The Film Daily (1929)

14 DAILY Sunday, July 21, 11! Short Subjects (.Continued from Page 13) fii'ish carries a real guffaw when Lane accidentally fires the rifle, sets off the cartridges all around him and ends up only when the entire shop is demolished. Directed by Henry W. George. Time, 17 mins. "The Barber's Daughter" Sennett-Educational Pretty Good Fun Just a lot of nonsense about the barber's daughter and her love affairs. The comedy is pretty broad and only occasionally funny. Several of the gags, help lift it out of the rut of the commonplace, but the offering is at best very average. Directed by Mack Sennett. Time. 20 mins. Pathe Audio Review No. 14 Interesting Nicely diversified with three subjects, including shots of the Riviera a marionette show, and a wedding among the German peasants. The Riviera views are bright and colorful, and will please the femmes with the styles. The marionette show is a real novelty, and the quaint costumes of the Rhineland in the peasant wedding add another angle of variety. \ C.« F' L E [J h 5 lr x _< ;< )t >r 51 31 I >i :i :t :i. v ?i ?, o Tl n Ll ll A ll tc "Flying High" Collegians — Universal FanJust the old collegiate applesauce in a new garb. This time the two rivals fight for honors as flyers. The hero is placed in a situation where he is forced to fly even though he has never been in a plane before. To add to the hocum, Doc, his pal has invented a plane that can be flown by anyone without experience. If you can swallow all that, then this is the type of hooey to show to your audience, if they feel about it as you do. For our part, we like at least a dash of intelligence, even in a collegiate two-reeler. "Modern Rhythm" Grantland Rice — Pathe Timely As usual, the Sportlight is handled with intelligence, and a nice diversity of dance motives are presented in various styles, showing the importance of rhythm in this refinement of athletic exercise, if you want to consider dancing as such. All the modern dance forms are illustrated, including the Hawaiian hula-hula. SILENT "Lucky Breaks" — Cameo Educational Surefire This Al Alt person has suddenly swooped across the short comedy horizon, and it looks as if he was going to make 'em all sit up and take notice before very long. The dapper Film Boards of Trade Report Additional Theater Changes NORTH CAROLINA Changes in Ownership Burlington — Dixie, sold to James Calles by A. Cillins ; Charlotte — Royal, sold to Royal Amuse. Co. by Clias. Anagnos ; Dunn — ■ Carolina, sold to W. E. Huff, by Liberty Amuse. Co. ; Monroe — Lincoln, sold to B. R. Phifer by Mr. Boykin; Norwood — Norwood, sold to J. L. Baucom by M. L. Kirtley ; Raleigh — Royal, sold to Clift Amuse. Inv. Co. ; Tabor — Tabor, sold to H. C. Glynn by Mrs. D. F. Spivey. Closings Bailey — Royal; Maxton — Maxton. NORTH DAKOTA Changes in Ownership Fullerton — Unique, sold to Anna Koester by J. C. Lawler ; Glen Ullin — Palace, sold to John J. Tach by Jobbs & Kuether ; McClusky — Movies, sold to Boiling & Dahl by C H. Geil ; Mercer — Opera House, sold to H. Beige by C. H. Geil. Closings Beulah — Princess; Cleveland — Movies ; Edmund— Movies; Gackle — Movies; Pettibone — Movies; Robertson — Movies; Woodworth ■ — Movies. OHIO New Theaters Dayton — Belmont. Changes in Ownership Akron — Columbia, sold to Albert Ward by M. Yenzer ; Rialto, sold to N. J. Krichbaum by Max Federhar ; Royal, sold to Andrew Turner by John Muck; Clarksville — (Opera House, sold to L. H. Brown, Jr., by Pearl Fannon; Cleveland — Crown, sold to Sam Lurie by Louis Korobov ; New