The Film Daily (1924)

THE -<^*l DAILV Wednesday, January 9, IS m VoL XXVII No. 7 Wednesday. Jan. 9. 1924 Price 5 Cents Coprrtght 1923, Wid'i Film and Film Folks, Inc., Published Daily except Saturday, at 71-7* 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, 6411 Hollywood Blvd. 'Phone, Hollywood 1663. 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 — Internationale Filmschau, Prague (Czecho-Slovakia), Wenzelplatz. Quotations High Low Close Sales East. Kod. . 11254 111J4 llltf 2,300 F. P.-1 7iy2 70 70y2 3,100 do pf d Not quoted Goldwyn .. 11^ 10# 11J4 800 Loew's .... 17J4 17M \7V% 100 Harding Memorial (.Continued from Page 1) ally pointing out that the banks of New York had subscribed but $2,500. President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon of the Treasury Dept. are leaders of the Memorial. The luncheon was given by Adolph Zukor but presided over by Courtland Smith. Among others present were: Marcus Loew, David Bernstein, Carl Laemmle, John P. Chalmers, John Spargo, Joseph Dannenberg, John Kunsky, Eugene Crystal, George Kleine, George Blaisdell, Saul Rogers, Nathan Burkan, E. E. Shauer, Ralph A. Kohn, S. R. Kent, Eugene Zukor, H. B. Franklin, Felix Kahn, Gabriel Hess, H. O. Schwalbe, W. E. Atkinson, R. H. Cochrane, Paul Lazarus, John Quinn, S. L. Rothafel, Hugo Riesenfeld, W. A. Johnston, Thomas Hanley, John C. Flinn, J. D. Williams, Abe Warner, Arthur S. Friend, Harry Reichenbach, A. H Ward, Charles E. McCarthy and Robert T. Kane. (f (S>ctcLCCltuTrUz/ (J -LctLLXJlA-S THE PROGRAM" Foreign Distribution of Motion Picture Productions ^^ fcatfO CorP°*att°n KsV** 220 West 42nd St. New York, Chick. 2355 Cables — Geokann, N. Y. Decides Against Fox Circuit Court Rules Reissues Must Clearly Indicate That They Are Old and Not New Films The U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in an opinion written by Judge Rogers, upholds an order by the Federal Trade Commission directing Fox to desist from employing methods of unfair competition. The order was made as the result of a complaint that in 1916 and 1917 three pictures circulated as originals were really re-issues of older films. Judge Rogers said: "There is no objection to the use of a former photoplay if the name be not changed and no deception practiced in its release to exhibitors." Premier For "Hoosier Schoolmaster" (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Washingto n — ' 'The Hoosier Schoolmaster," the Whitman Bennett-Hodkinson production, was given a premier last night at the New Willard to an audience composed almost wholly of Senators, Congressmen and high government officials. Jane Thomas who shares the starring honors with Henry Hull in the picture acted as hostess and officers and members of the Indiana Society were in attendance. Title Now "Abraham Lincoln" The Rockett Bros, have changed the title of "The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln" to "Abraham Lincoln." A Broadway house is being sought for a run, while throughout the country the picture will probably be roadshowed. A local office has been opened in the Strauss Bldg., in charge of Harry Kline. Bernard Sobel will handle publicity. Si Snyder is in town from the coast in connection with the local premiere. J. L. and S. Plan Two Houses (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Chicago — Aaron Jones is quoted locally as follows: "We (Jones, Linick and Schaefer) expect to consumate two new propositions within the near future for the erection of two new theaters in this city, thus, you can imagine that I am pretty enthusiastic about 1924. I think it will be the greatest year in the history of movies." Forrest Robinson Dead (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles — Forrest Robinson died here on Sunday as a result of an operation. He was 65 years old. Forrest Robinson was well known in the East as a character actor. He had been doing work in pictures for the past three years. Selznick Showing Tomorrow "Woman to Woman," starring Betty Compson will be shown at the Ritz