The Film Daily (1924)

THE V»LXXIXNq.48 Tuesiiy,*»g.26,1924 PriciSCeiits Copyright 1924, Wid'i Films and Film Folks, Inc. Published Daily except Saturday, at 71-73 West 44th St.. New York. N. Y., by WID'S FILMS and FILM FOLKS, INC. Joseph Dannenberg, President and Editor; J. W. Alicoate, Treasurer and Business Manager; Maurice D. Kann, Managing Editor; Donald M. Mersereau, Advertising Manager. Entered as second-class matter May 21. 1918. at the post office 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; 3 months. $3.00. Foreign $15.00. Subscribers should remit with ordeir. Address all communications to THE FILM DAILY, 71-73 West 44th St.. New York. N. Y. Phone Vanderbilt 4551-4552-5558. Cable Address: Filmday. New York. Hollywood. California —Walter R. Greene. 6411 Hollywood Blvd. 'Phone. Granite 1980. London Representative—Ernest W. Fredman. The Film Renter. 53a Shaftesbury Aye., London, W. I. Central European Representative — Internationale Filmschau, Prague (Crecho-Slovakia), Wenzelplati. Quotations High Low Close Sales East. Kod. Ill 111 111 200 F. P.-L 83y2 81^ 82.K 5,000 do. pfd.... 96 96 96 300 Goldwyn Not quoted Loew's, Inc. 17H 17% 17^ 400 Warner's Not quoted Elvey's First Completed {Special to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles — Maurice Elvey is engaged cutting and editing "Her Husband's Wives," his first American production for Fox. He will next direct an adaptation of a popular novel which will feature an all-star cast. Hiers Starts Series Los Angeles — Walter Hiers has completed, "Short Change," his first two-reeler for Educational and is ready for the second. Simon With Arrow Milton Simon has joined Arrow as salesman. DO YOU NEED An expert Stenographer-JSecretary, with knowledge of contract work and bookkeeping? Seven years motion picture experience Reasonable salary. Box W., 401. FILM DAILY 71 W. 44th St. New York GEVAERT RAW STOCK Negative — Positive As Qood As The Best JOHN D. TIPPETT, Inc. GEVAERT RLM 1540 B'way N. Y. C, All Set In N. W. J. R. Grainger Places Metro-Gold wyn Output in Seattle and Portland Coming Home iSpedal to THE FILM DAILY) Seattle — James C. Grainger has placed the Metro-Goldwyn output for new season in Seattle and Portland first-runs. While here, Grainger closed a contract for a minimum of twenty-five pictures to play at a Jensen and Von Herberg first-run and a second deal calling for twenty to play in Portland. The deal with Jensen and Von Herberg also included an extended run for "Yolanda" here. With approximately half of the 1924-25 output in J. and H. theaters and the other half in the Blue Mouse theaters, MetroGoldwyn is taken care of in two important Northwest cities. Grainger has left for San Francisco and Los Angeles. From the latter city, he will return to New York. Sawyer, Not Campbell Directing Herbert Lubin of Associated Pictures Corp. denies that Webster Campbell is directing "Sandra". Arthur H. Sawyer is personally directing but Webster Campbell was engaged to assist on certain parts of the continuitv. Plans New Series Jesse J. Goldburg is en route to Hollywood to select a male star to appear in a new series of Westerns which, he declares, will be distributed by a prominent releasing unit. Buys Washington, Pa. House Sofferman's announced yesterday Al Gottesman, owner of the Strand at Shenandoah, Pa., and theaters in several other Pennsylvania towns has purchased the Capitol, Washington, Pa., a 1,700 seat theater. Olcott Here Sidney Olcott is in town from the Coast. Caryl Fleming and Fred Fleck, his two assistants came East with him. "Capt Blood at Astor "Captain Blood," will open at the Astor theater Sept. 8 for a limited run. Not Through Selznick Despite an original announcement that the Rosemary Davies series would be distributed through Selznick, a statement from the producing company announcing the completion of the first, "Souls Adrift" declares no releasing arrangements have been made. Inquiries at Selznick brought forth the statement that the company was "not interested." New Policy at B & K House Chicago — The Central Park, one of the suburban houses of Balaban and Katz, has been equipped with a new stage, allowing for vaudeville with the regular picture prograni. The house will run split-week bills. $400,000 on Rebuilding Chicago — Lubliner and Trinz are planning to spend $400,000 for reconstruction of their Pantheon and Senate theaters. Jeffreys, "U" Division Chief {Special to THE FILM DAILY) Cleveland— G. S. Jeffreys is here to make his headquarters as division manager for Universal, covering Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Detroit, Charleston, West Virginia, and Canada. Horater Reopens in Toledo (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Toledo — H. C. Horater opened the Temple Saturday after being closed four weeks for repairs and re-decorating. The opening attraction was "Missing Daughters." Carew in "Sandra" Arthur Edmund Carew has postponed rehearsals for a stage production to appear in "Sandra." Larry Semon has finished his first three reel comedy for Educational. 120 NOVELTY REELS First Run Specialties 1924-25 1600 B'way. N. Y. C. •a % I i" % COMING SOON PRODUCERS DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION CHARLES R ROGERS prtsents %i^ LEGEND, moiimooti If'. ',th PERCY MARMONTWZASU PITTS f. ADAPTED BY ^L COHN '{') (ram the PHOTOPLAY MAGAZINE'^/oz-y Ay FRANK. CONDON \<^. 'Directed bu RENAUD HOFFMAN ' U SEAiSON 1924-1925 THIRTY FIRST-RUN PICTURES A RENAUD HOFFMAN jyiCTumtTION Tuesday, August 26, 1924 Schulberg Plans Eight More Los Angeles — Eight productions are announced by B. P. Schulberg to follow "The Breath of Scandal." The first will be "The Triflers"; the second will be "The Boomerang;" the third a toss-up between "White Man" and "When a Woman Reaches Forty." "Faint Perfume" will be fifth; "My Lady's Lips," sixth; "The Mansion of Aching Hearts," seventh and "Frivolity," eighth. THE SPATS IN HAL ROACH'S COMEDIES (2 reels) "THEY DRAW BUSINESS" Path^comedy =^-. Art Title Service Special Photography Trailers — Announcements H. E. R. STUDIOS, Inc. ISO W. 46th St. Bryant 7273 Film Rights For Sale "MELLOWING MONEY" A five part serial in Everybody's Magazine GREAT part for young male star. Everything to make a first class picture. JAY PACKARD 25 West 43rd Street Vanderbilt 1779 Bryant 3740 %BAIi SBJBRQKSQ i 1540 Broadway, N. Y. INSURANCE EXPERTS TO THE THEATRICAL AND MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY URATIZ 7BADE MARK YOUR FILM 220 WEST 42^^ STREET NEW YORK . PHONE CHICKERINC ALLAhl'A.LOWNES PRES. A