Exhibitor's Trade Review (Aug-Nov 1925)

36 Exhibitors Trade Review "Slippery Feet" Educational 2 reels Bobby and Frances are in love. George is jealou» »nd decides to get Bobby out of the way. He makes a wager with Bobby, who is an excellent impersonator, that he cannot give an impersonation of "Dan Derby" for whom the police are looking. The fcet is laid. Bobby appears as 'Dan Derby." George kai telephoned the police and Bobby is arrested. He U finally exonerated when the real "Dan Derby" make* his appearance. Bobby and Frances are reuaited. An average comedy. Bobby Vernon is funny and versatile. Frances Lee is adorable as the ingenue. However, there's too much wild chasing and not enough variety. Bobby's impersonations are clever. For instance, by standing behind a table which hides his lower extremeties, and donning a garment of some sort, using his arms as legs, he looks like a perfect midget standing on the table. He then does some tall stepping — with his hands. Apropos of "Slippery Feet," you might have a dance contest, with your stage ver^ highly polished. The couple keeping their balance the longest, is acclaimed winner. "The Lion Charges" Short Film Syndicate 1 reel A true thriller that will hold any audience. It portrays an African lion hunt held in the far famed "Valley of Lions." The great yellow beast is driven from cover by native beaters. He is seen skulking in the background Then he charges straight at the cameraman. Titles tell us that the camera was swept aside in the mad rush. But, as usual, the photographer stuck to his post until the lion was within a few feet of him. Moreover, the camera was set back in position in time to picture the beast's death. Later, there is a "lion dance" by the natives. They hop about a huge fire bearing the animal's skin in celebration of their victory. Play this one up. It is a sure interest holder. » * * "Lyman H. Howe's Hodge Podge No. 38" Educational 1 reel This edition of "Knicknacks of Knowledge" is very interestingly handled. If your patrons are a little tired of the usual presentation of current events, give them a change in diet. They will be grateful for it. The cartoons and caricatures used for the introduction of subjects are humorous and entertaining — the subjects themselves interesting ; a perfect combination for this type of presentation. What seems duller than washing windows? And yet the window washer removing specks from the panes on the fifty-fifth floor of the Woolworth Building is compensated. From his lofty position he gets an odd view oi Broadway below — troleys, autos, pedestrians, the East River and boats. And so we go into Peru, China and New Zealand, learning a little and laughing a little. This is dandy to get your patrons in a receptive mood for the feature. * * * "Better Movies" Pathe 2 reels A neighborhood pang finds a deserted studio and proceeds to create "better movies." Mickey is the director and the rest of the gang are the actors. First a tin-can camera is used for registering the action. Then a poor little rich boy brings on his miniature camera which takes real pictures. They give a show where the picture is presented. The actors and director, in viewing it, take great pride in their work. Another whale of a comedy. You can't go wrong with this "Our Gang" two-reeler. It's way up to standard. Those kids certainly have a propensity for chasing away the blues. And they have a dandy vehicle in "Greater Movies" which gives them an opportunity to burlesque the old-time movie thrillers which they do in grand style. Marvelous direction they get too. Of course, little Farina stands out, as usual. Here as a lackey whose mistress tries to vamp him. He becomes terribly nonplussed, twiddling his fingers and shifting his glance in embarrassment. When some pepper i» blown in the air, the kids are funny when they all start to sneeze, but somehow Farina's sneezes are the funniest. Little "Husky" Hanes, a new addition is a darling. Barely two years old, he's a perfect actor. His entire vocabulary consists of "Fooey," but hi = face expresses his true sentiments. Martha Sleeper, in a radical departure, takes part too in the fun-making. The kids will come, of course. But don't forget the grown-ups love these clever kia» too and will particularly enjoy their ideas on revolutionizing the film industry. You are justified in giving this as much advertising and publicity as your feature. How a Short Can Be Made to Attract Youths BRUCE GODSHAW, Universale new exploitation man in the Chicago territory, is turning out exploitation campaigns in wholesale lots. His latest tie-up for "Perils of the Wild," the new Universal