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April 25, 1925
EXHIBITORS HERALD
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THE FILM MART
Associated Pictures
White Monkey Impersonate^
Charles Ascott, Hippodrome clown, impersonates the white monkey in the screen version of the Galsworthy novel starring Barbara La Marr. Colin Campbell has been given the comedy role. Galsworthy has been cabled an invitation to the New York premiere.
Webb Dances in Vaudeville
Clifton Webb, who appeared in “The Heart of a Siren,” formerly “The Heart of a Temptress,” with Conway Tearle and Barbara La Marr, is dancing with Mary Hay, wife of Richard Barthelmess, in a vaudeville act which was held over for a third week at B. F. Keith’s Palace theatre. New York.
Christie
Vernon Peeks at New York Bobby Vernon is taking what is called his first glimpse of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby and A1 Christie have gone East where Mr. Christie will see New York plays and confer with their representative on new productions.
Columbia
Theatre Gets 18 Columbia Films Signing for 18 pictures to be produced by Columbia Pictures Corporation this year, Edward Reed of the Strand theatre. Providence, R. I., will play six Columbias, six Waldorfs and six Perfections.
Chadwick
Complete Series Booked Booking a Chadwick series of 13 pictures, Edward Reed, manager of the Strand, Providence, is said to have established a precedent for first run theatres. The Strand also will take on four Ray rural comedies, it is understood.
The Old Oaken Flivver Duane Thompson backs right up into ancient history in “Some Pun’kins” when she throttles a “high powered” car of 1902.
Three Pictures Starting With Theda Bara returning to motion pictures James Young is directing her in “The Unchastened Woman.” George Walsh is beginning the second of his series for Chadwick and Hunt Stromberg is busy with “Sunshine of Paradise Alley.”
Associated Exhibitors
“Flapperology” by Clara Bow With a “Flapperology” by Clara Bow, starring in “The Adventurous Sex,” Associated Exhibitors has issued a campaign book to exploit the film.
Hope Hampton in “Lovers Island”
With Hope Hampton in a leading role, production starts this month under Henri Diamant Bergere on “Lovers Island.” Exteriors will be made in Florida.
Dempsey Picture Under Way
Location work has started on Jack Demp
sey’s “Manhattan Madness,” which will be released in the fall.
Nungesser Balloon Escapes
When a balloon escaped from the Rialto theatre, Washington, D. C., radio directed the hunt and the accident of course didn’t prevent the Rialto from setting a record with the picture “The Sky Raider,” with which the French ace was making a personal appearance.
Century
“Flivver Vacation” Completed
Eddie Gordon has finished “A Flivver Vacation,” after recuperation from a fall.
Singleton Opposite JVanda Wiley
Jack Singleton has been added as leading man for Wanda Wiley, and Charles King, character actor in many Universal pictures, will appear in two-reelers on the Century lot.
Herbel Confers with Abe Stern
H. M. Herbel, sales manager for Century Film Corporation, has been conferring in Chicago with Abe Stern, vice-president and treasurer, on the season’s policy.
Educational
Eleven Educationals Listed
Photoplay Guide, issued b}’ the National Committee for Better Films, listed 11 Educationals in March.
Loew Books 209 Days Educational Film Exchanges of New York have closed contracts with the Loew circuit for 209 days on two comedies this month, 94 on “Half a Hero” and 115 on “Hello Hollywood.”
F. B. O.
Libbey Picture Starting
Work begins April 15 on what is said to be the first Laura Jean Libbey story ever screened, “When His Love Grew Cold.”
Evelyn Brent in “Chatterbox”
Ralph Ince will direct Evelyn Brent next in “The Chatterbox,” from the stage play.
Thomson Starts “Bandit’s Baby”
Fred Thomson is burning up the lot with his third Western under his new contract, “The Bandit’s Baby.”
Richard Talmadge Back at Studio Richard Talmadge is back from San Diego completing “Sporting Grit,” a name which may be changed soon, it is announced.
“W hite Thunder” Completed
Final shots have been completed on “White Thunder,” formerly called “The White Vaquero,” starring Yakima Canutt.
Fox
Two More Curwoods Arranged Arrangements have been finished for filming two more Curwood stories, “When the Door Opened” and “Wapi the Walrus,” the latter under a new title,
Clara Horton Signs
After a two year world tour Clara Horton is starting her role in “The Wheel,” Schertzinger production.
“Kiss Barriers” Nears W'indup
Edmund Lowe and Diana Miller are completing “Kiss Barriers.”
New Van Bibber Series Coming
With “The Amateur Detective” climaxing this year’s Van Bibber series, the 192526 group will be on a more elaborate scale, the Fox corporation says, with Earle Fox and Florence Gilbert starring.
Here’s Shot He Didn’t Expect When Edmund Reek, Fox News cameraman, planted his machine in the infield at batting practice of the Philadelphia Nationals at Bradentown, Fla., he wanted to get the ball coming at him. He did. He got it right in the eye.
Abramson
“Lying Wives” Finished Camera work has been completed on “Lying Wives,” including Clara Kimball Young, Madge Kennedy, Richard Bennett, The Great Herman and Edna Murphy.
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