The Film Daily (1921)

kB&ADSTREET f FILMDOM 7/cRECOCHIZED Authority L. XVI No. -47 Tuesday, May 17, 1921 Price 5 Cent! Deal Is Off : Linder and Robertson-Cole Jreak Relations-Comedian Arranging for New Release ax Linder and Robertson-Cole erday morning came to an agreet regarding the unexpired term :he French comedian's contract. ler the terms of the arrangement, ler's first and last production for ertson-Cole will be "Seven Year's Luck." indcr is in town, as noted, with a t of the second picture, "My B?" It is understood he has sev deals on for future distribution, itever national releasing company loses with will secure as the first jre. "My Wife?" Linder will »ably make eight a year in 4he re. othacker Here; Plan for "Lab" ratterson R. Rothacker is in New k with several consulting eners. He plans to leave for Dpe on June 24. In September, iromises active work will be gotunder way on the laboratory in ' York. "Yankee' at Central i Connecticut Yankee in King mr's Court" will open at the Cen theater on Sunday. No anlcement has been made for the tdway showing of "Shame," a nd Emmett J. Flynn production, iras reported this picture would the Central. »ro;ducers! mstributors! IUYERS! iXHIBITORS! IEAD "THE NDEPENDENT MARKET" Ivery Thursday) In WID'S DAILY "The Soul Within" — Audrey Munscn. A dramatic incident from the life of "The Queen of the Artists' Studios — beautifully filmed. A production replete with thrills — with a story that will long be remembered. Perry Plays, Inc. — Advt. Meeting Planned N. A. M. P. I. Executive Committee to Discuss Censorship Situation — Test Case Talked Of The executive committee of the National Association will meet today, possibly, to discuss the censorship situation. As indicated yesterday, there is a strong possibility that a test case will be made to test the constitutionality of the law. The matter, it is understood, will be discussed at that meeting. There was considerable ' interest manifested yesterday in the statement issued by Almet F. Jenks, of Jenks and Rogers. Judge Jenks, it will be recalled, filed a brief with Governor Miller before the Clayton-Lusk bill was signed in which he questioned the constitutionality of the measure. Gabriel L. Hess, chairman of the N. A. M. P. I. censorship committee, likewise issued a statement in which he said the legality of the law is undoubtedly "one which the courts will pass upon." Some of the New York papers commented editorially on the (Continued on Page 4) 100% Attendance All First National Managers Here — Internal Organization Matters Discussed The Associated First National branch managers are in New York 100% strong. They thronged the lobby of the Astor yesterday in between the morning and afternoon sessions. Purley internal matters were discussed yesterday. The opening addresses were made by H. O. Schwalbe and J. D. Williams. In the afternoon Mr. Schwalbe again spoke for a short time and then Mr. Williams took the chair. Last night, a long list of well known film folks, including the branch managers, were guests of Joseph M. ichenck in the Jungle Room at (Continued on Page 4) "Kindred" Next (Special to WID'S DAILY) Los Angeles — R. A. Walsh's Spanish production, "Serenade," is nearing completion at the Brunton Studios, Walsh's scenario staff is engaged in preparing the continuity for "Kindred of the Dust," which will go into production immediately after "Serenade" is completed. F. P. After Coogan Jackie Slated for Part in "Peter Ibbetson" and One Other Feature— Deal Pending Famous Players-Lasky are negotiating for the services of Jackie Coogan. The deal has arrived at the stage where final consummation may be reached on Thursday. Little Jackie is slated for a part in "Peter Ibbetson," which George Fitzmaurice will make as a special, co-starring Elsie Ferguson and Wallace Reid. He will also appear in a second production, the name and character of which could not be determined yesterday. Reid Due Today Wallace Reid is due in New Yoth today from the coast. He is to costar in "Peter Ibbetson," with Elsie Ferguson. Back to the Coast Jeanie MacPherson leaves for California tomorrow. Cabanne May Work Here W. Christy Cabanne may make his next production for Robertson-Cole in the East. Atkinson Due Soon W. E. Atkinson, the G. M. of Metro, who has been visiting the company exchanges in the West, will be back in town in about a week. Opening Session Today (Special to WID'S DAILY) Washington — The officers and na'» tional committee men of the M. P. T. O., will convene at the Hotel Washington this morning. General Division Meets Friday The fifth annual meeting of the General Division of the National Association will be held in the association's rooms, 1520 Broadway, on Friday at 12 o'clock. Levey Gets Projector Distribution Harry Levey, president of the NonTheatrical M. P., Inc., has completed a contract that will vest the National exchanges throughout the country with the handling of the Powers Professional Projectors. Aschers Give Up House? (Special to WID'S DAILY) Dayton, O. — Reports are current here that the Ascher Brothers have relinquished their rights in the Auditorium and that the theater has reverted to its owners, the Rauh estate.