Exhibitors Herald World (Oct-Dec 1930)

November 8, 1930 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD 19 M G M and Universal Each Win Three of Eight Academy Awards Members Vote "All Quiet" Is Outstanding 1930 Production Honor Norma Shear er,Arliss, Milestone, Douglas Shearer, Vanderveer and Rucker, Frances Marion, Rossel Paramount Completes Over 100 Foreign Films At Its European Plant Joinville Studios Working on 24Hour Production Schedule Do Talkers in 14 Languages (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK, Nov. 6.— The Paramount European studios at Joinville, outside Paris, working on a 24-hour production schedule, have completed over 100 pictures in various languages since the opening of the plant last spring, according to Paramount Publix officials. Films in 14 different languages have been produced up to the present, with four finished last week, one this week and five others now in progress. "Cherie," recently completed, was directed by Louis Mercanton, French director, with a cast including Saint Granier, Marguerite Moreno, Jainine Guise and Mona Goya. Gova has already left for Hollywood, where she will appear in French pictures under contract. The foreign version of "The Devil's Holiday" marked the eighth Italian talking film made at the Joinville studios. Jack Salvaton directed with Carmen Boni as the featured player. A Polish picture which has just been turned out under the direction of Richard Ordynski, is titled "Zwyciestro." German and CzechoSlovakian productions of "Television" have been made under Directors Thiele and Lebl, respectively. Among the five still in production are "A Mi-Chemin du Ciel," French picture being handled bv Alberto Cavalcanti ; "Jede Frau Haterwas," which is in charge of Leo Kittler, recently signed for a long term by Paramount; "The Devil's Holiday," Swedish talking film starring Vera Scmiterlov and directed by Gustaf Bergman; "En Mitad del Camino del Cielo," Spanish film being directed by Adelnui Millar; and the Polish version of "Television," under Richard Ordynski. Universal Shows Net Loss Of $146,340 for 3 Months Against $73,790 Net Gain (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK, Nov. 6.— For the three months ended August 2, Universal Pictures Company Incorporated shows a net loss of $146,340 against net profit of_ $73,790 after charges and Federal taxes, which is equal to $3.09 per share on the first preferred stock and $1.30 per share on the second preferred stock, last year. it Doorway to Hell" Breaks New York Strand Record (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK. Nov. 6.— New box office records were established over the weekend at the New York Strand theatre, where "The Doorway to Hell" is showing. The Saturday business exceeded $10,000 and Sunday receipts reached $13,400. Held for a second week, the film is expected to remain for a third and possibly a fourth. Father-in-Law of Skouras Dies ST. LOUIS.— Anthony Bruiplia, father-in-law of Spyros P. Skouras, head of the Warner Theatres organization in this city, died in New York, accordin? to a report received here. Bruiglia, who formerly made his residence in St. Louis, had recently returned from a trip to Italy. (Special to the Herald-World) [Text of Hays' address is found on page 19] HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 6.— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer shared honors with Universal in the total number of. honors received when each won three of the eight awards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which were announced last night at the annual banquet at the Ambassador hotel. The awards are made annually for distinguished achievement in motion pictures during the past year, and the winners are selected by vote of the six hundred members of the Academy. Following are the names of the winning individuals, companies and pictures: Performance by actress — N o r m a Shearer, "The Divorcee" (M G M) Performance by actor — George Arliss "Disraeli" (Warner Brothers). Outstanding production — Carl Laemmle, Sr., "All Quiet on the Western Front" (Universal). Achievement by director — L e w i s Milestone, "All Quiet on the Western Front" (Universal). Cinematographic achievement — Willard Vanderveer and Joseph V. Rucker, "With Byrd at the South Pole" (Paramount). Sound recording achievement — Douglas Shearer, "The Big House" (M G M). Writing achievement — Frances Marion, "The Big House" (M G M). Achievement in art direction — Herman Rossel, "King of Jazz" (Universal). Will H. Hays, the only speaker, declared that unity in the industry is vital for its further success. He said he had great hope for the future and that the industry must have a spirit of "all for one and one for all" if it is to survive and prosper. The meeting last night was also a business session. In the absence of William C. De Mille, president, Conrad Nagel, vicepresident, was in charge. Announcement was made of the acceptance of honorary membership by Thomas A. Edison and George Eastman. Seven hundred fifty 'The Big 'The Needy in St. Louis Will Miss Him This Year (Special to the Herald-World) ST. LOUIS, Nov. 6. — The winter days at hand have brought with them a new note of sadness this year. The Mogler and Excello theatres once among the most popular in North St. Louis are dark. These houses were operated by the late Senator Joseph Mogler who was murdered by bandits in the lobby of the Mogler theatre last December. It was just another of the many crimes the St. Louis police have failed to solve in recent years. And with the city facing one of the most distressing years of its history because of the wide spread unemployment, many hundreds will miss the charitable Joe when the snow begins to fly. attended. Nagel said 200 new members enrolled during the year. Michael Le Vee said the deficit for the year was approximately $5,000, but that this had been met and a budget for the Academy was assured for the ensuing year. The winners of the awards were selected after the Academy had balloted upon five candidates in each field of competition. Besides the winners, those voted upon included: Performance by Actress Nancy Carroll (Paramount), "The Devil's Holiday." Ruth Chatterton (Paramount), "Sarah and Son." Greta Garbo (MGM), "Anna Christie" and "Romance." Gloria Swanson (United Artists), Trespasser." Performance by Actor Wallace Beery (MGM), "The House." Maurice Chevalier (Paramount), Love Parade" and "The Big Pond." Ronald Colman (United Artists), "Bulldog Drummond" and "Condemned." Lawrence Tibbett (MGM), "The Rogue Song." Achievement by Director Clarence Brown (MGM), "Anna Christie" and "Romance." Robert Leonard (M G M), "The Divorcee." Ernst Lubitsch (Paramount), "The Love Parade." King Vidor (M G M). "Hallelujah." Outstanding Production "The Big House," MGM. "Disraeli," Warner Brothers. "The Divorcee," MGM. "The Love Parade," Paramount. Cinematographic Achievement "All Quiet on the Western Front," Universal. "Anna Christie," MGM. "Hell's Angels," Caddo. "The Love Parade," Paramount. Sound Recording Achievement "Case of Sergeant Grischa," RKO. "The Love Parade," Paramount. "Raffles," Samuel Goldwyn. "Song of the Flame," First National. Writing Achievement "All Quiet on the Western Front," Universal. "Disraeli," Warner Brothers. "The Divorcee," MGM. "Street of Chance," Paramount. A special committee is considering the ninth award, for the best scientific or technical contribution to the industry.