The Film Daily (1923)

THE -e^Hk DABLY Friday, October 5n Vol. XXVI Ko. 5 Friday. Oct 5. 1923 Price 5 Cents Copyright 1923, Wid's Film and Film Folk*, Inc., Published Daily except Saturday, at 71-73 West 44th St., New York, N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and FILM FOLKS. INC. Joseph Dannenberg, President and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Treasurer and Business Manager; Maurice D. Kann, Managing Editor. Donald M. Mersereau, Advertising Manager. Entered as second-class matter May 21, 1918. at the post office at New York, N. Y., under the act of March 3, 1879. Terms (Postage free) United States. Outside of Greater New York, $10.00 one year ; 6 months, $5.00; 3 months, $3.00. Foreign $15.00. Subscribers should remit with order. Address all communications to THE FILM DAILY, 71-73 West 44th St., New York, N. Y. 'Phone Vanderbilt 4551-4552-5558. Hollywood. California — Walter R. Greene, o«ll Hollywood Blvd. 'Phone, Hollywood 1603. Chicago Representative — Irving Mack, 738 S. Wabash Ave. London Representative — Ernest W. Fredman, The Film Renter, 53a Shaftesbury Ave., London, W. I. Paris Representative — Le Film, 42 Rue de Clichy. Central European Representative — Interna Uouale Kilmschau, Prague (Czecho-Slo vakia), Wenzelplatz. Q< fuotations High Low Close Salea East. Kod. ..108 107^ 107H 200 F. P.-L 74 72\i 72^4 3,600 do pfd Not quoted >Goldwyn .... 13 \2]/A 13 700 ^Loew's 17 X 17 17 H 400 Roach Didn't Bid For Rights It was erroneously stated in yesterday's issue that Hal Roach had made a bid for the rights to "The Nervous Wreck." the Owen Davis play which Davis charges was plagiarized by Harold Lloyd and used in 'Why Worry?" The statement was attributed to John C. Ragland. What did occur was this: Roach merely asked what had been done about the picture rights at the time he saw the play on the coast and was then told that nothing would be done until the New York premiere. He did not however, bid for them. Smith Leaves for West David Smith who has been visiting his brother, Albert E. Smith, of Vitagraph, has left for the coast, taking with him the finished continuity of his next production, "A Tale of Red Roses." Washington Musicians Win (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Washington — As a result of conferences held by the International Thetrical Ass'n and the American Federation of Musicians, 200 local musicians have been granted wage increases. "THE SPICE OF THE PROGRAM" Newspaper Opinions "Scaramouche" — Metro. 44th Street Theater DAILY NEWS— "Scaramouche" as artiste} can easily compare with Mr. Ingram's "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse."* * * Bui if scenes, settings and characters including the 10,000 in the mob scene, are interestingly artistic, Mr. Ingram does not forsake the finale of his picture. If you're strong on the French Revolution (you ought to know all about it by now) and if you'd like to see the master director's excellent cast at their best, witness the picture, to be sure. EVENING JOURNAL— Notable chiefly for its vigorous treatment of the frenzied citizens of Paris bursting the bonds of tyranny.* * * Ingram is in his happiest medium when he discloses the National Assembly in debate.* * *On the whole the fine fire that characterized Mr. Ingram's "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" is lacking in "Scaramouche." There was an epic quality to the Ibanez story that is not so evident in his new picture, which, while interesting, is less human. EVENING WORLD— It "stands out" in a dozen ways. It is beautifully pictured and excellently acted.* * * In our way of thought this, picture is Scaramouche, and not only that, but a wonderfully gripping, thrilling and beautiful Scaramouche. HERALD — The main thing in "Scaramouche" is not Rex Ingram's creditable direction or Sabatini's vigorous narrative, but the presence of Ramon Novarro in the title role.* * * He is better looking than Valentino, more versatile, more plastic, more animated and a more accomplished actor. "Scaramouche" gives him a marvelous opportunity for scintillation and he makes the most of it. The only perceptible sag in the picture's interest comes when Novarro fades temporarily from the scene. * * * It is well above the average costume pictures and has a great deal of legitimate thrill, it moves fast and it is consistently beautiful to behold. MORNING TELEGRAPH— The two men — director and writer — are a fine combination, just as Ingram and Ibanez were in "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," and not since "The Four Horsemen" has the young Irish director made such a piclure. * * * Young Novarro gives a fine performance as young Moreau. * * * Young Moreau is sent away for ■ a long time to get help for the cause of liberty, and while he is away from the screen, one realizes what he is to the picture. His colorful personality and his fine acting contribute so largely, one misses him. POST — Take a good story, a great director and