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

ha mcs) WHAT THE RENTING THE FILM RENTER & MOVING PICTURE NEWS. December 23, 1922. HOUSES ARE DOING. The Week’s Trade Activities at a Glance. the lines of service to the amnouncement just that they have appointed specialist, for the purpose services at the disposal of exhibitors who the exploitation of First National We are asked to explain that no charge whatever will be made for Mr. Goodman’s advice and assistance, and that he will visit all the key cities prior to the release of the super productions. FURTHER 3 development on exhibitors is Mr. 8. of placing his wish — for disclosed — by by First National Goodman, exploitation made advice in attractions. Special journeys will be undertaken, whenever possible, at the request of any exhibitors requesting the personal attention of Mr. Goodman in any part of the United Kingdom. Mar. Pugh assures us that he is prepared to enlarge the scope of this department by providing Mr. Goodman with a staff of assistants as soon as there is sufficient support from the exhibitors to justify it. All correspondence intended for Mr. Goodman should be addressed to the Exploitation Department, Associated First National Pictures, Ltd., 87-9, Oxford Street, London, W.1. A New Year Trade Show. "is the title of Wardour Films’ next offering, which is to be trade shown in London on Jatiuary 3 It is a mystery story, and, as a very fine ,cast,.\yhich includes Alla Allen, Irene Rich, Henry Walthall, Tulby, Marshall and Mitchell Lewis. i.i14 ; “The Marriage Chance 4 next. ‘‘ The Lion’s Mouse.”’ “The co-stars in the latest Granger-Binger film are Wyndham Standing (of ‘t Earthbound *’ and ‘* Smilin’ Through ’’ fame), and Mary Odette, the charming little English stage and screen actress. The supporting cast includes Marguerite March as the Lion, and Rex Davies as Justin O’Reilly. The film was adapted from C. N. and A. M, Williamson's well-known mystery story, and is said to be a real thriller. This will be Wyndham Standing's first appearance in a film on this side of the water. British audiences had, however, an opportunity of seeing him when he recently made many personal appearances in conneetion with the showing of ‘t Smilin’ Through.”’ Scene FroM 't THE Lion's Movsr.”’ Digitized by Go ( gle ‘* Silent Evidence '’ Impresses the Jury. of the present difficulties of films to exhibitors, we hear that the Gaumont Co., Ltd., is very satisfied In spite booking with the business coming in on the British Sereeacraft production, ** Silent Evidence.”’ Exhibitors have shown quite a remarkable eagerness to secure the film at prices above the, average for a film which has not been exploited in the West End, and a large number of inquiries from forcign buyers has already resulted in the film being sold for several territorics abroad, : A New Colour Picture. ‘* Love,” the picture featuring Louise Glaum, which has now been produced in Pathécolor, will be trade shown at the London Pavilion on January 23 next, when Pathé Fréres anticipate a big gathering of exhibitors. The settings in the picture are of a lavish character, and are such as lend themselves to treatment Those who have seen the picture in its new’ dress declare it to be one of the finest yet seen, and it is, expected to receive heavy bookings as a consequence. in colour. Royal Engine-Driver. Last Thursday's issue of the Gaumont Graphic was remarkable for a scries of exceptionally interesting items, two of which, it is claimed, were entirely exclusive to the Graphic. The first was the film taken of H.R.H. the Duke of York undergoing his first experience as an engine-driver when he took a big I. and N.W. Railway express locomotive into Euston Station from Camden Town. Pictures of the Oxford and Cambridge Rugby match, also ‘ exclusive,’’ included some excellent ** close-ups ’’ of the King with the players. Ideal’s Full Program. By all accounts, Ideal Films are looking forward to a busy vear in 1923, both in releasing and producing. ‘* A’ Bill of Divorcement "" is still going strong everywhere, and inquiries are already large for the ‘t Safety First ’’ scries of five-reel pictures cut down to two reels. ‘* The Four Seasons,’’ also, is The first of the Lloyd Hamilton comedies and the Cameo comedies will shortly be shown in the winning in many places. provinces, and will, it is believed, be heartily welcomed, as there are not too many good comedies to be had. In pictures being produced and about to be produced, Ideal have a good list, all of them being big subjects, for which there is a hearty demand, Harbour Lichts,’’ a Tom Terriss production; ** This Freedom,’’ from the novel by A. S. M. Hutchinson, ‘““Tf Winter Comes ’’; ‘* Old Bill Through the Ages,’’ a picture in which Captain Bairnsfather will co-operate: and ‘* Mary Queen of Scots,”’ a picture in which Fay Compton will star, Others of equal promise are ‘‘ Out to Win,” * Scarlet Pimpernel Among these are ‘* The author of the stage version of which did so well, and a series of ye More details of these preductions will appear in our next issue, which will be a_ spécial issue giving particulars of the world’s offerings in’ 1923. pictures, Original from NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY