The Film Daily (1928)

THE ■s^mk DAILV Thursday, February 16, Coast Wire Service Six in Work Soon at Warners RETURNOrZANUCKTOBE WE EOR NEW ACTIVITY Production work is to start with a rush at the Warner studios, following the temporary shutdown, upon return of Darryl Zanuck, who now is en route from New York, slated to arrive on Sunday. But one company now is at work at the studio, making "Five and Ten Cent Annie." Upon return of Zanuck, it is expected that about a half dozen units will swing into action. William Koenig, production manager, is making preparations for resumption of activity, devoting considerable time to preparations for "Noah's Ark," which Michael Curtiz will direct. Walsh May Direct Gloria as Fred Niblo Withdraws Raoul Walsh may direct "La Paiva," starring Gloria Swanson. Fred Niblo has relinquished the assignment, although no reason is given. Gordon Cooper Completes First Production of "Sin Town" has been completed for De Mille by J. Gordon Cooper, as his first directorial assignment. He formerly was assistant to William K. Howard. Laemmle, Jr.'s, Invention A new motion picture perambulator for filming "moving shots" has just been invented by Carl Laemmle, Jr., and will be used by Paul Fejos in directing "Lonesome" for Universal. The new perambulator does not jerk or bounce over the uneven stage floor as the older types. It can also be taken through doors and other narrow places so that the cameraman may follow a moving object without difficulty. Lyon on N. Y. Trip Ben Lyon has left for New York on a brief visit. Denny Leaving for Europe Reginald Denny will leave soon for New York where he will embark for a four weeks' vacation in Euorpe. Archinbaud to Direct Original George Archinbaud is to direct "Ladies of the Night Club" for Tiffany-Stahl. It is an original by Ben Grayman. Taylor Writing Original Matt Taylor is writing "The Cohens and the Kellys in Turkey." Maives in "Give and Take" Charles Hill Maives has been cast in "Give and Take." Roach Aide Dies Mollie Thompson, casting director at the Hal Roach studios, died after a brief illness. Wallace Beery to Resume Work in Character Roles Wallace Beery is to resume work in character roles after completion of another co-starring picture with Raymond Hatton. He is to appear in "Beggars of Life" after the comedy is finished. "Vamping Venus" Planned as Special "Vamping Venus" planned for release by First National as a comedy special with Charlie Murray, Louise Fazenda. Thelma Todd. Russ Powell, "Big Boy" Williams, "Spec" O'Donnell and other players, is being produced at the Burbank studios. Edward Cline is directing and E. M. Asher is production manager. The story was written by Howard J. Green. Adaptation is by Bernard McConville and Ralph Spence will write the titles. Puffy Going Abroad Soon Charles Puffy will play the part of a Vienna cab driver in "The Last Cab," an original by himself which DeMille is producing under direction of William K. Howard. Following this and a part in "The Yellow Lily" Puffy departs for Hungary where he will spend some time visiting. Third "Collegians" Series Universal will produce a new series of "The Collegians," two reel comedy-dramas of life and adventure on the carnpus, starring George Lewis, supported by Dorothy Gulliver, Eddie Phillips and Hayden Stevenson. Cast Opposite Collins Lucille Hutton again is cast as leading lady opposite Mont}' Collins. This time she is appearing in the feminine lead of "A Mysterious Night," an Educational-Cameo comedv. Jason Completes "Body Punch" "The Body Punch," initial directorial venture of Leigh Jason, has been completed at Universal. Jack Daugherty with Virgina Brown Faire and George Kotsonarus heading the supporting cast. "Fallen Angels" Completed Production on "Fallen Angels" has been completed at Universal. Edward Laemmle directed. Charles Logue adapted it to the screen from the story by Arthur Somers Roche. A Little from n Lots ff By RALPH WILK Hollywood MIDDLE names puzzled Charley Burr t'other day. They were on a card on