Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1924-Mar 1925)

76 EXHIBITORS HERALD The Lost World Distributor : First National Producer: First National Pictures, Inc. Length: 10 reels DIRECTORS HARRY HOYT, WM. DOWLAND and WILLIS H. O’BRIEN Author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Cameramen Arthur Edeson, Fred Jackman PLAYERS Paula White Bessie Love Sir John Roxton Lewis S. Stone Edward Malone Lloyd Hughes Professor Challenger Wallace Beery Professor Summerlee Arthur Hoyt Gladys Hungerford Alma Bennett Marquette Virginia Brown Faire Ape Man Bull Montana Austin Finch Smiles Zambo Jules Cowles Mrs. Challenger Margaret McWade Major Hibbard Charles Wellesley Colin McArdle George Bunny TYPE : Story of London newspaper reporter who accompanies scientist on dangerous expedition into the heart of South America, inhabited by prehistoric monsters. HIGHLIGHTS: Prof. Challenger’s attack on young Malone. . . . The arrival at the plateau at the head of the Amazon. . . . Thrilling adventures vnth huge monsters. . . . Capture of brontosaurus ... His escape in London streets. Story: Young Malone, a newspaper reporter, incurs the enmity of Professor Challenger, an explorer, but finally the Professor agrees to take him along on his next trip. They arrive at the Amazon and discover that a plateau is inhabited by prehistoric animals. They capture one and return to London. He wrecks buildings and London bridge and finally swims out to sea. Roaring Adventure Distributor: Universal Producer: Universal Pictures Length: 5 reels DIRECTOR CLIFFORD SMITH Author Jack Rollins Adaptor Isadora Bernstein PLAYERS Duify Bums Jack Hoxie Gloria Carpenter Mary McAllister Katherine Dodd Marin Sais Robert Carpenter J. Gordon Russell Brute Kilroy Jack Pratt TYPE ; Western melodrama of returned owner who routs cattle thieves. HIGHLIGHTS: Atmosphere of ranch. . . . Gun battle. . . . Villainy of foreman. Story: Duflfy Burns, son of ranchman, returns from college and discovers thieves are running off with the cattle. He is unknown to the rustlers and gets evidence which leads to their exposure. He also wins the girl of the ranch from the clutches of the foreman. The Chorus Lady Distributor: Producer Dist. Corp. Producer: Regal Pictures Length: 6,020 feet DIRECTOR RALPH INCE Author James Forbes Adaptor Bradley King Cameraman Glen Gano PLAYERS Patricia O’Brien Margaret Livingston Dan Mallory Alan Roscoe Nora O’Brien Virginia Lee Corbin Mrs. Patrick O’Brien Lillian Elliott Patrick O’Brien Lloyd Ingraham Dick Crawford Philo McCullough Miss Simpson Eve Southern “Duke” (the jockey) Mervyn Leroy TYPE: A story of the stage and the race track, adapted from Forbes’ stage success. HIGHLIGHTS: The fire at the stables. . . . The “Follies” party. . . . Patricia’s sacrifice to save Nora. Story: Patricia O’Brien returns home, when the show she was with suspends, to marry Dan Mallory. Dan’s race horse goes blind in a stable fire and the wedding is postponed. She takes Dan’s sister to the city and they get work in the “Follies.” A party is given and Nora attempts to leave with Crawford, a man of the world. Patricia saves Nora but exposes herself to suspicion. Nora tells all and Dan realizes she is not guilty of wrong doing. [NEWSPICTURESl KINOGRAMS No. 5056: Await end of the world but globe rolls on at Patchogue, N. Y. — Trains in fatal crash in fog in New York. — Hollywood, Doug. Fairbanks invents new game, “Doug.” — New York, Cardinal Mundelein visits New York. — Oakland, Cal., West coast oarsmen begin season’s work. — San Francisco, Bathing suits of their own tresses. — Augusta, Me., Dash over snow in freak racing cars. — Cave City, Ky., Crowds at Sand Cave where Collins lies pinned down. KINOGRAMS No. 5057: Millstone, N. J., Midwinter floods in New Jersey. — Chicago’s Ghetto is nearing end. — Mexia, Tex., 800 oil derricks go up in 60 days. — Washington, Gen. Mit February 28, 1925 chell centre of air policy row. — Chicago, Nixon school boys organize mouth organ orchestra. — Cambridge, Mass., Can’t wait for Spring to come, track men are out. — Chicago, Master violin worth $25,000. — New York, Old garden has its last dog show. — Winter gales lash Atlantic ocean. INTERNATIONAL NEWS No. 14: Washington, D. C., Army workmen prepare capitol for inauguration. — Ampthill, Eng., Imports herd of llamas to train as steeds. — Bohain, France, Spinners busy out of doors. — Berlin, Germany, German students league pining for gorgeous trappings of other days. — New York, Thrills part of routine for workers on giant dome of St. John’s Cathedral.