The Film Daily (1922)

THE <^^ DAILV Tuesday, March 14, 1922 Guts and Flashes George Archainbaud will direct Elaine Hammerstein in "Evidence." Harvey Day, former manager for R-C in Minneapolis, is in town. David Selznick has recovered from an attack of the "flu." "Man to Man" will open at the Central on Mondav night, replacing "Wild Honey." Miss Du Pont will appear at the Brookh'n Strand next week when "Foolish Wives" plays there. The National Art Title Studios, Inc., has established offices at 727 7th Ave. The company was recently incorporated in Albany. George Fawcett has a prominent role in the Eugene O'Brien picture "John Smith," which is being directed by Victor Heerman. Winifred Dunn, who has been in the scenario department of the R-C .Studios in California for about a year, is expected in New York shortly. She has completed her work with the company. Hepworth Seeking £150,000 (Special to THE FILM DAILY) London — Cecil M. Hepworth intends transferring his production activities to the States. He intends raising £150,000 by going direct to the public. Heads Ontario Exchanges (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Toronto — L. M. Devaney was elected president of the Film Exciiange Managers of Ontario at a recent meeting. M. Fisher is vicechairman and A. H. Arbuthnot, secletarv-treasurer. Oswego Strand Cuts Prices (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Oswego, N. Y. — The Strand has chopped its prices. Orchestra seats are down to 25 cents and balcony admissions to 20 cents. Children have a 10 cent rate. The Theatrical Square Club, which is affiliated with National League of Masonic Clubs, will give its first annual entertainment and ball on March 21st. at the Yorkville Casino. The proceeds will go toward a relief fund for the benefit of sick members. Martin Buys K. C. House (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Kansas City, Mo. — G. E. Martin has purchased the Brooklyn theater at 12th and Brooklyn. Springfield, Mo. — A. L. Moody has taken over the Empress here. Buys "Lotus Blossom" for Abroad Di Lorenzo, Inc., has secured the foreign rights to "The Lotus Blossom." China, Japan, the Phillipines and the Hawaiian Islands have already been sold. Bonistall Joins Gunning W'id Gunning, Inc., announces that Frank C. Bonistall has been appointed manager of the Pittsburgh exchange. Bonistall has been with Famous Players and Associated Producers. Boston Bound Louis Baum of Equity and Nat Levine of Plymouth Pictures, Inc., went to Boston last night to close that territory on some pictures. In the Courts Three suits have been filed in. the Supreme Court against Laura J. Starke Belknap to recover damages for breach of an agreement to buy back stock she is alleged to have sold in the Talking Motion Pictures. A suit by Frederic C. Leubuscher, lawyer, alleges that she signed an agreement stating that she had invested more than $100,000 in Talking Motion Picture stock and agreed if the plaintifif would take ten shares at $100 a share she would buy it back at that price with interest if he wanted to sell it. He alleges she has refused to do so. Robert Schalkenbach has sued for $5,000 paid for stock under a similar agreement and for $5,000 on a note while Edmund Wheelock sues for $5,000 paid for stock. The Atlas Film Corp., of Boston, has sued the Pioneer Film Corp. in the Supreme Court to restrain the Pioneer from continuing to exploit and distribute the pictures, "The Place of Honeymoons" and the "Sonny Series," on the ground that the defendant has broken i«:s contract as distributor, and has "tried to cheat and defraud the plaintiff out of its just share of the proceeds." It is also alleged that the defendant has failed to exploit the "Sonny Series" in the manner agreed, and refuses to make reports as required. Edith Roberts has signed with R-C, to play the leading feminine role in "The Son of the Wolf." Levy, N. Y. Sales Manager David A. Levy has been appointj sales manager of the local Ed cational exchange. Worsley Directing Leah Baird (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles — Wallace Worsley h signed to direct Leah Baird in b next production, which will be ma' at the Ince studios. OFFICE FOR RENT With Vault Space Suitable for Film Exchange or State Right Distributor Room 901—130 W. 46th St. Phone Bryant 6436 EUROPE living in Europe I wish either to represent reliable firms or buy first class pictures. Very best of references can be furnished. Address. B-14 — c/o The Film Daily STUDIO FOR RENT Equipped. Bergen Blvd. and Lafayette Ave., Grantwood, N. J. For particulars write E. K. LINCOLN 110 W. 40th St., N. Y. C. 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