T, sold to Edward Kamin by S. Schachtel ; Columbus — Empress and Ogden, sold to Columbia Theater Co. by Jackson & Williams ; Pythian, sold to Columbia Theater Co. by W. M. James; Thurmania, sold to Mrs. Nellie Theado and J. Hinterscheld by Franklin Amuse. Co. ; Dover — Ohio, sold to H. S. Brady by Geo. Chrest ; Franklin — Warren, sold to Harry Kahle by A. M. Ogan ; Hamilton — Lyric, sold to Caliban. Cloyd, Alford & Kelley by Conrad Zost ; Hubbard — Liberty, sold to A. J. Masters by Geo. Vargo ; Lakewood — Lakewood. sold to A. Shifter by Ohio Amuse. Co. . Closings Cincinnati — Ohio; Columbus — Dunbar, Hollywood and Pythian; Dayton — Gem and Wyoming ; New Madison — Strand ; Portsmouth— Westland OKLAHOMA New Theaters Bennington — Como ; Bochito — Como ; Boley — Dreamland ; McAlester — Webb ; Mannford — Star; Miami — Coleman; Maysville — Folly, sold to S. H. Mankins by L. F. Brewer; Purcell — Rex, sold to Art Lewis by E. M. Connor; Quinton — Liberty, sold to M. Ewing by E. R. Swope ; Wynona — Grand, sold to A. Y. and J. K. Carper by Jack Bryan. Closings Ft. Towson — Palace; Hanna — New: Manitou — Manitou ; Paoli — Star; Spiro — Dixie; Valliant — Liberty. little comedian has oodles of pleasing personality. His fun is never forced, and you feel while he is going through his stuff he is enjoying it immensely. That helps you to feel the same way about it. And you do. In this one Al is a gob on his way home with his bundles, including a bird cage and a trombone. Seated in the train, the bundles all become unwiedly and almost animated, and soon the car is in an uproar. The way Al retrieves them, apologizes to his fellow passengers, and registers confusement and embarrassment, is a joy to watch. Two fast and original sequences follow this, and on the final shot you'll be willing to concede that Al has taken you for a real laugh-ride. Directed with pep and intelligence by Francis J. Martin. PENNSYLVANIA Openings Allentown — Astor; Dallas — Himmler; Darby — Parker ; Easton — Seville; Hellerstown — .American Legion; Philadelphia — Mastaum ami Uptown; Pittsburgh — State. Changes in Ownership Annville — Strand, sold to Stanley Goodwin by Wm. M. Hissner; Bentleyville — Safty, sold to Mrs. M. Christ by F. Mastrainni ; Berlin — Pascoe, sold to T. McGary by John A. Blatt; Derry — Yictory, sold to Frank Cordi by L. Clarence; Hummelstown — Star, sold to Mrs. Ada Hursch by Samuel F. Wood; Philadelphia — Allen, sold to Bernard Hirsch by Cbas. Hirsch; Bell, sold to A. S. Harzenstein by Samuel Gold; Bijou, sold to I. Weil by Jos. Rainey ; Portage — Pastime, sold to R. Allison by C. O. Baird; Sharon — Nu Luna, sold to to E. P. Garber by Sam Friedman; Somerset — Park, sold to John M. Henry by John A. Blatt. Closings Cressona — • Goodwill; Frederickstown — Milfred ; Johnstown — Star; McKeesport — Regent ; Milton — Legionnaire ; Mt. Oliver — State; Norristown — Lyric; Orbisonia — Strand ; Philadelphia — Elmer, Met and Paschall ; Pittsburgh — Blackstone ; Pleasant Unity — Liberty; Sharon — Nu Luna; West Elizabeth — New Liberty ; Wyalusing — YVyalusing. SOUTH CAROLINA Changes in Ownership Columbia — Rovili, sold to J. L. Hutto by Eaves 1'heat., Inc.; Kershaw — Kershaw, sold to E. B. Williams by Cook & Walton. Closings Clover — Carolina. SOUTH DAKOTA Changes in Ownership Draper — Opera House, sold to R. G. Rollins by A. H. Tobiason ; Miller — Lyric, sold to G~. D. Fintzel by A. B. Leek. Closings Claremont — Home; Wessington Springs — Rialto. TENNESSEE Changes in Ownership Elizabethton — Kttz. sold to W. J. Hani b: