The Film Daily (1930)

12 z-^EfS DAILY Sunday, February 23, 1930 Short Subjects (Continued from Page 9) SOUND Crosby's Corners Pathe Time, 17 mins. Ordinary Skit Rubeville series. Lem Hiskers' son, who is in the show business, comes back to the old hick town with a load of girls, and a party is pulled in celebration. Routine dances by the chorines are not so hot and inasmuch as there are no Rags this number just ambles along at a slow pace. The Rubeville band providei some snappy music and recording i^ well done. "The Big Jewel Case" Educational Time, 15 mins. Fast Hokum A lot of hokum about some missing jewels and the search for them conducted by a comedy detective, a cop, a colored servant, and a few others. Stephen Roberts has stuffed the story with actiqn and the laughs are quite frequent. It's a Jack WhiteMermaid production with Eddie Lambert, Fred Kelsey, Anita Garvin, Robert Graves and Curtis McHenry. Pathe Audio Review No. 8 Time, 10 mins. Here's Beauty for You A first-class filler of tremendous interest and extraordinary beauty. It opens with a study of the gaits of some of the world's most famous military units. Next we are shown Hollywood doing the red hot rhythm stuff. Last of all come inspirinp glimpses of the New York skyline in the purple light of evening. Here is true poetry of the picture camera. SILENT "The Danger Claim" Universal Time, 18 mins. Same Old Stuff This one plods along familiar ground. Again we have the story of the prospector who has discovered a gold mine and attempts made by a group of dishonest characters to deprive him of it. Considering, however, that this is western stuff, one can not be too critical of a plot such as this. While there is not much that can be called original in it, the film ought to prove fairly exciting for the younger customers. This i"; one of the Pioneer Kid series featuting Bobbie Nelson. Denies United Chain in Deal Philadelphia — Louis Bcrman, president of the United Chain, has denied reports that there has been any discussion for the sale of his circuit to the A. R. Boyd Enterprises, recently formed chain. Installs Sound Equipment Buffalo Lake, Minn. — Sound equipment has been installed at the Buffalo Lake. GOV'T APPEALS DECISION OF CREDIT COMMITTEE (Continued from Page 1) the credit committee system does not violate the Sherman Anti-Trust laws by committing restraint of trade, was issued Sept. 26, last, and the decree, affirniing the opinion, was signed Dec. 24. Five Musicals on Way From United Artists (Continued from Page 1) Stuthart, driected by Paul Stein, with leanette MacDonald, Zasu Pitts, Joseph A'lacauley and John Garrick. Rudolf Friml will do the music, and Howard Emmett Rogers the adaptation and dialogue. This will be an .A,rthur Hammerstein production. "Love in a Cottage," an Irving Berlin production, to be an original with son^s by Berlin. "Whoopee," adaptation of the stage lit with Eddie Cantor in his original role, directed by Thornton Freeland from William Counselman's adaptation. A Ziegfeld-Goldwyn production. "Queen Kelly." starring Gloria --wanson, with iiuisical score by Franz Lehar. 4,000-Seater in Chicago Being Planned by R-K-0 (Continued from Page 1 ) fcrrctl with Lawrence, Stern & Co., financiers, with regard to the proposed theater. When queried by the FILM DAILY regarding the proposed Chi■niio theater, Kahane Frida\ declined to comment on the project. New Chicago Safety Code Due After April Survey (Continued from Page \) charge of the survey, which is primarily for the purpose of determining fire insurance premiums. An inspection somewhat alonr the ■i.Miie lines was made recently by officials of the local safety department, and it is expected that they will continue their efforts against inflammable acoustical material after the underwriters' report is presented to the city. Three Outdoor Pictures Being Prepared by F. N. (Continued from Page 1) Clarence Badger will direct with Sidney Blackmer and Lila Lee: "The Girl of the Golden West" to be dit-ected by John Francis Dillon and "Heart of the North" which Frank Lloyd will direct. Both the last mentioned features will be made in Technicolor. "Son of Gods" F. N.'s