The Film Daily (1934)

THE W&U*^ a DAILY Saturday, Jan. 6, 1934 A LITTLE from "LOTS" By RALPH WILK Hollywood pREDRIC MARCH'S first starring vehicle for 20th Century Pictures will be entitled "The Firebrand," instead of "The Affairs of Cellini," thus reverting back to the title of the successful stage comedy by Edwin Justus Mayer on which the picture is based. March is now en route to New York by way of Panama, with his wife, Florence Eldridge, and after a short vacation will return to Hollywood to begin work. * * # "Hold That Girl!" is the new title of "Every Girl For Herself," the Fox production featuring James Dunn and Claire Trevor. Hamilton MacFadden directed. Edwin Maxwell and Sidney Bracy have been allotted roles in "The Ninth Guest," Columbia feature in wh'ch Donald Cook and Genevieve Tobin will have the leading parts. * # * Tay Garnett and Ernst Lubitsch have exchange offices. Garnett is occupying Lubitsch's former offices at Paramount, while Lubitsch is using the offices formerly assigned to Garnett at M-G-M. Lubitsch plans to have his picture completed in time for Garnett to follow him into the M-G-M suite. Chick Chandler's holiday guests held a target practice with his new air gun and "denuded" his Christmas trees with B B shot. * * * Joe May, Viennese, who is Columbia's newest director, built Germany's "Hollywood," the first filmcity on the continent. He is credited with the discovery of Jan Kiepura and has directed Emil Jannings, Conrad Veidt, Lya De Putti and others. His latest picture, "The Wedding of the Private Secretary," was made in France. * * * Jean Frontai is no more! Ben Holmes, who directed her in a dozen pictures at RKO, has changed her name to Jean Fontaine. The director declares it has nothing to do with numerology or occult sciences, but that the new label is the deduction of common sense. She is Mrs. Chick Chandler in private life. * # * Due to an attack of grippe which has confined him to his home, Eddie Cahn has been forced to withdrawas director of Columbia's "One is Tom Mix in Circus Merger West Coast Bur., THE FILM DAILY Hollywood— Tom Mix is expected to combine his circus with one operated by Sam B. Dill for a joint tour starting in April. Mix probably will be starred in a feature before the circus season cpens. Guilty," featuring Ralph Bellamy and Shirley Grey, and has been replaced by Lambert Hillyer. * * * Ginger Rogers, one of Hollywood's busiest players, is currently at work in two pictures at the Warner-First National .studios. These are "Hot Air," with Dick Powell and Pat O'Brien also in the cast and "Upper World," with Warren William and Mary Astor. * * * "Hot Air," the new musical picture with Dick Powell, Pat O'Brien Ginger Rogers, Allen Jenkins and others, started production yesterday at the Warner studios under the direction of Ray Enright, with Busby Berkeley in charge of the musical numbers. Another member of the cast is Joan Wheeler. * * * Edward Everett Horton has been chosen by First National as the second male lead in "Hit Me Again." It will be directed by Robert Florey. * * * "Ready for Love," a story by Roy Flannagan and Eulalie Spence, has been purchased by Paramount and slated for production during February. NEWS OF THE D-A-Y Grand Rapids, Mich. — Fulton theater has started a new policy, advertising admissions never over 15 cents for adults. Buffalo — The Circle theater which was closed for a few days for repairs has reopened. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.