The Film Daily (1921)

DA1L.V Tuesday, May 10, 1! "Jazzing Up" London Harry Reichenbach said yesterday that he expects to sail for London early in June. He has no definite plans but anticipates securing some picture, as he says, to "jazz up" London with. Brunton Expected Robert Brunton is expected in town from Los Angeles in a few days with a print of "Without Benefit of Clergy," the first Rudyard Kipling production for Pathe. Randolph Lewis of Pathe will probably come east with Brunton. SUBTITLES written by HARRY CHANDLEE and WILLIAM B. LAUB This Mark of Merit has appeared upon over thirty productions during the past year. Offices 130 West 46th Bryant 9907 DIRECTORY OF THE TRADER RELIABLE GUIDE FOR READY REFERENCE ADVERTISING— PUBLICITY MERRITT CRAWFORD The Screen Bulletin 904 Fitzgerald Bldg. Bryant 5506 ROBERT EDGAR LONG Formerly With D. W. Griffith 1482 Broadway Bryant 6380 ARTISTS AND ART TITLES F. A. A. DAHME, INC., Art Titles — Animation — Leaders 220 W. 42nd St. Bryant 6796 BROKERS MOTION PICTURE SECURITIES CO. Investments 454-460 I. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles LABORATORIES EVANS LABORATORY Quality Motion Picture Printing 416-24 W. 216th St. Wads. 3443 CLAREMONT FILM LABORATORIES 430 Claremont Parkway Tel. Tremont 3766 H. J. Streyckmans" General Manager PRINTERS BARNES PRINTING CO. Motion Picture Specialists 36 East 22d St. Phone Gramercy 945 PROSPECT PRESS 188 W. 4th St. Spring 2070 STUDIOS ESTEE STUDIO AND LAB., INC. Studio— 209-219 E. 124th Harlem 7196 Studio — 361 W. 125th Morn. 4985 MODERN, FULLY EQUIPPED STUDIO For Rent by Day, Week or Month 230-232 West 38th St. Fitz 4205 Dragnet for Thieves National Association's Committee Active — Finns Recovered in Chicago The National Association reports that a dragnet for film thieves is now being drawn throughout the country and that during the last 30 days 10 arrests have been made in four cities, a large number of stolen films recovered and clues developed that are expected to lead to the arrest of a large number of print burglars. In Cleveland a few days ago, W. C. Hawkins, special representative of the Film Theft Committee, caused the arrest and indictment of Julius Watt, alias Jimmie Flannigan, on a charge of having stolen prints of "The Mark of Zorro" and "Beautifully Trimmed." In Chicago last week the arrest and conviction of John Mikolina and John Ferns have put a stop to a long series of film thefts. Films there were stolen from delivery wagons, practically all of the companies operating in Chicago reporting such thefts. It was learned that a St. Ann, 111., exhibitor had rented the picture from John Ferns, who formerly resided in St. Ann, but had moved to Chicago. In the cellar of Ferns' home was found a large amount of stolen film which he said he had bought from John Mikolina. After the arrest Mikolina made a full confession, admitting that he stole many cases of film from trucks and sold them whenever he could find a market. In court Mikolina pleaded guilty to grand larceny and was sentenced to three months in the House of Correction. Ferns pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods and was fined $250 and costs. A number of films were recovered. Other arrests in connection with the theft of film have been made in Boston and New York. Milton Hoffman Here All sun burned and looking very fit Milton E. Hoffmanns here from the Coast. Will only remain about a week. Hoffman was formerly with Famous Players. ' Tourneur Starts "Lorna Doone"" (Special to WID'S DAILY) Los Angeles — Maurice Tourneur has started work on "Lorna Doone," which was originally scheduled for production following "The Last of the Mohicans." He will not go abroad for scenes as first planned, but will go east to secure some New England atmosphere. Three months will probably be spent on the production. George Backer's Funeral The funeral of George Backer, who died Sunday after a week's illness from pneumonia, will take place this morning from' his former residence, 137 Riverside Drive. George Backer was well known among many New York film men, not only because of his identification with the Godfrey Bldg. which he built, but because from time to time he invested and financially backed a number of productions and companies He leaves a widow and five children. He was but 47 years of age. They Break Attendance i And Box Office Records* Exhibitors Name Pictures That Are Making Big Money and Winning Praise of Patrons THE WOMAN IN HIS HOUSE This picture broke both attendance and box office records, crqwds liked it very much. — E. J. Weisfeldt, New Strand Theatre Milwaukee, Wis. Thi 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY Broke attendance records. Audiences very much pleased. — Bird Mausert and Coleman, Rialto Theatre, Glens Falls, N. Y. IN OLD KENTUCKY Great crowds; big box office receipts. Ran this picture a yea: ago and booked it for the second showing at the special request q patrons. Audiences wonderfully pleased. — W. H. Osterberg, Jr. Orpheum Theatre, Scottsbluff, Neb. SCRAMBLED WIVES Everyone thought it was very good. All glad to see Margueril Clark again. — Julius K. Johnson, Rialto Theatre, Omaha, Neb. DANGEROUS BUSINESS Broke our attendance records. Box office record excelled Constance Talmadge is a most popular star. Audiences enthusias about picture ^nd star. — Elmer Ramsey, Central Theatre, Fairb Illinois. MAN— WOMAN— MARRIAGE A very good picture. A knockout with the women. — Harry Wattt Strand Theatre, Omaha, Neb. a THE PASSION FLOWER A good picture from the showman's standpoint as well as th public viewpoint. Very pleasing. Worthy of a good presentatio: 'n and campaign. — W. F. Mason, Grand Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pa. First National Attractions That's another reason why Iherell be a Franchise everywhere in 4 to A l^L^ m^«»^fc. IJ 1 \W " FIRST NATIONAL ■ PICTURES! II • > ^*Q-^^ 1 t III 8 I