The Film Daily (1929)

THE -a&n DAILV Monday, December 30, 1929 Coast Wire Service Hollywood Happenings Emily Fitzroy Added to Cast of McCormack Film Emily Fitzroy is the latest addition to the cast of the Fox production featuring John McCormack. Other members of the cast include: Maureen O'Sullivan, Thomas Clifford, John Garrick, Alice Joyce, J. M. Kerrigan, Farrell MacDonald, and Edwin Schneider. —A Happy Neia Year — Two New Players Signed for Tiffany Production Two additions have been made to the "His Woman" cast with the signing of William Janney and Gino Corrado. Monte Blue, Lila Lee, William Boyd and Betty Compson are already working in the film under direction of William Beaudine. — A Happy New Year — Two Signed for "On the Level" Arthur Stone and Ben Hewlett have been signed for roles in the Fox production "On the Level" being directed by Irving Cummings and starring Victor McLaglen and Lee Tracy. — A Happy New Year — Carol in "The Golden Calf" Sue Carol has been given the featured role in "The Golden Calf" which will be directed by Millard Webb. — A Happy New Year — Bebe Daniels in "Chatterbox" Fay Bainter's old stage success, "The Chatterbox," has been acquired by Joseph I. Schnitzer as the vehicle for Bebe Daniels' next RKO picture. — A Happy New Year — Nancy Carroll in "Honey" Nancy Carroll's next starring film for Paramount will be "Honey," to be directed by Wesley Ruggles. Zasu Pitts, Skeets Gallagher, Harry Green, Stanley Smith, Jobyna Howland, Lillian Roth and Charles Sellon are in the supporting cast. — A Happy New Year — Fox Finishes Three More New pictures on the 1929-1930 schedule completed by Fox are "Fast Workers," "Men Without Women," and "One Mad Kiss." — A Happy New Year — Robertson to Direct Boles John Robertson will direct John Boles in "The Singing Caballero" for Universal. — A Happy New Year — Gleasons Finish 2nd James and Lucille Webster Gleason have finished their second comedy for Christie Comedies. — A Happy New Year — Del Ruth to Direct "Agony Column" Roy Del Ruth will direct "The Agony Column" for Warner Bros. A Little from a Lots By RALPH WILK Hollywood TO Roy Del Ruth goes the distinction of directing the first picture on Warner Brothers 1930 program He is to direct "The Agony Column,' based on the novel by Earl Derr Biggers. Del Ruth directed "The Gold Diggers of Broadway," "The Terror," "The Hottentot" and "The Desert Song." * * * When Stuart Erwin bag and baggages into New York next month he will be seeing the sights of Manhattan for the first time. He is a native of California and first attracted attention in "Women Go on Forever," a play, which was staged at the Hollywood Music Box. He was signed for "Speakeasy" and followed the Fox picture by work in "Sweetie," "Young Eagles,' "Men Without Women" and other pictures. He will play opposite Helen Kane in Paramount's "Dangerous Nan McGrew." * * * Our Passing Show: Lloyd Bacon, Roy Del Ruth and other members of the Warner production forces preparing for an important duck hunt; Frank Fay, with manuscript parked under his arms, chatting with friends at First National; Sam Behrendt attending to business matters at Universal. — A Happy New Year — New Warner Short in Color "The Only Girl" is being produced by Warner as a Vitaphone Variety in Technicolor under the direction of Roy Mack. In the cast are Buddy Wattles and Vera Marsh. — A Happy New Year — Soft Music from the Wings John McCormack will be heard but not seen playing the piano in the love scenes in the film which he is making for Fox. — A Happy New Year— Dorothy Revier Gets Role Columbia has cast Dorothy Revier for "Black Sheep," which Archie Mayo is directing. — A Happy New Year — ■ Stanley Smith Signed by P.F.