The Film Daily (1924)

THE i^m DAILY Monday, October 6, 15 Vol.XXXNo.5 Monday, Oct. 6, 1924 Prise 5 Gents Copyright 1924, Wid's Films and Film Folks Inc Published Daily except Saturday, at 71 i\ West 44th St,. New York. N. V., by WID'S FILMS and FILM FOLKS INC. Joseph Dannenberg, President and Editor; T W Alicoate, Treasurer and Business Manaeer;' Maurice D. Kann, Managing Editor ; Donald M. Mersereau, Advertising Manager Entered as second-class matter May 21, 1918 at the post ofAce 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. J 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 4551-4552-5S58 Cable Address: Filmday. New York. Hollywood, California —Harvey E. Gausman, 6411 Hollywood, Blvd. •Phone, Granite 3980. London Representative —Ernest W. Fredman, The Film Renter, S3a Shaftesbury Ave., London, W. 1. . Central European Representative— Internationale Filmschau, Prague (Czechoslovakia). W«nxelplatc. ^-— — ==^= 'a sensation (Co«<i««fd irom Page 1) wyn program. This is due, of course, to the close relationship between Joseph and Nicholas Schenck. And the Metro organization. But close relationship. And Norma's future plans. As guided by husband-manager Joe Schenck. Are different matters. Very much so. * * * So let's wait and see what happens. It's surely going to be interesting. As well as important. * * * By the way. Don't overlook one^John C. 'Ragland. When you figure on the Lloyd. And Valentino pictures. Going through Famous. Here is a young man. Whom you will hear about a lot. And in a mighty important manner. Keep an eye on him. And don't close it. * * * Incidentally, the Valentino status is somewhat changed. From when Valentino was a Famous star. Then Famous employed him. Now it looks as if he has arranged. To have Famous release his pictures. Just a trifle difference. In the status quo. »otg* ^. itv^ 220 West 42nd St. New York, Chick. 4052 Cables— Geokann, N. Y. Foreign Distribution Norma, Doug, Mary May Go To Famous; Report Denied (.Continued from Page 1) to be discussed next week when the First National annual meeting occurs at Atlantic City. There is also some question whether Jo"e Schenck will attend that meeting. As a matter of fact while First National has three Norma's to release, the star has but one to complete. She recently comjdeted "The Lady" which is to go out on release after "The Only Woman" and that leaves her but one more to make. So if negotiations are carried to completion, Norma would have ample time to produce so that Famous could release her first early in the season of 1925 26 — in other words after next September. (It is possible that the existing First National contract might carry a clause barring any distribution under her future contract for a period of say six months after the release of her last First National. Such clauses are common in star contracts.) As to Majy and Doug, another situation presents itself. A k)ng time ago it is understood that an arrangement was made that all pictures of Norma, Doug, and Mary w^ould be released through the same distribution channel. At that time gossip had it that Joe Schenck would take over the handling of United Artists and look after the distribution of product of the important stars identified with that organization. And at that time it was anticipated that Harold Lloyd might join United Artists. Now that Lloyd has become identified with Famous, and in view of the distribution plan offered Lloyd and Valentino, it is known that serious consideration is being given the idea of the stars mentioned also accepting the Famous plan. 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