fine actors; add to this excellent photography, an even tempo of action with the artist's perception that a moving picture is just what it's name implies and the result is "Scaramouche." SUN — * * * given superb direction by Rex Ingram. * * * Ingram has done a marvelous job with practically every scene, but it seemed to us that a number of them had slight bearing on the main thread of the story. Somehow the story didn't seem to hang together after the rabble had been introduced waving their scythes and bent on making French history. Miss Terry is lovely. Novarro is very handsome and Lewis Stone does some splendid acting. TIMES — With Mr. Ingram's deft, artistic touch and a most competent cast "Scaramouche" is an engrossing and harming film. * * * Lewis Stone plays this part admirably. * * * As Andre Louis Moreau. Ramon Novarro proves himself an accomplished actor. * * *Alice Terry is exceedingly beautiful.* * * Although the production has not the pathos of "The Orphans of the Storm," it is a stronger and more plausible narrative and another feather in Ingram's well-decorated cap. WORLD— Really, here is the finest thing in French revolutions ever brought to the screen. Indeed, we can go even further than that and report that "Scaramouche."* * * is one of the most deftly made historical screen romances we have ever seen. It is even likelv that it is the very best of them all. TRIBUNE— Nobody in the world could have made us like "Scaramouche" as a picture except Rex Ingram.* * * "Scaramouche" is undoubtedly Rex Ingram's greatest picture.* * * (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Cincinnati — Newspaper opinions on "Scaramouche," which opened at the Cox theater simultaneously with the New York and Chicago premieres, follow : TIMES-STAR— Judged solely or its merits as a motion picture production, Rex Ingram's latest effort, "Scaramouche," is entitled to unqualified praise. It is not as big of theme or tense in treatment as his memorable picturization of "The Four Horsemen." * * * From the standpoint of photoplay mechanics, however, "Scaramouche," which opened its local engagement at the Cox theater Sunday night, is a worthy successor to the noted director's other distinguished achievements. ENQUIRER — It is on such a large scale that, to be properly appreciated, it must be seen more than once. And yet, with all its hugeness, it is anything but unwieldly. So carefully all the factors going into the making of the picture have been co-ordinated that an almost perfect symmetry and balance have been obtained. * * * The settings of the production are as varied and artistic as they are huge. POST — As for the picture, it decidedly is worth seeing. * * * Golden opportunities for a director lay in these circumstances and Rex Ingram apparently recognized and shook hands with each opportunity as it came along. . COMMERCIAL TRIBUNE— As a motion picture attraction "Scaramouche" ranks with the best of the big screen specials. It is broad in its dramatic scope, the cast is generally excellent, and it has been given a striking production. Rex Ingram, who is responsible for "Scaramouche," can be relied on to give us something of true worth, and, while we confess at least one other of his offerings impressed us more, he has, nevertheless, given us a representative production of his directorial skill. "Enchanted Cottage" Next Inspiration has purchased "The Enchanted Cottage" for Richard Barthelmess' next picture. John S. Robertson will direct. "Dup" Fight Film in "Chi (Special to THE FILM DA1L Chicago — Pictures of the Deij Gibbons' fight film are being I at the Rose. Showing the fi i illegal, but authorities are not! fering with the Rose showing bl the print was made from the ol and does not violate the Intel Commerce Act. A fine was in . for bringing the original into thi but a fine cannot be levied < showing for the above reason,) original print was seized by thi eral authorities. Plaza Increases Prices The Plaza theater, on 57t near the Plaza Hotel has put tl a slight increase in prices. Ore and first balcony seats are nil cents at night. To Discuss Films' Civic Va The Co-operative Board of of New York will meet at the ij politan Life Insurance Bldg. oi 9, to discuss the value of motioj tures in city life. Woody Back From Trip John S. Woody, general sales I ager of Associated Exhibitors,! has returned from a Mid-Wesl He reports conditions extreme!! timistic. New York . Chicago Hollyw Rothacker Laboratorii WILLIAM S. GILL, Eastern Sales h| 542 Fifth Ave. Tel. Murray Hill 1 DISTINCTIVE CINEMA*,* LEGITIMATE ATTRACTIONS PHONE CULV£(?CiTY 64^ I We are organizing a MOTION PICTURE AND THEATRICAL COMMITTEE to help elect our friend FREDERICK E. GOLDSMITH Judge of Municipal Court, 5th Dist. Manhattan. If you live in the 5th District (Central Pk. W. to Riverside Drive, 65th to 110th Street) Call up BRYANT 5526 and give your name to HARRY LEVEY We will all get together sonic night next week and organize. DO IT NOWI Advertisement.