The Film Daily (1922)

iTHE 7Ae BRADSTREET of FILMDOM Vol. XIX No. 71 Seek Censor Rei.cx JDistributors May Ask Ohio Governor j to /.^t/oint Advisory Board for Appeal (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Columbus, O. — Distributors may (decide upon court action to test the validity of the Ohio censor law. as ^amended last year in the reorganization act, unless conditions complained of in connection with present censorship are straightened out. The newest development in the squabble is a counter attack on Mrs. Evalyn F. Snow, chief censor. It is being charged now that work of the division is being hampered by her trips about the state making speeches before women's clubs and other organizations seeking support of her work. On these trips, it is alleged, pictures are allowed to accumulate in (Continued on Pase 4) Hart to Resume? (Special to T^E FILM DAILY) Los Angeles — William S. Hart, a local report has it, will shortly resume production here. The same source of information states he has no releasing arrangement but that he will probably continue through Famous Players. It can be stated quite positively that, although there is at present no contract between Hart and Paramount that his future productions will be handled through that organization. Hart, when in New York some time ago, stated his next picture would be a Revolutionary War story. At that time he had several pictures awaiting release through Paramount. "U" Anniversary in May Universal will celebrate its 10th anniversary in May. The employees will operate the entire string of exchanges in April and in May as they think best. It is planned to devise sopie sort of a scheme whereby exhibitors will share in the profits. Billy West With C. B. C. Distribution on a new series of comedies featuring Billy West has been secured by C. B. C, who will handle 26 two-reelers, on which production has already been started. Joe Brandt has just returned from a trip to some of the principal key cities. W. A. Bach Here William A. Bach, general manager of Famous-Lasky Film Service, Ltd., of Canada, is visiting the Paramount home office. ;s^^re(ocmized Authority FORMERLY Wednesday, March 15, 1922 Price 5 Cents Garpentier Film To Be Made by Diamant-Berger, French Producer — "Three Musketeers" in 47 Reels Here Henri Diamant-Berger, former editor and publisher of Le Film of Paris, one of the leaders of the motion picture industry of France, and now recognized as one of Continental Europe's foremost producers, arrived on the Paris last Saturday for a short visit to New York. He is at the Claridge. Diamant-Berger has been producing in Paris for the past three years and brings with him his French version of "The Three Musketeers,' as well as "The Bad Boy," featuring Chevalier, the Casino De Paris star, who is to be starred in this country by Dillingham next year. "The Three Musketeers," is in 47 reels. The French producer plans to film "Twenty Years After." by Dumas this summer. This will be made in 40 reels. Diamant-Berger, who is a close friend of Georges Carpentier, will also make a film with the French pugilist, probably next fall. This will be produced in France, producing field Diamant-Berger says: Speaking of his advent into the producing field Diamont-Berger says: "It is to America and American producing genius and ideals that I owe my advent into the producing end of the industry. As editor of Le Film I came to your country three years ago to study conditions generally and was so impressed with the remarkable progress made in both the technical and directorial branches of producing motion pictures that I decided to bring this knowledge back to France and incorporate it in my own producing activities with the result that speaks for itself to all who have famiharized themselves with French pictures for the past three years." Diamant-Berger intends visiting America every year. He intends remaining here for three weeks this trip, but next year there is a possibility that he will produce in Los Angeles. To Use Long Island Plant International is expected to use the upper stage of the Paramount studio in Long Island City for a set for "When Knighthood Was in Flower." Robert Z. Leonard was dickering with Famous Players for its use for his next Mae Murray picture, but the deal was never consummated. Famous Players officials state the plant may re-open in the Summer. Weil Plans Six Weeks' Trip Joe Weil of Export and Import, leaves tomorrow on a six weeks' sales trip in the interest of "The Jungle Goddess." And He Knows Film Daily. New York City. Gentlemen: If there is one thing that the industry needs, it is the un biased reviews of your Sunday edition. They are real criticisms and are written by someone who knows. They are the best. The condensed news in the Daily starts the day right. Enclosed find my renewal. Sincerely yours, HAROLD Mac GRATH. Renews Contract Viola Dana to Continue with Metro — Bert Lytell Will Probably Remain (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Boston — Viola Dana has renewed her contract with Metro. It is expected Bert Lytell, whose old contract has run out, will also sign a new agreement with the company. DANNY. Boston Wild Over Stars (Special to THE frlLM DAILY) Boston — All Boston newspapers sensationally exploited the opening of the State and the presence here of the film stars. The Post says that 120,000 people tried to see the stars. The opening performance had probably the greatest list of stellar lights ever attending such an event. In addition to those who left on the special train Sunday night, Fred Stone, the Duncan Sisters. Ted Lewis and Cecil Cunningham attended the premiere which broke up early yesterday morning. The Kiwanis Club luncheon yesterday was a great success. The stars attended the exhibitors' banquet in the evening after regular show time. The party will be in New York tomorrow morning. DANNY. Bill Passes Assembly (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Albany — When the Clayton bill was brought up in the Assembly yesterday it was submitted for the Lusk bill which had already passed the Senate. The Assembly passed the measure by a vote of 84 to 50. This is the bill which would broaden the powers of the M. P. Commission and permit it to investigate the books of film companies. The measure now goes to the Governor. To Honor Hays M. P. D. A. Dinner-Dance at Aster to Be Brilliant Affair— Film Leaders to Attend The Motion Picture Directors' Association will tender a dinner-dance to Will H. Hays tomorrow at the Astor. It bids fair to be one of the most brilliant social functions ever held by a motion picture organization. This will be the fourth annual ball given by the directors, the first to have a single guest of honor and the first to be a combined dinner and dance. The complete list of the =neakers is not known, but the guest table seats 35, among whom are to be representatives of importance in all branches of the industry, as well as in the financial and in the political world. Albert Firman, superintendent of the (Continued on page 2) Comment on F. P. Statement There was considerable interest evidenced over the Famous Players financial statement in film circles yesterday. It was pointed out that the company's profits of $4,695,499,19 for 1921 represented an excellent showing in view of the conditions in the indust"-- which existed during the major portion of the year. One film man cited conditions in other lines of business and mentioned a number of important industrial concerns whose financial statements showed large deficits for the year instead of profits. Rialto Anniversary March 26 The Rialto will celebrate its tenth anniversary the week of March 26, when the prograi-^ will change daily. Hugo Riesenfeld is carrying out the daily change idea to include the overtures and accompanying numbers, which will be different every day. The theater will open at 10 in the morning instead of at noon. Rachmann Due Friday Samuel Rachmann, of the Hamilton Theatrical Corp., is due in New York on Friday from Germany. He is aboard the Aquitania. Nalpas and Gance Coming Louis Nalpas and Abel Gance are due in America from France in the near future. Abrams Improving Hiram Abrams was reported imprving yesterday by his office. Mr. .\brams underwent a slight operation on Sunday.