The Film Daily (1924)

iVednesday, Aug. 6, 1924 THE ■^5^ DAILY Theater Changes Elmira, N. Y.— After having been )sed for three weeks, during which 3airs were made, the Liberty has en reopened by Associated Theas, Inc. Fall River, Mass, — The Bijou, one the oldest theaters in the city, IS been taken over by the Rialto Inus. Co., from Congressman Wm. Ij-eene. I Piedmont, W. Va.— The Majestic, Idly damaged by flood some months io, is being renovated and improved Ieparatory to re-opening in early 1. Guts And Flashes Fitzpatrick Pictures, producers of the "Music Masters" series, has engaged Alyce Mills to appear in the next, based on the life of Stephen Collins Foster. Victor MacLaglen, English actor is here from London, en route to the coast to appear in "The Beloved Brute," for Vitagraph. Central City, Neb. — The Donelson Is opened under management of |2 Hosteller Amusement Co., with L. Johnson in charge. Painesville, G. — The Utopia, for ;ars operated by the Manheim Circit, has been sold to J. A. Stein, of leveland. Rock Hill, S. C— The Imperial, rently damaged by fire will reopen ' rtly. J. N. McElwee has bought place. The Petit Amusement Co., of Philadelphia, a Delaware corporation, has increased its capital from $500,000 to $1,500,000. 4 Months' Ahead on Release Century has releases for the next four months already in Universal exchanges. Among the twenty tworeelers are six starring Wanda Wiley, seven in which Buddy Messinger stars and four with Al Alt. Claire McDowell in "Ben Hur" (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles — Claire McDowell will play the mother role in "Ben Hur," and will sail from New York on the Leviathan, Aug. 16. Troy, N. Y.— An unconfirmed re(rt has it that Gasper Battalgia may l,<e possession of a theater in Syra:se. Roxboro, N. C. — The new theater lich is being erected for the Kirby OS. is nearing completion. Deposit, N. Y. — Donovan and Car1 have turned over the Lyric to B. Anderson. Eugene, Ore.^-The Castle has sed for an indefinite period to allow • alterations. Des Moines — The Strand has gone rough a process of renovation and iecoration. Westport, Conn. — The Community s closed pending a change in ownship. E. J. Van Zandt Returns E. J. Van Zandt, president of Artcraft, is here from location at Schroon Lake, where "A Constable's Heart," a two-reeler, has just been completed. September Metro-Goldwyn Releases "Sinners in Silk", "The Red Lily", "Yolanda", "Wine of Youth" and "One Night In Rome", will be released by Metro-Goldwyn in September. Neill to Direct (S fecial to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles — R. William Neill will direct "Broken Laws," starring Mrs. Wallace Reid. F. B. O. will release. Conway, Mo.— The Empress has en purchased by J. R. Warden. Norwood, N. Y.— Amos Curry has ught M. J. Osgood's Star. Brockway, Pa. — The Brockway is dergoing repairs. Fox Using Cue Sheets Fox has contracted to use the Thematic Cue Sheets. M. J. Mintz declares all distributors are now using the service. Texas Theater Supply Co. Quits (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Dallas— The Texas Theater Supply Co., organized by C. B. Peterson and O. S. Long, about a year ago, is closed. ROBERT LIEBER! You're lucky they don't nominate First National Presidents in Madison Square Garden. You'd never get out in time to see us IN HOLLYWOOD. From Cloaks and Suits in stylish mixtures To cloaking "beauts" in moving pictures nK^everybodysays UMIYERSALPICTURES arethebestlHiyins^t Starring VIRGINIA. VALIA Suppoiled bij WALLACE BEERY ROCKUFFE FELLOWES, Frankle Darro, Hayden Stevenson and others b,.e.-led b^ CLARENCE BROWN "The Signal Tower" Testimonials "A melodrama de luxe which will pull any audience right out of the seats —MOVING PICTURE NEWS "A real box-office picture." -^-OS ANGELES TIMES "An excellent picture. Simple, Direct, Dramatic." ^ ^CHICAGO EVENING POST "The best all round thick chested melodrama of the year." — N. Y. H ORLu "A splendid feature. Replete with thrills and vivid with interest." -BVLLETIN "A hair-raising melodrama." -^ y ^^'^^ ^^««0« "Best of the summer films." ., ,^.,,.,^ „ „, —N. Y. TELEGRAM AND EVENING MAIL "One of tlie best films of 1924. What more can be asked." —N. Y. TELEGRAM AND EVENING MAIL "Emphatically gripping. A most interesting picture." I H h i I At n^ KPJ . I ' f "Your interest held throughout the production. A mighty fine production." CIUCAGO DAILY TRIBUNE "A thrilling storm and corking climax, magnificently staged." N. Y. EVENING JOURNAL Nutiunally Advertised in The Saturday Evening Post One of Universars first big 12 Jewels for 1924-25