The Film Daily (1921)

Inesday, May 11, 1921 rtteN No. 38 ews ^,K^£?LCAUSE 20-000 PERSONS TRN OUT— The Hosiery Contest at Cal., dazzles eager eyes. RESIDENT GREETS AMERICA'S S CHAMPIONS— Tilden and Willay for the President at the White >ERSONS SEE THE KENTUCKY — Scenes of "Behave Yourself," the ar old winner, and the race at Louisr. UNCLE SAM PROTECTS LIFE t SHORE — Coast Guard Station No. s rescue drill at Gloucester, Mass. icenes from Rome, Italy; Astoria, San Francisco; etc., etc. b d Incorporations B, Del. — Ascher Halsey Thearp., Newark. Capital, $50,000. orators, Joseph A. Jacobs and Ascher of Newark and Amelia s of East Orange. Ir, Del. — Florida West Coast t Capital, $5,000,000. Incork F. P. Tombs, O. E. LyId H. A. Kelly of Tampa, Fla. |fs, Delaware Registration "o. Del. — National Arts of a. Capital, $100,000. Attorjlaware Registration Co., Wil r, Del. — Co-operative ExCapital, $500,000. Attorney, ition Trust Co. of America. r, Del. — S. C. L. Service. Cap)0,000. Incorporators, James rulloch and George H. Sny?Censington, Md., and Richard he of Washington. Attorney, I Charter Co. • ly — Associated Foreign Film New York. Capital, 1,000 :ommon stock, no par value; apital, $5,000. Incorporators, Lepetto, B. C. Elliott and T. !ahon, 1440 Broadway. •, • Del. — Grand Amusement pital, $3,250,000. Incorporat>rge F. Strotz and Abe Fran)es Moines, la., and Arley B. Dover. , Del.— National Non-TheatP. Exchanges, Inc. Capital Attorney: Corporation o. of America, Wilmington. Adds To Chain He, — F. H. Fisher of this city, of a string of theaters in has added the Majestic at I Wis., to his list of houses. Goldwyn-U.C.I.Deal (Continued from page 1) a general surprise to film men in New York who have been watching the international situation closely. The statement issued yesterday said that the greatest spectacles made by the U. C. I. will be shown here. The first two will be "Theodora" and "The Ship." The first has been variously hailed as the most tremendous spectacle ever turned out of an Italian studio, and has been about two years in the making. Ambrosio, the producing unit which made "Quo Vadis" and "Cabiria" is responsible for this picture. "The Ship" is founded on Gabriel D'Annunzio's novel, "La Nave," and was directed by the poet's son. It was about a year in the making and in it appears Ida Rubinstein, the famous Russian dancer. The Goldwyn statement has it that neither of these two pictures has been publicly shown anywhere. As a matter of fact, the London Independent Film Trading Co., Ltd, of London, England, has trade shown "The Ship." No mention is made of any other pictures. Other important Italian made films are "The Bridge of Sighs," produced by Pasquale; one called "A Tour of the World with A Paris Ragamuffin," and a third said to be extremely elaborate. The name of this is unknown and definite information regarding its nature could not be learned yesterday. The story is based on Aztec rule in Mexico. One film man who is in close touch with the situation abroad stated yesterday that it seemed logical that Goldwyn would not go back further than 1918 to pick pictures for American showings. He estimated that there were not more than five or six really worth-while Italian pictures available for showing in this country. The bulk of the product, he said was of a distinctly Italian flavor, and of a type that would not prove suitable for American exhibition. The Goldwyn deal is significant in that it means the introduction in this country of more foreign pictures and, for the first time since "Cabiria," of Italian films. It was pointed out yesterday that a national distributing organization such as that maintained by Goldwyn, in conjunction with the theater properties operated by Goldwyn could insure a number of showings for the pictures, whereas, foreign films introduced by individuals might die because of the lack of theaters in which to show them. It will be recalled that when Goldwyn came from abroad last week he advised American producers to watch out for the Italians, saying that if any noteworthy productions were to come from Europe, they would be the product of Italian producers. The transaction evidently puts the Four More for T.&D. (Continued from page 1) was opened a few weeks ago. It is owned by Henry C. Jensen of Los Angeles. He says the deal had not been closed formally as far as his houses were concerned. Jensen also operates the Pasadena, formerly Clune's, on West Colorado St. at De Lacy. He has a 15-year lease on the latter house, but a 99-year lease on the land under the Raymond, which he built. The Pasadena shows vaudeville and pictures. In addition there are two houses on East Colorado St, the Strand at Euclid and the Florence at Hudson Ave. Jack Root, owner of the Strand. says his house has been bought for $150,000. G. H. Schulmann owns the Florence. This marks the entrance of the Turner & Dahnken interests in the theater field in Southern California. Their interests to date have been confined to cities in the northern part of the state. Recently, as noted in these columns, plans were launched to inaugurate a Junior T. and D. circuit, designed to develop small theater properties in Northern California along the lines of the West Coast Theaters, Inc.-The Gore Bros.-Ramish-Lesser organization in Southern California. It would seem that the purchase of the Pasadena houses would bring Turner & Dahnken into direct competition with the other organization, both of which are affiliated with Associated First National. Notables Attend Showing A number of prominent people in pictures and stage life attended the private showing of "J'Accuse," at the Ritz last night. Meeting June 6 N. A. M. P. I. To Convene in New York This Year— May Have Dinner The fifth annual meeting of the National Association will be held on Monday, June 6th, at the association's headquarters, 1520 Broadway. This date was decided upon at a monthly meeting of the executive committee, at which authorization was also given for the calling of annual meetings of the several branches of the association, including the producers, distributors, supply and equipment and general divisions. These divisions will meet prior to June 6th, and nominate directors who will be voted upon at the annual meeting of the entire association. It is expected that the newly elected board of directors will immediately convene for the election of officers for the ensuing year. The annual meeting will be called at three p. m, on June 6th. Whether or not the business session will be concluded with a dinner is to be decided by a committee of three which was appointed at the Committee meeting. This committee consists of Richard A. Rowland, Lee Counselman and Chas. C. Pettijohn. ELECTROS I. RUBIN COMPANY 23 E. 4th ST. SPRING 8303 Harrison Laid to Rest Funeral services for Louis Reeves Harrison were held yesterday from Campbell's Funeral Church. Harrison was 63 years old when he died. He was identified with pictures for a number of years as an editor and scenario writer. He was for 10 years with the Moving Picture World. quietus on the long-discussed Famous Players deal with U. C. I, in combination with the U. F. A: That deal, it will be recalled, was to be a threecornered affair, but two of the corners, the U. F. A. and the U. C. 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