The Film Daily (1921)

DAILY Thursday, January 20, 193 New First Runs (Continued from Page 1) The suspicions of the film managers that Jensen and Von Herberg have not bought sufficient stock in the theaters of the 16 towns recently announced in WID'S DAILY to give them the right to buy for those houses as a part of their own string seems to be justified by the report now being circulated from an authentic source that Jensen and Von Herberg promised C. F. Hill of Albany. Oregon, who controls that and two other near-by towns, that they would buy $5,000 worth of stock in his company, that they paid $500 down and that he finds it impossible to get any more from them. It is also rer ported that William J. Ripley of the Western Amusement Co. of Aberdeen and Centralia has been similarly treated. The supposition in local film circles is, therefore, that very little actual money has been put into any of these companies by Jensen and Von Herberg. In the meantime dissatisfaction among the members of the circuit grows apace. Clyde Matlock of Pendleton, Ore., withdrew from the circuit and demanded a return of his entrance fee. After some difficulty he obtained it. Meyers and Ford of La Grande, Ore., have also resigned and demanded their money. They were refused, and they have placed the matter in the hands of their attorneys. A number of other members are bringing all pressure to bear on Jensen and Von Herberg for a return of their entrance fees. St. Louis Merger Standard and Independent Film Now One — More Offices Planned (Special to WID'S DAILY) St. Louis— The Standard Film Co. of St. Louis and the Independent Film Co., the latter a $50,000 Missauri corporation have merged and will in the future operate under the name of the latter corporation. The company is headed by F. J. Fegan, for four years manager here for Standard, while others in the company are J. E. Callahan, president of the Callahan Metal Weather Strip Co., and J. Ray Weinbrenner, well known attorney. Independent secures among the more important features "Isobel," "Whispering Devils," "She Played and Paid," and "Turn to the Right." The offices of the company will be at 3317 Olive St., in the same quarters formerly occupied by Standard. It is expected that in the near future an office will be opened in Kansas City, Mo., with the object to serve Missouri, Kansas and Southern Illinois. An effort was made to reach Mr. Von Herberg at the Astor, where he had been stopping, but the room clerk at 6:30 last night reported he had checked out. Suitably Celebrated (Special to WID'S DAILY) Los Angeles — The completion of the first year of the corporate life of Charles Ray Prod., Inc., was celebrated here when the officers gave a dinner and theater party for Mr. and Mrs. Ray. The others present were Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Ray, the star's parents; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Kidder, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Inglis. Sues for Services (Continued from Page 1) scribed by independent producers and that C. E. Whitehurst of Baltimore and himself had been forced to bear the remainder of the burden. He added that he understood that the exhibitors had not paid a cent of the $6,200. Sydney Cohen of the M. P. T. O. could not be reached for a statement yesterday. He had gone when an effort was made to reach him. More of Censors New Bills Pending in Various States, Elliott Is Quoted as Saying The Evening Sun yesterday afternoon quoted Frederick H. Elliott of the National Association as saying that the industry will "have to fight this winter five times as many proposed laws as we ever faced before." Then the newspaper gives a list of state and the status of various bills, which it claims. Elliott named. It follows: Colorodo — Censorship bill, now in hands of Attorney General. Massachusetts — Censorship bill ; hot fight there last year; Gov. Coolidge vetoed bill. Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas — Censorship and Sunday closing laws. Missouri — Censorship fight already under way. Montana — Censorship bill submitted to Legislature. North Carolina — Censorship bill already introduced. Wyoming — Censorship fight on in Legislature. In Chicago the City Council has referred a censorship ordinance to the judiciary committee, while in Buffalo a citizen's committe has drafted a report recommending a regulatory ordinance. States which already have censorship laws are Arkansa, Ohio, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Eliott stated yesterday that he hadn't given out any interviews to anyone, and that no publication had a right to quote him. He refused to discuss the matter further. New Guide Almost Ready The 20th edition of the Julius Ca Theatrical Guide, consolidated w Gus Hill's National Directory, y be ready for distribution Feb. 15 The guide will give the names managers, seating capacity, etc. The price is $3.00. Office of publishers is in the Longacre Bldg FOR SALE TWO COMEDIES Negative and Two Prints One Reelers — Act Quick B. BERK 117 W. 46th St., N. Y. C. 3rd Floor Bryant 024f More Aides for Saunders Claud Saunders, director of exploitation for Famous Players, announces the following appointments to his staff: Arthur M. Vogel at Seattle; Leon Bamberger at Minneapolis, and Richard E. Riddick at Salt Lake City. Wayland H. Taylor has been transferred from Seattle to San Francisco. Pioneer Exchange in Omaha (Special to WID'S DAILY) Omaha — Pioneer has opened an exchange at 1324 Howard St. under the management of I. J. ("Bud") Barsky. It will serve Nebraska and Iowa. Circle Film Attractions are distributing on the state right market, "The Devil's Confession." "His Enemy's Daughter," the first feature distributed by Candler Pictures Corp., has been sold to the Popular Film Co., 14 Piedmont St., Boston, for New England. CYRUS J. WILLIAMS' Stupendous Expose THINGS MEN DO STATE RIGHTS IN SIX REELS FOREIGN RIGHTS M. B. SCHLESINGER 802 TIMES BUILDING NEW YORK Look for Censor Fight (Special to WID'S DAILY) Sacramento, Cal. — Assemblyman Edgar Hurley of Oakland has presented to the legislature a censorship bill for this state. It has been referred to the public morals committee. It looks as if there would be a fight when the committee reports on the bill. Picture interests are reported ready to carry the fight direct to Governor Stephens. Hurley declares that he already has the pledge of 25 assemblymen to support his measure. TO SUB-LEASE Spacious offices in New Rob ertson-Cole Building, abou 18x35 feet. Reply Box B-8, care Wid's DIRECTOR! OF THE TRADE A RELIABLE GUIDE FOR READY REFERENCE ACCOUNTANTS EDMONDS & BOUTON, INC. 16 Pine St., 1645 La Brea ,• •*Jew York City. Hollywood ADVERTISING— PUBLICIT Would Ban Sunday Shows (Special to WID'S DAILY) Jefferson City, Mo. — Moving picture shows and theatrical performances are forbidden on Sundays under a bill introduced in the state senate by Senator Loren E. Senneker of Lawrence County. The bill amends an existing law to read: "Every person who shall be convicted of horse racing, cock fighting or playing at games of cards or games of any kind, or operating theaters, picture shows and other like places of amusement on the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not exceeding $50." Levine On Trip Nat Levine of Plymouth Pictures, Inc., leaves tonight on a sales trip through the Middle West. MERRITT CRAWFORD The Screen Bulletin 904 Fitzgerald Bldg. Bryant ARTISTS AND ART TITLE F. A. A. DAHME. INC.. Art Titles — Animation — Leaders 220 W. 42nd St. Bryant MARTIN-McGUIRE & NEWCOM: Art Title* '27 7th Avenue Bryant ENGRAVERS THE STANDARD ENGRAVING CO. 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