The Film Daily (1921)

[(Wednesday, January 19, 1921 DAILY PatheNews No. 6 IDCKAWAY, N. Y — Balloonists are home lain. Three airmen who were lost in ^>zen northland of Canada receive big ovafcn as they return to report at Naval Base. k'OCKTON, CAL — New type of guniictor. Speed is main feature of this "catrpillar" — runs 25 mi. an hour against 5 mi. i. ordinary tractor. ARIS, FRANCE — Weighs 108 pounds, and I cannot be lifted. Pathe News secures exAsive pictures of Johnny Coulon's unusual It that aroused universal interest. jlRK TOWER, WYO— The Last of the iffaloes. Herds of bison, which once freely limed the Western prairies, are now almost f:inct. t THE LIMELIGHT— Will America relict immigration? Anthony Caminetti, Immissioner-General of Immigration reins after study of immigration at European free. REA, CAL. — Destruction threatens rich district. A spectacular blaze results when irks ignite gas in the oil wells of Brea nyon. )ORN, HOLLAND— Will the Kaiser be iced to leave Holland? It is reported I tch government demands his departure ing to plot of restore the German monhy. IW YORK CITY— Honor memory of merica's patron saint of thrift." Citizens wreaths at statue of Benjamin Franklin birthday. MEMORIAM — One year ago, John rleycorn passed away. His many pals and al admirers well remember the fatal day :n they attended the last rites to the deted. Merger Details tod "Berman Month" Jniversal salesman are calling, luary "Berman Month" and are : to establish new sales records. Jay 4,000 Theaters Have Signed klore than 4,000 theaters will show first release of the new Kinoms, according to Educational, ich will distribute the news service rting Jan. 30. New House for St. Louis (Special to WID'S DAILY) It. Louis — A theater to cost $500,1 will be erected on the south side Chestnut St. just west of 18th St. prding to announcement by Albert 'Morelock. The playhouse will be :ctly fireproof and seat 2,500. At Melrose and Western (Special to WID'S DAILY) os Angeles — The proposed Green h Village and studio for Oliver rosco Prod, will be built at Mel and Western Aves. A 20-acre has been secured there. After Local Color om Moore and his director, "Vic" 'ertzinger, are here after scenes "Made in Heaven," Moore's next ure for Goldwyn. They are busy pting scenes in New York sub.; and will both leave for the coast few days. Lesser-Gore Incorporation Involves 30 Californian Theaters and a Number of Exchanges (Special to WID'S DAILY) Los Angeles — The West Coast Theaters, Inc., the $2,000,000 incorporation to handle all of the LesserGore Bros. Enterprises, is said to involve holdings and operating theater properties representing a considerable sum of money. The consolidation is said to be an incorporation of 17 individual theatrical enterprises, including 30 theaters, four exchanges, real estate holdings and leases for theaters under construction, as well as contracts and plans for several new houses to be built in the near future. Included in the theatrical holdings of Gore Bros, and Sol Lesser and Adolph Ramish which the merger will control are The Kinema, Alhambra, Burbank, Optic, Regent, Lyceum, Liberty, Casino, Grand and La Tosca in Los Angeles; the Windsor, Apollo and Hollywood, operated by Hollywood Theaters, Inc., in Hollywood; the California, Neptune and Auditorium in Venice; the La Petite in Ocean Park and the Capitol in Redondo, operated by the Venice Investment Co.; the Belvidere and American, operated by the Pomona Theater Co. in Pomona; the Rosebud and New Central, operated by the Rosebud Theater Co. of Los Angeles, and the Sunshine in Taft. The new merger takes in Associ ated First National Pictures of South ern California, operating the First National Exchange in Los Angeles, the All Star Features Distributors, the Equity Pictures and the Educational Film Corp of Southern California. Among theatrical holdings now under construction to be governed by West Coast Theaters Co. are the New Ambassador on Wilshire Blvd., the New Apollo, both nearing completion; the new Gore Brothers and Sol Lesser 1500 seat house in Anaheim, to be completed in March and a new neighborhood house to be erected at the corner of Moneta and Vernon Ave. The policy will be the expansion and enlargement of business by erecting and operating picture theaters on the Pacific Coast, as noted, and in Arizona. The officers, as noted, are: Michael Gore, president; Sol