The Film Daily (1922)

THE liursday, November 16, 1922 j?B^ DAILY ; Theater Changes tn Francisco — Henry Rynaud has )Cght the Larkin. oronto — Paul Gatt has bought the ^(jtland. altimore — The Pimlico, rebuilt n:r the management of N. Gari; , has been re-opened. Lourie Books "Shadows" (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Boston — Jake Lourie has booked B. P. Schulberg's "Shadows" through Al Lichtman for the Modern and the Beacon for a joint run the week starting Dec. 11. ed BluflF, Cal.— J. L. Holbrook a bought the Orpheum from StanijLeggett. jetroit — C. J. Donlin, who op■■es the Englewood has taken over itLaVeeda. orpus Christi, Tex. — The Amusu ; re-open under the management of ifd Stuart. jferidian, Tex. — Hornbuckle & [ght have leased the Queen ftom k. Banton. Oklahoma City — Robert L. Culley ; leased the Broadway and will L'e improvements. iarthage, N. Y. — The Colligan, 'rated by Edward Colligan has II sold to J. N. Schine, of Glovers;, for $80,000. herbrooke, Can. — Arthur St. Gern of Montreal, has leased His iesty's. Wilfrid Lanctot will be manager. Two More With Universal Universal's advertising and publicity force has been increased by the addition of Tom Gerety, ad man recently with Hodkinson, and Walter L. Hopkins, an artist, from Cleveland, O. Hattie K. Merrill, Universal exploiteer in Washington, D. C, is visiting the home office. Japan Tightening Up (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Osaka, Japan — Several Japanese prefectures, including Osaka, have decided to impose a stricter censorship on foreign films now that the Imperial tax of $15 a thousand feet on imported films has plainly failed to check importations from America. It is hoped to assist Japanese production by this action. Subjects considered immoral will be banned including scenes showing love making or revolutions. American film producers are increasing their business here. In the ports there are numerous theaters showing American films exclusively while mixed programs of American and Japanese films are generally shown in the country towns. Griffith to Select Cast (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Columbia, Mo. — D. W. Griffith has agreed to select the cast of a five reel feature dealing with life at the University of Missouri from photographs of candidates. The film will be produced by the student body. For Children's Night (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Kansas City, Kans. — A motion picture committee has been appointed by the Parent-Teacher Assoc, to confer with exhibitors to establish Friday night as "children's night" in all theaters. The committee includes Mrs. J. W. May, Mrs. Clarence Waring, Mrs. O. O. Claflin and Mrs. Nancy Bishop. Exceptional Films Listed The National Board of Review has issued a November list of exceptional photoplays. "Nanook of the North" (Pathe) and "Shadows" (Al Lichtman) are listed as exceptional. "Minnie" (Neilan-Goldwyn) and "A Bill of Divorcement" (Assoc. Exhibitors) are given extended mention. Nine other pictures are given briefer mention. They are: "Nice People," "To Have and To Hold," "Blood and Sand" and "Above All Law" (Paramount); "Oliver Twist," "Lorna Doone" and "Brawn of the North" (First National); "Trifling Women" (Metro) and "Timothy's Quest" (American Releasing). Among Exchangemen Pittsburgh — J. G. Sanford has gone from Fox to Quality. Phila. — Joe Daly has returned to the Interstate Film Exchange in charge of exploitation and advertising. St. Louis — Charley Werner, Metro, is confined to his home under care of a physician. Chicago — John J. Parent, former owner ot Uie r'astime, is now with Reelcraft. Kansas City, Mo. — Sam Goldflam. Fred McCoy and Y. Darnell are now with the Crescent Film Exchange. Atlanta, Ga. — R. D. MacDonald, formerly with First National, is now with F. B. O. Des Moines — Bill Wiley is now with Paramount. John Kennebeck has also joined the staff as exploiteer. Pittsburgh — Bernard Kahn, lately with Simeral, is now with Penn Film Service. Phila. — Jack Greenburg, formerly with the Select office, has been appointed manager of American Releasing. St. Louis— J. B. Dugger. formerly with Paramount in Detroit has succeeded Jack Weil as manager of the Goldwyn exchange in this city. ALL THE CRITICS AGREE ON "THE UNCONQUERED" Starring MACISTE Roger Ferri in Moving Picture World: "A showman's picture in every sense of the word. Should go over with a bang. Is entertainingly interestins; at all times." George Blaisdell in Trade Review: "Melodrama with a dash of romance, and will make good entertainment. 'The Unconquered' is an excellent title." Harrison's Reports : "The fast moving tale of adventure which stars Maciste keeps a tight grip on spectator's interest all the \\'ay through." Motion Picture Nevi^s : "It is an interesting picture because of the thrills and stunts. Holds with greatest suspense." Helen Pollock in Morning Telegraph : "Not for the intelligent few but for the thrill seeking many is 'The Unconquered.' Patrons who like e.xciting films will find this one a hummer." They All Agree That It's a Great Box Office Winner And So Will You and Theatre Patrons Everywhere HOP TO IT TO GET YOUR TERRITORY The Aywon Film Corporation 729 Seventh Avenue NATHAN HIRSH, President New York, N. Y.