The Film Daily (1924)

THE Tuesday, September, 16, 1924 Zambreno Objects Denies State Righters Are in Bad Way and Points To Own Experience The following communication has been received from Frank Zambreno, of Progress Piqtures, Inc., Chicago: "I have read in your issue of Sept. 2nd, an article headed 'Tough Sledding'. "I don't know who sent you this article but whoever sent it evidently didn't know what he was talking about. Possibly this article was sent in by some salesman who hasn't made good in either the independent field or selling product for the national distributor. "I have been handling independent productions for seven years and I never saw the prospects as bright for the independents as they are this year. We are doing wonderful business in our exchange — in fact, our business commenced to grow about eighteen months ago and has gradually increased,— even the summer months showing no decline. Most of the exhibitors in this territory are treating the independent exchanges fairly with very few exceptions. Of course some independent exchanges are not entitled to very much consideration as they don't give the exhibitors very much service or consideration. "I cannot understand why you would publish the article I have just read without making some investigation for yourself, as statements of this kind never do the independents any good and by many who read it will be accepted as the truth." Incorporations Albany— Carlyle F. Straub, New York. 250 shares preferred stock, at $100 each, and 255 shares common stock, no par value. Incorporators, H. F. and C. F. Straub and C. T. Miller. Attorney, R. L. Phillips, New York. Albany— Tull Theater Corp., New York. 50 shares common stock, no par value. Incorporators, M. Levinthai and I. and E. Levine. Attorneys, Kugel and Telsey, New York. Albany — Kussell Enterprises, New York. Capital $25,000. Incorporators, B. Safler, A. Ganz and H. Lapin. Attorneys, Kendler & Goldstein, New York. Albany — Ricordo Films, New York. Capital $50,000. Incorporators, A. Joy, A. Hansen and J. Judiche. Attorney, W. D. Bosler, New York. Seattle, Wash.— Connell's Theater, Inc., Aberdeen. Capital $50,000. Incorporators, R. E. Connell and Anna M. Connell. Dover, Del.— Harris Amusement Co. of Butler, Wilmington. Capital $50,000. Dover, Del. — Sunset Beach Corp. Capital $50,000. "Quaker City" Houses Reopen (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Philadelphia — The Broadway, Alle jheny and the Grand O. H., are the irst of the larger theaters to reopen or the new season. The Allegheny vill revert to its old policy of week tand vaudeville and pictures. The jlcbe has reopened with "The Coverd Wagon". Edgar Forrest Sues R.C. (Special to THE FILM 'DAILY) Los Angeles — Charging he was dislissed contrary to contract, Edgar 'orrest has brought suit against the obertson-Cole studios for $2850 [amages and 2500 shares of common ock in the R-C Pictures Corp. esmond To Make Two In North Hollywood — The William Deslond unit of Universal has left for ing City, where "The Meddler" id "The Burning Trail" will be proJced. Arthur Rossan is directing. M. D. Martin In Town M. D. Martin, head of M. D. Martin Attractions, New Orleans, is in New York, making his headquarters at Lee-Bradford. He has purchased from the latter, the lollowing pictures: "Venus of the South Seas," "The Lure of the Yukon," "A Pair of Hellions," "Shattered Reputations," "Who's Cheating?" and "In The Shadow of the Moon." Colorado Pictures Start (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles— Colorado Pictures Corp. will feature Robert Frazer in their first, "The Birth of the West," in which will also appear Clara Bow, Robert Edeson, Helen Ferguson and Walter McGrail. Jack Adolphi will direct. Robbers Enter Tivoli Theater (Special to THE FILM DAILY) St. Louis — The Tivoli theater was entered by robbers, recently, who made away with $1,000 in cash and a diamond ring. ire Damages House During Show (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Harrison, Ark. — Fire damaged the yric recently. The blaze broke out iring a performance. There were > casualties, however. Will Rebuild Burnt Colonial (Special to THE FILM DAILY) IGreenville, Tex.— The Colonial, iJch was destroyed by fire, will be "•uilt in the near future. Ince Studios Busy Los Angeles — The Ince studios are busy. Six companies arc now at work, with others scheduled to start at once. Cody To Be Featured Hollywood — A company to star William Cody in a series of eight comedy dramas, is being formed. Peerless Films Have 27 (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Kansas City— Peerless Films have 27 pictures for 1924-25 release. SPECIAL NOTICE TO STATE RIGHT BUYERS It has been brought to my attention that statements have been made by various persons to my customers and other state right buyers throughout the country to the effect that SUNSET PRODUCTIONS will not produce and distribute pictures for the independent market in the future. These statements are malicious, untrue, and not founded on fact ! Certain competitors, envious of the high standing of SUNSET PRODUCTIONS in the trade, have endeavored to further these rumors for their own particular benefit. For four years, SUNSET PRODUCTIONS have established a reputation for supplying good, consistent box office product that has made money for exhibitors and exchanges. SUNSET PRODUCTIONS have already completed all releases for the 1924-25 season, comprising 8 J. B. Warner productions and 6 Kenneth McDonald productions. Preparations are even now being made for next season's releases. Watch the trade papers for further announcements. Anthony J. Xydias President and General Manager SUNSET PRODUCTIONS Hollywood, Calif.