The Film Daily (1927)

THE Friday, January 14, 192! And That's That O^i By PHIL M. DALY ^^_ WILBUR MORSE, Jr., is the father of First National's first 1927 baby, Katherine Larned. The Capitol radio family is fathering a new song entitled "Little Son." Martha Wilchinski wrote the lyrics, Dr. William Axt set them to music and Westell Gordon sang them for the first time. Speaking of beauty prize winners Bull Montana has been cast for "All Aboard," Johnny Hines vehicle. Sounds of revelry emanating from Joe Hornstein's office seemed to indicate that high didoes were being cut up during business hours, but a secoyid look revealed that it was only the new Seebury piano organ being demonstrated for prospective buyers. Only because Walter Eberhardt, in introducing Felix Orman at yesterday's A.M. P. A. luncheon, made mention of the fact that he is a native American, did those present suspect his nationality. Eight years abroad have done strange things to the latter's English accent. "Latinized in appearance, Anglocized in dialect, and Continentalized in attire" is the way one wag described the returning screen author. Seating Corp. Sales $10,000,000 In 1926 i ( ontinued from Page 1) months ended Sept. 30, 1926, gross sales reached $7,568,557, against $6,913,824 in a comparative period of the previous year. Current liabilities, including reserves for taxes, totaled $472,000, indicating a ratio of current assets to current liabilities of 14.9 to 1. The earnings for the nine months compared with previous reports indicate that the company will earn more than $6 per share for 1926 on the entire 200,000 shares of common stock outstanding. Another "motion picture" wedding is scheduled. Winifred Mark, daughter of the late Mitchell H. Mark, is to wed Victor Aubrey Lownes, Jr., assistant manager of the Victoria, Buffalo. The Uptown, Los Angeles, held a Carl Laemmle night in honor of the Universal president. A number of present and former Universal players attended. "Genial Jimmy" Grainger denies that he started in the film business at Cedar Rapids, la. However, he operated a house for a time after making his debut as a film salesman. Peterson Rebuilding at Baudette Baudette, Minn. — Al Peterson, owner of two theaters at International Falls, is remodeling a building to replace the Grand, destroyed by fire. Oregon Reorganizes (Continued from Page 1) 750 seats pay $5 per month, from 750 to 1,250 $7.50 per month, and from 1,250 up, $10. Officers have been named as follows: president, George Guthrie; first vice-president, Rob White; second vice-president, I. Cohen; third vicepresident, George Hunt; secretary, Mrs. Pearl Potter; treasurer, H. C. Phillips; board of directors, Bill Ely, Harry C. Arthur and John Hamrick. A committee comprising Arthur, White, Guthrie and Ike Geller will engage a business manager at a salary of not more than $400 per month. Guthrie, Geller, White and Arthur are preparing a new constitution and by-laws. Leni to Make "Chinese Parrot" Los Angeles — Paul Leni will direct "The Chinese Parrott" for Universal. Conrad Veidt will play in this production next instead of "The Man Who Laughed." Mitchell to Direct Wilson Hollywood — Bruce Mitchell will make a series of two-reelers for Universal starring Al Wilson. The first will be entitled "Sky High Saunders." Warners Sign Writer Los Angeles — Johnny Grey has signed a long-term contract to write for Warner Bros. "Ironsides" Opening at Egyptian Hollywood — "Old Ironsides" will open at Grauman's Egyptian Jan. 28. 57 ORGANIZATIONS In the Film Industry 1927 Film Year Book Nine Years Ago Today The Film Daily Samuel Goldwyn had all plans set to feature Geraldine Farrar in a series of productions. And he has been gunning for big ones ever since — and putting them over. Criticizes Critics (Continued from Page 1) to find reviewers who put the blame where the blame belongs and declared many players have been ruined by misplaced condemnation. He appealed for critics of a "higher calibre of mentality," urging them to learn more of the urocluction units of picturemarking. Parker, in addition to a few remarks, gave impersonations of Douglas Fairbanks, John Barrymore and D. W. Griffith. Orman, who recently returned to New York from England, said there is much anti-American propaganda in that country. Harry Hershfield was made a honorary member of the organization. Announcement was made that the directors have voted to establish a permanent sick fund and that William De Mille has contributed $100 for aid of a publicity man who is seriously ill. Eour new members were announced as follows: Herbert Voight, Frank Wilstack, Morris Meyer and Charles Mintz. Bru in Florida Atlanta — Ernest Bru, who operates the Rialto, Little River, Fla., passed through on his way to Florida, after having spent some time at his old home in England. While away he also made a trip into Russia, visiting Leningrad and Moscow. Bru is financially interested in exchanges in various parts of Europe. Fred Sharby Opens Another Lebanon, N. H. — The Park has been opened by Fred Sharby who operates half a dozen theaters in Northern New England. Talks Federal Censorship Canon William Sheafe Chase boosted Federal censorship again at a dinner held in Brooklyn by the League of Neighbors, Fellowship of Faiths and Union of East and West. He declared that Americans had "permitted business aspects of moving pictures to overwhelm every other consideration," making Federal supervision necessary "to protect the childhood of humanity." However, he spoke highly of the potential value of the screen in education. Lutz Managing New House Milwaukee — Louis Lutz, manager of Fischer's Appleton for the last three years, has been appointed manager of Fischer's Fond du Lac. Screen Preservation National Theater Supply Manage' Gives Pointers On How to Extend Life of Screen Commenting on the many dis cussions involving the proper care an' maintenance of the screen, Josept Hornstein, vice-president and genera manager of the Eastern district o, the National Theater Supply Co. offers some suggestions bringing tc bear the benefit of his long experience "If the screen is painted on a wall' stated Hornstein, "where the surfaci is often affected by weather changes waterproofing the wall will remedj this condition. A device for enhancing the pure whiteness of the pictun is to add a blue tint to the otherwise white surface. "On the question of what screen i.< desirable for cttiain types of houses the Dalite screen is preferable in ar auditorium which is narrow and long In contrast to this, the white flai screen is desirable in a house which ii wide in proportion to its length. A soft counter brush, with the stroking done in a single direction, should dc duty on the screen about once a day Metallic screens can generally be cleaned without injury." Ruth Dwyer Returns Ruth Dwyer has returned froirJ Pittsburgh' to resume picture wort in the East. $200,000 Fall River Fire Fall River, Mass. — Loss estimatec at $200,000 was caused when firt swept the Empire, combination, house. Start "Noah's Ark" Soon Hollywood — Production on "Noah's Ark," starts late this month with Michael Curtiz directing. Bess Meredyth is doing the script. Einfeld 111 S. Charles Einfeld of First National; has passed the crisis in an illnesswhich for a time threatened to be1 pneumonia and is now on the roac to recovery. Famous Re-Signs Cameraman Los Angeles — Famous has re-signecj C. Edgar Schoenbaum, cameraman.! who is now working on "The Mys-[ terious Rider," Jack Holt vehicle. Arnold Daly Dead Arnold Daly, actor, met his death by fire yesterday. Trapped in a real apartment at 28 W. 51st St., he was burned beyond recognition. Daly wa< born in Brooklyn in 1875. He played in the legitimate stage for year. Insofar as screen work is concerned, his most important picture was "The Man without a Country," produced by the now defunct Frohman Amusement Co., some years ago. His latest stage appearance was in "Juarez and Maximilian," staged by the Theater Guild. His last picture role was a part in "Borrowed Plumes" which was made by the Halperin Bros. Daly was a member of the Green Room Club.