The Film Daily (1930)

THE Tuesday, September 23, 1930 IfTU*^ o/ DAILY Hollywood Happenings U.A.'s "Bat Whispers" Produced on Wide Films United Artists' first wide-film (65 mm.) production, "The Bat Whispers," directed by Roland West with Chester Morris in the leading role, has been completed and is out of the cutting room. Una Merkel is leading woman and others in the cast include Gustav Von Seyffertitz, Grayce Hampton, Maude Eburne, Ben Bard, William Bakewell, Hugh Huntley and Richard Tucker. Ford S'gns 9 Players For Fox's "Sea Beneath" John Ford, who is to direct "The Sea Beneath" for Fox, has already signed nine prominent players to appear in the film. Those chosen by the director include Mona Maris, David Rollins, Frank Richardson, J. M. Kerrigan, Henry Victor, Larry Kent, Terry Ray, Ferdinand Schumann-Heink, John Loder and Gaylord Pendleton. L. Barrymore Will Direct Stanwyck's First As Star Initial starring vehicle under Barbara Stanwyck's contract with Columbia will be directed by Lionel Barrymore. The picture, as yet untitled, will also mark the first directorial assignment of Barrymore for the company. "U" Signs Spanish Players Universal has signed Amelia Senisterra and Fausto Rocha to appear in the Spanish version of "The Boudoir Diplomat." Both players will sail immediately for the Argentine for the Universal studios. Lew Ayres in 'Dracula" Lew Ayres is now identified with the cast of "Dracula," which Tod Browning is directing for Universal. Compton Opposite Powell William Powell's leading woman in "Xevv Morals" will be Juliette Compton. Victor Shertzinger is directing. Grant Cook on Coast Grant L. Cook, executive vicepresident of Tiffany, has arrived here to confer with Phil Goldstone on production plans for the coming season. Gaynor, Farrell Start Thursday Work on "The Man Who Came Back" will begin Thursday at the studios with Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell co-starred under the direction of Raoul Walsh. Cruze Casts Lee Tracy Leading male role in James Cruzc's first Tiffany film, "She Got What She Wanted" will be portrayed by Lee Tracy. A Little from a Lots ft By RALPH WILK "DOSCOE ATES, who plays the bibulous printer in "Cimarron," has specialized in portraying stutteriner characters for the past 17 years. Normally, he does not stutter at all, but he has done so much of it in make-believe that he occasionally forgets himself and stutters out of turn. * * * Declaring that the first 100 are the hardest, Guy Oliver, veteran Hollywood screen actor, is now on his 101st location trip. He is a member of the Paramount company at present in Sonora for 30 days of film work on "Fighting Caravans," a Zane Grey story depicting the conquest of the frontier by newer and mightier covered wagons. * * * Bert Wheeler, who lives in the clouds on Lookout Mountain, is now, since his recent return from a New York vacation, looking for a bigger and better mountain. He says the crowded condition of the old home town oppressed him. California gets you that way. * * * Dimdtri Tiomkin has completed the score for Edwin Carewe's talking picture version of "Resurrection." He is said to have written a sensational score, introducing several innovations which are predicted to revolutionize many phases of musical interpretation of screen production. * * * Nikolai Nadejine, international baritone, has joined the Hollywood film colony. He is writing a book of verse tracing the history of Russian music from its inception. He recently completed a concert tour of the world, closing his trip in Australia. Two Signed for "Network" Fox has signed Neil Hamilton and John Halliday for roles in "Network." Hamilton will be seen in the principal male part originally scheduled for Milton Sills. Kay Johnson will play opposite him. Nance O'Neil in "Resurrection" Addition of Nance O'Neil to the cast of Universal's "Resurrection" has been announced. Edwin Carewe is directing with John Boles and Lupe Veles in the leading roles. Eve Southern in Para. Film Eve Southern has been cast by Paramount to appear in "Fighting Caravans." UNANIMOUS! This is a series of endorsements of the Film Year Book by prominent Picture People. Over 100 names of Film Executives from every division will appear in this series. Emanuel Cohen (Paramount Netvs) "It certainly is a comprehensive and well planned history of the motion picture industry, and I congratulate you on it." CarlE.Milliken (M. P. P. &■ D. of A.) "An indispensable reference work." A l Ruben (Mitchell-May Co.) "Allow me to congratulate you on putting out such a marvelous book." C. W. B U N N (Electrical Research Products) "I wish to compliment you on this very fine edition, and the service it renders to the industry." PAUL G ULICK (Universal) "Now I find it bigger and better and still more handy than ever." 1931 YEAR BOOK Published by the FILM DAILY 13th EDITION NOW IN PREPARATION