The Film Daily (1924)

^ Wednesday, November 26, 1924 DAILY i Rush For Play Dates (Continued from Page 1) in addition to giving service and collecting rentals. This latter work, however, will be carried out under direct contracts between the producers and ourselves, and not by virtue of, or in connection with the receivership. "The first work to be undertaken, of course, will be the salvaging oi rentals. We are giving this the right of way because thus an immediate source of revenue will be provided both for the receiver and the producer. The contracts which had been written prior to Nov. 16 are one of the principal assets of the defunct Selznick company and the receiver is naturally insistent that his obligation to give service to exhibitors shall be most carefully observed and that the expectations of the U. S. District Cov.rt for the Southern District of New York respecting the collection of rentals shall be fully realized. "Our letter of mstructions to managers has laid emphasis on the fact that we have been specially appointed by the court as the receiver's agent and that the creditors of Selznick, including many of its former employees, are practically dependent upon the returns from existing contracts for recouping what is owed them. Obtaining immediate funds is a matter of great urgency with some of the employees; and we, therefore, have asked our managers to go over the 'Selznick contracts carefully, obtain playing dates for those pictures which do not happen to be set in, and to proceed otherwise for as prompt realization as possible on all of the contracted business. "It is our purpose, regardless of previous sellir.g, to handle the acquired productions as nearly as possible like new product. There will be no bargain counter, or group selling, and no sacrificing of values to which the producer is entitled.'' Coast Lectures on Films Los Angeles — Every week "The Evening Express" gives a lecture in the Express BIdg. and arranges with some person, prominent in his particular field to talk. The last one was by Edward Langley, art director with Doug Fairbanks. Taylor Back in Milwaukee (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Milwaukee — Henry Taylor, formerly with the Garden and Butterfly, has returned from the Coast and again joined the Butterfly as manager. Sharon, Pa. House Wrecked Sharon, Pa. — Tlie entire front of the Grand was torn away when a heavy truck, owned by the Viviano Mfg. Co., ran over a sidewalk and into the theater. I Fleming Plans New Series J. J. Fleming Prod. Inc., will make a series of features in which F. Schumann-Heink will be featured. The first will be released Feb. 15. Charles Penser will return from Europe about Dec. 15, where he is producing a Jewish picture. 'WE NEVER DISAPPOINT" INCORPORATED 220 WEST 42^-° STREET NEW YORK PHONE-CHICKERINC 2937 ALLAN A.LOWNES. CEN.MCR. Browne Heads Trianon Co. (Special to THE FILM DAILY) London — Col. H. A. Browne, former managing director of Walturdaw and D. Schroeder have formed Trianon Co., Ltd., in association with the German organization of that name. The first picture will be "The Daughter of the Harem" and the second will be directed by Maurice Stiller, Swedish director. English distribution has been split up among five renters. The company was supposed to have had a distributing arrangement with Selznick for America. Banks in New Company (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Albany — Monty Banks Pictures Corp. has been formed here, listing 200 shares of common stock no par value. Incorporators are Monty Banks and Howard Estabrook. Banks will deliver three more pictures to Associated Exhibitors under a contract calling for four productions. The first was "Racing Luck." He leaves for the Coast in about a week to resume work. The pictures will be made by Howard Estabrook, who also has two more to deliver under his own contract. These may be made on the Coast. "Griff" Tryout in Montclair D. W. Griffith went over to the Belleview theater. Upper Montclair, very quietly Monday night for a tryout performance of "Isn't Life Wonderful." Comment, iii the main, was highly commendable. Geoffrey Moss, author of the story around which the picture was made, arrives from London Friday to see it at the Rivoli. A. & H. Lease New Theater Hayward, Cal. — Ackerman & Harris have leased the proposed new theater to be erected by Charles W. Heyer, and associates, on the site adjoining the Villa Hotel, owned by Heyer. The structure will cost $100,000. The lease, of 20 years' duration, involves total rental of $228,000. Hearing Adjourned The hearing of Famous Players before the Federal Trade Comtnission on the charge of restraint of trade, has i>een adiourncd for a week. Proceedings will be resumed Mondav, Dec. L May Admit Non-Members The A. M. P. A. is considering admitting a non-resident membership list. The matter has been turned over to the advisory council for consideration. Inter-Ocean Closes Deal Inter-Ocean has sold four Banner Prod, and the "Famous Painting" series of Screen Distributors, for the United Kingdom. Wm. Klein, Woods Return William Klein, attorney and Al H. Woods, returned from Europe yesterday on the Majestic. Reports to Check Up Pictures Harry Rowson, of Ideal Films, Ltd. London, who is in New York on a business visit has some interesting facts regarding the manner in which pictures are exploited in England. One of the important factors in arriving at the type desired by British exhibitors, is the use of a reporting blank with every picture. This report is sent with the film and the theater manager fills in this report listing the manner in which the picture went over, the business it did and the exhibitors' opinion. Hosts of Coast Women's Clubs Los Angeles — Fred Beetson, representing the A. M. P. P., and Mrs. Wallace Reid, addressed the California' Federation of Women's Clubs, at its monthly meeting. Its film committee has adopted a slogan: "Make the Best Pictures Pay Best," and has outlined a definite plan of construction to aid the exhibitor. Instead of censoring, films without merit will be completely ignored. To Decide Sunday Question Lu Verne, la. — Next week, citizens will be asked to decide whether or not they want pictures on Sunday. The situation has reached the point where a vote is the only solution. The town has been "blue" although there is no existing ordinance prohibiting showings on the Sabbath. Theater Changes Winsted, Conn. — Panora Bros, have purchased the Southington theater of Albert Anders for $25,000. J. E. Panora, one of the brothers, controls the Opera House site. Columbus, Miss. — The Princess has been reopened. E. L. Kuykendall, who also owns the New Princess, will run the former house two days a week. Clay Center, Neb.— A. G. Miller, is here from Central City to assume the ownership of the Lyric, formerly owned 1)y Jack Koch. Albany, N. Y.— About $6,000 will be spent by Oscar Perrin to remodel the interior of the Leland. Libson Buys Dayton House Dayton, O. — Ike Libson has pur liased the Colonial and will operate it under an extended run policy. The first picture booked is "The Sea Hawk." Color Art Title s ruucLr Single COATED ?"«■•« 12 "^ -AFOOT Chtaptr, httur and mart elurabJe TAan DouM* C»aud. Kelley-Color, 'Pao«Xuffside 1345 PALISADE KJ NO W IN PR OD UCTION | A Series of Sure Fire | RED BLOODED WESTERNS I Starring LESTER CUNEO I They'll satisfy and make you money | Dittributed by the foremost State Righters in the country. 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