The Film Daily (1924)

THE ■ Friday, August 1, 1924 Mayer On Stand {Continued from Page 1) organizations and that it was therefore necessary for Famous or any company that wanted to make its mark to secure high-priced people. Examiner Alvord for the Government, however, ruled against much of Mayer's testimony. Other witnesses called by Famous o explain the first-run situation testified that Los Angeles had been an lopen town for them. William Jenper, Pathe manager testified that loyd pictures, all of the Roach out ut and all of Pathe's since 1921 had d local first-runs. Sol Lesser was then called and went on record as saying that it was not an uncommon ractice for one individual in this usiness to participate in production, listribution and exhibition. Bromley )rought out the increase in the West Toast Theaters chain since 1920. Walter Rand, local United Artists nanager stated that the Pickford, Fairbanks, Chaplin and Griffith pic ures have experienced no difficulties md that each has had from two to wenty-six weeks at theaters here. Mogler, Head of New Loan Ass'n (.Special to THE FILM DAILY) St. Louis — Joseph Mogler, presi.ent of the Exhibitors League, and ner of the Bremen, Mogler's and he Excello, has been elected viceresident of the newly organized .oosevelt Saving and Loan Ass'n. Hiers Signed By Ince (.Special to THE FILM DAILY) Hollywood — Thos. H. Ince has enaged Walter Hiers to appear in ^IfChristine of the Hungry Heart." iers is under contract to make a ies for Educational, but can make her pictures as well. George McKean Better iSpectal to THE FILM DAILY) St. Louis — George E. McKean, nager of the Fox exchange, has sumed his duties, after several reeks illness. ^ Semon Busy for Educational (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Hollywood — Larry Semon is at the B. O. studios, where he is making is first comedy for Educational. Enterprise Gets 4 Carew Pictures (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Kansas City — Enterprise Dist. brp. has secured a series of four >ra Carew outdoor subjects. In The Courts The Capitol Film Exchange has applied in the Supreme Court for an injunction restraining Kerman's Films, Inc., of New York and the Russell Prod., Inc., of Chicago from exhibiting or distributing "The Valley of Hate," "War Invisible" and four other films in the New York territory on the ground that the plaintiff obtained the rights to these films on May 17 last. It is alleged that Russell since contracted with Kerman for the same territory and that the pictures have been successful. The plaintff asks that its damages be computed. Praises Hollywood (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Atlanta — Mrs. Alonzo Richardson, president of the Atlanta Better Films Committee, returning from a month's stay in Hollywood, declares that the colony is "one of the quietest, bestregulated cities of its size in the country." She states that selection and co-operation, and not censorship, will solve the problems of the industry. New Site for Jamaica House Jamaica's new theater to be erected by Harry Weingarten, will be located at 174th St. and Jamaica Ave., instead of Jamaica and Dora, as had been previously planned. The new property has just been purchased through the Ackroyd Realty Co. Swanson Cast Complete The cast of "Wages of Virtue", Gloria Swanson's new picture which Allan Dwan is dit^eating, includes Ben Lyon, Norman Trevor, Ivan Linow, Adrienne D'Ambricourt, Beckley Starley, Joe Moore and Paul Panser. Standard Films Booking Vaudeville (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Kansas City— Standard Films is booking a vaudeville program of 15 weeks, suitable for small picture houses with small stages where no scenery is required. Lois Wilson Leaves Lois Wilson is returning from Europe on the Homeric which sailed from the other side on Wednesday. "Fools In Dark" At Cameo "Fools In The Dark", opens at the Cameo on Aug. 17 for an extended engagement. a ttJiJ PRODUCERS AND DIRECTORS!!! The FILM LIBRARY INC., is now preparing the itinerary for the collection of new materiaL A director and a cameraman leave shortly to shoot scenes in all of the important countries of Europe. Producers who require scenes of any part of Europe may send us detailed lists for estimate. Every order wDl receive individual attention. We guarantee results. Communicate with us immediately. We can supply atmosphere from any country or activity, and from any period in history. Phones: FILM LIBRARY INC. Bryant 9740-1 130 West 46th Street New York City New Theaters I 10 "Thief" Companies Green Ridge, Pa. — A three-story frame building has been moved from its original site to make way for the new Green Ridge, being buUt by the Comerfords. Livermore, Cal. — The New Livermore opened here with a split policy and with O. B. Atkisson as manager. ^ Ansonia. Conn.— It is said that this city is to have a new theater instead of the old Tremont. Jacksonville, 111.— C. L. Weber reopens the Rialto on Aug. IS. Educational Units Busy (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Hollywood — Production on all Educational comedy series is at full speed. At Fine Arts, the Mermaid, Hamilton, Cameo and Juvenile units are working. Hamilton has signed a new leading lady, Dorothy Seastrom and Dick Sutherland and Babe London have been added to his staff. At United, Al. St. John is completing his third. Holden Withdraws Tax Bill (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Atlanta — Representative Holden, with the unanimous consent of the House, has withdrawn his measure proposing a ten per cent levy on admissions up to 50 cents. There is still pending, a similar bill introduced by the State Medical Society. Planned for Legitimate Houses In Addition to N. Y., Boston, Phila. and Hollywood In addition to the New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Hollywood engagements, "The Thief of Bagdad" will be shown on the road in legitimate theaters by ten traveling companies opening in Pittsburg, San Francisco, Chicago, Waterbury, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Ashville and Seattle. Each company will carry complete scenic equipment, mechanical organization and symphony orchestra. Harry D. Buckley, will have personal direction of the shows. Reject Film Offer The Evening Post reported from Budapest yesterday that offdrs to Hungarian nobles to appear in a picture dealing with the coronation of Emperor Charles with an American actor as the Emperor will be rejected. A Hollywood concern is said to have tendered the proposition. Ohe Oscar C. Buchheister Co. ART TITLES fflrintekOitles e^Special Gffectsi 245 "V. 55 th St. New York. Citv^ ^Circle 6240 -I ^ CONSTANCE TALMADGE! They say you get $5000 a week to act. How much you want to act reasonable? IN HOLLYWOOD Prom Cloaks and Suits to Cloaking "Beauts" BOX OFFICE STORIES! I can immediately supply two smashing stories of greater magnitude than "THE FIRE PATROL" GARRETT ELSDEN FORT Care of The Film Daily 71 West 44th St., New York City