a brass fireplace set, which was presented to Charley as gift on his birthday. Charley was finally informed the names were those of the donors of the gift. The names belong to members of the unit producing "Chinatown Charlie," starring Johnny Hines. * * * Our old friend, Boh Roth, will join the Hollywood baseball club in the spring. Bob, like every good hitter, likes his base hits, back in 1913 intervieived iis daily regarding the number of hits we credited him. It was in the "good, old days" of the Northern league and we were an official scorekeeper. Bob was specializing in doubles for the Virginia, Minn., team. * ♦ * The "You Know Me, Al" club held an unexpected meeting at the Fox studio t'other day. The Al's present were Rav, Green, Rosen and Gran. * * ♦ Two hundred pounds of geniality and efficiency describes Arch Reeve, Paramount studio publicity director. Arch was born in Los Angeles, graduated from Occidental college, worked as a laborer in a lumber yard during vacations, became sports editor of the "Los Angeles Express" and later Sunday editor of the same paper; joined Paramount as a unit publicity man, later being promoted to his present position. * * + Another visitor, whom we welcome to Hollywood, is Willard Keefe, of the Morton, Minn. Willard, after wearing out much shoe leather along Broadway for various newspapers, turned in "Celebrity." Along come Herman J. Mankiewies, Paramount's wrriting "scout" and tossed a contract in Willard's direction. Just to keep the records straight, we might add that Willard's brother, Jim, is a good writer, as are their cousins, Johnny and Andrew P. Keefe. * * * Passing Show: Clive Brook and pipe visiting the Paramount studio; Maurice Ryan motoring on Sunset Blvd.; Freddie Fleck, Caryl S. Fleming and Dorothy Hechtlinger, graduates of Paramount Long Island, holding a re-union in a Hollywood restaurant; Earle Hampton motoring on Western Ave. Uphold Norman *Blue' h — Students Aid Exhibit I Norman, Okla. — Validity of the cal "blue" law banning Sunday shr was upheld in the District Co when Judge Tom Pace denied plication of H. N. Britten, Norr exhibitor, for a writ of habeas corj Britten, who has been in the cust of officers since his arrest iatej January, will take the case to \f Criminal Court of Appeals, hisjl torney says, unless the appeal fc hearing in the District CourtK granted. i t The students of the Universitife Oklahoma have entered the w aligning themselves with Britten Mayor's Censorship Pla Hit by Civic Lead Chicago — Clubwomen and leaders here object to the ma), plan to create a new censor b; under the mayor. Censorship no administered by the police de ment. "U" House to Drop Vaudevi Pantages vaudeville will be di; tinued at Universal's Capitol, At and the house booked by Chain deville Agency, headed by Wi Stephens, Willard C. Patte southeastern head of Universal aters, who is in New York,, nounces. t'l Child Attendance on Holidays Si Albany, N. Y. — Children froi to 16 years of age would be pi ted to attend picture theaters oi urdays and holidays without accompanied by a parent or gua under an amendment of the lav posed by Sen. Freberg. A n would be provided for each 20Ci ^^ dren. The Society for Prevent Cruelty to Children is oppos: the measure. Garyn Back in N. Y. Pat Garyn, general sales m.'M-^ of National Screen Service, kw-*i turned from a trip in the Ij West. Burks at U. A. Chicago Ho| Chicago— Landen Burks ha;i named by !District Mana^erjp Ham K. Rudolph as publicity|f tor of the United Artists. Nell veil handled publicity on recen'l| ing of the house. Durrell Managing Chicago l| Chicago — Charles H. Durrel merly with Aschers and Lubljl Trinz, has been named mani|| the Regal. K. C. HandUng Wichita Att Kansas City — Shipments ff handled from Universal's branch, recently closed, now ing routed from the local bi| Sampson Managing Lumas Chicago — Jack Sampson sumed management of the Lumas branch, having acqul interest in it with Jerry Adail also is to be exchange su| for Lumas distributors in t'' die West.