The Film Renter and Moving Picture News (Apr-Jun 1922)

May 20, 1922. THE FILM RENTER & MOVING PICTURE NEWS, 73 LATEST TRADE NEWS. Carey in Another Western Drama. Harry Carey, whose breezy smile and undaunted optimism cheer the hearts of innumerable picture-goers, is appearing in a number of productions at the present time, including the Universal Jewel, ‘‘ The Fox.’’ His latest production, ‘‘ The Wallop,’’ which is described as a galloping romance of a Western rover’s great fight for life and love has been recently trade shown. Lady Diana Manners’s Next Film. Following the success of her film debut in the Stuart Blackton Prizma-colour production, *‘ The Glorious Adventure,’’ Lady Diana Manners is now studying up the Elizabethan period and the sixteenth century legends of Haddon Hall preparatory to her next venture in filmland in the réle of her ancestress, Dorothy Vernon, whose romantic elopement with Sir John Manners from Haddon Hall has formed the basis of many picturesque plays and stories. The Duchess of Rutland is interested in the filming of the story, and the archives of the Rutland family, both at Haddon Hall and Belvoir Castle, will be available for Mr. Blackton’s use. FasBLes PICTURES. INC. presents 9 FILM ro oy (4 toonist PAUL TERRY yf that are makind = Bg es Millions laugh and think. The above is a reproduction of one of four kinds of sixsheet posters, all print-d in six and seven colours, which are now ready. A generous display of these artistic and mirthprovoking six-sheets is sure to draw the crowds. DISPATCH YOUR ORDER NOW. Digitized by Gor gle ‘* JEsop’s Film Fables.”’ . ‘“Esop's Film Fables,’* which Granger’s released on May 1, have, as we predicted, proved box-office attractions of tha highest order. Wherever they have been shown the whole house has rocked with laughter at the funniest animal creations that ever tripped across the screen, At one big London house, which we visited recently, the ‘‘Aésop Film Fables ” received more applause than any other film in the program. The tales of ancient AJsop possess a fascinating charm which makes them just as entertaining to-day as when they were first written, and: exhibitors should make a point of seeing and booking this attractive series of short subjects. ‘* A Royal Romance.”’ Renters, Ltd., have just acquired a big Freneh super film, entitled ‘‘A Royal Romance.’ This production is in six reels, and all the scenes have been taken in the actual apartments eccupied by Napcleon. The trade show will be held very shortly, particulars of which will appear in these pages. ‘The Shepherd King.’’ The latest news to hand from the William Fox Company «in Italy states that ‘‘ The Shepherd King ’’ is nearing completion. Months of work have already been expended on the spectacle, which is expected to create a big sensation, including, as it does, scenes taken of the Pyramids and Sphinx in Egypt and in the vicinity of the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley in Palestine. Walturdaw’s Program. That ‘‘ Opportunity ’’ will ‘‘ undoubtedly rank as one of the finest comedy dramas of the year,’’ was the expression used by F. P. Maynes in regard to the film of that name, which he screened for the benefit of the trade at the Palais de Luxe. Liverpool. Arthur Leslie, who recently joined—or, rather, to be more correct, rejoined—the Walturdaw staff as their Manchester and district outside representative, is © finding things quite to his liking in that territory. He states that at the present time bookings are coming in very nicely, mainly for the great circus film ‘‘ The Heart of an Acrobat.”’ Mersevside exhibitors are advised by F. P. Mayes to make a special entry in their diaries of the date, Wednesday, the 28rd inst., when he will have a private view of the film named. ScENE From ‘‘ CHASING THE Moon.” Original from NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY