The Film Renter and Moving Picture News (Sep-Oct 1922)

42 THE FILM RENTER & MOVING PICTURE NEWS. September 2, 1922. ROUND THE MANCHESTER TRADE. THE WEEK’S ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTHERN CENTRE. The Royal Opening — The Talmadge Sisters — Stoll’s ‘‘ Dick Turpin’’— Sports Association — Provincial’s ‘‘ Blindfolded’’ — Milloy at Royal — Vitagraph Again. HE outstanding event of the mon-.ent in local trade circles T is the long-deferred opening of the reconstructed ‘Theatre ftoval Ninema., Peter Street will now outdo Lime Street at) Liverpool, as there are four darge, modern picture houses within fitty vards of each other as against three at the Mersey port. 7 Soe "” competition this, The Royal will open at 2 pan. on Monday next with the Samuelson production, ‘A Game of Lifes’? Exhibitors will undoubtedly be keen to see how this picture gous with the public. It will certainly have everything in its favour as this house is modern in every way. “Way Down Fast" fotlows. The Talmadge Sisters. Mr. Charles Bennett, the Lancashire manager of the First National Company, was ina jolly mood when Lo saw him the other day as he had just heard from the London office that in after their arrival both Constance and Norma Talmadge wil visit) Manchester and Liverpool, wu Week or so Arrangements ure not vet complete, but Mr. Bennett will give exhibitors whatever information they desire on application. It is hoped tu arrange for the release of one of the biggest Talmadge films ty coincide with the visit. The First National new series of features will shortly be trade shown, and Mr. Bennett. states that an output of comedies, including Mack Sennet productions, will be offered. The Macclesfield Circuit. Mr. A. Herbert Diggle now informs me that the houses purchased at Northwich and Winsford are the Castle and Palace respectively. The Winsford Palace will be renamed the Super Kinema. All communications should be sent to the Picturedrome at Macclesfield. Other negotiations are still pending. Regent’s ‘‘ Interests.’’ I undetstand that those fine, short subjects, ‘t Secrets of Nature,” put out by the Regent Film Company, have been exeeptionally well received. It is a good sign when exhibitors ure readily bocking films of this class. Many halls will undoubtedly make new patrons through this series, and wise management will hold them. There is plenty of other good stuff on the market to keep up the standard. Stoll’s ‘ Dick Turpin.” The local trade shuw has been fixed for the Futurist on September 12. Interest in this film runs high, as the story is intensely dramatic, quite apart from its romantic side. Matheson Lany should make an ideal hero, and Maurice Elvey may be trusted to have produced the film with every possible effect. The Suzanne Lenglen tennis film is delighting enthusiasts and the general public locally. The Winter Gardens. The variety competitions which this management runs on Friday evenings at 8-30 have caught on not only with competitors, but with the public. Big houses are secured weekly for this event. Mr. P. Ashworth, the house manager, telleé me that they also feel the benefit at the ordinary shows, as many people have Leen attracted to this cosy house through the competitions. Money well «pent! Milloy’s big film, ** What Do Men Want?” will be shown shortly. Google The Sports Association. A special meeting of the general committee has been called for Monday next. the 4th inst., at neon, The venue is the Kinema Club. There is) very important business to settle. This association is very valuable to the trade locally and it is to be hoped there will be a full attendance. Under the auspices of this committee the final bowling handieap of the vear will be held on Wednesdays, September 13, at the Victoria Hotel, Urinston., The silver cup, presented by Councillor W. Millward. will be played for, t gether with the usual prizes. Interest was very keen at the last handicap, but there should be a record entry and attendance a week on Wednesday, Provincial’s ‘‘ Blindfolded.’’ Mr. Carmen usks me to apologise to the many exhibitors who booked this film last week after the trade show, as he is unable to send confirination of contracts until after a meeting of the Manchester Wateh Committee, held yesterday. There has been some slight objection to this film, in official quarters, but it is hoped thaé all will be well after the meeting mentioned above. Ideal's ‘‘ Bill of Divorcement.’’ There was an exceptionally large and representative audience at the Jecal trade show of this film on Wednesday last, and Lancashire has certainly confirmed London's verdict regarding this subject. The film is one of the best Britain has yet turned out, and was cagerly snapped up by prominent exhibitors present. Milloy at Royal. The first trade show at the new Theatre Roval kinema has been secured by E. Grattan Milloy, who will screen on Thursday next several of his new series. the Capitol Song Cycle. These include ‘' Whispering und *t The Sheik,’ ete. Also short pictures of ‘* Highways and Byways of the Homeland * will be shown. Song films seem to be giving a good opportunity for enterprising showmen to inerease business. ' What Do Men Want?" has been snapped up with avidity by exhibitors all over the area. Another ‘‘ Provincial’’ Show. Mr. Carmen tells me he will be showing at the Winter Gardens on Tuesday next ' Through the Toils.’ | This film fuatures Montague Love in a very striking dual role, and should prove a very interesting subject. Carpentier. Gaumonts announce that the J. Stuart Blackton film, featuring Georges Carpentier, ‘' A Gipsy Cavalier,’ will be trade shown at the Gaiety on Tuesday next. Mr. Dell already has had mnany inguiries for this, ‘ Tell Your Children,’’ and ** Rob Roy.” Vitagraph Again. The two important films that Mr. Hampson is showing locally are, ‘Through the Wall,’’ featuring William Duncan and Corrinne Griffith, and ** My Wild Trish Rose.’? The former at the Kinema Exchange on Wednesday at 11 a.m., and the latter at the Futurist on September 13. *' My Wild Irish Ruse " is a specially big attraction. (Continued on paye 44.)