The Film Daily (1926)

pky, October 29, 1926 THE ■^Hk DAILY Lgainst Release Date ibjection against the showing of 'le Unknown Soldier," P. D. C. (jure, in England during Armistice ,"ek, will take the form of a pro( to the Prime Minister and the /ernment, according to a "New ^k Times" dispatch from London. 1 position to the release date of the 1 was expressed by Lady Cowan, ;.irman of the British Women's \ riotic League, at a meeting of the , anization. In criticizing the pic e she said it was a maudlin love ry and was most unsuited to be ived up with such an occasion as • inistice Week. A^illiam M. Vogel, president of laducers' International Corp., and J. Rein, its secretary, now en route I England on the Leviathan, will iestigate the situation. Two Assignments Announced Hollywood — Two directorial asfnments are announced by F. B. O. f Goulding will direct "Jack O' amonds," starring George O'Hara, lile Ralph Ince will make "Salvam Jane," starring Viola Dana. i Scates Managing Butte House Butte, Mont. — C. P. Scates now is anaging the American for North merican Theaters. ustin Farnum Retires from Play Los Angeles — Illness is given as the ason for retirement of Dustin Farim from the cast of "The Heaven appers," Edwin Carewe stage proiction. Rehearsals are being connued with Louis Bennison in the ading role. Jury Trial in Sunday Show Case Irvington, N. J. — A jury is to pass 1 the case of Louis Golding and lexander J. Sabo, arrested here for unday operation of their theaters. he shows were stopped by the poce. The case is set for trial Nov. 8. Ingram, Dallas Enterprise Head Dallas — R. J. Ingram, formerly of 'regress, which was merged with lome State, has succeeded Jack Unerwood as manager of the Enterrise branch. Lecture on Converter Slated G. A. Mowbray, chief engineer, liberty Electric Corp., Stamford, Zonn., gave an illustrated 'lecture .t midnight yesterday on a multiple onverter for reflector arc lamps. The Liberty Synchroverter, a Revo utionary Improvement," was his sub ect. The lecture is sponsored by he American Projection Society, and ivas offered at its headquarters, 158 lA^est 4Sth St. Rodgers Made A. E. Manager Boston — Ben Rodgers has been )romoted from salesman to manager )f the Boston exchange of Associited Exhibitors succeeding Harry 3rown. Gorman Expanding Chain Deering, Me. — Lee Gorman, who operates a circuit in Maine, is to op;rate a theater here. DAILY UPS WHICH MEAtI DOUABS FCC SUOWMEN "Blue Eagle" Navy recruiting officers moved their office to the lobby. A table decorated with flags and Navy literature was placed in a prominent corner of the lobby. The regular Navy bulletin boards, five in all, were stationed around the theater, each displaying a one-sheet of the picture and the regular recruiting sheet. Cards reading: "Follow the Arrow to the Navy Recruiting Station at the Nixon Theater" were sniped in the neighborhood. — John Newman, Nixon, New Castle, Pa. "Flaming Frontier" (Universal) Old settlers were invited to a special matinee. As many had not been in a theater for years, the stunt got publicity. All persons over 60 years were eligible and 600 attended. An Indian blanket, borrowed for the run, was hung in the lobby, and photos sewed to the blanket, were lighted by a spot. All red lights were used inside and outside the house. — John W. Creamer, Burford, Arkansas City, Ark. "Marriage License" (Fox) Played host to every couple celebrating their fiftieth (golden) anniversary this year. The announcement was played up in the advance advertisements and followed by several special feature stories appearing in local newspapers. Another means of circularizing prospective patrons was through the mails. Ten thousand of the regular "Marriage License" heralds were distributed through mails and at theater. Lists were secured of all recently wedded couples and each was sent a herald containing "the ten commandments of marriage." — John F. Royal, B. F. Keith's Palace, Cleveland. "One Minute to Play" (F. B. O.) Series of teaser cartoons drawn by R. C. Gary, Universal exploiteer, were used by the newspaper in a tie-up, as well as for the selection of the city's most popular high school players, who received the Red Grange trophy. Six thousand megaphones were