The Film Daily (1930)

THE "eS&Ok DAILY Wednesday, June 4, 193|! 20 Features, 104 Shorts from Columbia BRANDT TELLS SALESMEN TO REPORT PUBLIC TASTES (Continued from Page 1) win' ue auapieu Dy s'amuel tsei. intact while Sonya Levien will do the coT.' tinuity. Charles Bickford Signed by Warners for Film Lead Warners has signed Charles Bickford for the leading role in a feature production on next year's schedule. The picture will be a screen transcription of a widely read novel. Paramount Starts "Better Wife" Production has started at Paramount on "The Better Wife," costarring Ruth Chatterton and Cliv< Brook. The film, adapted by Zo< Akins from a story by Gouverneui Morris, is being directed by Dorothy Arzner. Other players are Paul Lukas, Virginia Hammond, Huntle> Gordon, Juliette Compton, Cecil Cunningham, Tom Patricola and Charles Girard. Pathe Comedy Under Way "For Crying Out Loud," Pathe comedy, has gone into production with Robert Agnew in the chief role. Others in the cast are Phyllis Crane, Addie McPhail, Dick Stewart, Richard Carle and Spec O'Donnell. Fred Guiol is directing. Jane Keith Gets Break Jane Keith, practically a newcomer, is Milton Sills' leading lady in "The Sea Wolf," which Fox is producing from the Jack London novel. Tiffany to Remake Fire Film With Emory Johnson set as the director, Tiffany will re-make "The Third Alarm" as a talker. Johnson directed the silent film years ago for F. B. O., and its success has prompt Would Abolish Standing Room Washington Bureau of THE FILM DAlLi Washington — A bill to do away with standees in theaters in the District of Columbia has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Michaelson of Illinois. Should the measure be passed violators will be punished by a fine of $100 to $1,000 or by imprisonment for 15 days to three months, or both. T OTTI LODER, young Viennese ' actress imported by Warners did so well in her first assignment that J. L. Warner has rewarded her with the leading role in a forthcoming Vitaphone production. * * * "Roadhouse," just completed, is Leo McCarey's first directorial assignment for Fox. The film ivas produced under the supervision of Al Rockett. * * * The screen version and dialogue of "Adios," in which First National is starring Richard Barthelmess, have been completed by Bradley King. The distinction has come to Lucien Littlefield of having a child named after him. The character actor is in receipt of a letter from a Mrs. J. C. Wendling of Goshen, Ind., informing him that she has become the mother of Lucien Littlefield Wendling. Casting is in progress at First National for "The Deep Purple," which Clarence Badger will direct. Robert N. Lee modernized the plot and dialogue from the stage play by Paul Potter and Wilson Mizner. Our Passing Show: Sam Behrendt showing Dr. Kahn points of interest at the Fox and Warner studios; Margaret Ettinger visiting Pathe on business; Don Eddy and Everett Marshall chatting at RKO. DINE and DANCE at CHEZ PANCHARD on the Merrick Road Famous for Chicken — Duck — Lobster Dinners. Also a la carte. PANCHARD MASSAPEOUA. LONG ISLAND i Wobber and Crabill Assuming New Posts (.Continued from Page 1) ater post to return to the position of western supervisor in charge of picture distribution which he held until a year ago. Charles Kurtzman, Pacific Coast division manager, has resigned to join Fox, while Ralph Crabill, western division director, is to be transferred to New York, C. C. Perry coming from the East to replace him here. i $13,000,000 Program for F. W. C. in California (Continued from Page 1) local West Coast officials. Of the sum mentioned, about $4,500,000 will be spent on new construction in northern California, including houses in Berkeley, San Jose, Oakland, Stockton, Bakerfield and Porterville, while 17 theaters are planned for southern California. THEATERS SEEK DRASTIC REDUCTION IN OVERHEAI (Continued from Page 1) obliged to close, according to H. M Richey, manager of the M.P.T.O. Exhibitors already have conferred with officials of the projectionists] union and it is understood an agree-' ment has been reached whereby operators will work on a lower wage scale for the summer. Concessions now are being sought in other directions, including producers and distributors, who will be asked to assist in bringing down the overhead. Loew Theaters Adopt Summer Film Policy! Stage acts are being dropped and all-film summer policies instituted by I Loew in the Kings and Bedford, Brooklyn; Oriental, Bensonhurst; Plaza, Corona; Loew's, Yonkers. Publix Books "Swing High" Publix has booked Pathe's circus special, "Swing High," for the houses in the Blank, Hostettler, Finkelstein & Ruben and Publix-affiliated theaters out of the Denver and Salt Lake City territory. 42d 43d Streets West of Broadway A New and Better Hotel for Times Square Not alone new in construction and equipment, but new in conception of service and comfort to its guests. Directed by S. Gregory Taylor, who has made such enviable successes of the Hotels Montclair and Buckingham. Single Rooms with tub and shower >3,*4 and Double Rooms with tub and shower >4,$5 anc A few terraced rooms and suites, exceptionally large closet:;, on an attractive monthly basis. RADIO IN EVERY ROOM Entrances on 42nd and 43rd Sts CENTRAL UNION BUS TERMINAL LOCATED IN THE DIXIE HOTEL BUS CONNECTIONS FOR ALL POINTS IN THE UNITED STATES