— Berlin, Germany, “Daily dozen” for babies. — Along New England Coast, Winter’s toll heaviest in years. — Cairo, Egypt, Armed British planes patrol troubled Egypt. INTERNATIONAL NEWS No. 15: New York, Speeding trains in fatal crash. — Frisco, Cal., Mermaid bobs her hair to make bathing suit. — Lisbon, Portugal, Honor famous explorer, Vasco Da Gama. — Cave City, Ky. , Buried alive in deep cave, rescuers work to save Floyd Collins.— Rockwell Hall, N. Y., Stars of winter sports in championship contests.^ — Freeport, Me., Coast guard frees rum chasers from ice. — Mt. Vesuvius, Italy, Radio broadcasts rumble of Vesuvius, Italy. INTERNATIONAL NEWS No. 16: Malone, N. Y., Troopers plunge through snow drift for rum runners. — New York, Monarchs of dogdom compete for crown. Los Angeles, Surfboard champions do stuff. — New York, Iron workers on skyscrapers enjoy rest hour. — Lake Saranac, N. Y., Trotting enthusiasts brave icy track to keep in trim. — San Diego, Cal., Latest thing in cross word puzzles, sailors in human alphabet. — Gizeh, Egypt, Swiftest desert runners seek pyramid championship. — Lake Placid, N. Y., Dog teams replace trains halted by snows. — Onduraman, Sudan, Africa, New British ruler takes control of Sudan. PATHE NEWS No. 15: Tampa, Fla., “Buccaneers” seize Florida city in picturesque annual carnival. — San Diego, Cal., Inspection flight made over fleet of de-commissioned U. S. destroyers. — St. Paul, Minn., Boys and dogs compete in unique race. — Portsmouth, Eng., Test world’s biggest submarines on trial trip. — Advocates U. S. return of alien property. Sen. Borah. — New York City. Dogs of all sizes win prizes. — Madison, Wis., Disarm bull elk in delicate operation.— Miami, Fla., Army defeats Flamingos 9-8 in polo match. — St. Moritz, Switzerland, Fly over St. Moritz at height of midwinter splendor. FOX NEWS No. 38: With U. S. S. Wyoming on Cruise to South.. — New York City, Two prizewinners at Pomeranian dog show. — Hanover, N. H. — Dartmouth hockey team defeats Massachusetts College of Agriculture in fast game, 14 to 2. — Germany, Bergdoll, the modern man without a country. — Buck Hill Falls, A novel form of motive power, a team of bears. — New York City, Unfinished Cathedral of St. John the Divine as it is today. — Norwich, N. Y., After record-breaking blizzard, giant tractor is used to clear the roads. — Umbria, Italy, Melancholy calm of the River Clitumno has been the inspiration of Italy’s poets for 2,000 years. — Chehalis, Wash., Lumbermen open dams to get early start downstream to market. FOX NEWS No. 39: Cave City, Ky., Rescue party works day and night. — Chicago, Coast guards inspect icy flipping lanes of lake. — Patchogue, I. I., Robert Reidt, “prophet of doom” and followers assemble on high hill. — Isle of Pines, West India, Cutting Mahogany. — New York City, Soul of America finds expression in Cathedral of St. John the Divine.; — Des Moines, Ta., Wire haired terriers romp in snow. — San 'Francisco, Hair made into bathing suit. — St. Paul, Minn., Kids in dog derby run as youthful mushers. FOX NEWS No. 40: Montreal, Quebec, Fireman is killed and many are hurt. — On vacation in Panama, Judge Landis sees how they play ball in tropics. — New York City, Women play a big part in the campaign to raise fund for Cathedral of St. John the Divine. — Schenectady, N. Y., The most terrific heat known to man is used to make tungsten wire for your electric lights. — Buffalo, N. Y., Vast fleet of 200 Great Lakes grain ships. — New York City, Gorgeous creations displayed in shops of Sth Ave. — Tokyo, Japanese enter picture production field. — San Francisco, Two cute little originals of the kiddies’ teddy bear. — Cambridge, Mass., Big squad of Harvard track athletes goes into training for next season with mercury at zero. — Nictau, Canada, The monarch of the vast North woods is the moose. — What Becomes of Our Old Automobiles? There are so many new ones today that dealers destroy their derelicts. Moss to Build Theatre (Special to Exhibitors Herald) NEW YORK, Feb. 17.— B. S. Moss has purchased property in Far Rockaway, located on Mott avenue, between Mott Place and Central avenue for the purpose of building a new theatre. The plot has a frontage of 200 feet on Mott avenue with a depth of 180 feet. NOW BOOKING