tomorrow night by Selznick. There will be dancing, following the projection of the picture. Stanley Waite On Trip Stanley Waite, sales manager of Pathe's two reel comedy output has left for a trip of Southern exchanges. a Now, I'll Tell You" R. K. Theater, Hemtown 10:30 Any Night Film Salesman (to exhibitor) — "Hello, Joe, how's biziness?" Exhibitor — "Terrible; I'm dying every day." Film Salesman — "Just what I thought and that's why I'm here. I've got for you one of the best pictures ever made. Plenty of action, good story and a cast that can't be beat. Boy! — let me tell you this picture is a whiz. A clean up for you. Play pictures like this one and you will not be able to kick about poor business. There ain't no such thing as poor biziness with pictures like mine. Look at these titles. Look at these scenes in this special. If this picture don't bring 'em in and send 'em home happy you might just as well close up shop. "Now I've got ten pictures here that are all good — what! You don't want ten, but will take this one. Now you know I can't do that. But I'll tell you — I can do this — you take these five, and I'll let you have this one for $150. Of course, you can pay $150. No? Well, take the ten and I'll give it to you for $125. "What? You don't need any pictures. Dates all full! Well now, I'll tell you what I'll do. You have always been a good fellow and this week biziness is not so good, so I'll tell you, take these five and this one at $100. The five others one day each for $20 per— $200 for $500 worth of pictures that you can't buy anywhere for anything like this price. Nol Say, man, you don't know a real bargain when you see one. Let me show you some more stills. Boy, ain't they some pictures? Sure I know you'd agree. Now I'll tell you, I don't think a contract with only six pictures will go through, but I can submit it to the boss and let him send it to New York for O.K. "What! You can't use six pictures? Full up to March? Well, give me two dates anyway. No? Well I can't leave town without some biziness so I'll tell you — you take this special at $100 for three days and one other at $35 for one or two days and I'll send it in." Exhibitor — "Now listen — I don't need no pictures. I'm filled up. But if you want me to I'll pay you $75 for that special alone and play it three days." Salesman— "Well, I'll tell you, I shouldn't do this and I know the boss will raise h — with me for taking this, but I'll tell him how bad business is in your town — Sign here. What time's the next train for Harrisburg? Thanx Good bye Joe. See you next week." One hour later (midnight) in Colonial Hotel, Harrisburg Film Salesman — "Got a room? That's fine. No! without. What? two bucks? How come? All other film salesmen pay $1.50. That's better. Any of the boys in town? What room ? (On phone) — ^Hello, Sammie. How's biziness? Yeah; me too. But say, I'll tell you I got the best contract out of Hemtown you ever seen — 20 pictures average price $35 and one special at $200. That bl can pay — you just gotta sell 'eg that's all. How much for the wee" $3500. But I'll tell you, that's not | good as last week. Good nig Sammie!" T. O. C. C. Ball Jan. 24 At a special meeting held yeste day, Billy Brandt was placed charge of the committee on arrang ments for the T. O. C. C. ball the Astor on Jan. 24. Harry Reichei bach will handle the publicity. Arrangements have been made wil the New York American to condu a popularity contest with the title King and Queen assigned to the stai receiving the greatest number < votes. The contest will also b broadcasted over the radio. Two Ol chestras will supply the music, / Jocker's and the California Ramblen HAL ROACH'S STAN LAUREL COMEDIES "The Pinnacle of Pantomime* 2 reels Pafhecomedy =r-{gr-=: Lee-Bradford Corporation Presents A PAIR OF HELLIONS Taken^from^the; Saturday Evening Post story by Peter Clark McFarlane A 1924 Release An Insurance Policy is a Wise Man's Ace THE FIRE PATROL is insurance for wise exhibitors Ask I. E. Chadwick — He Knows HetJIotJWan $tit3*unber'