Adventure picture, is with The Hub (Henry C. Lytton & Sons), for essay contests in 35 theatres, the clothing store to furnish three boys' suits for prizes for each theatre. All the Lubliner & Trintz houses witn the exception of the Pantheon, and the Monogram, 20th Century, Casino (Halsted street), and the Casino (Madison street), are already in on the stunt. The prizes are to go to the writers of the best essays on the three following subjects: Why do boys prefer to come to The Hub for their first long trouser suit ? Would you rather wear long trousers or knickers? Why? If The Hub organized a Boys' Club would you like to belong — and what entertainment would you suggest? In addition each boy who enters the contest will receive a free copy of a 48-page book containing batting averages, track records, Boy Scout data, All-American football teams, radio dope, etc. The tie-up with "Perils of the Wild" comes through the fact that to enter the contest the boys must fill out a coupon and hand it to the doorman of the theatre on the opening day of the new serial. Pathe News No. 83 OMAHA, NEB. — Coolidge receive! tremendous ovation from American Le*;iom! VALPARAISO, CHILE — His Royal Highness keeps on wandering! Here'* "Wales himself, all togged out in Navy attire, paying a visit to Chile's principal Naval Academy. HAVANA, CUBA — Havana Taeat Club crew wins annual Cuban rowing; regatta. Oarsmen from rival clubs pmll aar* for victory after getting away to a rood start. SARANAC LAKE, N. T. — Baseball fans throughout nation mourn death »f Christy Mathewson! "Big Six," idol f»r tw» decades, loses battle to disease contraetea "Over There." NEW YORK CITY — Amundsen returns, ready to try another polar flight. MITCHEL FIELD, N. Y. — French aviator wins Liberty trophy race In nation's aerial classic. Capt. Lemaitre takes lead soon after the start and areragres 129.1 miles per hour. WASHINGTON. D. C. — Baseball (titles to be furnished later). KANSAS CITY, MO. — Start drive to organize national Girls' Week. Thousands of girls take part In colorful parade in mighty tribute to girlhood. Fox News Continuity WASHINGTON, D. C— President Coolidge and his cabinet bid farewell to resigning Secretary of War, John W. Weeks. NEW YORK CITY — Miss Congo, only female gorilla ever in captivity. PARIS, FRANCE — The high cost of taxies prompt this couple to ride to their wedding in a parade of push-carts. CHICAGO, ILL — Thousmds see thrilling gridiron game. GUASTI, CALIF. — Harvest starts on state's vast crop of wine grapes. SNOQUALMIE, MONT. — Nature submits to man's mastery at the falls. EL PASO, TEX. — Gen. J. C. Castner, new commander of Fort Bliss. CHEROKEE, N. C. — Indians celebrate Fall Festival with ball game. MILAN — One of Italy's splendors is the Duomo. NEWAPK, N. J. — A scenic railwav in the backyard. NEW MEXICO — Vast drift of white smd, one of world's strangest desert formations. The JAZZ BARBER SHOP makes its appearance; New Yorker today can get a shave or haircut to music of an orchestra. Kinograms No. 5128 MARINO, ITALY — Thousands celebrate big grape festival. SAN FRANCISCO — Girls help gobs get ready for Navy Day. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — Swedish children in mammoth fete. WILLIAMS, CALIF. — Raise record flocks of turkeys in west. NEW YORK — Lay cornerstone for $3,000.000 clubhouse. PARIS — See moving sidewalks as traffic jam cure. NEW HAVEN— Penn beats Yale in thrilling game. NEW YORK — Notre Dame is beaten by Army. International News No. 87 YOKOHAMA, JAPAN — Worst flood In 50 years spreads havoc in Japan. SEATTLE, WASH.— Highest church honors for Bishop O'Dea. Dignitaries from every diocese on Pacific Coast attend pontifical mass. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — Indiana's tribute to Sen. Ralston. 1. U. S. Senators and other leading citizens follow the casket into the church at Lebanon. 2. Townsfolk pay tribute to the famous statesman. CHICAGO. ILL. — Hoorav! No more crying babies! Canned sunlight to cure 'em! MARINO, ITALY — Fountain pours forth wine for all at joyous feast. Italian city celebrates recordbreaking grape harvest — heralds on horseback summon the thirsty. NORTHFIELD, VT. — Schoolboys in remarkable exhibition of rough riding. Stiffest kind of course tests nerTes of Norwich Military College lads training for cavalrymen. AN INTERNATIONAL NBWSREEL SPECIAL — Surprising upsets thrTll vast crowds in first big games of football season. 1. New Haven, Conn., high spots in Penn's victory »rer Yale. 4. New York City, West Point astounds football world. Lloyd Hamilton and his boy friend, "Teddy," in the Montmartre scene from Educational comedy "The Movies."