The Film Daily (1926)

THE 16 iJS^ DAILV Sunday, June 13, 19, II The Week's Headlines Monday New photoprrapliic process invented by Max Handscheigl. James A. Fitzpatrick organizes Hollywood Pictures, Inc., to produce in South. Joseph M. Seider reappointed business manager of M. P. T. O. A. Declines $25,000 salary. Tuesday A tentative reciprocal plan for England provides America must market one British picture for every 25 American pictures distributed in the United Kingdom. D. W. Griffith expected to make picture for United Artists through arrangement with Famous. Sid Grauman will turn his interests in Egyptian and Chinese theaters in Hollywood over to United Artists Theater Circuit. Balaban & Katz stockholders approve deal with Famous. Wednesday Loew takes over three Frank Keeney houses in Brooklyn. Joe Rock sponsoring new independent organization on Coast. Sir Oswald Stoll urges tax of one shilling per reel per day on foreign films shown in Great Britain. GinsbergKann reported planning Sterling exchanges to market product direct. Consummation of equipment dealers' merger expected Friday. Thursday Publix negotiating for Butterfield circuit in Michigan. Famous will have $6,000,000 for theater expansion after buving control of Balaban & Katz. New Universal houses will add approximately 20,000 seats to circuit. In May 47 new theaters in 37 Eastern states were planned, according to F. W. Dodge Corp. James V". Bryson, arriving from London, brings three French films for Universal. "The Black Rider," first of a series of eight Westerns for M.-G.-M., in production under supervision of Isadore Bernstein. New studios proposed in England as part' of reciprocal plan. Internatinoal Projector Corp. reported interested in supply dealers' nrerger. Friday British producers balk at quota plan, bearing American domination. New York Times reports piracy of American films has been uncovered at Warsaw by Pathe representative. Church and Drama Assoc, formed to foster better things on stage and screen. International stock unit recommended by Richard A. Rowland in addressing A. M. P. A. as panacea' of European production problems. Universal enters Wisconsin theater field. Charles Eyton reports Europe is making advances in production. Saturday Lewis J. Selznick negotiating for control of Associated Exhibitors. Strike in Britain afTects about 1,000 houses in coal regions, C. F. Bernhard states. Douglas Fairbanks quoted as saying United Artists plans invasion of European exhibition field on large scale. D. W .Griffith to rrrake another for Famous after "Sorrows of Satan." Promoted to Pittsburgh Cleveland — Standard Film Service Co., has promoled Jack Soglovitz from manager here to Pittsburgh branch manager, succeeding Sam Wheeler. A. L. Goodsteen, formerly with Associated Exhibitors, has succeeded Soglovitz. J. S. Jossey of Progress Pictures has joined Standard as city sales director. Leaves Exhibition Field Cuyahoga Falls, O.— P. M. Tracy has quit the exhibition field. Rex, Akron, Closed For Summer Akron, — The Rex has closed for the summer. The World's Markets Meets Tomorrow (Continued from Page 7) cates that it is the wish of exhibitors the Association proposes to ask the Government to introduce legislation to ensure: — "That contracts between renters and exhibitors shall only be valid if — "1. The renter has the film in this country. "2. The renter has announced in the Cinematograph Trade Journals dates, times and places where the film can be seen by exhibitors or their viewers, and such trade shows at recognized trade show centres have been held prior to the writing of any contracts. "3. The films, and the dates and places at which the trade shows have taken place, have been registered by a body approved for that purpose." The leaflet goes to point out the the evils of blind booking and asserts that with blind booking abolished renters will be selling their films on merit. It places great importance on every film being trade shown. It also, in fairness, presents the advantages of blind booking. "Daily Mail" Scored London — "Kine" Weekly, current issue, in discussing an article which appeared in "The Daily Mail," states "As usual, 'The Daily Mail' overdoes and spoils its real case by its two recent outbursts. While heartily endorsing the principle that there is too much sheer ignorance in studio organization — a fact eloquently revealed in British subtitles — it is far too sweeping to say, in efifect, that our directors, art directors and cameramen, for example, are all incompetent. For inept control actually prevents our knowing how good — or how bad. "It is also a waste of time talking about technically fine films with real appeal. It is no discovery to say we