The Film Daily (1929)

THE -<^2 DAILY Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1929 UNANIMOUS! ALL BOSTON CRITICS LIKED HOBART HE|NLEY'S PRODUCTION The Lady Lies (A PARAMOUNT PICTURE) "The Lady Lies" has so much to recommend it that it is a difficult job to sit quietly down and calmly report on it. The thing has left us in a trance, still marveling that anything so advanced, so sophisticated could find its way to the audible screen unhampered by blue pencils. BOSTON TRAVELER. After seeing and listening to "The Lady Lies," you will want to do it all over again. That's how good this sparkling little romance-drama is. "The Lady Lies" is one of the rarer gems of the audible screen. See it, and you will tell us we are right. BOSTON HERALD. Sophisticated, clever, skillfully acted and with brilliant dialogue, "The Lady Lies" is a sparkling gem. It is the type of picture that one sees only occasionally. Perhaps the fact that Hobart Henley directed the photoplay, is the principal reason for its success as he has always leaned toward clever characterizations. BOSTON GLOBE. The talkies take another big step forward in "The Lady Lies." This is a treat for anyone who relishes a fine dramatic dish. It is sophisticated film fare with an unusual story, intelligent direction, frank dialogue and a perfect cast. And really what more can you ask for. BOSTON POST. "The Lady Lies" is a fine example of what the films can do when they turn movie tradition topsy-turvy. It is an unusual and startling bit of film-craft. BOSTON EVENING AMERICAN. The talkies are growing up. "The Lady Lies" is a constant pleasure for its smooth and ingratiating acting, skillful direction and emotional tension. BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT. After the usual sweet and simple fare of the films, "The Lady Lies" comes something like a thunderbolt. An unusual plot has been provided and most unusual and entertaining lines stud the acting. It is something to marvel at. BOSTON DAILY RECORD. m M m m Coast Wire Service Hollywood Happenings Laura La Plante to Star in 3 Universal Films Three stories are being prepared at Universal as starring vehicles for Laura La Plante, when she has finished her work in "La Marseillaise," with John Boles at Paul Fejos' direction. Clarence Thompson and Arthur Ripley are at work on "The Poor Sport," based on a magazine story by Rita Weiman. Albert DeMond has finished the dialogue on "The Behavior of Mrs. Crane," from the stage play by Harry Segall, adaptation being handled by Clarence Thompson. Matt Taylor is adapting "Love and Kisses," an original story by Jack Townley. Three for Paramount-Christie Ford Sterling, Bert Roach and Will King, three comedians, represent a German, American and He brew trio in the Paramount-Christie talker "The Fatal Forceps," written by C. L. V. Duffy and directed by Wm. Watson. Editing "Broadway Scandals" Columbia's first musical show, "Broadway Scandals," is in the cutting-room. Sally O'Neil, Jack Egan, Carmel Myers, Tom O'Brien, J. Barney Sherry, John Hyams, Charles Wilson, Doris Dawson and Gordon Elliot are in the cast. George Archainbaud directed. Rufus LeMaire is responsible for the song and dance numbers and Emmett B. Grant for the direction of dances and ballets. Assigned Roles in Fox Films Joseph Franze and Billy Butts are additions to cast of "Lone Star Ranger," which Fox is producing with George O'Brien and Sue Carol. Fox also has acquired the services of the vaudeville team of McCormack & Wallace and Camille Rovelle for roles in "Nix On Dames." "Second Choice" Completed Dolores Costello has finished work on Warner's "Second Choice" from Elizabeth Alexander's story. The supporting cast consists of Jack Mulhall, Chester Morris, Edna Murphy, Edward Martindel, Ethelyne Claire and Louise Lester. Howard Bretherton directed. Given Role in "Children" Maude Turner Gordon has been signed by Paramount for a part in "The Children," based on Edith Wharton's novel, with Mary Brian and Frederic March in the leading roles. "Song of Kentucky" Completed Lewis Seiler has completed the filming of "A Song of Kentucky" for Fox Movietone with Lois Moran and Joseph Wagstaff. Al Hill in Rogers Film Al Hill is an aerial performer in Charles "Buddy" Rogers' "Here Comes the Band Wagon." A Little from a Lots yy By RALPH W1LK , Hollyzvood r»HARLEY CHASE has returned v to the Hal Roach studio after a two week's illness to begin work on his first comedy of the season under the direction of Warren Doane. * * * Denison Clift, writer and director, will return to Hollywood, following the opening in New York of "Scotland Yard," his play. He has been in England for 18 months. His play "A Woman Disputed" served as a starring vehicle for Ann Harding and was picturized with Norma Talmadge in the leading role. * * # Charles J. VerHalen, veteran publicity man, is back to his first love — pictures. Four years ago Charley dropped out of picture work, but is now happy to be pounding out publicity for Pathe. * * * Marilyn Miller has had her stay on the Coast interrupted in various ways. First she had to have a bad tooth extracted. Now her doctors have removed her tonsils. * * * "The Hoosegow" is the title of the Laurel and Hardy comedy in production at Hal Roach. James Parrott is directing. Jimmy Finlayson and Tiny Sanford are also in the cast. * * * Margaret Chambers is keeping busy. She has done much work at the Tiffany-Stahl studio and recently completed an important role in "Woman to Woman." Mackaill for Musical Film A musical screen show with Dorothy Mackaill in the star role is being prepared by First National. It will be made entirely in Technicolor. Production will probably begin in December. Shilkret Working on Films Nathaniel Shilkret is supervising the recording of three of James A. Fitzpatrick's series of short sound and talking pictures. He is conducting and arranging the music for The Movie Horoscope Orchestra, The American Holiday Orchestra and The Victor Traveltalk Orchestra. Cast for "Other Tomorrow" Frank Sheridan has been added to the cast of "The Other Tomorrow," Billie Dove's First National picture. "The Great Gabbo" — Color by Multicolor, the finest color process available.— Advt.