The Film Renter and Moving Picture News (May-Jun 1923)

May 19; 1923. THE FILM RENTER &-MOVING PICTURE. NEWS. ROUND THE MANCHESTER TRADE—Continued. — Warner Films for F.B.O. The next important program to be shown by F.B.O. will be the Warner Sereen Classics, particulars of which were announced in this journal some months ago, when it became known that the company had acquired the Warner output for the United Kingdom. The coming films (all of which are based on wellknown American novels) comprise ‘‘ Main Street,’’ ‘‘ Brass,’’ “* Rags to Riches,” ‘* The Little Church Round the Corner,’’ ‘* Heroes of the Street," and ‘‘ Beautiful and Damned.’’ Wesley Barry is featured in two of these pictures, and all contain a strong star cast. They are booked for release fortnightly from November 12, 1923, to January 28, 1924. Fox Concessions. Mr. R. F. Dawes, of Fox, announces for local distribution the official film of the Carnarvon exploration in Egypt, entitled, ‘* The Land of Tutan-k-hamen.”’ This is in one reel of 850 feet, and contains scenes not previously seen on the screen in connection with the great Egyptian discovery. By the way, it is of interest to learn that in order to cope with the (alleged) summer months Fox are making special concessions to exhibitors in regard to some of their Giant Specials. These include ‘‘ The Queen of Sheba,” ‘‘ Monte Cristo,” ‘‘A Fool Thera Was," and ‘* My Friend the Devil."’ It would be worth while for exhibitors in this territory to make a serious study of some of these offerings when filling dates between now and September. Tha Fox educational pictures—single reels of instruction and amusement —should also not be overlooked. ‘* Married Love,” One of the most notable trade shows held recently in London was that of the Napoleon film, ‘‘ Married Love.”” It attracted a large amount not only of trade, but of public, interest—so much so, in fact, that the Shaftesbury Pavilion, where the show was held, was not big enough to hold the crowd who wanted to see it. Naturally, Mr. Fred Whita, who is handling the film for the Lancashire area, was grafified at the reception accorded to the picture in the Metropolis, and he anticipates a similar success when ‘' Married Love " is shown at the Gaiety on June 1. There is much virtue in a title; and in this one Fred White has an attraction which is bound to excite a good deal of curiosity. ‘* The Golem’ and the Watch Committee. Strange are the ways of Watch Committees. I hear that the little cherubs who sit up aloft in Manchester watching over the fate of films require another view of ‘‘ The Golem ”* before they can make up their minds about it. Of all the productions that could have passed on their merits without raising the slightest breath of criticism on any moral or ethical ground, I should have.thought that ‘‘ The Golem ” ranked easily in the first flight. But an objection has been hinted at as regards some scenes in the story, and the Watch Committee are to consider it again before passing. Film renting is certainly anything but @ monofonous pursuit in the provinces. Alterations at Pearl Office. The Pearl-Western Import Offices in St. Mary’s Gate are just now undergoing extensive alterations. The trade show theatre is being discarded, making way for larger offices, and special fire-proof film safes are in course of construction on the main floor to take the place of the basement premises, which are to be sub-let. Just now Mr. Lew Harris is in the hands of the builders; but when they have left, the Pearl Branch in Manchester should be one of the most commodious film centres in the city. Dillon Trading Co.’s Acquisitions. Several striking features will shortly be forthcoming from the Dillon Trading Co., of 15, Great Ducie Street. Among other interesting announcements Victor Besso informs me that a trade show of a: ‘million dollar photoplay,’”’ entitled ‘* Determination,’” may be looked for in the near future. He has also several film versions of wall-known novels and plays coming along, together with a varied batch of one and two-reel comedies. Associated with Mr. Besso as outside representative for the territory is Mr. L. Hargreaves. Exhibitors would do well to keep in touch with the Dillon Trading Co. during the next few weeks, Kinema Sports Items. The opening of the bowling season in connection with the Manchester Cinema Sports Association took place on Friday last, when a handicap was decided on the green attached to the Victoria Hotel, Urmston. Despite the unfavourable climatic conditions there was a good attendance, and keen interest was taken in the games. The result was: 1 (clock), Mr. Edgar Flint; 2 (attaché case), Mr. T. Royle. The consolation prizes were won by Mr. T. Baynes and Mr. Jack Sunderland. The tennis section is proving most popular, and a handsome and commodious pavilion has now been erected at the Northenden courts. A golf section has now been formed in connection with the Association, Mr. E. Flint, of the Devonshire Cinema, Higher ‘Broughton, having been appointed secretary, and the following will constitute the sub-committee: Messrs. S. Lewis, Norman Wilde, and H. Buxton. It is hoped to arrange several interesting events at the Heaton Park links. The first cricket match of the season takes place next Friday (25th inst.) at Glossop. A very successful experiment has been conducted with the Way Non-Rewind at the Marble Arch Pavilion, where two machines, one fitted with the Non-Rewind apparatus and the other without, unspooled some 22,000 feet of film. A marked difference in the appearance of the film after this run was to be noted, the Non-Rewind having effected the running off of the film with hardly any appreciable wearing in any way. The FUTURIST CONSETRUM WILL -SAVE YOU MONEY Ask those who attended the Demonstrations. PRICES : £6 6s., £11 10s. 6d. £16 15s. and £21 15s. COMPLETE. J. SPRINGER, LTD., 105/7 Corporation Street, Manchester. LONDON : 91, Suarruspury Avznus, W.1. (