The Film Daily (1924)

Tuesday, September 30, 1924 THE Newspaper Opinions "Feet of Clay"— F. P.-L. The Chicago, Chicago HERALD — * * * it serves as colorful engainment, especially with Rod La Rocque _mng one of his best performances as an harrassed husband. Allen, Cleveland PLAIN DEALER— * * There is much Ihat is trite and shoddy in the unfolding of the entire plot in spite of the wealth in settings, but there is in the late four reels Enough to make up for De Mille's givingem-what-they-want. * * * Missouri, St. Louis GLOBE-DEMOCRAT— A fascinating ronance and near tragedv of married life * • ♦ POST-DISPATCH—* * * The picture befins interestingly enough with a lively scene >n the Catalina Island beach and a thrilling qnaplane race. It gets a new thrill by aving one of the men bitten by a shark. STAR — Cecil De Mille carries the action f his picture * * * from the sands of the Tatalinas to the gates of Hell — and back gain. * • • TIMES—* • ♦ The plot is fairly intersting, but so illogically worked out that one expecting most anything to happen — when dees. * * * I In Hollywood with Potash and Perlmutter"— 1st Nat'l— Walnut, Cincinnati "OST — * * • The picture is so chock of funny situations and humorous sub^ that the audience is kept in an almost inual uproar. See this picture and you sure of a hearty laugh at least every 30 lids.* * * laBUNE— * * * a play that is crammed of mirth. * * * Capitol, Detroit 'REE PRESS—* * * to see "Potash and :iiutter in Hollywood'' is to see one of season's most delightful comedies. ♦ ♦ * fMES — * * * Since most of the fun in Potash and Perlmutter stories comes 1 the dialogue, it is necessary to pepper rilm with a great many titles, and these , some of them, very clever. * * * The Woman on the Jury"— 1st Nat'l State, Minneapolis RIBUNE— * * * Sylvia Breamer is sur led by a notable cast of film players. ik Mayo is seen as the husband while Cody, Bessie Love, Mary Carr, Hobart vorth, Myrtle Stedman and Henry B. ilthall are included. ♦ » * Nadel Head of "Pep" Club TIarry A. Nadel has been elected sident of the Paramount Pep Club I ceeding Mel Shauer. Other offirs are: P. H. Stillson, yice presint; J. A. Walsh, treasurer, Evelyn Connell, secretary, and the follow' board of directors: Agnes Meni Harry Wylie and Mel Shauer. "Sea Hawk" in Detroit Detroit — "The Sea Hawk" is at the dams for at least four weeks. 'an living things )e killed at a listance by an nvisible >methin' Death Ray Little Rock Favors Sunday Shows {Special to THE FILM DAILY) Little Rock, Ark. — Although an ordinance prohibits Sunday shows, the Chamber of Commerce has launched a movement to open the theaters on the Sabbath. The Chamber of Commerce at Hot Springs has launched a similar movement, aided by many civic organizations. Operators' Demands Refused El Paso, Tex. — Theater owners have refused to grant the demands of operators for a six day week and a 50% increase for overtime. Operators at Fort Worth have just been given an increase of $2.50 per week. A new contract has been signed by operators at Waco, for a slight increase. Stanley Hand in St. Louis (Special to THE FILM DAILY) St. Louis — Stanley W. Hand, special representative of the First National home office, is here in connection with the handling of the five specials. Jones Starts On His Next Hollywood — Buck Jones has finished "Winner Takes All" and has started on his next, "The Man Who Played Square." Betty Blythe Not Coming East Hollywood — Betty Blythe has cancelled her trip to New York. She is scheduled to appear in a picture here shortly. Doty Handling C. B. C. Editing Los Angeles — Douglas Doty has been signed by C. B. C. to edit future pictures. Walter Anthony does the titling. Bert Brouse Takes Over Imperial Ottawa, Ont. — Bert Brouse, son of Harry Brouse, who died recently, has assumed management of the Imperial. "The Garden of Weeds" Completed Hollywood — James Cruze has completed "The Garden of Weeds' for Paramount. Warner Baxter supports Betty Compson in the lead. Comerfords in Real Estate Deal (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Sunbury, Pa. — One of the biggest real estate deals ever closed in this section was transacted recently, when the Comerford Amusement Co., secured the title to the Guyer block, on the southern corner of Third and Market Sts., for $165 000. Among other property, the Strand is included. Dallas Operators Still on Strike (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Dallas — Theater owners and the operators' union have failed to reach an agreement, on a new scale. It is understood a number of non-union men have taken the civic examination with a view to replace those on strike, v/ho have been out since Aug. 24. Cast for "The Tomboy" Hollywood— Dorothy Devore, Herbert Rawlinson, Helen Lynch, Harry Gribbon, Bert Roach and Lottie Williams have been cast for "The Tomboy," the fifth of the "Chadwick Nine." David Kirkland will direct. Leonard Starts Soon Frank Zucker will photograph the remaining installments of "Flying Fists," starring Benny Leonard. Production is expected to start next week. New Theaters St. Johnsville, N. Y. — Construction work on the new Cameo is fast nearing completion. The opening date has been set for late in October. Snohomish, Wash. — Lon Brown will open his new theater, Oct. 9. He will call it Brown's theater. The house seats 500 and cost $35,000. Cuyahoga Falls, O.— The new Falls theater has been opened with pictures but later, the management intends changing to a split policy. Mountain View, Cal. — Fred Campen and Charles Hartley will erect a 600 seat house in the near future. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — The new Queen is part of the extensive building program being carried out here. Beaverton, Ore. — Ground has been broken for the new Pacific theater, which will cost $20,000. Monrovia, Cal. — Work has been started by F. R. Alexander, on a new $150,000 theater. Downing, Mo. — The Kozy has opened, with J. M. St. Clair as manager. 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