The Film Daily (1930)

THE ■2&?h DAILY Sunday, July 20, 1930 HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS ACTIVITIES OF THE DAY AMONG STUDIOS ON THE WEST COAST PATHE SHORTS SUBJECTS CONTINUE AT RAPID RATE Production of two-reel comedies is continuing at a rapid rate at the Pathe Studios in Culver City under the supervision of E. B. Derr. "Disturbing the Peace" written by Bob Carney and Si Wills, who also have the featured roles, has just been completed. It was directed by Wallace Fox. Also in this cast are Lew Kelly, Addie McPhail, George Towne-Hall and Stompie, a new colored comedian. Ray McCarey, who was recently awarded his director's spurs, is working on the script for his second directorial effort. The title will be either "Meet the Widow" or "Kidding the Kidder." The story was suggested from Paul Dickey's original vaudeville act, "The Comeback." That this picture will surpass McCarey's first highly successful effort, "Two Plus Fours," is not only the hope, but the opinion of the entire comedy staff. Frank T. Davis and Terry Spencer are in a huddle over a war story at the present time. This will be a burlesque on the popular type of war picture and should be a boxoffice natural. RKO Buys New Shipman Play Samuel Shipman's "The Losing Game," an original, has been bought by RKO, it is announced by William LeBaron. A Little from "Lots" By RALPH W1LK RICHARD BARRY, playwright, scenarist, novelist and war correspondent, has shown his versatility by writing the book for an operetta, "The Nightingale." Alfred Hustwick, who wrote the lyrics for "Oh, Suzanna" and Aubrey Steauffer, who wrote the music for the operetta, have written the lyrics and music for "The Nightingale." Liberty Pictures will picturize "Davy Jones' Locker" and "Everybody's Girl," originals by Barry. Some Sidneys — Kent, Franklin, Walsh, Buchman, George. Broad experience and a colorful background are responsible, in a degree, for his success as a director, declares Roy J. Pomeroy, who directed "Inside the Lines" and "Interference." Pomeroy, born Darjeerling, India, has been a writer, portrait painter, graduate engineer, film technical genius, newspaper artist and illustrator, an inventor and a camera and photographic expert. Our Passing Show: Homer Croy, Bertram Mlllhauser, Melville Brown, J. Walter Ruben, Walter Abel, Kalmar and Ruby, Radie Harris, Don Eddy and Bill Gibbs at the Amos 'n' Andy press party; Walter Abel motoring on Sunset Boulevard. HOLLYWOOD PLAZA DIGHT in the heart of movieland . . . next ,N door to theatres, cafes, fashion shops, and studios .... only a few minutes from the beaches, golf courses, bridle paths, etc. Modern, ideal homelike atmosphere, luxuri °Uw/urnishinss' excellent service, famous Pia n Whistle dining room. Rates arz reasonable". Write or wire for reservations, or beautiful illustrated booklet. Vine Street at Hollywood Boulevard HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA In recognition of his pioneering in producing "LeSpectre Vert," the first American-made French talking picture, Jacques Feyder has been chosen an honorary member of the L'Academie du Cinema Francaise and awarded a gold medal of distinction, according to word from Paris. Feyder is now directing Greta Garbo in the German version of "Anna Christie." * * * Dorothy Burgess, who is playing opposite William Boyd in "The Painted Desert," following roles in "Swing High" and "Beyond Victory" on the Pathe lot, is a graduate of Miss Dow's School, Briarcliffe Manor, N. Y. Although she was born in Los Angeles, she was educated in New York City, where she began her stage career in "East Is West," in which her aunt, Fay Bainter, was the star. * * * Earl Mounce, of the RKO sound department, certainly knows his SIX DANE-ARTHUR SHORTS TINiSHED IN EIGHT WEEKS With the completion of "Dizzy Mates," Karl Dane and George K. Arthur have finished six DarmourRadio comedies within eight weeks. Lewis R. Foster directed the series and also wrote the original stories. Supporting players used included Daphne Pollard, Yola D'Avrill, Vivian Oakland, Harry Bowen, Irving Bacon, Temple Piggott and Daisy Belmore. Norton Signs New Contract Barry Norton has signed a new contract with Paramount. Norton, who is an Argentinian, lately has been making Spanish versions. flats and sharps. He was formerly musical director of the WFBM radio station, Indianapolis, and was also a violinist in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He has also conducted orchestras at French Lick Springs, Ind. George Crone — Director — Current Release "WHAT A MAX" Starring REGINALD DENNY