Exhibitors Herald World (Jan-Mar 1929)

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34 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD January 26, 1929 ON A LOT OF THE LOTS By FRAZIER Regarding: Ray Flynn Margaret Smith Tom Mix H. Myers Daniel Roche Paul Sloane Roland V. Lee George Bancroft Baclanova Clive Brook Neil Hamilton Rex Bell Ray Cannon Lois Moran Frank Gay Nick Stuart Jose Crispo HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 22.— As an assistant director, Raj Flynn of Fox studios, should be triplets. He is working on "The Veiled Woman" with his brother Ebbett as director, and "The Sin Sister" at the same time. Also he is attending his duties as a director of the Second Division Association of World War Veterans, a post to which he was recently elected. He was host to the commander, Major General John A. Lejeune, at a dinner party last week on a few hours of his "spare" time. * * * Margaret Smith, well known in theatrical circles in New York, has been given general managership of the Actors' Equity Ball, which will be held Thursday January 31, at the Biltmore hotel. Miss Smith, with the aid of a number of capable assistants, is planning many novel surprises in conjunction with the dance. Tickets will be sold to members of the association only. * * * Now that Tom Mix is all through at R K O studio, he is sitting back receiving offers daily for his services. He does not plan to start another picture for some time, but if conditions prove favorable he will take a tour of foreign countries. From several sources comes a rumor that he is planning a flying visit in a plane of his own, to see several of his cronies in various parts of the United States, and as he is threatened with only a few days off, he wants to make the rounds hurriedly. * * * H. Myers, assistant to Chief Daniel Roche of the Fox studios, is having his worries as a guardian of the lot. At the present time there are many mixed types being used and the gatemen do not have time to have all the actors show their card of admittance, but have to be sharp and observing. Myers is finding most of his trouble with the colored cast which is working with "Hearts of Dixie" which Paul Sloane is directing, for so many "outsiders" hearing of the picture, try to break through in hopes of being chosen as "just the type." * * * Roland V. Lee, Paramount director, will have the hits of the studio for the year of 1929, according to indications. He recently completed "The Wolf of Wall Street," 100 per cent talker, starring George Bancroft, and is now starting on "A Woman Who Needed Killing," also a complete talking picture. Baclanova, the Russian actress will star, Clive Brook playing opposite. Neil Hamilton, has been cast for one of the most important roles. The balance of the cast has not been announced. * * * Rex Bell, former Fox Western star, is making his first appearance, on the screen without his horse and gun. He has been cast for an important role in Ray Cannon's next production, "Joy Street." The story will feature Lois Moran in a modern youth setting, from an original scenario by Frank Gay and Charlie Condon. The cast also includes Nick Stuart and Jose Crispo. * * * Many of the film players, especially the free lance ones, are finding the field more rosy since they have been working in talking films, even the extras. In most all instances at the present time the companies are making two versions of the screen play, silent and dia logue, which often takes weeks of rehearsing. The actors are paid during the time they work on the picture, from the starting date of their first call. Looks like the hard winter was about over. R K O Theatre Managers Work for Trophy for Best Exploitation on "Wings (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK, Jan. 22.— The Radio-KeithOrpheum house managers in New York sections were in competition this week for a valuable bronze trophy. The prize was offered by Major Leslie E. Thompson, divisional manager, to the local theatre managers who showed the greatest ingenuity in the exploitation and box-office results during the engagement of "Wings." The territory will be divided into two sections; Bronx and Westchester. In each section one first prize winner will be selected by the judges. "The Godless Girl," "Strange Cargo" to Be Released on March 31 (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK, Jan. 22.— Cecil B. DeMille's "The Godless Girl" and "Strange Cargo," Pathe's first all-audiens, have been set for release on March 31. "The Godless Girl," which was personally directed by DeMille, has been held back from release in order to add dialogue and sound. "Strange Cargo," the first all-audien picture to be made by Pathe, was adapted trom the stage play "The Missing Man" and was written by Benjamin Glazer and Nelchier Lengyel. World Wide Signs Wells; Bennett Finishes Story (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK, Jan. 22.— H. G. Wells, noted author, has signed a contract with World Wide Pictures to turn out six motion picture scenarios. Arnold Bennett has written his first screen play called "Piccadilly" and it has been produced with Gilda Gray as the star. John Murray of "Rio Rita" Stage Play Signed by Fox John Murray, star of the stage show, "Rio Rita," announced in Chicago last week that he had been signed by Fox to make Fox Movietone pictures and will leave for the Fox Movietone studio on the West Coast as soon as the stage run of "Rio Rita" ends. Director Found Dead (Special to the HeraldWorld) HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 22.— George Scott, director and possessor of a process for coloring motion pictures, was found dead in his studio apartment here. U A Signs Joan Bennett (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK, Jan. 22.— Joan Bennett, daughter of Richard Bennett, has been signed by United Artists to a three-year contract. First National Finishes New Billie Dove Picture; RKO Shutdown Is Over (Continued from page 33) "Meet the Missus," for one of the Christie talking plays which will be released by Paramount this spring. The all-talking play^was written by Kenyon Nicholson, author of "The Barker," and other successful stage plays. The Gleasons played in it on the stage. James Gleason came to Hollywood to write dialogue for the talk pictures as he is equally well known as author and star. Lucille Gleason has been playing in "The Shannons of Broadway" on the Coast. As soon as her health permits, the "Meet the Missus" play will be produced by the Christies at their sound studios. It is scheduled for release by Paramount in April. Norma Will Speak Norma Talmadge's next picture for United Artists will be 100 per cent talking. It will be "The Sign on the Door" by Channing Pollock. George Fitzmaurice will direct and production will start in the near future. These announcements were made at the United Artists studio following telegraphic advices from Joseph M. Schenck, head of United Artists, who is in New York, and they end months of speculation as to whether Norma would star in dialogue films. George Scarborough is writing some of the dialogue for the screen version of Pollock's stage success, and C. Gardner Sullivan is busy on the scenario. Miss Talmadge and her mother, Mrs. Margaret Talmadge, are expected back in Hollywood soon. They have been in Europe, where Norma went immediately after the completion of her current United Artists release, "The Woman Disputed." Selection of a leading man and other principals of the cast for "The Sign on the Door" will be announced soon. The famous star's first talking picture is scheduled as a George Fitzmaurice production. Audiens Replace Theatre Orchestra, Projectionists Walk Out with Musicians (Special to the Herald-World) STOCKTON, CAL., Jan. 22.— The State theatre, operated by West Coast Theatres, was dark recently when moving picture operators walked out in sympathy with the musicians. The walk-out came as a result of the replacement of vaudeville with audien offerings, and the doing away with an orchestra of eight musicians. Leo W. Allard, president of the Motion Picture Operators' local, and Carroll W. Kirkham, president of the Musicians' Association, declare that West Coast Theatres, Inc., have violated a labor agreement entered into last September. A. M. Bowles, northern division manager for West Coast Theatres, Inc., says no agreement with the musicians has been entered into other than an agreement as to wages. R. William Neill Signs For 6 Columbia Pictures (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK, Jan. 22.— R. William Neill, noted director, has signed a contract with Columbia calling for the making of six pictures. Neill directed "Lady Raffles" for Columbia last year. Release "Sister Beatrice (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK, Jan. 22.— "Sister Beatrice," a seven reel feature production will be released by Edward L. Klein corporation in the near future. Jacques de Baroncelli wrote the story.