The Film Daily (1928)

D/^ILY Sunday, Feb. 19, 1928 ■M^mha^. ij Gotham Lining Up New Schedule Denny Contract Sought by United Artists — Thelma Todd Joins First National— Patbe ■l/t Signs for Madeline Brandeis Series — Dickering for Hersholt — Other Studio News ■pr/j SIX Of 26 ON NEXT YEAR LIST ALREADY CHOSEN With production plans for the present season's releases all scheduled, Sam Sax is devoting considerable time at present to lining up the augmented 1928-29 Gotham program to consist of approximately 26 Gotham productions and four designed as specials. Six of the future offerings have been decided upon, first of which, as previously announced, is Georgie Jes.«el in "Abie of the U. S. A." The other five are: "The Woman Between," by John Paul Daggett; "The Bright .A.isle," by Kenneth James; "Gypsy Love" (temporary title), by Ivor Buckani; "The Uncensored Woman," by Laura K. Breckwith; "Island Madness," by Wadsworth Bale. The company has completed seven of the 12 pictures on the current vear's schedule. Thelma Todd Contract is Taken Over by 1st Nat'l First National has taken over Thelma Todd's contract from Paramount. Morris Death Being Probed Police here are investigating death of Reginald Morris, scenarist, and an autopsy has been ordered. Added to "Scarlet Love" Cast Lowell Sherman and Margaret Livingstone have been added to cast of "The Scarlet Love." LeRoy Signs New Contract First National has signed a new contract with Director Mervvn LeRov. Cast Opposite Bosworth Eugenie Gilbert has been assigned the lead opposite Hobart Bosworth in "After the Storm," which George B. Seitz is directing for Columbia. Cline to Direct F. N. Film Eddie Cline is to direct "The Little Boss of Arcadv" for First National. Donovan Gets Assignment Frank' P. Donovan is to direct "The Village Doctor." Seek Hersholt Jean Hersholt is another Universal veteran whose services are being sought by other companies. Both United Artists and Paramount are declared seeking to take over his contract. UNITED ARTISTS TAKING OVER DENNY CONTRACT? United Artists may take over contract of Reginald Denny from Universal, it is reported. The star is planning a trip to Europe. Madeline Brandeis Will Make Series for Pathe Madeline Brandeis has signed with Pathe to produce a series of educational pictures entitled, "Children of All Lands." Mrs. Brandeis will leave for Europe in April, but will make the first of the series, an American Indian film, before leaving. She will then produce in England. Holland and Switzerland. Gunning Original for Sills \\'\d Ciunning's original, as yet untitled, will serve as the next Milton Sills' vehicle following "Burning Daylight." Leyser Leaves Pathe William Leyser has resigned from the Pathe publicity department. Little from it Lots ff Book on Makeup A book on the "Art of Makeup for Stage and Screen" has been completed by Cecil Holland, makeup director of the M-G-M studios. Snell Preparing Continuity Earle Snell is preparing the continuity for "The Man Disturber," Reginald Denny's next picture for Universal. This is an original by Frederick and Fanny Hatton. Editing Howard Picture Barbara Hunter is editing "His Country," which W^illiam K. Howard recently completed for De Mille. Ruth Taylor Back Ruth Taylor has returned to the Paramount studio after her personal appearance tour with "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Powell in Bancroft Film William Powell has been added to cast of George Bancroft's new starring picture, as yet untitled. FRANK ZUCKER A. S. C. Cinematographer 220 W. 42nd Street 'Phones: Wadsworth 5650. Wisconsin 0610 New York City By RALPH WILK Hollywood wo years ago, Kathryn Crawford was dancing in the chorus. Now she is the feminine lead in "Hit the Deck" and judging from the interest aroused b}' her screen tests, it won't be long before she is given an attractive picture contract. Kathryn is 19, brunette and has oodles of personality. * * ^ George Manker Waiters was "a song and dance man" at the tender age of four. No ivonder "the song and dance nian" in "Burlesque" is K faithfully draivn character. "Burlesque" was ivritten by George and Arthur Hopkins. Our Passing Show: Clarence Badger and Bob Eddy chatting at the Paramount studio; Frayik Reicher motoring on Western Ave.; William Wellnian, Clara Bow and John Farrow taking tennis lessons from a professional. * * * Clara Bow is a football enthusiast. She has missed few games at the Los Angeles Coliseum, and Paramount publicity men are authoritj' for the fact that she has learned to play the game. ^ * ^; Speaking of football, the film colony ivas well represented at the game between "Red" Grange's Yayikees and Benny Friednuin's Bulldogs. .Jack Gilbert, King Vidor and Dudley Murphy were in one party, while others included Ralph Ince, Emmett Flynn, Ednumd Breese, Tom Reed, Bill Goetz, Pandro Berman, Walter Hiers, I, Friedman, Max Larey and John Grey. Harry Sinclair Drago Originals "Hello, Cheyenne" "Painted Post" (For Tom Mix) Author of Ten Picturized Originals Under Contract to Fox A Hollywood fable — Once time there were a star and a_o who praised their supervi; * * * Irving Cummings misd' tennis racquet the other sun ivas very strong, and in. hitting the ball, his racqui ing in the right eye. Hi is back on the job at th dios. * * ♦ Motion pictures pros most healthful occupatioK world, according to Dr.J Strathearn. He points the studios afford a of fresh air and sunshii The Hickman murder Mecca for m.embers of thl ony. Clarence Brown, Soft! Dorothy Mackaill, Ruth CS Dorothy Sebastian, F. Jones and Lonnie Dorsa attending some of the King Vidor and John CoiJ been reporting the case fo paper. til I! Bfi ^k lirh !ii met a ibt td wiri P >"' [ |ii»:fa: (Ml Martin G. Supervising Film Ef (Tiffany-Stahl Pre "Wild Geese "Streets of Shanj "Nameless Me The Life of Los A] Centers at t]| Ambassadoi Famoui Cocoanut l'*!oJ Special Nights Tues CoUege Night EverF