The Film Daily (1928)

DA I LY Sunday, Jan. 29, 1928 ■M^{,m^sm See Incandescents Use Soo Exposition in April Expected to Boom Sentiment for New Lighting System— Mack Sennett-Pathe Not ill Agreement — Number of Players Seen Turning to Vaudeville After Economy Move — Other Coast Highlightffe^' GENERALUSESOON[RTHAN TWO YEARS IS EXPECTED With preparations under way for an "xposition of incandescent lighting in April, which will be simultaneous with the spring convention of the Society of M. P. Engineers, opinion is that in general use of incandescents will speedily be adopted generally.^ Prediction has been made that in two years, Kleig lighting will have passed completely, but observers feel the development will be even more speedy than that. This view is strengthened by the announcement that the new Mack Sennett studio will use incandescents exclusively. The experiment will be watched with interest when the new plant opens around April 1. Shelby Joining Paramount as Production Supervisor Albert Shelby is leaving TififanyStahl, it is reported, and will become a supervisor for Paramount. Collaborating on Original George Dromgoldan and Sanford Hewitt are writing an original, "Ball and Chain," for production by De Mille. Writing De Mille Adaptation Sonya Levien is writing the adaptation of "The Golden Dancer" for De Mille. Park Row Dedicated by W. H. Hays at Fox Studios Will H. Hays headed the list of notables who attended dedication of Park Row, new building on the Fox lot. The building was named after New York's historic newspaper street, because it is to house many Fox directors and writers who formerly were newspapermen. No Deal Yet No statement has been forthcoming as yet on the deliberations between Mack Sennett and Pathe, which are reported at a standstill on terms for renewal of Bennett's contract. Lowe Will Take Over Position as Scenario Head Edward T. Lowe is to become scenario chief for Warners, it is reported. This is to relieve Darryl Zanuck from this work, and permit him to devote all his time to production. Zanuck now is in Europe. Dillon to Play in "Lilac Time" Edward Dillon, director, has been cast for a prominent role in "Lilac Time," George Fitzmaurice production for First National starring Colleen Moore. "Upland Rider" Next Maynard Ken Maynard's next picture will b(; "The Upland Rider" by Marion Jackson. F. N. Borrows Dorothy Ward Dorothy Ward, De Mille "find," is to be borrowed by First National for a role in "Harold Teen." "Husband Hunt" New La Plante Film Joseph Franklin Poland is supervising Laura La Plante's new Universal picture tentatively titled "The Husband Hunt." Harry O. Hoyt wrote the story. FRANK ZUCKER Cinematographer 220 W. 42nd Street 'Phones: Wadsworth 5650, Wisconsin 0610 New York City ROY DEL RUTH DIRECTOR RECENT RELEASES "THE FIRST AUTO" "HAM AND EGGS" VITAPHONE ALL STAR SPECIALS •aF I WERE SINGLE"Featuring May McAvoy, Conrad Nagel, Andre Beranger — Myrna Loy. NOW IN PRODUCTION "POWDER MY BACK"-with Irene Rich, Andre Beranger, Carroll Nye. WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES, INC. PAY CUTS SEEN REASON FOR VAUDEVILLE TOURS With salaries on a downward trend, owing to economies effected by major producing organizations, a number of starts are taking a fling in vaudeville. Another influence which prompts tliem at present to try the stage is the fact two studios are now closed, with three more companies planning suspension of production. Hardy to Appear in Gotham Film Sam Hardy has been signed by Sam Sax for a role in a forthcoming Gotham picture. Kane Denies Robert T. Kane, independ producer, denies he is sever his affiliation with First II tional. It had been repor] he was to join the De forces. O'Neill Picture Started! George Archainbaud has production of the initial stl vehicle of Sally O'Neil for Ti[ Stahl. In the cast are: Graves, Eddie Gribbon and A.shton. Raymond Schrock as tis Benton wrote the story. E. BURTON STEENE PHOTOGRAPHED AERIM AKELEY SHOTS ^ j D,iech,/ by WILLIAM A.WELLMAH Chier anematoqiapMl HARRY PCRRY N\ WINGS PARAMOUNTS EPIC OF THE WORLD W E. Burton Steene — 1760 Wilcox Ave. Hollywood, California Gladstone 6I3|