The Film Daily (1921)

TskM DAILY Tuesday, January 25, 1921 Griffith's Next (Continued from Page 1) new story is greater in scope than "Broken Blossoms," and the time Griffith is spending on it, and the large and expensive east, are the same indications that foretold the coming of his other specials. Another indication that "Flaming Lamps" will he a big Griffith special is the cast now at work at the Studios at Mamaroneck. These players include Tyrone Power, W. J. Ferguson, Carol Dempster, Ralph Graves, George Neville, Vivia Ogden, Agnes Fleming, Betty Hilburn, Charles Mack, Porter Strong and Kathleen Ardell. Suing DeMille for $3,125 Los Angeles — Sub-titles written for a film were worth $1,0(10 each, according to Ray M, Cahow, who seeks a total of $3,125 from Cecil B. DeMille for his services in writing subtitles. Florence Wallach, assistant to Abe Stern of the Century comedy unit leaves for the coast in several weeks to assume a position at the studios. STUDIO FOR RENT by Day, Week or Month Large Stage — Fully Equipped In the Heart of New York 230 W. 38th St.— Fitzroy 4205 Webster put the words in the dictionary, but it takes a trained fiction writer to juggle them into TITLES that emphasize and CEMENT THE ACTION Original stories, directing, editing. Let me edit your next screen story. Pearl Doles Bell, 229 West 46th St., N. Y. C. CONTINUITY that COUNTS Paul Schof ield Free Lance Adaptations : : Editing CURRENT RELEASES: "Rose of Nome"— Fox (West Coast) "Smilin' All the Way"— David Butler "Girls Don't Gamble"— David Butler "Tiger's Coat"— Hodkinson— AllStar "Just Pals"— Fox (West Coast). IN PRODUCTION: "The Quarry"— Meighan— Famout Player* HOLLYWOOD HOTEL Hollywood, Calif. CREATIVE CONTINUITY t^rjj *tn^m . 1 i ytlt; "' |"p '' } L.V III 1 S9 ., f\ x .# \,'d%&k ■mm ma^m 1 .ijB B * ^ Sal m *' i\ MskfZ' m < ^'^flfl ;'■ ^^^^^ , m I ^jr.f y-~~ -•?'¥:■ i i ' A '^■avdaaavt* _,*T.' ',&J Llam I V "Come on! Show you're head, if you dare, you murderer!" Scene from the Benj. B. Hampton feature, "The Killer," distributed by Pathe.— Advt. Censors in Bay State? New Measure Filed in Boston — Almost Identical With 1920 Bill Boston — Renewal of the campaign for censorship in Massachusetts is threatened by the filing in the legislature of a measure designed to overcome such objections as were raised last year by the attorney-general and upon which Governor Coolidge vetoed the 1920 bill after it had been passed by the House and Senate. The new bill was filed on behalf of the State Committee on Motion Pictures, which represents 394 organizations in the commonwealth. The measure just introduced is with slight changes, the compromise bill which was drawn up by a special committee of five members of the 1920 legislature. It passed both branches of the legislature but was vetoed by the governor on the opinion of the attorney-general that it was unconstitutional. Such changes as to meet the objections of the attorney-general have been made and the bill brought up to date. Under the provisions of the measure the censorship rests with the Department of Public Safety which now examines and passes upon all the films exhibited on Sundays. The measure provides for the appointment of a paid director to be in charge of the work, and to have three censors reviewing films eight hours a day for five days a week. There is an appeal to the director in charge of the work and from him to the Commissioner of Public Safety. The rights of the industry are to be safeguarded by an appeal to the Superior Court sitting in equity. Tt is estimated that it would cost $40,350 to establish and maintain it one year. The yearly revenue is estimated at $62,400, at the rate of $2 per reel. Features Only (Continued from Page 1) for which Associated First National contracted with Mr. Chaplin. "The balance of Mr. Chaplin's contract now calls for three two reel subjects. Upon the delivery of these three productions by Mr. Chaplin to Associated First National the contract between the two will have been fulfilled. "Immediately upon terminating his contract with Associated First Na tional, Mr. Chaplin will become permanent in the feature production field, aiming for the same standard as it is believed he has established with 'The Kid,' at the same time he will become actively engaged as a member of the United Artists Corp., comprising Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith, Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks, and he will devote all of his efforts to the making of feature productions." Chaplin has taken full control of his plant where to date the DeHavens have been working. His present organization contains practically all of the people who have been identified with him for some years past. Edna Purviance will continue in Chaplin's support. The business end of the company will be in the hands of Al Reeves, who has been studio manager for the past two years. Charles Levin will head the laboratory department and Joseph Van Meter, the purchasing department. Carlyle Robinson, who was with Chaplin in the Lone Star and earlier First National days is back as director of publicity. Consolidated Buys Irish Film Philadelphia — The Consolidated Exchange has purchased local rights for "Ireland in Revolt," the Chicago Tribune pictures which are being state righted by the American Filrn Co. Two Scripts Completed Eve Unsell Photoplay Staff, Inc. through arrangement with Houghtor Mifflin Co., has completed a screet version of "The Guardian Angel," by Oliver Wendell Holmes. By art rangement with Harper & Bros they have also completed a versiot of "Second Youth," by Allan Upde graff. These two books will.shorth be offered to the trade for produc tion. Incorporations Albany, N. Y.— Elarem Theate. Co., Bronx. Capital, $10,000. In corporators, L. Markowitz, S. M' Lazarus and S. Rochesky, 400 171st St. Albany, N. Y.— New York Fede ated Exchange, New York. 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