Exhibitor's Trade Review (Sep-Nov 1921)

October 15, 1921 EXHIBITORS TRADE REVIEW 1385 Press Commends "Ilk Nibs" Exceptional Pictures' Second Chic Sale's Comedy Wins Praise from Fastidious Critics in United States and Canada Charles (Chic) Sale is starred in the second offering which has been produced by Exceptional Pictures Corporation, entitled His Nibs. Alexander Beyfuss, Vice-President and General Manager of Exceptional Pictures, who have now completed His Nibs, stated that the regard the vaudeville and speaking stage has for Mr. Sale, so the motion picture industry will have after they have seen his first photoplay endeavor. His Nibs, which the corporation was scheduled for a trade showing in the grand ballroom of the Hotel Astor on October 6th. Among the hundreds of the expressions of praise and admiration which Chic Sale has received are the following: By C. H. Bonte, Philadelphia Public Ledger: "If all vaudeville were as funny and genuinely artistic as "Chic" Sale, we would be enchanted." By 0. O. Mclntyre, The Daily News: "A man I regard as the most artistic producer in New York — a man who has not resorted to the abracadabra and electrobiology of his more successful competitors — once told me that in his opinion "Chic" Sale was the greatest actor since Joseph Jefferson." The Detroit Journal: "When the final chronicles of the American stage shall be written, there will be much to be said for vaudeville in the early twentieth century — perhaps not individuals who have made vaudeville their medium. And among these a high place will have to go to Charles (Chic) Sale, a young man who possesses an astounding gift for impersonation." The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ont., Canada) : "The (James Whitcomb) Riley of vaudeville is Charles (Chic) Sale, and just as the famous old Hoosier loved the rustic folk whom he immortalized, so does Sale love the characters whom he impersonates in The Rural Sunday School Entertainment, the homely little sketch which he is presenting to convulsed audiences at the Lyric Theatre this week." The Denver Times: "His entry into motion pictures is significant in connection with the appearance of a new type of character, the exact opposite of the groomed Adonis which has become intensely popular through the work of its two pioneers, Charles Ray and Will Rogers. Romantic and unpolished simplicity, awkwardness of mien and homely ways form the basis of the new idea of acting, and the public has taken to it enthusiastically." Philadelphia Public Ledger: "In this day, when would-be comedians are billed as headline attractions, it is really enlightening to see a talented performer like Charles "Chic" Sale, who carried off honors last night." "Sea Shore Shapes" Baby Peggy's Latest Baby Peggy's newest release "Sea Shore Shapes" was shown at the Central Theatre, New York, the week of September 18th and is now ready for exhibitors. If the laughter of the audience was any indication, the tiny girl again made a hit. Eugene O'Brien in Rural Comedy-Drama The next release in which Selznick will present Eugene O'Brien will be Clay Dollars, a Lewis Allen Browne story that is now in all Select exchanges ready for distribution as of Oct. 20. Many of the larger theatres throughout the country will, however, show the new feature on pre-release before the designated release date. The story deals with high financing and crooked commercialism in a village where native "types" people the scene with figures familiar to everyone who has ever lived in the country. There is the local money grabber who attempts to turn a real estate transaction to his own advantage, with Eugene O'Brien the "city chap," who gives the old skinflint as good and better than he sends. THE SON OF WALUNGFORD TABILITY and SERVICE Mere promises of service are meaningless unless the laboratory which makes them is always able to deliver. The stability of this institution, like the American republic, endures. It endures because its founders insist upon g-iving producer and distributor the maximum service, quality and technique in prints. Our entire institution, from ground up, is a splendid example of stability. When we make a promise we are equipped to keep it. REPUBLIC LABORATORIES, INC. New York City 128 West 52nd St. Member Allied Film Laboratories Ass'n, Inc.