The Film Daily (1924)

THE -e^Hk DAILY Tuesday, August 19, 1924/ Theater Changes Corsicana, Tex. — Rufus Armstrong has taken over the Isis, where he will show vaudeville and pictures. Cleveland — Mack P. Carrig of the Majestic has purchased the interest of his partner, Charles Butenek. Cleveland — Billy Gallagher, formerly manager of the Miles is now at the Majestic. Cleveland — Mrs. Stastny, owner of the block on which the Rex stands, will personally manage the house. Port Arthur, Tex. — J. E. Baker has purchased his partner's interest in the Airdome. Egg Harbor, N. J.— Herbert Hustler, for seven years manager of the Imperial in Philadelphia, is now looking after the Highland, the Audubon and the Colonial. Philadelphia — The Grant has been closed down for the remainder of the summer for alterations. Bemidji, Minn.operating daily. -The Rex is now Rockville, Conn. — The Paramount will soon close its doors for repairs. [Among Exchangemen Calgary, Can. — Steve |Ralston is here from St. Johns, where he sold Uiniversal product, to join F. B. O. Philadelphia — Ben Tolmas has left Independent to join Metro-Goldwyn Seattle — G. G. Maxey has joined Vitagraph, covering Washington. Brooks Back In Detroit (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Detroit — Ollie Brooks is back in Detroit, following a two months' stay at the home office of Fox. Forbes To Handle Powers Product (.Special to THE FILM DAILY) Detroit — Ernie Forbes has been appointed distributor of the products of the Powers Co. He has formed the Theater Equipment Co. Coast Brevites {Special to THE FILM DAILY) HoHywood — King Vidor will direct "Wife of the Centaur" as his next. William Beaudine will direct "The Narrow Street" as his next for the Warners. Martha Mattox has completed her role in "Oh Doctor". Jack Mulhall, recently signed by Universal, will play wtih May McAvoy in "Here's How", under William A. Seiter's direction. Others in the cast are Alec B. Francis, George Fawcett, Ward Crane and Myrtle Stedman. GREENE Howard Joins J. and H. (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Seattle — Jack Howard has become exploitation manager for Jensen & Von Herberg. He formerly managed the Casino and Class A, in Spokane, for Neil & Allender. Norma Finishes "Sacrifice" ISptcial to THE PILIi DAlLTi Hollywood — Norma Talmadge has finished her latest, "Sacrifice" Her next will be "The Lady", work on which starts in two weeks. Musicians Get Raise Omaha — Coincident with an agreement between the musicians' union and theater owners, players in first class houses here will receive a $2.50 raise each. This is returning to them a cut made a year ago when the musicians voluntarily made a cut, because of the hard times claimed by exhibitors. Henne Made Gen'l Manager Piqua, O. — Walter F. Henne of the Piqua Amusement Co., has been made general manager to succeed Harry W. Kress, who, because of other activities, has been unable to give suf ficient attention to active manage ment. He continues, however, as president. Operators After Raise Detroit — Union projectionists here threaten trouble unless they are given another raise by Sept. 1. Increases from $10 to $11 a man are being asked. •tVWA^j-y.'y. COMING SOON PRODUCERS DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION >'C^(V.S^v.v&v.>:>.>, HUNT STRDMBERQ £>-CHAIlLES R ROGERS ;r«e/;(5 Priscilla Dean. ^iRfNcI Swn^ 61/ Hn VAN LOAN Direddbif JEROME STORM md HUNT STROMSERG ENTIRE PftDOUCnON UNDER THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION Of — HUNT STROMBERG SEASON 1924-1925 THIRTY FIRST-RUN PICTURES SEVILLE V' Released December 7th "mmffisuFicinB featuring CHARLES DeROCHE WALLACE MacDONALD MADGE BELLAMY With a great supporting cast including Gibson Gowland, Ford Sterling and Priscilla Moran. A Rupert Julian Production "Carl Laemmle, who won considerable deserved credit a year or so ago when he brought 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' to town deserves some of the same sort of praise to-day for bringing "Love and Glory' to the Lyric last night, probably for an extended run.It isn't, you see, the sort of fare movie fans usually get ; but it is to the fans that 'Love and Glory' will make its greatest appeal.'' The N. y. Evening World "Persons who contemplate a visit to the Lyric during its run should go well armed with handkerchiefs. "Here are thrills in the superlative. "The desert scenes are impressive." The N. Y. Morning Telegraph "It is by all means a picture that should be seen. It is a gallant movie filled with fine gestures and brave deeds. It is a thing of romance. There are some splendid scenes and some delightful and human ones." The N. Y. Sun "Rupert Julian has introduced stirring scenes." N. Y. Evening Journal "There are photographed." mteresting scenes beautifully The N. Y. Times A drama for the whole human race From the novel "We Are French," by Robert H. Davis and Perley Poore Sheehan. Nationally Advertised in the Saturday Evening Post. Presented by CARL LAEMMLE One of Universal's first big 12 Jewels for 1924-25 i Sort' k ItllB fell