The Film Daily (1922)

THE -eBt!k DAILY I Friday, April 21, 1<, Coast Brevities (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Hollywood — Virginia Valli, who has just completed work in "The Storm," has been re-signed by Universal to play opposite Herbert Rawlinson. "Out of the Silent North" has been completed at Universal, under direction of William Worthington. Frank Mayo is starred. "The Black Bag," has been completed at Universal. It stars Herbert Rawlinson. Billy Bevan, the Mack Sennett comedian, is putting the finishing touches on "Gymnasium Gym." Barbara Bedford, has finished her third consecutive engagement at Universal City, this time opposite Frank Mayo in "Out of the Silent North." John M. Stahl has completed cutting "One Clear Call." 'Benjamin B. Hampton's second release for Goldwyn will be "Golden Dreams." Jack Gilbert has finished work in "The Land of Beginning Again," and will soon begin "The Splendid Outcast," in which he will play of a French soldier. Noah Beery is supporting Madge Bellamy in "Someone to Love," an Ince production. GAUSMAN. Re-opens in Chippewa Falls (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Chippewa Falls, Wis. — The Palace, which some time ago was closed for remodeling, was reopened. Miner Buys Rice Lake Theater (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Rice Lake, Wis. — George E. Miner is the new owner of the Majestic. Miner formerly operated the Unique at Rice Lake, and also a theater at Ladysmith. Murray, la. Theater Opens (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Murray, la. — Completely rebuilt and redecorated, the Palace opened recently. C. W. Morgan is proprietor. Seward in Morrill, Neb. (.Special to THE FILM DAILY) Morrill, Neb.— A. R. Seward, of Grand Island, has taken charge of the Ideal. G. A. Parberry is owner. Harlem Theater Leased The Schulte Cigar Stores Co. has leased through Henry Shapiro & Co., the property at 110-124 3rd Ave., consisting of a moving picture theater and six three-story buildings. Charles Ray has practically completed the cast for "The Tailor Made Man." Included are Ethel Grandin, Thomas Ricketts, Victor Potel, Douglas Gerrard, Stanton Heck, Fred Thomson. Kate Lester, Jacqueline Logan, Frank Butler, Nelle Peck, Saunders, Charlotte Pierce, Frederick Vroom, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Barrows and Eddie (!iribbon. Musselman Buys Two Houses (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Rnnis, Tex. — J. C. Musselman has extended his chain of houses by a deal with John Sayeg, of Ennis, in which he acquires two theaters here. New Trenton, N. J., Theater (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Trenton, N. J. — The Orpheum has opened. It seats 1,000 and is controlled by a company of which Geo. B. Teneyck is secretary and treasurer. North Branch, Minn., Open Sunday (Special to THE FILM DAILY) North Branch, Minn. — The fight against Sunday closing in Minnesota was won here when voters by a two to one vote sounded the death knell of the Sunday closing measure. Censors in Wichita Falls, Tex. (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Wichita Falls, Tex. — The City Council has created a board of censors composed of Mrs. J. E. Sharp, Mrs. W. M. Robertson and T. B. Noble. Owns Four Breckenridge Houses (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Breckenridge, Tex. — Burke and Johnson have sold the Alamo to Ray Stinnett. The Alamo makes four theaters that Stinnett now owns here, the others being the Alh;.mbra, American and Palace. Lease Reading Theater (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Reading, Pa. — Wilmer and Vincent have leased the theater being erected on N. 6th St. by the Rajah Temple for 10 years. The house will be completed in September. Premier, Buffalo Sold (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Buffalo — Harry Green has sold the Premier, Main and Leroy, to Hen Brothers of Cleveland. Niagara Falls — The new Amendola will open on Saturday. Visual Education in Tacoma (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Tacoma — The city has installed 10 Zenith projectors in its public schools. This is the first step toward visual education. The Apollo will open Saturday as the Blue Mouse. Stanley Buys in Plaza (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Philadelphia — The Stanley Co. has purchased E. J. Bamberger's interest in the Plaza. Michael Stiefei, of the Stiefel Amusement Co.. has agreed to sell the Roxborough, Roxborough, for $75,000 to B. Kalish. A lot 62 by 118 ft., including one story garage, at the southwest corner of 40th and Filbert Sts., has been sold to J. F. Willard for $45,000. The purchaser will build a theater to be known as the Willard af a cost of $150,000. Guts and Flashes The title of "The Heart of a Wolf" has been changed to "The Trap.'' m" Marshall Neilan has engaged Hugh Wiley to title "Fools First." William B. Laul) has completed titling the third release of Second National "Broken Shadows." Ernest Hilliard will play the "heavy" in "Linda," Corinne Griffith's new ])icturc. Universal will release "The Heart of a Wolf," a Jewel production starring Lon Chancy on May 15. Glenn Gregory, formerly with Arrow, is now with American Releasing covering New Jersey. E. K. Lincoln has completed work in "A Lady By Luck," Edward Dillon's first Genius Film feature. Norma Shearer will play the featured feminine role in "The Law of the Northlands," which Iroquois Prod., Inc., is making at Chatham, N. Y. Constantine Kobeleff will conduct the dancing classes of Alexander Oumansky, ballet master at the Capitol because of the latter's duties at the theater. The Howells Cine Equipment Co., has moved from the 11th floor of the Godfrey Bldg., where it has been occupying offices with D. P. Howells, Inc.. to 740 7th Ave., corner 49th St. Norma Talmadge's new production filmed under the working title of "The Duchess of Langeais," will be released as "The Eternal Flame." I Fighting Sale of Street to Las (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles — A majority of p erty holders along Argyle St. signed a petition w"hich has presented to the Hollywood Char of Commerce, protestintr the ; posed sale of Argyle St., beti] Hollywood and Sunset Blvd Famous Players-Lasky, who w close it for construction purposi State Holds Theater Mortgag (Special to THE FILM DAILY Oklahoma City — The state 1 a mortgage of $.30,000 on the Hi drome and $46,000 on the Orph in Guthrie. Possession came thn the failure of the Oklahoma ! Bank of Guthrie. The bank mortgages on the theaters, claims are now in possession of State Bank Commissioner. Excellent Studio For Sale Concrete and glass building. 01 and directors rooms, tanks and ing rooms. Traveling cranes lights. Building 80x100 feet. Gro d 100x200 feet. 30 Minutes from Times Square EDWARD L. KLEIN Motion Pictures. New York 152 W. 42 St.Bryant 6353 ELINOR GLYN Says : "MIRIAM BATTISTA is the only perfect actress on the screen." And Kenneth Macgowan, of the New York Globe, says : "Miriam Battista was the real star of 'HUMORESQUE.' " MIRIAM BATTISTA, the most remarkable child actress of this generation, is appearing in TWO NEW YORK THEATRES this week— in "The Good Provider" at the Rialto, and in "Smilin' Through" with Norma Talmadge at the Strand. Exhibitors desiring the personal appearance of Miss Battista, communicate with ROBERT EDGAR LONG 1482 Broadway (Bryant 6380) New York City