The Film Daily (1930)

THE -Z&^ DAILV Wednesday, July 16, 193 ? TO PROJECT MC NAMEE AS TALKING DRAMATIST Something new in film technique will be introduced by Universal in connection with "White Hell of Pitz Palu" by the addition of a "talking dramatist," in the person of Graham McNamee, who will employ his powers of description to increase the suspense and heighten the dramatic effects of the various events in the picture. The scenes to be described by McNamee include mountain climbing, avalanches, snow slides, airplane stunts and the trapping of three principals at dizzy heights. The outcome of this experiment is being awaited with keen interest by Universal officials. Western Canadian Mgrs. Meet in Banff on Aug. 5 Banff, Alta. — Annual convention of Western managers of Famous Players Canadian Corp. will be held here Aug. 5. Sam Katz and J. J. Fitzgibbons will attend, coming direct from the Eastern meeting in Toronto on Aug. 1. "Love Parade" Record Run in Buenos Aires A 16-week run at the Cine Astral in Buenos Aires has just been concluded by Maurice Chevalier in "The Love Parade," making the longest engagement played by this picture anywhere in the world, it is announced by J. H. Seidelman, of the Paramount foreign department. Increases Are Reported in Paramount Rentals Paramount rentals in the U. S. for the quarter ended June 28 were 7 per cent ahead of the corresponding quarter in 1929, according to a statement on the financial ticker yesterday. Receipts from foreign film rentals for April and May were 21 per cent ahead of the same period in 1929. Receipts from the United States film rentals for the first two weeks of July, 1930, were 16 per cent ahead of the similar period in 1929. Fox's Juveniles Fox's concentration on juveniles was evidenced recently when 10 of the company's new contract actresses, including two leads, appeared in the Los Angeles Superior Court to have their agreements approved under the state law regulating employment of minors. The players were Lucile Browne, Frances McCoy, Leslie Mae, Roxanne Curtis, Nancy Kelly, Elizabeth and Helen Keating, Althea Henley, Rachel Elizabeth Hudson and Joan Marie Lawes. Hollywood Happenings =^== Coast Wire Service == Louise Dresser Will Play "LightnhV " Feminine Lead Louise Dresser has been assigned by Fox as leading woman opposite Will" Rogers in "Lightnin"'. The only other member of the cast definitely set so far is J. M. Kerrigan. Gene Towne Back Having concluded negotiations with Al Lewis, New York stage producer, whereby the latter will produce "The Beggars' Parade," his newest stage opus, Gene Towne, one of filmland's prolific writers, has returned in an effulgent mood to Hollywood. While in New York, Towne was the recipient of an offer from the Paramount Studios to join their scenario staff. However, a previous verbal agreement to complete the picture version and dialogue for an original story which was purchased by Universal, precluded his remaining away from Hollywood longer. Olsen and Johnson Title Changed "Oh Sailor Behave" is the new title of the Olsen and Johnson picture formerly known as "Nancy from Naples." it is announced by Warners. This is the adaptation of Elmer Rice's comedy. "See Naples and Die". The vaudeville team will be supported by Irene Delroy, Charles King. Lotti T.oder. Lowell Sherman and Noah Beery. Horner Completes Another Robert J. Horner has completed direction of "South of Senora," featuring Buffalo Bill, Jr. This subject was produced by Gene Marcus and Dwain Esper. Horner will immediately start production on "The Riding Kid from Arizona," the second of his own series of all-talking westerns. Jack Perrin will be featured. Warner's "River's End" Departs for Location Michael Curtiz, director, together with Charles Bickford, Evalyn Knapp, J. Farrell McDonald, Walter McGrail and others comprising a unit of more than 125, have left for Sacramento and the foothill country near Auburn, to make scenes for "River's End," by James Oliver Curwood. The company will remain on location about 10 days. F. N. Assigns Halliday John Halliday has been assigned an important role in "Father's Son" by First National. Leon Janney will play the title part and Irene Rich and Lewis Stone will appear in prominent roles. William Beaudine is directing. Bakewell