-L. As a result of his work in "Sweetie," Stanley Smith has been signed to a long term contract by B. P. Schulberg, to appear in Paramount pictures. He now is working in "Honey," with Nancy Carroll. — A Happy New Year — Two Cast for "Temple Tower" Cyril Chadwick and Ivan Linow will play in Fox's "Temple Tower," which Donald Gallagher is directing. Film Boards of Trade Report ( Additional 1 heater Changes MICHIGAN Changes in Ownership Constantine — Grotto, sold to A. B. and J. R. Clark by Clarence Doxtator; Deerfield — Deerfield, sold to Underhill & Larkin by Chamber of Commerce; Detroit — Bandbox, sold to John Candea by Kurt Borcharet; Charles, sold to J. F. Broboski by S. Mirosavlyevich ; Crown, sold to M. C. Wood by O. H. Burtrock ; Mt. Elliott, sold to H. G. Chase by Joffa & Garlock; Ritz, sold to B. Brooks by Sam Taylor; Roosevelt, sold to Imperial Building Co. by J. N. Robertson Ent. ; Victoria, sold to Louis Boze by William White; Jackson — Capitol, sold to W. S. Butterfield Theaters, Inc., by McLaren Am. Co.; St. Clair — Garden, sold to W. G. Cattnach by J. Christensen; Lakeview, sold to Robert P. Rogers by E. B. Francis. Closings Bay City — State; Cassopolis — Colonial; Copemish — Castle ; Detroit — Merrick ; Elk Aapids — Silver ; Ferndale — Ferndale ; Kaleva — Castle. New Theaters Detroit — Hoover, owner — Leja & Przylubski ; Stanley, owner — Stanley Oleszkowisz; Grand Rapids — Fairmount, owner — J. Cherbenka ; Marlette — Marlette, owner — C. F. Albertson. Re-Openings Hermansville — Doris. MINNESOTA Changes in Ownership Bayport — State, sold to A. R. Holder by R. G. McPherson; Browns Valley — Bijou, sold to Neil K. Harcum by Harry Smith; Canby — Broadway, sold to M. Fleiter by W. E. Lyon ; Deer River — Lyceum, sold to J. E. Johnson by Charles Perrizo; Elbow Lake — Crystal, sold to Mr. Nemo by B. J. Benfield ; Forest Lake — Forest, sold to P. S. Bowers by John Cusik ; Lake Park — Star, sold to Edward King by McCarthy Bros. ; Minneapolis — Reno, sold to Lawrence Geis by Hamilton & Montgomery ; North Branch — Family, sold to Fagerstrom & Scholine by G. W. Turner; Waverly — Oriental, sold to Elliott Bros, by Olig Bros. Closings Porter — Community Club. Re-Openings Grey Eagle — Cozy ; Minneapolis — Century ; Parkers Prairie — Village ; Pierz — Faust ; Twin Valley — Cozy ; Waverly — Luna ; Westbrook — Satr. MISSOURI Changes in Ownership Adrian — Adrian, sold to E. C. Newton by L. A. Mayginnes ; Cassville — Gem, sold to Mr. and Mrs. Emett Nolan by R. G. Brooks; Glasgow — Electric, sold to V. G. Green by Adam Gehrig; Jasper — Crain, sold to Ryder & Earp by D. E. Crain; Kansas City — Avenue, sold to G. C. Diamond by L. H. Walker; Broadmour, sold to R. E. Fivey by Rialto Theater Corp. ; Madrid, sold to City Theaters, Inc., by Farm & Home Ass'n; Prospect, sold to O. S. Dunby Jay Means ; Oak Grove — Opera House, sold to W. T. McLaurine by C. E. Terry; Odessa — Dixie, sold to G. W. Dickinson, Inc., by T. D. Block; Parma — Bijou, sold to Joe Bowman by E. V. Blackman ; Pierce City — Strand, sold to J. M. Leach by E. M. Watson; St. Joseph — Park, sold to Dorothy Richardson by J. E. Gach ; Revere, sold to Joe Rosen and Abe Nemzoff by Sun Amusement & Realty Co. ; Rialto, sold to Fred Greenberg by Amusement Ent., Co. ; St. Louis — Pestalozzi, sold to