The Film Daily (1924)

THE -s^an DAILY Friday, July 18, 1924 Favors Reciprocity Tom Terriss Thinks This Market Should Absorb 10% of Foreign Productions Tom Terriss was a guest of the A. M. P. A. at its regular luncheon yesterday. He spoke of his experiences in making "The Bandolero" abroad. Touching on the question of reciprocity, he said: "I am of the opinion that pictures made abroad should always, for box office values, have well known American artists in the principal roles. I believe that there should always be room for at least ten per cent of foreign-made pictures upon the American market and that this is absolutely necessary in order to promote good fellowship amongst all nations, and eliminating narrow-minded prejudice. "In connection with the so-called difficulty of foreign production, it is only a question of proper organization and accustoming oneself to the conditions of the country in which one was working, in general." At another point he said: "I am a convert to the color process and think that the perfection of this process will undoubtedly be arrived at an early date. I think it will be of more benefit to foreign productions than anything else, as there is so much atmospheric color and romantic charm that can be picturized in Europe." Selznick Outing Tomorrow Selznick will hold its annual outing and games tomorrow at Panchard's Inn, Massapequa, L. I. A program of sports and other entertainment has been mapped out. Transportaton will be by private cars and buses which start at ten o'clock in the morning. Put Off Sailing Claude Friese-Greene and S. M. Johnson will not sail for London tomorrow as scheduled but will stay here another week to clean up uncompleted business. Not Going to Coast Dagmar Godowsky stated yesterday she is not going to the Coast to appear in a new picture, as reported. McGovern Cutting "Bandolero" Elmer J. McGovern is now engaged in cutting "The Bandolero," for Tom Terriss. In The Courts Supreme Court Justice Proskauer has dismissed the suit of Robert H. Davis and others against Harold Lloyd, Hal Roach and others over the right to dramatize and picturize the story. "The Wreck," written by Edith R. Brainard. Lewis & Gordon produced it as a speaking drama under the title, "The Nervous Wreck." The defendants, which include the Harold Lloyd Corp., and Pathe Exchange, asked the court to dismiss the case on the ground that it is an action for infringement of copyright over which the Federal Court has jurisdiction. 26 From Vitagraph Vitagraph will release a feature every other week next season. In talking of the line-up John B. Rock declares precautions were taken to eliminate sexy titles, such as are causing some protests in the Middle West. Doris Kenyon Leaves Doris Kenyon left for the Coast yesterday to appear in "Doctor Nye" for Thomas H. Ince. She will then start her contract with First National with "If I Marry Again." Charles Brabin who will direct leaves here Monday. Weingarten Here Larry Weingarten is here from the Coast to arrange for the premiere of "Little Robinson Crusoe." Jackie Cocgan is due Aug 16, to complete "The Rag Man" and will sail on September 6. Back From Location (Stenal to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles — Tom Meighan and "The Alaskan" company are back from the Canadian Rockies where exteriors were shot. Herbert Brenon is directing. Fox Outing Saturday The employees of the Fox home office will hold their third annual outing tomorrow. A steamboat has been chartered for a trip to Bear Mountain. "Wagon" at Rivoli Aug. "The Covered Wagon," returns to Broadway on Aug. 3, when it opens at the Rivoli. COMING SOON PRODUCERS DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION =£S£ *%e Siien of SeviUe" Stonjb^ HRVAN LQAN-Arerfc^iy JEROME STORM ■ -^^ -^^^ -*^ -^^ -^^ -^^ ^^ -^•v'*-^ m^ mm ^p -m^ ^'y »y ^y ^ a^"^^^**!^ ^-F ^ly ^J ^J^ ^L^ ^^' ^Cjy Chicago Set For Golf Seventy-Five Players Enter and Fifty Non-Players — July 29 the Day (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Chicago — With entries coming in fast and a splendid list of prizes donated, Central West exhibitors and exchangemen are all set for the First Annual Midwest Film Golf Tournament, which will be held at Olympia Fields Country Club, on July 29. Among the donors of prizes are: Pathe, Mike Levee, Si Greiver, McVicker's Theater, M. P. News, Lubliner & Trinz, Jones, Linick & Schaefer, Rothacker Film Mfg. Co., Educational, H. Schoenstadt & Sons, Orpheum Circuit, Balaban & Katz, Exhibitor's Herald, Ascher Bros., Balaban & Katz Midwest Theaters, Inc., First National and THE FILM DAILY, and judging by some of the cups which have already been turned over to R. C. Seery, the golfers are going to have a splendid lot of trophies for which to battle. Arrangements for the dinner and frolic which will be the evening feature, at which the golfers and nonplayers will gather following a day on the links, have been completed, and although the program is a secret it may be divulged that the surprise program will have lots of "kick" and the diners are assured of a big evening. To date seventy-five entries have been made by players and approximately fifty non-players have signified their intention of attending. Mayer in New Offices The Louis B. Mayer offices are now located on the sixth floor of the State Bldg. Sawyer-Lubin are in their old offices at 383 Madison Ave. TO LET Office Space & Desk Room WILL TAKE RELIABLE PARTY GOOD ACCOMMODATIONS DESK ROOM, VAULT, REWINDING ROOM, TELEPHONE TELEPHONE BRYANT 5210 729 7th Ave., City 52 From Fox (Continued from Page 1) officials think, however, that the diversity and quality of the program are infinitely greater. A number of deals are under way for the usual number of legitimate houses on Broadway for pre-release showings of the more important productions. BILLBOARD Says of Baby Peggy in Capbin January " "Besides the carrying power of the star's popularity, the picture packs enough sobs and interest to make it a go among any class of audience." Book Now For Big Summer Business It's a Sol Lesser Presentation with a marvelous cast S! Distributed through our territorial franchise holders who own and operate individual distributing branches in every key center. CNADWICK PiaURES CORPORATION I. E. Chadwick. Pre*. 729 Seventh Ave. New York OFFERS 9 GOOD REASONS Why This Will Be The Greatest Independent Year H£6f <Vl9I»* 1 "THE FIRE PATROL" A Hunt Stromberg Production of the Famous Play 2 "MEDDLING WOMEN" Starring Lionel Barrymore Directed by Ivan Abramson 3 "THE PAINTED FLAPPER" A John Gorman Production with James Kirkwood & Pauline Garon 4 "I AM THE MAN" Starring Lionel Barrymore Directed by Ivan Abramson 9" 5 "THE TOM BOY" In Production 6 "SUNSHINE OF PARADISE ALLEY" A Great Stage Success With An All Star Cast 7 THIRD OF THE LIONEL BARRYMORE SPECIALS 8 "THE STREET SINGER" A Marvelous Story with A Splendid Cast ROMANCE OF AN ACTRESS" A Classic of the Stage with A Brilliant Cast