Wins Role Although faced with keen competition for the coveted role in Roland West's production for United Artists, "The Bat Whispers," William Bakewell was selected for the featured juvenile assignment. Signed for Chesterfield Talker Jason Robards and Dorothy Phillips have been signed for Chesterfield's "Jazz Cinderella," directed by Scott Pembroke. Gets "Mothers Cry" Lead Dorothy Peterson, New York stage actress who recently came West, has been picked by First National for the title role in "Mothers Cry." More than 100 actresses were given tests for the part, the studio states. Universal Starts "Lady Surrenders" With the addition of Edgar Norton to the list of principals, John M. Stahl had begun production of "The Lady Surrenders." Conrad Nagel and Genevieve Tobin have the other leading roles. "Big Trail" Premiere at Grauman's Chinese West Coast Bureau. THE FILM DAILY Hollywood— "The Big Trail," Fox production, directed by Raoul Walsh, now Hearing completion, will have its premiere at the Grauman's Chinese on Sept. 1. It will be presented here on the Grandeur screen. The New York opening will follow in about three weeks. Estimated cost of the picture is figured at $2,000,000. Warner Openings Postponed Opening of John Barrymore in "Moby Dick" at the Hollywood, and George Arliss in "Old English" at the Warner, both Broadway houses, tentatively scheduled to reopen next week, will not take place until sometime in August, according to present announcement. Cohen To Have Theater In Stamford Property Stamford, Conn. — Plans are being drawn for a theater to be erected in the store building now under construction on Sydney S. Cohen's property at Atlantic and Bell Sts., the heart of the business section. The store, occupying three floors of the building, has been leased for 20 years to the Stamford Department Store, Inc. Canada Building War Averted Toronto — Booking of Fox product into Famous Players Canadian houses will avert a possible theater building war in Canada, it is stated in film circles. There had been reports that N. L. Nathanson had allied himself with Fox for the creation of a Fox chain over here. IMPROVED SOUND HEAD BEING DEMONSTRATE! A new sound head that can be at tached to any projector, and fo which various improvements ar claimed, has been developed by th Anderson Electric Sound Researc. Co., which has established demon stration headquarters at 1560 Broad way under the supervision of W. E Anderson. Arcturus non-microphonic photolytic cell are used in the sound head. This cell, du to its own creation of electrical impulses, rloe not require batteries, and power is doubl of any gas cell, it is stated. Life has no been determined, but the cell has been teste 1200 hours and did not show any loss. Th cell is unbreakable, will not pick up stra electric impulses and there are no backgrouni noises. One preamplifier can operate tw machines, thereby causing a saving. The device can be attached complete ti the projector in one hour. Very little r.er vice is necessary, and, since it does not rui through the armature plate, the possibility a scratching is removed. The first installatioi is expected to be made in New York withii a few weeks. Germany Will Raise Film Importations (Continued from Paqe 1) the kontingent, was given a banqu yesterday. London (By Cable) — J. E. Otterso here from the Paris talker confal expressed himself completely satii fied with the outcome. He said al other meeting will be held in Par: this week-end to pass on the mem randum of agreement. Oil Firm to Rent Houses for Industrial Showing (Continued from Pane 1) gasoline service station dealers an the public, at the same time present ing a story of entertaining qualit Although the showings are especially for Richfield dealers, audiences will be invited to remain for the special screening. Walters Resigns Pathe Post West Coast Bureau, THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Eugene Walters yes terday resigned as scenario editor o Pathe. ADVANCEAD leisB^ "We wish to take this opportunity of thanking you for your excellent service and your whole-hearted cooperation at all times. During the two years that we have done business with you, you have extended us many favors, — we appreciate them more than we can say." Star Theatre, Gaylord, Mich.