The Film Renter and Moving Picture News (Nov-Dec 1922)

November 4, 1922. THE FILM RENTER & MOVING PICTURE NEWS. HOUSES ARE DOING. See tw we Activities at a Glance and ‘‘ Heart of the Hills,’’ and as these are practically all new copies, the pictures are being thoroughly well received in many directions. It will be remembered that similar success attended the same firm’s Asta Nielson week some years ago. Great Scoop for Pathé’s. One of the outstanding events in the film trade during the last week has been the filming of the new Cabinct by Pathé’s for inclusion in their ** Gazette.’’ Permission was obtained from the Prime Minister, Mr. Bonar Law, between 12 and 1 o'clock, and Pathé’s were given a little over two hours to make all the necessary arrangements, such as installing the lighting, ete. For those conversant with interior, filming, it will readily be seen with what speed Pathé’s must have sct to work. When the Cabinet met at 3 o'clock, however, everything was in readiness, and a really excellent film was obtained. This is, of course, the first time a film has ever been taken of the British Cabinet in conference. It says a lot for the fine organisation of the ‘* Pathé Gazette ’’ that every hall throughout the kingdom that shows this topical film had these pictures on the screen the following afternoon. FAMOUS “IDEAL” SUCCESSES AS TWO-REEL PICTURES. Interesting New Departure. DEAL are embarking upon an enterprising departure. They have taken ten of their most famous successes and revised them into two-reelers, retitling them, and bringing them up to the latest and highest requirements of the picture business. The first seven of the pictures thus dealt with have all won golden opinions and brought large audiences to the kinemas throughout the country. Here is the list: Ellen Terry in ‘‘ Her Greatest Performance *’; ‘' The Chinese Puzzle ’’ (starring Leon M. Lion and Lilian Braithwaite) ; ‘* Wuthering Heights,’’ the great drama of the moors; ‘t General Post,’ the delightful comedy-drama from the Haymarket Theatre, starring Henderson Bland, Dawson Milward, Joyce Dearsley, and Lilian Braithwaite; ‘‘ The Vicar of Wakefield,” with Sir John Hare; ‘* Lady Windermere’s Fan,’’ featuring Milton Rosmer and Irene Rooke: ‘t The Broken Melody,’’ the evergreen play, starring Sir J. Martin Harvey. Immense care has been taken with all the above subjects, upon which, as our readers well know, no little of Ideal’s prestige rests. The result is a perfect revelation of brightness, snap, and concentrated power and a series of first-class, novel two-reel drarnas. The pictures will be released one a month, beginning with the new year. y Google NEWS FROM PATHE. Activities in Various Directions. EFORE the screening of ‘‘ The Referee’ the other day at B the London Pavilion, Pathé’s presented a novel one-reel film in Pathécolor dealing entirely with the latest fashions. This is the first time a film of this type has been shown, although a few dresses and hats are frequently included in ‘t Eve and Everybody's Film Review "’ in Pathécolor. The film, which was beautifully coloured, created quite a lot of comment amongst those who saw it, and judging by the number of inquiries made at Pathé’s by prominent exhibitors, it will prove a subject of great appeal. The Next Pathécolor. We are now able to announce that the next Pathécolor film is now. finished and will shortly be presented to the trade. This film is a drama dealing with present-day life. It is entitled *Love,’’ and features Louise Glaiim, the famous emotional actress. We understand from those people who have been fortunate enough to see the finished picture that the Pathécolor has greatly improved the production, as the lavish settings and beautiful gowns have proved splendid subjects for colouring, Filming St. Paul’s. There are very few places nowadays that are immune from invasion by the kinematograph camera. The interior of St. Paul’s has been the last to give way before the onslaught. Just recently Pathé’s filmed the whole of the interior of this great edifice, from the vast Crypt to the famous Golden Dome. Countless difficulties were encountered, but by dint of great care and perseverance were overcome. Not the least of these was the transportation of the heavy are lamps and other paraphernalia up the steep, stone stairs leading to the various galleries. The filming went on for a whole week (including one whole night), with the consequence that an excellent film was procured. It was made in aid of the Cathedral Preservation Fund, which ‘is so urgently needing help. ; Mx