The Film Daily (1924)

THE I Tuesday, August 26, 1924 Denial Registered iConiinued from Page 1) When (|uestionecl regarding the report S. K. Kent of Famous Phiycrs said: "I have lieard this report previously. There is not an ounce of truth to it. Not a grain, so far as Famous Phiyers is concerned. We arc not, and would not do such a thing. Nor would we be interested in this idea even though others might be. And so far as I know — and I think I should know — none of the other concerns are doing it. Wlien we reach a point where we can't stand on our own — well, that's another story." Metro-Goldwyn likewise denied the report. "Great Divide" Cast Picked Los Angeles— The complete cast for "The Great Divide" which Reginald Barker will direct includes Alice Terry, Conway Tcarle, Wallace Beery, ZaSu Pitts. Huntly Gordon, Alan Forrest, George Cooper and William Orlamond. Hollywood Theater Sold (Sfieciat to THE FILM DAILY) Hollywood — O. O. Hunley has sold the theater at 5115 Hollywood Blvd., to W. W. Whetson, a former owner of a chain of theaters in San Diego, for $62,000. Howard Joins Theater Circuit Seattle — J. S. Howard, formerly with the Pickford-Fairbanks Studios, is now part of the JensenVon Herberg organization. New One for Detroit Detroit — A house constructed to seat 400 is being erected at Jefferson Ave., and Beechwood St. It is due to open in November under management of F. G. Allor. "Sea Hawk" in Boston Jack Pegler, handling the premiere of "The Sea Hawk" which opened at the Symphony Hall, Boston last night wired this publication that the advance sale at nine o'clock yesterday morning had reached $2,400. The theater seats 2,500. The scale ranges from fifty cents to $1.50. Adams Will Reissue Ferdinand H. Adams will reissue four features. Two, "Twin Pawns" and "The A. B. C. of Love" star Mae Murray; the third, "The Million Dollar Dollies," stars the Dolly Sisters and the fourth will be "The Thirteenth Chair." Six For T. O. D. G. (.Continued from Page 1) six pictures. The series will be released by the T. O. D. C. through Anderson Pictures, with physical distribution by F. B. O. The first picture will be directed by David M. Hartford and will be "The Little Pauper". Production is now in preparation and actual shooting will begin in two weeks. If the schedule is maintained, it will follow Pearl White in "The Perils of Paris" on the release list. Foreign Advisors E. E. Shauer Announces European Board To Facilitate ParaMount Distribution E. E. Shauer, director of the Famous foreign deportment announces the formation of an advisory board to assist him in handling European distribution. This new board, the first session of which was held in Paris yesterday, has as members heads of the principal European Famous Players organization. John Cecil Graham, managing director of the British organizations will act as chairman and Ike B lumenthai, special representative, is secretary. Other members who met with Shauer to discuss trade conditions were Adolphe Caso, general manager of the Berlin organization, and Ingvald C. Oes, Scandinavian representative. Others will be added as new distributing units are created. It was decided to make the advisory board a deliberative body in which decisions will be reached by vote. It is expected that important additions will be made to Paramount's long list of European offices in the near future. Policy Change in Des Moines Des Moines — The Strand has changed from a recent split-week policy to that of a full-time picture program. Some of the new pictures will be held for ten-day runs. The first of these will be "Monsieur Beaucaire." Raymond at Rialto, Wash. Washington.— Charles Raymond, assistant general manager of the Universal is now general manager of the Rialto, succeeding William Moore, who resigned to take up a new line of business. "Commandments" in "Legit" House (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Cleveland — "The Ten Commandments" will have its local engagement at the Ohio which has always been a high class legitimate house. This will be its first picture. Crandall's Offers Bargain Washington — Crandall's Central, has inaugurated a bargain matinee each day except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The price of admission will be fifteen cents. Join Cleveland Vitagraph (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Cleveland — L. D. Solether, formerly with First National, and Dick Deutch, with Selznick, are both with Vitagraph. Gayety Changes Policy Milwaukee — The Gayety has closed its summer picture season and is back to a burlesque policy. Cleveland Exhibitor Robbed (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Cleveland — Fred Baisch of the Stork, was held up the other night and relieved of his evening's profits. Suit Over Tom Mix For Seeks to Restrain Art Mix Prod. —Spent $350,000 Boosting Tom Is Claim (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles — Fox Film has filed suit in the Superior Court seeking to restrain the Art Mix Prod., Arthur J. Mix, George Kesterson and others from trying to impersonate Tom Mix and attempting to confuse the public with a series of Art Mix pictures. Fox claims to have spent $350,000 in advertsiing Tom Mix and, in the complaint, tells what a strong drawing card he is. Changes in Seattle Mart Seattle — G. G. Maxey, former manager of First National has been made Washington sales representative for Vitagraph. A. R. Mac Millen formerly with Metro is now representing Producers Dist. Corp. in the Portland and Oregon. R. C. Hill, former P. D. C. manager has joined L. K. Brin. New Cleveland Theaters Cleveland — The inception of the fall season here will be marked by the opening of several new theaters. The Ohio Amusement Co.'s Garden, on West 25th St., opens Thursday. The East 79th St. Hough Theater, built by M. B. Horowitz, head of the Washington circuit, is slated to open soon. Schubert-Michigan Changes Policy Detroit — By selling its lease to a burlesque circuit, the SchubertMichigan is out of the first-run field an definitely ends reports that the theater would enter into first-run competition. The name of the house has been changed to the Cadillac. McVicker's Gives Prize Chicago — McVicker's has announced a prize of $100 in addition to that offered by the Photoplay Magazine for a title for "The Story Without a Name," which Paramount has produced. Mac Mullen Leaves Milwaukee Milwaukee — Manager Roy C. Mac Mullen of the Merrill has resigned to become manager of the Oakland Square in Chicago. Mac Mullen will be succeeded by A. J. Meininger. Schenck On Releases (Continued from Page 1) concentration on production on his, m Cra part. It is not believed here that Schenck's contemplated visit carries any special significance, in view of the length of time involved to complete existing contracts. Flout Negro House Report " Ownesboro, Ky. — Manager Ralph" Russell of the Strand Amusement*Co.'s local theaters denies that the ^ Ir' Grand will be used exclusively as a negro house. Demands Threaten House Policy Syracuse — An ultimatum reported to have been reached by Keith's vaudeville house here infers that the house will remain closed or turned into a picture theater if the workers persist in their demands. Kim Hep ,rai [ve: Ilirf Harris Signs Niles Welch Los Angeles — Elmer Harris will next make "The Girl on the Stairs", featuring Patsy Ruth Miller. Niles Welch has been engaged to play the lead. Prod. Dist. Corp. will release.i ba "The Thief" in 'Frisco (Special to THE FILM DAILY) San Francisco — "The Thief of Bagdad'" is in its opening week at th< Columbia. Douglas Fairbanks repre-j sentatives state the advance sales to-j taled $4,000. Di lie ken irt Jcli lort Coast Brevities (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Hollywood — Jack De Yacy has finished work in "Manhattan." "Vanity's Price" is being cut under the supervision of B. P. Finemanj for F. B. O. "Lefty" Flynn is suffering from water on the knee, holding up production on the first Flynn-Garson production for F. B. O. IVii ine lar loi ilioi )t lea III '•lo! iar itiir Jacksonville, Fla. — W. R. Lehman, formerly booker for First National at Atlanta, is now booking for F. B. O. ^^'' bp, 'Los Devil's Lake, N. D.— Smith and natur Trimble will open the State on Sept. bdui 10. 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