The Film Renter and Moving Picture News (Jul-Aug 1922)

38 THE FILM RENTER & MOVING PICTURE NEWS. August 19, 1922. . ROUND THE MANCHESTER TRADE. THE WEEK’S ACTIVITIES —_ IN THE NORTHERN CENTRE. G. B, Samuelson at Show — More Bowling — Henry Edwards ‘Again — Fox’s Further Features — Provincial’s ‘‘ Blindfolded ’? — Clarion’s Next Show. N spite of the good patronage extended to the city houses, there is no doubt about the fact thatthe public has taken the new Piccadilly Picture Theatre to its heart. Just as much of the success of Lyon's cafés was due to the grandiose decorations, so the greater comfort of this theatre, its splendid interior, and its grand organ make all the difference. But the picture is the thing, and the best of programs must be kept up. May I whisper that quite a number of people entering for the first time last week were just a trifle disappointed with tho picture fare. A hint to the wise be G. B. Samuetson at Show. Mr. Samuelson is so pleased with the success of his latest film, ‘‘ The Faithful Heart,’’ that he came to Manchester specially to be present at the local show held by Messrs. Weisker. Incidentally, in a short chat, he intimated that ho always endeavoured to give his films an universal appeal. That is undoubtedly the secret of the success of many of his former subjects in the provinces, and it most emphatically applies to the production referred to above. This film is more than a story, it pulsates with a real ideal, and illustrates the seriousness with which Mr. Samuelson has again taken up production. In fact, he admitted his delight in the work. Mr. Todd and Mr. Claughton should have a good time with ‘‘ The Faithful Heart.” More Bowling. The bowling handicap arranged to be played at the Victoria Hotel, Urmston, Manchester, was a great sucecss. The committee wish particularly to place on record their thanks to Mr. H. Hargreaves, the manager of the hotel, for the genial and efficient manner in which he eatecred for the visitors. As he is connected with a local picture housc, this is not to be wondered at. The first prize, value £2, was won by Mr. C. Baker, of the College Picture Thentre, Manchester. This was presented by Messrs. Pathé Freres. The second, third and fourth prizes, value £1, 15s. and 10s., provided out of the club funds, were won by Mr. A. Seddon, Mr. J. Marks and Mr. T. Baines, respectively. The winner of the consolation handicap was Mr. Matt. Gill, of B.B.F., and Mr. Strat. Wells was the runner-up. The prizes will be exhibited in the window of Messrs. Pathé’s Manchester branch. Exhibitor’s Aids. Mr. Chas. Bennett showed me the other day specimens of framed imitation oil paintings of scenes from ‘‘ Man—Woman— Marriage,’’ which the Associated First National Company are prepared to hire out to enterprising exhibitors who wish fully to exploit the bookings made on this film. Any showman who places these pictures on view in his lobby prior to screening is certain to reap much advantage from them. The First National Company is to be congratulated on the initiative displayed in making the display possible. HANK TRADE SHOWS: Google Henry Edwards Again. It is now some time since Mr. Gilchrist, on behalf of the Imperial Film Company, put out a Hepworth picture. He is to be congratulated that the first of his new batch is a Henry Edwards comedy drama. Edwards, both as producer and actor, has undoubtedly created a style of his own, and the public looks for his pictures as eagerly as they do for many a transatlantic star with a supposedly bigger reputation. This coming picture is called ** Tit for Tut,’ and the Hepworth publicity people claim that it is a better picture than even ** A Tamatic at Large."" This is a big claim, but these renters were never given to over-exayyeration, and every exhibitor out for special attractions should not fail to have the film viewed. Trade show date will be announced shortly. Fox’s Further Features. Mr. A. Sutton Dawes wishes me to put on record the. tremendous success of the Lupino Lance two-recler, ‘* The Reporter.”” Judging by its reception at the local trade show, this is not surprising. The latest feature is a super-special Tom Mix film, in which there are stunts bigger than anything yet done by this intrepid actor. In addition, much of the action is placed amid the rugged grandeur of the Grand Canyon of Colorado, This is 283 miles long and as deep as 6,000 feet in places, so there is scope for outstanding photography. And Fox’s men will not have failed to do justice to the opportunity. Another ‘* best-seller '’ has becn bought for production. This is ‘‘ Mixed Faces,’’ written by the well-known Roy Norton. Provincial’s ‘‘ Blindfoided.’’ The biggest film which the Provincial Company has yet put out is ‘' Blindfolded,”’ featuring Bessie Burriscale. It will be presented to the trade in Manchester at the Winter Gardens cn Tuesday next at 11-15 a.m., and at the Futurist, Liverpool, on Wednesday next, at the same hour. This film is entirely out of the ordinary and is so strong an attraction that it was some time before the subject yot past the censor. This means a story of exceptionally strong human interest, and I am assured that the acting, settings and photography are worthy of the story. In Liverpool the film will be handled by Messrs. Goddard and Hodson on behalf of the Provincial Company. Clarion’s Next Trade Show. ‘This company has now definitely arranged a trade show of their next special production, called ‘‘ Winning a Bride,"’ and the date will be announced next week. This film is a sporting drama, but apart from a realistic horse race, there are many exciting situations, including a scnsational motor smash. I understand, however, that the story, apart from its special features. is one of exceptionally strong human interesv and certainly seems to be a film which no wide-awake exhibitor ought to miss having viewed. MANN SU TWo MANCHESTER: Kinema Exchange, Tuesday August 22, 11 a.m.