Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1924-Mar 1925)

60 EXHIBITORS HERALD March 21, 1925 Principal Pictures Nome Heroes Signed Claiming a “ten strike” Sol Lesser has obtained the signature of Gunnar Kasson, giant Alaskan musher, with the Siberian wolf hounds which made the trip to render aid to the suffering at Nome, Alaska. He will make a picture based on their thrilling trip. Paramount Brander Mathews Is a Guest Brander Mathews, professor of dramatic literature at Columbia LMiversity, visiting the Paramount studios, recalled memories of a similar visit 35 years ago when Henry C. De Mille was his host. Hughes’ Son Acts a Bit Rush Hughes, son of Rupert Hughes, has a small but important part in “A Kiss in the Dark.” Gish to Play in Dwan Film With George Hackathorne signed, and Ernest Torrence promised, Dorothy Gish has agreed to play in Allan Dwan’s new picture, “Night Life of New York.” Collier and Lewis to Aid Compson William Collier, Jr., and Vera Lewis have been assigned to important roles in “Eve’s Secret,” in which appear Betty Compson and Tack Holt. Swansons Illness Delays Start Due to the illness of Gloria Swanson in Paris work on “The Coast of Folly” has been delayed at the Coast studios. Dix Begins “Shock Punch” Work on “The Shock Punch” has been begun by Richard Dix at the Long Island studios under the direction of Paul Sloane. Pathe Finishes Two at Sennett’s “Breaking the Toe” with Ralph Graves, and “Sneezing Beezers,” a Del Lord thriller, were given their final touches this week at Mack Sennett Studios. Ray Comedy March 15 Charles Ray will appear March 15 in “Percy,” his second feature production for Pathe. “Hard Boiled,” featuring Charley Chase, will also be on the week’s program. Lloyd Storms Copenhagen General Manager Fraser has received word that “Hot Water” played to $10,000 admissions in Copenhagen. European houses are enthused with Lloyd’s work, it is said. Expedition Off for Carthage A troup of cameramen and archaeologists set sail last week for the north coast of Africa to explore and photograph remains of the ancient city of Carthage, buried hundreds of years ago. Jans Jans Contracts With Hyman Herman F. Tans has closed deals with Louis Hyman, of All-Star Feature Distributors, of Los Angeles and San Francisco, whereby they will acquire the territorial rights in their district to all six of the new series. “Playthings of Desire” and “The Mad Dancer” are included. First National Windsor and Marmont Signed Following the announcement that he had signed Conway Tearle M. C. Levee states he has signed Claire Windsor and Percy Marmont to play featured roles in “Just a Woman.” Edginglon Story Finished “His Supreme Moment” has been completed and is being cut and titled. The picture will be a sequence in technicolor. Issues Helpful Press Sheet The press sheet for “The Lost World” is a comprehensive series of ten pages, newspaper size, one page of which is devoted to reproductions of unusual posters. Hudson Company Off for Miami Earl Hudson’s company, making “Chickie” from the newspaper serial for First National, has gone to Miami, Fla., for the exteriors. Stahl Names New Release “The Right to Live” has been decided upon by John M. Stahl as the title of his new First National release. It is from the comedy, “Fashions for Men.” Obtains Nilsson for Role Anna Q. Nilsson has been signed for a leading role in “The Viennese Medley,” to be put into production in April. Another role is expected to be filled by a recently established star. F. B. O. Pomona Boys in Film Several of the youths of Pomona College have been given roles to play in the series, “The Pacemakers,” by H. C. Witwer. The plot carries through a sequence of athletics. Brent Ready to Begin Next Evelyn Brent has returned from a vacation in the mountains to begin the shooting of the radio melodrama, “The Face on the Air.” F. B. O. Incentive to Wedlock During the filming of “The Go-Getters,” Alberta Vaughn and George O’Hara wedded ; to be followed in order by Kit Guard and Stanley Taylor. Could it be an epidemic? Rosson Signed for Talmadge Arthur Rosson has been engaged to direct Richard Talmadge in “Yellow Faces,” the first melodramatic action comedy under the star’s new long-term contract. Emilie Johnson Hustles Emilie Johnson is said to be “hard at it” in an attempt to turn out the manuscript for her son’s (Emory’s) production which is to depict the drama of journalism. Bob Custer Again in Ranger Series An agreement has been reached whereby Bob Custer will star in a new series of Ranger stories for Jesse Goldbtirg. Fox Kyne-Fox Sign Novel Pact In a new kind of agreement signed by Peter B. Kyne and the Fox company the author will have greater opportunities to dictate to the producer those details he wishes included in the script. Kyne’s orders will be final. Gregory Story First for Mix The first story that Tom Mix will make during the coming season will be “The Everlasting Whisper,” by Jackson Gregory. Galaxy of Stars Listed The coming season of photoplays will be greeted by Fox with a list of several stars in readiness, such as Tom Mix, George O’Brien, Buck Jones, Alma Rubens, Madge Bellamy, J. Farrell MacDonald and Marian Nixon. Historic Cab in Film The veteran taxicab used to rush troops to Gen. Joffre’s forces on the Marne Sept. 8, 1914, has been brought into use in (Continued on page 62) Libson stood them out with Hal Roach joresents Harold Lloyd NOWor NEVER ( The first of the popular demand series re -issued ) Associated Exhibitors Pathe