D. M. Nuttall; Gleason — Pictures, sold to Mr. Alexander by Dr. Amnions; Jackson — Palace, sold to Goodman & Harris by Hugh .Mason; Oakdale — Lyric, sold to (has. Snyder by H. G. Earns; Pikeville — Empress, sold to Billy Ritchie by P. C. Tallent. Closings Somerville-— Community. TEXAS New Theaters Goose Creek — De Luxe. Changes in Ownership Athens — Dixie Gem, sold to W. C. Dorbant ; Beaumont — Strand, sold to Geo. T. Tinkel ; Canton — Royal, sold to Todd & West ; Cushing — Crown, sold to G. M. Clemons; Follett — Follett, sold to Mrs. Ethel Howlett by D. C. Crites ; Ft. Worth — Home. sold to R. A. Healy; Frankston — Park, sold to T. M. McGee; Girard— Girard, sold to C. G. Darden ; Harmleigh — Dixie, sold to Renfro & Downs: Higgons — Queen, sold to D. C. Crites by 1). W. Judd; Highland Park — Uptown, sold to Community Theaters, Inc.; Houston-Melba, sold to Hunt & Suggs; 19th Ave. Theater, sold to G. W. Amerine; Lone Star — Burnet, sold to Walker & Donnell; Mineola — Select, sold to G. A. Doering ; O'Donnell — Lynn, sold to Nelson & Hardy ; San Antonir> — Harlandale, sold to Community Theaters, Inc. ; Seagoville — Seago, sold to E. E. Toal ; Tuscola — Pastime, sold to C. H. Collins ; Wellington — Gem and Rialto, sold to E. W. Cocke by R. W. Simpson; White Deer — White Deer (formerly State), sold to C. P. Washmon by T. J. Clark. Openings Valley Mills— Ritz. Theaters Planned & Under Construction Burnet, by Roy I. Walker. fxpfoit V-Q-&iam OMUr TIPS WfflCH MEAH DOUAQS fOO SHOWHD" Ml "Alias Jimmy Valentine (M-G-M) A "Rhyming-Race" contesl planted with the Chicago El American. This was announo week in advance and then r; five days. Fifty pairs of ticket^fcj offered a awards for the beflH lines that were sent in for the urM ished rhymes. The newspapdj carried a single column cut ea with the contest whirh was quj of their ordinary custom, copy was written for each d the contest drew scores of re McYickers, Chicago. \ "The Barker" (First National) The lobby was dressed in| tion of a carnival with a man of the theater selling balloonsj and other carnival novelties. carry out the atmosphere, a and peanut stand was install calliope tourned the streets city attracting the attention crowds to the streamers an"( the showing. Stops were 11L advantageous corners and "Tb« ker" record was played. Also^^W aways were distributed. — Stat^^Hj neapolis. "Canary Murder Case"] (Paramount) Tie-up was made with a b| seed store whereby that stc nished singing canaries in ca| display in the lobby. A bal; played on the cages while sign underneath the cap;es infonrj on-lookers that "The Canari rler Case" was the current attf So popular were the birds tl of them mysteriously disappj cage and all. This fact got up in the paper under the hi that the Missouri had a canar tery of its own — Norman Missouri, St. Joseph, Mo. "Cohens & Kellys in Atlantic] (Universal) A man — attired in a clownl (time, carrying a petite parasj signs on his back and chest pif aded the business district as in some parts of the resident^ tions. Copy on the signs reac and Hear the Cohens and Kel Atlantic City — So funny they 1^ clown laugh — Strand — Right The clown impersonator also a toy horn which he used at frq intervals to attract further atte — Cbas. G. Branham, Strand, ingham, Ala. "Desert Nights" (Warners) Put over a preview that wa| talk of the town. Reserved were sold for the performand $1.50. Ushers were attired in Hi clothes. An Arab band offered music in the foyer where coffeej served through courtesy of the agement. — Vita-Temple, Toledo. |