distributed at the football games. The Indian college football team was guest of the management, parading to the theater with its band. Letters were sent to alumni of the Kansas and Missouri newspapers, and to athletic club members. — A. S. Rittenberg, Liberty, Kansas City. "Quarterback" (Paramount) Gave away 3,000 score card heralds at high school football game the Saturday before opening of picture. Imprinted names of both teams. Had cut-out pf Dix from 24-sheet mounted up at field within 20 feet of goal post, visible to the entire grandstand. Tliird night of picture, had Unique Angle Here's a new one, offered by Nick Turner, California, Stockton, Cal. It's a tie-up with the paper for the best "Historical Bed Quilt," made by a local boy or girl. All the quilts will be on exhibition at the theater. high school night, giving passes to the coach and team. Advertised this strong in newspapers, also in high school papers carried advertising, featuring Yost and all-star team. You will find the latter carries a great deal of weight for high school students are just as familiar with the great football players as the ordinary baseball fan is with ball players. Had 40 piece school band on stage made up entirely of girls. Gave all the girls paper hats and the boys noise makers. They rooted and carried on the same as if they were at the game. I let them make all the noise they wanted. It was their night and other patrons caught the spirit of things and joined in. There were ten girls in a group, cheer leaders of the school and as the titles came on the screen they would yell then: "Hold That Line!" "Hold That Line," etc. In all my theatrical experience I never saw such a demonstration inside of an auditorium. In spite of all that, they were orderly. One imagined that people on screen were actually there the same as on a field. I doubt if any director of presentations or prologues could have given the picture a more natural setting. — Milton W. Korach, Majestic, Mansfield, O. New Secretary at K. C. Kansas City — Miss A. L. Menagh now is secretary of the Film Board of Trade. Tendency to Build (.Continued from Page 1) says, many of the new ones seating 2.500. German pictures are becoming better, Mannheim states. Further improvement of conditions in Belgium is expected through the stabilization of the nation's currency. This country has 700 theaters. Weir Returns to Coast Los Angeles — Les Weir, Pacific Coast manager for P. D. C, has returned after a conference with General Sales Manager W. J. Morgan at New York. More Offices for Morrow Dallas— Ralph A. Morrow of the P. D. C. sales force is back in Dallas after doing special work in New York. In addition to the local office he takes charge of the branches at New Orleans and Oklahoma City. Frank Stuart, who has been district manager at Dallas, has been transferred to Indianapolis. Laymon Returns from South Gene ("Fatty") Laymon has returned from a sales trip through the South. About Nov. 1, he will start work on "Fists and Flowers," his next two-reel comedy for Sava. Sid Smith, also producing for Sava, has gone to the Coast to make the remainder of his program. Sunday Shows at York York, Pa. — While court action is pending to determine the validity of the Sunday closing ordinance passed by the city council after a prolonged session, Sundays shows are being continued at the Hip. The ordinance was passed over protest of the mayor, who refused to sign the measure. After its enactment, he refused to enforce it, until its legality was determined. The FAT MEN Click Again! "DEMEMBER how "The Heavy Parade" clicked at theatres everywhere last year? Well, here's another laugh-laden burlesque of a big box office feature that's way ahead of The Parade "The Vulgar Yachtsmen" Third in the series of 12 tworeelers starring "FATTY" ALEXANDER, "KEWPIE" ROSS and "FAT" KARR, supported by a crack com edy cast of box office favorites, including LOIS BOYD and GALE HENRY in STANDARD COMEDIES. Produced by Joe Rock A two-reel comedy buy that gives you a crack title — production values that will match the best effects of the finest feature — gags that shoot straight to the funny bone of every spectator. Presented by STANDARD CINEMA CORPORATION At all F. B. O. Branches 1 _^