The Film Daily (1929)

Tuesday, September 17, 1929 ■Coast Wire Service" To Make Spanish Talkers (PRODUCERS VIE FOR LATIN-AMERICAN TRADE There is a rush on among national and independent producers to supply productions for the Latin-American and Spanish talking picture market. Sono-Art will star Jose Bohr in a Spanish version of "Blaze O' Glory," while Cliff Wheeler is directing an independent Spanish feature at the TecArt studio. Jack Donovan also will he starred in a series of pictures for the Latin-American market. Universal has made two short subjects, "Hollywood Nights" and "Black and White," in Spanish, with Jack Foley directing. Foley also has directed a Spanish version of "The Last Supper," a two reel subject. Curwood Being Starred in Eight Productions Bob Curwood Prod, is making a series of eight silent and talking pictures starring Bob Curwood, former Universal star. The first is "Shackles of Vengeance," with Walter Fabian, former Universal director, directing. Curwood recently returned from a personal appearance tour of the east and also plans to make personal appearances with his new picture, which will be released independently. Oland to Sing in Film Warner Oland, who prior to becoming a screen character actor, was in grand opera, is to sing in "The Vagabond King." starring Dennis King for Paramount. Jeanette MacDonald has the feminine lead. Ludwig Berger is directing. Barrymore to Direct Tibbett Lionel Barrymore will direct Lawrence Tibbett in the latter's romantic drama for M-G-M, "The Rogue's Song." Original plans called for Robert Z. Leonard to serve as director, but Leonard was unable to complete final editing of "Marianne." A Little from "Lots" By RALPH W1LK Hollywood JOE E. BROWN always makes colorful statements. His latest MiKgestion is that a picture be made in Technicolor, with Al Green directing and that the cast include Alice White, Monte Blue and Lawrence Gray. * * * Alexander Gray is making a rapid rise on the screen. His work in "Sally" and "No, No, Nanette" was so well liked by First National executives that he was assigned a co-starring role in "Spring Is Here." John Francis Dillon, who directed Gray in "Sally," will also direct him in "Spring Is Here." * * * Rita Kissin has completed the German version of the lyrics for Universal's "Broadway." "I have been writing German poetry since I was 13, never dreaming that some day love songs would be at a premium for the movies," said Miss Kissin. * * * Benny Rubin, who scored in "Marianne," will play a comedy baseball role in "Take It Big," at M-GM. He recently played a booking agent in "Cotton and Silk." * * * More Passing Show: Lou Seiler and Frank Merlin discussing divers and sundry matters at Fox; Jim Keefe preparing for his new position in the Fox publicity department; Freddie Fleck renewing acquaintances at RKO and greeting Dorothy Herzog. Fox Casts Three The trio of title roles in "The 3 Sisters" have just been filled at Fox. Paul Sloane will direct this story in which Louise Dresser will be featured. Addie McPhail, June Collver and Joyce Compton are the sisters. Two Directors for Shearer Norma Shearer's next starring production for M-G-M, "Their Own Desires" will be directed by both E. Mason Hopper and James Forbes, writer. Beryl Mercer For "Medals" Beryl Mercer, stage actress, has been engaged by Paramount for role in "Medals" featuring Gary Cooper under the direction of Richard Walace. John Farrow and Dan Totheroh are collaborating on the dialogue and adaptation. Constance Bennett Film Finished "Rich People," Constance Bennett's first picture under her Pathe contract, has been finished. ATIFFANY-/TAHL FRANCHISE If YOUR LIFE yAVER UNANIMOUS! CRITICS EVERYWHERE LIKED HOBART HENLEY'S PRODUCTION The Lady Lies (A PARAMOUNT PICTURE) "The closing scene of the talking picture, 'The Lady Lies,' evoked a hearty round of applause from an audience that filled the Paramount Theatre yesterday afternoon. It is a good, popular entertainment, a film that sustains the interest and has the advantages of intelligent acting by the principals." THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 7, Mordaunt Hall. "Probably the most glowing commentary which could be set down is that fact that thunderous applause greeted the final fade-out of the picture when we saw it Saturday. You'll seldom hear that at the exhibition of a motion picture, and we have never heard such obviously spontaneous handclapping as this." N. Y. EVENING WORLD, Sept. 9, George Gerhard. "A real stellar production in every department, 'The Lady Lies,' at the Paramount Theatre, is quite easily the best of the sophisticated talkies yet to reach the screen. "Hobart Henley has directed the piece with just the proper admixture of sunlight and shadow." NEW YORK AMERICAN, Sept. 7, Regina Crewe. "Take our tip and don't pass up the Paramount this week-end. Stay until the very final crackerjack fadeout of 'The Lady Lies' even if you have to break an urgent appointment to spare the time. "Director Henley works out the story with spark and spontaneity." DAILY NEWS, Sept. 1, Irene Thirer. "The best talking picture the Paramount Theatre has yet housed is featured there this week. 'The Lady Lies,' has been skillfully transferred to the screen and in its present form is more entertaining and interesting than in its original stage construction. Hobart Henley adds a real accomplishment to his record in the directorial work of this current Paramount release." GRAPHIC, Sept. 7, Julia Shawell.