The Film Daily (1934)

THE DAILY Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1934 COLUMBIA TO SELL ON STORY VALUES (Continued from Page 1) and Clark Gable. A similar policy was carried out in the coming release, "No Greater Glory," directed by Frank Borzage, with Lois Wilson and Ralph Morgan as the featured players. "We have bought many plays and originals for next year's program," said Cohn, "but we are giving all our thought and effort to the completion of this season's schedule. Arrangements for the New York opening of the Capra picture are now under way. We will back the feature up with a heavy local and national campaign, with radio playing an important part. The majority of our remaining productions will receive similar treatment. "We are not sure as to the total number of pictures for next year for Columbia, but the list will include many musicals. The Grace Moore picture will soon go in work, and other musicals will follow as they are accepted by the production department." Columbia now has nine completed productions awaiting release, three shooting and two ready for production. The films completed are "It Happened One Night," "No Greater Glory," "The Social Register," "The Line Up," "One is Guilty," "Speed Wings," "The Lady is Willing," "The Fighting Ranger," and "The Man Toiler." In work are "The Most Precious Thing in Life," "Sisters Under the Skin" and "Whirlpool." Ready for the studios are "Twentieth Century" and an untitled Grace Moore musical to be directed by Victor Schertzinger. In preparation are "Whom the Gods Destroy," "Party's Over," "Black Moon," "Red Square" and "Take the Witness." SHORT SHOTS from EASTERN STUDIOS By CHAS. ALICOATE '■ TPHE Ritz Brothers have been signed by Educational for a short subject scheduled to start in three weeks. Joe Rivkin of the Leo Morrison office closed the deal. G&rtrude Niesen started work yesterday in a two-reel Vitaphone musical comedy, "Darling Enemy." A cast of over 100 bit and extra players has been assembled to support Miss Niesen in this short. Joe Ruttenberg has been signed to handle the cameras on the feature, "Frankie and Johnnie," which is scheduled to be put into production by Chester Erskin within the next ten days at the Biograph Studio. NEWS OF THE DAY New Orleans — Mystic and Comas Carnival balls will be filmed for national newsreel distribution next month by Harcol. This makes Comus' screen debut. Salt Lake City — L\ T. Lane, president of the Film Board of Trade in the Intermountain territory has been appointed president of the Intermountain Printers Code Board. Bethany, Mo. — Fire destroyed the Cozy theater last week. Fremont, 0. — Sigmund Gladstone, who has been operating the Fremont under lease, has sold the lease to Gastro Theaters Corp., Dover. Chicago — The Parkway, North Side house, has been closed for remodeling and will be reopened within a few weeks. Chicago — Henry Herbel, manager of the local Universal office is taking a rest in Florida. Cleveland — Al DeShetler, exhibitor, was rushed to Lakeside Hospital last week for an emergency operation. Cleveland — The Allen has switched its opening day from Wednesday to Friday. Chicago — Jack Miller, president of the Chicago Exhibitors' Ass'n, is vacationing in Florida. Bellman Signs Liberty Releases Jack Bellman of Hollywood Exchange yesterday signed contracts with Budd Rogers for the distribution of all Liberty productions in Washington, Philadelphia, Buffalo and New York. Rogers, New York representative for Liberty, is now negotiating for release in other territories of the entire Liberty 193435 schedule of eight productions. First three films are completed. They are "Cheaters," "When Strangers Meet" and "Take the Stand." It is possible that Damon Runyon's "The Quitter" will be started next week. Production is at the Pathe Studios, Culver City. Dembow, Wilby for Re-election Re-election of Sam Dembow, Jr. as president and Robert Wilby as vice-president of North Carolina Theaters is scheduled to take place at the annual meeting Feb. 13 in Greensboro. The corporation is a Paramount affiliate. Judge Cox to Hear Rembusch Suit Judge Cox will hear the Frank Rembusch anti-trust suit against major companies and the Hays association which is scheduled to go on trial today in the U. S. District Court, New York. Graham & Reynolds is representing the plaintiff. "Hi, Nellie" Equals "Footlight" Week-end business for "Hi, Nellie" at the New York Strand equalled the receipts for "Footlight Parade" in the corresponding period, it was stated by Warners yesterday. The picture holds over. Fourth Week for "Fashions" "Fashions of 1934" will hold for a fourth week at the Hollywood on Broadway. The First National picture also opens at the Brooklyn Strand tomorrow evening. Mike Kahn Joins Majestic Chicago — Mike Kahn, formerly with Fox, has replaced Percy Banas manager of Majestic Pictures here. "Vanities" Stage Show Unit Paramount has bought rights to use parts of "Murder at the Vanities" from Earl Carroll with the object of incorporating them in a stage show which will play the New York and Brooklyn Paramount theaters. Paramount also is filming "Murder at the Vanities." 2 Educationals for RKO Circuit "The Good Bad Man," Educational Coronet Comedy featuring Charles Judels and Tom Patricola, and "The Three Bears," a TerryToon, have been booked to play the RKO metropolitan circuit. COMPLIANCE BOARDS UP TO ROSENBLATT (Continued from Page 1) blesome of situations under the code. A number of communications in reference to interpretations of labor clauses and other matters have been received by John C. Flinn, executive secretary. Flinn today sends to Rosenblatt a list of about 125 names, proposed as impartial non-industry members of local grievance and zoning boards. Aim to Make Houses Pay Firemen's Wages (Continued from Page 1) hand during performances. Movie houses without full stage and scenery are inspected nightly. About 175 theaters in the city are required to have firemen assigned to them. Phelps to Make Series For DuWorld Release Le Roy Phelps, cameraman for Frank Buck's "Wild Cargo," has been signed by Arche Mayers and Irvin Shapiro to produce a series of wild animal shorts for DuWorld release. Phelps left yesterday for Florida. His trip will include Texas and Mexico. Must File Quittner Briefs by Friday Judge Caff ey in the U. S. District Court, New York, has given counsel for Edward Quittner, suing Paramount under the anti-trust laws, until Friday to file briefs. pert/ay I OR 2 PERSONS Above the 8th Floor $6.00 and up Enjoy the comforts of a parlor and bedroom suite. . . . 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