— The Dorlexa Bldg. Corp. is now operating the Soo theater here with E. R. Saether as manager. Wisconsin Dells, Wis. — Richard Moran is the new owner of the Mission, formerly operated by G. C. Olson. Cobb, Wis. — The Arcadia, managed by R. K. Lang, has been closed until March 1. Flint, Mich. — The Savoy has been reopened by Sunlin Amusement Enterprises. William DuBarry is manager. The Regent, Butterfield house, was also recently reopened. Maple Rapids, Mich. — The Elmac, only house here, has been taken over by Robert Hunter from Floyd Wadlow. Detroit Notes Detroit — C. A. Garner and Paul Laveque of Foreign Films have subleased the Rivoli and reopened it for foreign pictures. Trans-Lux's Modern will be closed for a period while seating capacity is increased to 600 from 300. Closings this week included the Library, recently reopened by R. G. Taylor; Doric, managed by Frank Scheuer, and Empress, owned by Louis Chapoton, who is going to Hollywood. Jake Sullivan has succeeded Walter Gunn as temporary manager of the Your theater, owned by Fred De Lodder Circuit. James Wickert, former assistant manager at the Michigan, has been made manager of the Madison, where Weldon Pictures is presenting "Damaged Lives." F. E. North, appointed WarnerFirst National division manager, will also retain his duties as Detroit branch manager. Saxe Houses Add Matinees Milwaukee — Saxe Amusement Management, Inc.. is offering daily matinees at its Garfield and Modjeska theaters, both neighborhood houses. Shows are continuous with admission at 15 cents until 6 o'clock and 25 cents thereafter. George Delis in New Post Canton. O. — George A. Delis, until recently manager of the Palace, Lockport, N. Y.. has been made director of exploitation of the A. G. Constant houses in this territory. Nudie Posters Seized Detroit — In a drive against nudie pictures. 82 pieces of poster matter were seized last month. Daransoll in East Liberty East Liberty, Pa. — George Daransoll, last with Publix in Hazleton, has been named manager of the Cameranhone here. He succeeds Harry Frazee, Jr. Publix Meeting Postponed Meeting of Paramount Publix creditors scheduled for yesterday at the office of Referee Henry K. Davis was postponed until next Friday. Lewis E. Botzum Dies Akron, O. — Lewis E. Botzum. 54, an executive of the Botzum Bros. Theaters, died this week in Arizona, where he had been several weeks in an effort to regain his health. Ralph Kemper In East Liverpool East Liverpool, O. — Ralph Kemper former manager of the Capitol. Wheeling, W. Va„ has been named manager of the State here. Keith Chambers Promoted Canton, O.— Keith Chambers, who came here recently as assistant manager of the Palace, has been advanced to resident manager by A. G. Constant. Columbia Sets Release Columbia has set Jan. 15 as the release date for "Once to Every Woman," with Ralph Bellamy and Fay Wray. St. Louis — The Congress was reopened recently by St. Louis Amusement Co. Charleston, 111. — The Lincoln has been transferred by Fox West Coast Theaters to Frisina Amusement Co. Highland, 111. — Orchard Theater Corp. has taken over the Alcyon, formerly operated by J. H. Jones. Kincaid, 111. — The Kincaid has reopened. East St. Louis, III.— The Washington has reopened under the management of George Jackson, who at one time operated the Waverly. Orrville, O.— F. D. Krichbaum of Cincinnati has purchased the Grand here. Meadville, Pa. — The New Victor, formerly the Strand, reopened recently under the management of David Victor. Millington, Mich. — The Capitol has been reopened under the management of J. C. Cuddabeck. Clare, Mich. — The Ideal, only house here, has been sold to W. J. Olson by Mrs. John Asline. Sawyer, Mich. — The Flynn has been reopened under the management of Louis Lipovsky. Villa Grove. 111.— The Star is giving regular shows once more. RKO Books 2 Educationals "Poppin' The Cork," Educational's three-reel Musical Comedy starring Milton Berle, and "Song of Vienna," in its Treasure Chest series, have been booked to play over the entire RKO Metropolitan Circuit from Jan. 6 to 9 inclusive. Straub Joins Radio Station Buffalo — Herbert L. Straub, former music director of Shea's Buffalo, will become general music director of the Buffalo Broadcasting corporation. Cantor Film May Run 4 Weeks Philadelphia — Having set a new record at the Aldine in its first week, Eddie Cantor in "Roman Scandals," U. A. release, will probably run four weeks there. 167Seat House Opens Williamstown, Mich. — Seating only 167 and believed to be the smallest house built in this state since talkers, the Williamstown theater opened this week with Jay Butters as manager.