Wautoma but we are going to show, instead, “The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln,” America’s Greatest Man, at the American theatre, Friday, Jan. 2.Jrd and Saturday, Jan. 24th. I have never before publicly recommended any production playing the American theatre, but I unhesitatingly recommend this production to both the old and the young, as each one will find something different in it to admire and applaud. This production has been accorded the highest praise from Senators, t'ongressrnen and educators throughout the land. We would like to have everyone here see it. Tom Mix and Tony, his wonder horse, may be seen in “Riders of the Purple Sage,” presented by William Fox. B. P. Schulberg John Goodrich John Goodrich Ports of Call Distributor: Fox Producer: William Fox Length: 5,500 feet DIRECTOR DENISON CLIFT Author Garrett E. Fort PLAYERS Kirk Rainsford Edmund Lowe Marjorie Vail Hazle Keener Randolph Sherman William Davidson Sly Bobby Mack Lillie Lilyan Tashman TYPE ; Melodrama picturing the redemption of youth who was a born coward. HIGHLIGHTS: Excellent tvork of cast. . . . South Sea incidents. . . . Correct atmosphere. Story: Kirk, a coward through prenatal influence, arouses the antagonism of his sweetheart. She marries his rival. He is cast out by his father and drifts to South American port, where under the spell of romance he makes his way and finds his character. NEWSPICTURES INTERNATIONAL NEWS No. 11: Above Long Island, N. Y., Scientists study the eclipse. — Longmire, Wash., Rainier's beauties revealed on unique dog-sled ride. — Chicago, Night ik>1o proves thrilling sport. — New York, M. Emile 'Daeschner, new ambassador from France, arrives. — Brooklyn, N. Y., A Brooklyn papa receives surprise of his life when Doctor says “four.” — Atlanta, Ga., Science comes to aid of injured baboon. — Cairo, Egypt, Police quell school boy uprisings. — Death Valley, Cal., Army airplane conquers Death Valley. INTERNATIONAL NEWS No. 12: Frisco, Cal., Japanese warships invade Golden Gate. — Havana, Cuba, Havana sea wall menaced by waves. — New York City, M. Jules Juserand sails with wife for home. — Hollywood, Cal., Never too old for movies says Nellie Stiles, 84 years young. — Near Ashton, Idaho, Western mail carriers battle heavy snows. — Los Angeles, Jazz music a hit with Duke the Maneater. — Minneapolis, Minn., Boy “mushers” in race. — Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Hudson turned into Arctic sea. — Rebirth of a nation in ancient Palestine.