The Film Daily (1930)

12 DAILY Sunday, June 1, 1930 © Presentations © By JACK HARROWER IN CAPITOL PRODUCTION Arthur Knorr's production, "Russian Echoes," currently on the Capitol stage, lives up to its billing in atmosphere, talent and performance. The major item in it is the Russian Symphonic Choir, which puts over some robust and impressive singing. Nina Oginska, a sparkling ballerina, and Sammy Krevoff are among the soloists, while the Chester Hale Ballet augments the general proceedings in colorful style. Yasha Bunchuk conducts "Decoration Da}' Memories" as a fitting overture. U. S. Chief 1929 Supplier of Pictures to Poland Washington Bureau of THE FILM DA 1 1. Washington — In 1929 Poland imported 2,253 pictures totaling 2,921,108 meters, figures obtained by the AI. P. Division of the Dept. of Commerce reveal. The United States supplied 1,549 of an aggregate length of 1,749,714 meters. Germany was second with 263 and France third with 141, followed by Great Britain with 94. "Women Everywhere^ with Fifi Dorsay and J. Harold Murray Fox Time, 1 hr., 25 mins. FAIR MELODRAMA OF GUN RUNNERS WITH MOROCCO BACKGROUND. DORSAY GIVES NICE PERFORMANCE. MURRAY GOOD IN VOCAL NUMBERS. The title of this film is misleading, the story actually revolving around one woman, portrayed by Fifi Dorsay, who incidentally excels the en• ■ — ■ > — <-t__ „i„^ "Tell England" Under Way J London — British Instructional has begun production on "Tell England" with the aid of the Admiralty. 806 for W. E. in Britain London — Latest figures give Western Electric 806 installations in the British Isles. AMALGAMATED VAUDEVILLE AGENCY Attractions for Picture Theatres Standard Vaudeville Acts 1600 Broadway, New York City Phone Perm. 3580 HEIDT IS HELD OVER ON PARAMOUNT STAGE Horace Heidt and His Californians, versatile and melodious aggregation, have been held over on Paramount stage for a second week, presenting a new routine of specialties and novelties in the musical line. Takes Production Crew of 130 to Make Talker Atlantic City — In the silent days it took a crew of six people to operate a production unit but in making a talker a minimum of 130 is required, Jack Warner told the First National convention. Columbia to Distribute "Ubangi" Columbia has arranged with the Colorado African Expedition to handle the world distribution of "Ubangi," made by Paul L. Hoefler, African explorer and hunter. The picture, which will be one of Columbia's 20 for the new season, has audible sequences of animal and native sounds. Fox Player Leaves Louise Huntington, stage actress, is on her way to Hollywood, having been put under a long-term contract by Fox Films, through Mike Connelly. Miss Huntington made her film debut in "Vikings of the North," a travel picture, interiors for which are now being made here. Colony Gets Cleaning Colony will close Sunday night for three days so that it may be given a thorough cleaning preparatory to its being taken over by B. S. Moss. Seek Alpha Liquidation London — Compulsory winding up of the affairs of Alpha Films, Ltd., is being sought. Bryson Back in England London — James V. Bryson has returned to England with prints of Universale "All Quiet on the Western Front" and "King of Jazz." medium. ilW 11 V V.. an admirer of the girl, takes over the case. By a clever series of deductions he unmasks the girl's lover as the real murderer. Austin Trevor is fine as the detective, while Nora Baring is appealing as the girl. There are some nice touches of comedy. The recording isn't always clear. Cast: Austin Trevor, Nora Baring, Richard Cooper, Francis Lister, John Hamilton, Violet Farebrother, Amy Brandon-Thomas, Barbara Gott. Director, Leslie Hiscott; Author, A. E. W. Mason. Direction, Rood. Photography, good. Atlantic City *~pHE conventioneers got okayed into the Apollo to see "Once in a Life Time," which concerns moom pitcher people and such. About 400 were expected at the banquet here. This was the climax of the gathering. Jack Warner and Lewis Warner had planned to motor launch over the Atlantic Wednesday but the weather man gummed up their plans by a damp contribution. Earl Silverman, from the town made famous by machine guns and Lake Michigan, took a look at the ocean and immediately felt homesick. Ed Goldstein, Manhattan manager for Warners, hasn't seen many beauty prize contenders perarn/bulating along the boardwalk, sez he. Norman Ayers, Detroiting Warnerite, won the title of the answer to a Michigan exhibitor's prayer but he also denied everything. H. A. Bandy told the conventioneers that 43 Warner foreign branches are serving 70 countries. Fred Goodrow of New Orleans sounded like a genuine Chamber of Commerce booster crossed with a Kiwanis president. Norman Moray, Warner-Chicago, went on record as declaring that the confab was 100 per cent, pleasant and interesting. W. J. Brandt of Cleveland and William Warner of Kansas City were among the first to enroll in the chair warmers' brigade on the Ambassador's front veranda. C. F. Almy, another Clevelandite, led in the panic towards the Boardwalk. Charles Osborn, who hails from Montreal, devoted some time to boosting his home baliwick as an ideal convention site, one reason being the liberties afforded under the Canadian law. Big names of the Warner and First National organizations were caricatured by Alex Gard in their impromptu moments. Alex is not entirely unknown in this caricaturing business. Ralph E. Binns, Warner Washingtonian, was referred to as Hoover's representative but he denied everything. Picture post cards of the Ambassador and bearing exchange manager greetings are being mailed to exhibs throughout the country. A. W. Schwalberg of the First Nash home office contingent qualified as a gag man with his ready flow of wit. At least, it was referred to as ivit. "The prettiest baby in the world" is the claim made by Art Sachson of First Nash in behalf of his HI' daughter. Stories of film peddling were related by Grad Sears, Western division chieftain for F. N. Andy Smith, Eastern sales manager for First Nash, is sporting a new cane, swagger, etc. Joe Vergesslich, New Yorker, is on hand with his three aides, Gus Solomon, H. Hummell and Howard Levy. The merits of their respective climates are furnishing debating material for Fred Jack of Atlanta and N. H. Brower of Los Angeles. "Song of the Flame" was shown to the delegates at the Warner theater Monday night. Frank W. Gebhardt. Vitaphone. spent some time reminiscing about the old Hodkinson days. Frank works out of the home office. An eyilargement of a flock of congratulatory telegrams from governors and mayors was on display at the Warner meeting grounds. In between sessions some of the conventioneering gentlemen tried their hand at immature golfing at the course nearby the Ambassador. Perhaps it was the golf that lured them there and again perhaps Audrey Parry, in charge of the putting arena, who had something to do with their attendance. TEN YF.ARS AGO TO-DAY IN Frank Rembusch of Indianapolis would merge all exhibitor factions into one national organization. * * * First National 1920-21 schedule includes three from Allen Hollubar. * * * First National reports 1,122 franchises, with 1,000 additional theaters lined up.