H. Worack by Jack Camp ; Union, sold to S. and J. Sigoloff by Sanford Amusement Co. ; Sweet Springs — Star, sold to W. M. oodnight by C. J. Caldwell; Waynesville— Fox, sold to Ward Anderson by E. C. Hicks. Closings Pomona — Pomona. MONTANA Changes in Ownership Elliston — School of Movies, sold to Celia Dumaine by Russell C. Bolin; HallLiberty, sold to Ted McKinnon by F. E. Simmons. NEBRASKA Changes in Ownership CarroU— Star, sold to J. C. Texley by C. R. Thomas; Columbus — Columbus, sold to Publix Thea. Corp. by World Realty Co.; Crofton — Sun, sold to Helen Drexler by L. E. Ritts; Fremont — Fremont, sold to Publix Theater Corp. by World Realty Co.; Gering — Royal, sold to T. C. Palmer by Clyde Gillan; Harvard — Harvard, sold to C. C. Pinkerton by J. B. Frank; Kearney— World, sold to Publix Theater Corp. by World Realty Co. ; Lyman— Gem, sold to American Legion by H. P. Johnson; Marion — Crescent, sold to E Ward by W. F. Van Pelt; Morse Bluffs— Liberty, sold to Otto Kleman by Anna Moss ; North Bend — Lyric, sold to Otto Kleman by Anna Moss; Omaha — Hamilton, sold to E. B. Winn by Suburban Theaters, Roseland, sold to Epstein Bros, by World Realty Co., Uptown, sold to Epstein Bros, by Harms & Grobeck; Pilger — Paragon, sold to C. G. Gragson by J. W. Ballenger; West Point — Auditorium, sold to L. W. Kahn by G. H. McArdle; Wood RiverGem, sold to H. W. Cochran by W. L. Denny. Closings Belgrade — Royal ; Meadow Grove — Liberty ; Tekamah— Lyric ; Waterloo— Community. Openings Allan — Allan ; Centerville — Opera House ; Crofton — Sun; Deweese — Deweese; Gering — Royal ; Roseland — Auditorium. NEW JERSEY Changes in Ownership Atlantic City— Lyric, sold to S. William Ford by Heim Jacob; Bogoto — Queen Anne, sold to Fox Metropolitan; Bound Brook — Brook, sold to Fox Metropolitan ; E. Rutherford — Rex, sold to V. Monachelli by G. Hurley ; Elizabeth — Elmora, sold to Cocalis ; State, sold to Ullman, Krumgold, Kapilowitz ; Englewood — Plaza, sold to Fox Metropolitan; Hillside — Mayfair, sold to Elmer Wilson by 1450 No. Broad St. Corp.; Jersey City — Palace, sold to Palace Theatrical Enter, by Keith ; Leonia — Leonia, sold to Fox Metropolitan ; Newark — Bergen, sold to Bergen Playhouses, Inc., by Gottesman Ent. ; Cameo, sold to Cameo Playhouses, Inc., by Gottesman Ent. ; Port Norris — Nujoy, sold to Tony Dagastine by L. Dagastine ; Trenton — Orpheum, sold to Bucril Corporation by Orpheum Theaters, Inc. Closings Arlington — Arlington ; Dumont — Dumont ; Elizabeth — Capitol, State; Fort Lee — Fort Lee; Hamburg — Idle Hour; Hasbrouck Heights— Strand ; Highland Park — Park ; Hoboken — City, Eureka, Manor; Irvington — Liberty ; Iselin — Iselin ; Jersey City— Danforth, Lyric; Keansburg — Casino; Little Ferry — Sokol Hall; Lyndhurst— Star ; Newark — Columbia, Grand, Lewis, Lincoln ; New Brunswick — Cozy Bijou, Opera House; New Milford — Park; Nutley— Cameo ; Orange — Washington ; Ramsey — Holly; Ridgefield Park— Rialto; Roselle Park — Roslyn; So. Orange — Cameo; Verona— Verona; Washington — Opera House; Westwood — Westwood. NORTH DAKOTA Changes in Ownership Casselton — Portland, sold to A. C. Zimmerman by Esther McCarthy; Mott— Pleasant Hour, sold to H. M. Batty by Ellen Syverud; Willow City — Palace, sold to A. G. Arends by J. E. Anderson. Re-Openings Braddock— Carroll ; Buxton — Buxton; Fordville — Melford ; Milnor — Iris ; Munich — Opera House; Parshall — Grand; Pettibone — Movies; St. Thomas— Opera House; Shields — Opera House; Toma — Opera House; Wolford— G. G. Berhners.