want these ; but it is absurd to advocate better brains and then conclude : 'Last of all, the English film trade should examine thoroughly the question of salesmanship.' Why not first of all? It is one thing to make films that a 'world audience' will like, but quite another thing to gamble on the chance of the world's ever seeing them." Eichburg's First for Ufa Berlin — Ufa has assigned "The Chast Suzanne" to Richard Eichberg The story is from the famous operatta. In the leads will appear Lillian Harvey, Willie Fritsch and Han? Junkerman. Tilt Over Name Ends Norfolk, \'a. — A suit for infringement against Rose Levine for naming her theater the new Olympic has been dismissed by Judge Bain. The suit was brought by Esther W. and Bessie G. Goldberg who operate the Olympic. The suit was thrown out, when evidence was introduced to show that Rose Levine had changed the name of her theater to the Colony. Ohio Exhibitor Burned Millersburgh, O. — Andrew Montross, owner of the Opera House, was severely burned in fio'hting a fire in his projection booth. Buys Wade Park Theater Cleveland — Ed Schumann of the Poster Rental Co., has bought the Wade Park Orpheum from O. E. Tarvin. Competition for F. P.-L. (Continued from Page 7) crease. Whether or not a price war is brewing remains to be seen. * * * The Establissments Aubert financial statement for 1925 shows net profits of 2,374,630 francs. The companj' handled mostly all French films during the year. A dividend of 25% has been declared. During 1925, nearly 600,000 attended the Aubert theaters in the Parisian area alone, receipts amounting to approximately 18,500,000 francs. Aubert's business so far this year is 25% higher than last year. * * 1)1 Jean Humm is nearly finished with direction of the first picture made by Grock for the Establissments Jacques Haik. Now editing and titling. A nd That's Thatl By -BARRy Some New Ideal Releases London — On the current release list of Ideal Films are "Counsel for the Defense." "The Ship of Souls," "North Star," with Strongheart"Flaming Waters," "Lover's Island," "His Pal's Wife" and "Hearts and Fists," all American pictures. Ideal has acquired the Mrs. Valentino picture, "When Love Grows Cold." Another release is "The Oyster Princess," Ernst Lubitsch's last picture for Ufa. made some time ago. Vitagraph (British) Resumes London — Following a short period of inactivity will resume trade shows immediatelv, with three new pictures' "Firefly," ""The Lucky Fool," and "Married." Booth Grainge's Newest London — Booth Grainge's latest is "The Ball of Fortune." James Kni"h, Mabel Poulton, Geoflf. B. Partridge, Dorothy Boyd and Mark Bart-"- are featured. Phoebus Signs the Mays Berlin — Mia May and Joe May have been signed by Phoebus Films Managing Minneapolis Exchange Minneapolis — The Warner exchange is now managed by L. J. Blumberg, who has been with M.-G.-M. He follows Tom Burke, who resigned to become First National manager. LIFE informs the world in gei eral that Doug Fairbanks', ' Black Pirate" is not the storj Pullman porter. %\ If you like to hear Tom Wiley and want to learn the ins and of a certain "profession" of the ent day ask him to tell you abo certain S2im he has tied up in a b\ Australia is in for a novelty. S Hopi Indians have left San Frani to make personal appearances in countrj' in conjunction with the si ing of "The \{anishing Ameri< All seven Hopis are natives of zona. "Rasch Acts for Europe" is n a startling headline on first rea even if it does refer to Albert dancers. Here's a genuine fish story. B. De mille has captured the Cat Light Tackle Club record for th( ing of a heavier than 20 pound ye tail on a 3.6 line. Johnny Hines says "The Dan Mayor" does not in any way re]. Mayor "Jimmy" Walker. Harry Hall, who describes hi as a film actor in a voluntary ruptcy petition, lists among his a two trunks, a suit of clothes i trailer. They're going to make chot making easier. Hereafter fil; be shoivn twice a week at Hen Pa. Win "Movie"-Music Memory C Sylvia Hortter, 15, of Arlii Mass., was the first prize wim the initial "movie"-music memof; test held by the General Fede of Women's Clubs in connectiot its Atlantic City convention. New M.-G.-M. Manager i Minneapolis — W. H. Worl former M.-G.-M. district nianau Canada, has assumed charge i| company's local exchange, succi| A. H. Fischer. Epidemic Closes House Holloway. O. — The Gem has I because of a smallpox epidemi<| Schools, Churches and ClubsS using Motion Pictures Should Subscribe for ■ THE EDUCATIONAL SCREEIS;^ and keep up-to-date with the new films and new equipment "1001 FILMS" booklet, listing nearly 3000 educational films given free with each subscription $1.50 per year 5 South Wahash Ave., Chicago, III.