Lesser, vicepresident; Adolph Ramish, treasurer and A. L. Gore, secretary. At Broadway Theaters Capitol The overture at the Capitol this week is William Tell" with Erne Rapee conducting the orchestra. This is followed by the Valse Bluette danced by Mile. Gambarelli. The third number is "Making Man Handlers," a sport pictorial produced by Town and Country Films, Inc. Then comes excerpts from "Lohengrin," in four episodes followed by the Capitol News. The prologue to the feature which is "Prisoners of Love" starring Betty Compson is then rendered with the feature following. The next number is a plea for the Hoover Relief Fund. Finally there is the organ solo. FOR SALE TWO COMEDIES Negative and Two Prints One Reelers — Act Quick B. BERK 117 W. 46th St., N. Y. C. 3rd Floor Bryant 0248 Rialto „ Tlle. opening number is the overture 'Capriccio Espagnol." Next comes the magazine followed by Edoardo Albano singing "Serenade Espagnol." Constance Binney in her latest Realart picture "Something Different," Grace Hoffman, Soprano, singing "Theme and Variation," Mack Sennett comedy "Bungalow Troubles" and the organ solo are the other numbers on the program. Rivoli The overture is "Cavalleria Rusticana." The Rivoli Pictorial is followed by a second series of pictures take by the ParamountVandenbergh expedition, called "Wild Men of Africa." Mary Lind and Frederick Jagel sing "At Dawning" with the chorus assisting off-stage. Dorothy Dickson, the dancer, is featured in George Fitzmaurice's production for Paramount, "Paying the Piper." A Mutt and Jeff cartoon comedy, "The Papoose," and the organ solo conclude the program. TO SUB-LEASE Spacious offices in New Robertson-Cole Building, about 18x35 feet. Reply Box B-8, care Wid's Strand The overture is "Mefistofele," with Carl Edouarde conducting. This is followed by the Strand Topical Review after which comes the prologue interpreted by the Sergastchinko Ballet. After the prologue comes the feature, "The Devil," starring George Arliss. Amanda Brown, soprano, sings "Una Voce Poco Fa" and then comes a Hall Room Boys comedy, "A Dog-Gone Mix-up." The closing number is an organ solo, "Pilgrim's Chorus," rendered by Ralph H. Brigham andHerbert Sisson. Fox Warns Again The Fox offices have felt it necessary to issue another warning regarding "Over the Hill" and the two poems upon which it is based: "Over the Hill to the Poorhouse" and "Over the Hill from the Poorhouse." The company charges that play brokers are offering a play called "Over the Hill" to stock companies and states that it owns the exclusive dramatic and picture rights for the entire world. Bray Showing Tomorrow An 11 reel Bray picture called "The Elements of the Automobile" will be shown at the Y. M. C. A. on 57th St. tomorrow at one o'clock. The picture is said to have taken two years to make and is the one which the War Department purchased 32 prints of to teach its Motor Transport System the basis of automobile construction. Elmer Rice Here Elmer Rice of "On Trial" fame and a member of the Goldwyn coast scenario staff is in New York from Los Angeles. Joins Carrier Brothers Special to WID'S DAILY) Charleston, W. Va.— E. P. Weisner, well known among exhibitors in the Central States, having handled publicity and exploitation for Select, Robertson-Cole and Universal in Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh, has joined the Carrier Brothers, "Box Office Doctors," who are at present putting over the Kearse Circuit of theaters here. It is understood that the Carrier Bros, will soon launch a national theater development organization with offices in all important exchange centers. Back With Goldwyn (Special to WID'S DAILY) Los Angeles— Lon Chaney is back with Goldwyn again. This time he is to have the leading role in "The Night Rose," a crook story by Leroy Scott. Leatrice Joy, who appeared in 'Bunty Pulls the Strings," will appear opposite him. Wallace Worsley who made "The Penalty," will direct. I OA± A DAVID G. FISCHER PRODUCTION iSRHBQ 2?f PER wourfr-^ BY DAY CIRCLE 1868 CAMERAMEN Furnished for all purposes UNITED SOCIETY CINEMA TOGRAPHERS Suite 1603 Candler Building Phone Bryant 6558 STEREOS-MATS ELECTROS IRUSIN& COMPANY 23 E. 4lrf ST. SPRING 8303 For Sale or Rent The best studio in Culver City, Calif. On 5-acre plot. Stage, 100 ft. by 240 ft., fully equipped. Immediate possession. Address B-91, Hollywood Office Wid's Daily