The Film Daily (1930)

THE DAILY Sunday, November 2, 1930, HOLLYWOOD ACTIVITIES CURRENT HAPPENINGS FLASHED BY WIRE FROM THE COAST SIX FOREIGNS UNDER WAY AT WARNER-FIRST NAl'L Six foreign versions are under way or in preparation at the Warner and First National studios. They include ''Moby Dick" in German, titled "Daemon Des Meeres," directed by Michael Curtiz, with Wilheim Dieterle and Lissi Arna. "The Aviator" in French, under the name of "The Aviateur Malgri Lui," with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Jeanne Helbling and Vital Geymond, directed by William Seiter; ''Kismet" in German, directed by Wilhelm Dieterle, with Wladimir Sokolorf, Dita Parlo and Gustav Froelich; "The Sacred Flame" in German, under the temporary title of "Die Heilige Flamme," with Dita Parlo and Hanz H. von Twardowki; "Show Girl in Hollywood" in French, under "La Masque d'Hollywood," directed by John Daumery, with Mile. Helene Darley, M. Leon Larive and Suzy Vernon; "The Lady Who Dared" in ] Spanish, titled "La Dama Atrevida," directed by William McGann. FOUR DRAMAS IN WORK AT FOX FILM STUDIOS All four pictures now in work at the Fox studios are dramas. Stories are: "The Spy," dealing with the Red revolution; "Once a Sinner," social play; "The Man Who Came Back," from the stage hit, and "The Seas Beneath," submarine war yarn. "East Lynne," "This Modern World," "Doctors' Wives," "Squadrons," "Three Girls Lost," "Land Rush," "The Painted Woman" and "Axelle" are in preparation. McLaglen Co-featured with Marlene Dietrich Victor McLaglen has been signed by Paramount to play the chief male role in the new Josef von Sternberg production, "Dishonored," in which he will be co-featured with Marlene Dietrich. Norman Phillips, Jr., Gets Role Norman Phillips, Jr., talented stage youngster who makes his talker debut in Warners' "Fifty Million Frenchmen," has been signed by Chesterfield for an important role in "The Midnight Special." Brendel as Lead El Brendel will become a leading man in his next Fox picture, "Poor John," based on a story bv Sonya Levien and Harry Delf. John Blystone will direct. Theodore Lodi Featured Theodore Lodi will have a featured role in "Once a Sinner," Fox film with Dorothv Mackaill in the lead. Olive Tell, David Newell Cast Olive Tell and David Newell are the latest additions of importance to the cast of Columbia's drama of dance hall life selected as the first starring vehicle for Barbara Stanwyck tinder her new contract. Frederick Burke Assigned k Burke has joined the cast of "The Queen's Husband" RKO production. Chesterfield Signs Aubrey Jimmy Aubrey has been added t) the cast of ChesterfieldV "Th Midnight Special," being made at the Tec Art Studios. Added to "Cimarron" Xancy Dover, Robert MacKenzie and Helen Parrish have been added by RKO to the cast of "Cimarron." A LITTLE from "LOTS" ANDY CLYDE, Mack comedian, claims studio supervisors object to dial telephones, because thev lose their heads in the holes. * * * Ronald Coiman and William Powell, who were in "Beau Geste," which was directed by Herbert Brenon, held a re-union with Brenon this week. Brenon has just completed the direction of "Beau Ideal," the sequel to "Beau Geste." * * * Ann Christy of the Mack Senneti forces has returned to the lot after 10 weeks in a hospital following an auto accident. "What's the reason that all the boys are flocking around you since you broke your arm?" she was asked. "Well, you see, it was my slappjng arm that was broken," was Ann's reply. * * * "There are plenty of other stations you can tune in on, so if you listen to me it will be your own fault," was the written warning mailed by John P. Medbury, who broadcasts over Station KHJ. * * * Vernon Dent and Eddie Baker will appear in the cast of Charlotte Greenwood's next vehicle, "Girls Will Be Boys," being made by the Christies at the Metropolitan studio. * * * Mary Jcffery has arrived from Chicago, where her latest play opened recently. * * * "Children of Darkness." written by Edwin Justus Mayer, playwright and scenarist, will be produced in Czecho-Slovakia. It is now being played in England, with Basil Sid By RALPH WILK Sennett Meyer Service for Lloyd Harold Lloyd Productions is the latest producing organization to line up with the Meyer Synchronizing Service. "Feet First" is the first Lloyd picture to use the Meyer Service on this new arrangement. This makes 22 active producing companies now taking advantage of the Meyer's centralized music department. ney and Mary Ellis co-starred. It ran in New York last sea.oa. Mayer's "The Firebrand" will also be produced in Czecho-Slovakia. * * * Katherine Irving is back in Hollywood after an extended vacation .« New York. * * * Luis Arnold, Spanish juvenile, who recently went to San Francises to appear at the Mark Hopkins, will return here to resume picture work alter completing his present engagement. * * * Bert Roach's first talker under the Metropolitan banner, "Expensive Misses," to be released in December by Educational, has been finished. * * * Howard Hughes' next picture, ''The Front Page," to be released undd his new agreement with United Artists, will probabiy have Lee Tracy in the leading role. Tracy played the same part in the stage show ot the same name. * * + Incidentally, speaking of private cruisers, in Al Rogell's current production for Tiffany, "Aloha," one of the finest and most famous yachts afloat, the Sultana, is the Location of some of the picture's sequences. The Sultana, now the property of John P. Mills, noted capitalist and turfman, and formerly the pride of the late E. H. Harrirnan, cost about $1,500,000. William K. Howard Signs New Contract with Fox William K. Howard has been given a new long-term contract by Fox. J His first production under this agreement will be "Axelle." Clara Bow and Unit Return Clara Bow and the unit with which she has been making scenes around New York for her next talking picture, "No Limit", have returned to Hollywood and resumed work at the Paramount studios here. HOLLYWOOD PLAZA DIGHT in the heart of movieland . . . next •^ 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 ,easonable. Write or wire for reservations, or beautiful illustrated booklet. Vine Street at Hollywood Boulevard HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA Oiil k