The Film Daily (1930)

THE DAILY Sunday, June 22, 1930 HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS ACTIVITIES OF THE DAY AMONG STUDIOS ON THE WEST COAST GRANT MITCHELL GETS LEAD IN 'BARBER JOHN'S SON' Grant Mitchell, popular stage star, has been borrowed by Warner Bros, from Paramount for the lead in "Barber John's Son," which Allan Dwan will direct. Lucille Powers also has been borrowed from M-GM for this picture. Russell Simpson is another member of the cast. A Little from "Lots" By RALPH WILK Bob Carney Now Writing Besides Acting for Pathe Bob Carney, who was brought from vaudeville to appear in Pathe comedies last season, is now writing as well as appearing in two-reelers being made under the supervision of John C. Flinn. Carney wrote the stories for "Some Babies" and "All for Mabel," and he is a featured player in each. First Wanzer and Palmer Short John C. Flinn, in charge of the comedy department at the Pathe studios in Culver City, has placed in production "Dance With Me," the initial two-reeler featuring Wanzer and Palmer, vaudeville headliners, under their recently signed contract for a fun series. Charles King Going Abroad Upon finishing his role with William Haines in "Remote Control," being directed by Mai St. Clair for M-G-M, Charles King will go to Europe for two engagements in London and Paris. ROBERT WOOLSEY, the comedian, is a veteran stage trouper and was stranded here with Kitty Gordon in "The Enchantress" 15 years ago. Woolsey, Julian Eltinge and others gave a benefit performance at the Burbank theater to send the women of the cast back East. Harold Schuster, Fox film editor, is now cutting "Men on Call." He also edited "Such Men Are Dangerous" and "Women Everywhere." * * * Speaking of tennis, Bebe Daniels' wedding present to Ben Lyon was a new court. Our Passing Show: Norma Talmadge, Colleen Moore, Lila Lee, Beatrice Lillie, Marilyn Miller, Backy Gardiner at the Ben Lyon-Bebe Daniels wedding; Louis A. Sarecky having oodles of fun playing the drums in the orchestra at the reception that followed the wedding. * * * Raymond McKee is not only a screen actor, but an accomplished musician as well. He plays every kind of instrument and also composes music. * * * Abe Meyer has a device that keeps his office cool during warm weather. It is a toy airplane that is operated by electricity. * * * Adele Buffington, Tiffany story supervisor, is keeping busy. She is supervising the writing of the seen HOLLYWOOD PLAZA DIGHT in the heart of movieland . . . next lx door to theatres, cafes, fashion shops, and studios .... only a few minutes from the beaches, golf courses, bridle paths, etc. Modern, ideal homelike atmosphere, luxurious furnishings, excellent service, famous Pia n Whistle dining room. Rates are reasonable. Write or wire for reservations, or beautiful illustrated booklet. Vine Street at Hollywood Boulevard HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA arios of "World of Men," "Panic" anu "wild louth.' ime also supervised the writing of "Satin Straps," whicn will be made by i lrtanyVv aisn-rearson-GainsDorough. * * * Joan Bennett has set up quite a record for continuous duty oefore me camera and microphone since her ueuuc m "nuuaog urumrnoud'' 18 ■months ago. one recently completed ner eigtim tamer, "Maybe It's uove,' for Warner Brothers, and win next oe starred oy United Art(6ts xn "amUM Through." * * * John Langan, former Paramount uuector, has returned from a tour ui stuuios in .Benin, .London, Paris, rrague and Vienna. With the exception ot the Germans, JLangan reports that tne sound reproduction methods employed auroad ao not approach the btanaaiu set by American producers, j^angan may shortly align himsell witn one oi the major studios, directing a piay that he formerly presented as a stage-director. * * * More Passing Show: Al Jolson and Norma Talmadge chatting at United Artists; Anthony Brown busy at Universal; Richard Barthelmess being questioned by a gateman at United Artists. * * * Robert Lord, Hollywood's youngest supervisor, is busy at First National. He supervised "Top Speed," "Show Girl in Hollywood," "Broken Dishes," and "Sweethearts and Wives." * * * Monte Blue is a tennis enthusiast. If business and weather permits, he plays at least an hour each day. Tennis is usually followed by a swim FOUR SHIPS BEING UStD IN MAKING GILBERT FILM Four ships were chartered for the marine scenes of John Gilbert's "Way for a Sailor," which Sam Wood is directing for M-G-M. The company working on this picture has transferred to Wilmington, Cal. Jim 'fully is a prominent member of the cast. Leila Hyams plays the feminine lead opposite Gilbert in the film. Huston Under U. A. Contract Walter Huston is under contract to United Artists, as was announced several weeks ago, following a preview of his work for that company in "Abraham Lincoln." He is to do certain pictures for First National and that there is a contract covering these pictures, but United Artists says it has prior rights on his screen activity. This clarifies the situation that arose through various announcements. WALTER MERRILL Juvenile lead opposite Dorothy Mackaill in "The Office Wife" for Warner Bros., direction Lloyd Bacon. Juvenile lead in "The Bride" written and directed by Will Nigh. HOLLYWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB in his outdoor swimming pool — thus Monte keeps in condition. * * * Richard Harlan, latest addition to the Fox directorial forces, directed the Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish, German and Danish versions of "The Golden Calf." He speaks French, Italian, Spanish and English. He was an American at birth, although born in Lima, Peru. His father was a member of the American Legation in Peru. * * * Phil Whitman will celebrate Independence Day by preparing for "Pure and Simple," which he will direct for Larry Darmour. It will star Louise Fazenda and will be the first of her series of six comedies for Darmour-RKO. * * * Arthur Wenzel, hustling Boswell, has been made manager of the Fox Westlake theater, Los Angeles. Wenzel, who is a veteran press agent and theater manager, was formerly manager of the Fox Uptown. * * * George B. Seitz, now directing "The Record Run" for RKO, is nicknamed "Dolly" because of his almost constant use of "dollys," camera carriages. * * * Edward Sedgwick received an unusual present from Buster Keaton and his company during the production of "Forward March" for MG-M. It was a German steel helmet, silver plated and engraved with the director's name and occasion of the gift.