Exhibitors Herald (1925)

66 E X H I B rr O R S HERALD April 18, 1-925 THE FILM MART First National European Actress to Make Debut Vilma Banky, European actress, will make her American debut in “The Dark Angel,” Broadway play, just purehased by Samuel Goldwyn for George Fitzmaurice production as a First National release. Constance Talmadge in New One Constance Talmadge will start work next week on “The Twin Sister,” from a play by Ludwig Fulda, adapted by Hans Krealy, author of “The Marriage Circle” and “Her Night of Romance.” Sidney Franklin will direct production. Barthclmess W ins Naval Honor Richard Barthelmess, who is to appear as the sailor, hero of Hubert Osborne’s “Shore Leave,” has reached New York aboard the U. S. S. New York from Gauntanamo, Cuba, as the guest of the Llnited States Navy. Inspiration Pictures, Inc., is producing “Shore Leave” under John S. Robertson’s direetion. Tearle Completes Picture “Just a Woman,” from Eugene Walter’s play, with Conway Tearle, and “Chickie,” the latter directed by John Francis Dillon, have been completed. Kane to Produce Four Films Robert Kane will produce four pictures for First National release in 1925-26 under an arrangement just completed. The first will be “Invisible Wounds,” from the story by Frederick Palmer, war correspondent. Norma Talmadge Starts “Graustark” Norma Talmadge has started on “Graustark,” from G. B. McCutcheon’s novel. It is a Joseph M. Sehenck production. F. B. O. Evelyn Brent Injured When Evelyn Brent’s wrist was cut by glass in an accident at her home, Ralph Ince, director of Miss Brent in “Alias Mary Flynn,” speeded up the work of the others in the cast and production was not delayed. German Actor Prefers Fatherland Emil Jennings, German screen star in “Quo Vadis,” refuses to come to Hollywood, according to Marjorie Daw, who says he told her in Berlin that he fears he will be drowned in the Atlantic. Tellegen Deaf to Stage Offers Lou Tellegen is said to have turned down several offers from the East to return to the stage for a tour with “Don Juan.” Lefty Flynn Completes “Speed Wild” “High and Handsome,” by Gerald Beaumont, will be the fifth starring vehicle for Lefty Flynn, who has finished “Speed Wild.” Varsity Cagers Play Actors With the University of Southern California basketball team meeting a quintet of actors before the studio lights. Episode No. 6 of “The Pacemakers” has just been completed. Jacqueline Logan and Capt. Nungesser appear in the stirring drama, “The Sky Raider,” released by Associated Exhibitors. Lee-Bradford “Swanee River” to Be Shown Twelve releases for the coming season will include “ ’Way Down Upon the Swanee River,” by Hapsburg Liebe, and “The Wives of the Prophet,” with one or more series of 12 “Lightning Comedies” in addition. Christie “W'hy Hesitate” Is Next Release Neal Burns and Vera Steadman will be seen in “Why Hesitate,” the next Christie Comedy to be released. Jimmie Adams, who appeared in “Love Goofy,” is now busy with “Sit Tight.” Lincoln Plumer, last in “Love Goofy,” has been signed to a long term contract and will W'ork next with Walter Hiers. Century Century to Fete 11th Birthday Century Film Corporation will celebrate an output of 600 comedies sinee 1914 in July at an eleventh birthday reunion. Julius and Abe Stern, offieials of the corporation, are arranging an all-day reunion of all in Los Angeles who at any time in the 11 years have been employed at the Century lot. Studio Head Enters New Field Bert Sternbach, long assistant manager of the Hollywood studios of the Century company, has resigned to enter the theatrical costuming business. Wiley\s Next Is “Iron Pony” Fully recovered from her recent motor cycle accident, Wanda Wiley will begin this week to make “The Iron Pony,” which will be directed by Charles Lamont. First Gordon Ready for Release The first comedy made for Century by Eddie Gordon, the find of this season, is ready for release. “Puzzled by Crosswords” has a east which includes Beth Darlington and Hilliard Karr. Associated Elxhibitors Leningrad Sees MacLean Film Douglas MaeLean’s “Going Up” has played its first engagement in Leningrad. His latest comedy, “Introduce Me,” is opening in Los Angeles this month. Terriss Starts Production Tom Terriss is busy with his first production for Associated Exhibitors, “My Buddy’s Wife,” in which a juvenile newcomer, Harris Gilmore, is leading the supporting cast for Glenn Hunter and Edna Murphy. Edeson Signed for “Keep Smiling” Robert Edeson and Anne Cornwall have been engaged for “Keep Smiling,” first Monty Banks production for Associated Exhibitors. Bartels Making Screen Bow Louis John Bartels, who starred on the stage in “The Show Off,” will make his bow before the screen in “Headlines,” retaining his stage role while being limited to five days a week in motion pictures. Associated Pictures “White Monkey” Film Starts Picturization of John Galsworthy’s “White Monkey” is under way under the direction of Phil Rosen, as the latest Barbara La Marr production for Associated Pictures by Arthur H. Sawyer and Barney Lubin. “Temptress” Released April 26 “Heart of a Temptress,” starring Barbara La Marr, is announced for release April 26. This Sawyer-Lubin production was directed by Phil Rosen, who made the “Abraham Lincoln” picture. Banner Banner Picks Schedules “The Love Gamble,” a screen version of “Peggy of Beacon Hill,” by Mazie Greig, is being produced starting the selected schedule of six pictures. The Banner productions are to be handled by the Henry Ginsberg Distributing Corporation. Fox Jay Hunt Plays in “Lightnin’ ” Jay Hunt has been chosen for the role of “Bill Jones” in the film version of “Lightnin’.” Fire With Camera, Says Akeley Shoot big game with the camera instead of rifles, Carl Akeley, explorer, told the Fox News Cameramen’s College in warning that wild animals face extinction.