Best Bet ""^on of the Gods" is surpassing •ill otiier First National pictures in box-office 'returns, declares the c^"-^oany. The film broke the record at the Main Street, Kansas City, by more than $2,000, it is asserted. C Presentations f) By DON CARLS GILLETTE BUDDY ROCERS PEPS UP PARAMOUNTSTAGESHOW An\body wanting a full explanation for the great popularity of Charles "Buddy" Rogers and the reason for his sub-title of "America'<^ Boy Friend" can find it this week at the Paramount. Almost every preliminary mention of his name by Paul Ash is the signal for an ovation, and when Buddy himself comes on the stage the house just about goes wild. Instead of entering from R. or L., Buddy springs a neat surprise by coming up on Jesse Crawford's organ — and playing the console, too, as it rises from the pit. During every minute that he is on the stage. Buddy radiates personality, enthusiasm, action, joy of living and youthfulness unspoiled by quick fame. He re-enacts the scene from "Close Harmony" displaying his versatility with various musical instruments, also sings and talks a bit, and everything he does is so engaging that the audience is in the palm of his hand all the time. There are several other especially enjoyable items on this Jack Partington presentation, labeled "Hollywood on BroadvY^ay." In addition to the officiating ceremonies by Paul Ash, a snappy line of patter is offered by bull's-eye team of Allen and Canfield, while Paul Small and Harriett Lee, popular radio warblers, do a delightfully amusing skit in front of a pair of mikes. Worthy and Thompson, colored bov;. displav some fast and fancy footwork, and the Fred Evans Ensemble provide a nice eyeful. Aliens Discover Oil in Alberta Calgary — Jule and J. J. Allen, who lave been disposing of their chain of houses in Canada, are reported to be withdrawing from the theater field because of a promising oil discovery made through their Alberta Oil Development Co., in which a considerable number of exchange managers and exhibitors have taken blocks of shares. Perfects Track Mask St. Louis, Mo.— W. C. Wiethoff, projectionist at the O'Fallon Park, has perfected a Movietone sound track mask for use on Powers machines which he plans to put on the market. He claims that the device keeps the sound track from showing on the screen. Tucker Awards Contract Liberty, Kan. — Henry Tucker has awarded the contract for erection of a new 1,000-seat house here to cost approximately $60,000. STAGE SHOW AT CAPITOL PROVES A KRAZY AEEAIR "Krazyland," the stage revue current at the Capitol, has been given a setting that is entirely in keeping with its title. Houses aie pictured at fantastic angles, and the color effects are such as a maniac might have executed. Moving against this background are a group of comics that behave generally in :i manner consistent v,/ith the spirit in vhich the whole show has been devised. Most nonsensical of all is Herman Timberg, whose clowning provokes a gale of laughter. His chief feeder is Sammv Timberg, who ^s billed as master of ceremonies. Barbara Blair proves another splendid foil for his comic antics. This girl manages to be funny without carrying on in an unmannerly fashion. Leon Chalzel and Oliver Harris round out the program. Opens Boston Booking Office Boston — Eddie Urquhart, formerly connected with the R-K-0 bookine office here, has opened an agency of his own at 321 Tremont St., tinder the name of the Boston Amusement Co. German Talker Opens St. Louis — The Midtown, formerly the Empress, has reopened here with "Die Koeiiigsloge," Warner's German talker. Culpepper Managing House Elizabeth City, N. C— W. T. Culpepper, head of the Carolina Amusement Corp., has taken personal charge of the Carolina in this city. Fourth Nessmith House Tyron, N. C. — Charles Nessn'-'b has acquired his fourth house with the purchase of the Strand here. Remodel Cartersville House Cartersville, Ga. — The Grand will be completely remodeled by H. G. Manning and J. C. H. Wink, owners of the Manning & Wink chain. AMALGAMATED VAUDEVILLE AGENCY Attractions for Picture Tlieatres Standard Vaudeville Acts 1600 Broadway, New York City Phone Penn. 3580