The Film Daily (1931)

THE Monday, January 5, 1931 •cMH DAILY HOLLYWOOD FLASHES ,By RALPH WILK UNANIMOUS! JOHNNY ARTHUR, who makes! J his first Pathe appearance in the \ two-reel comedy, "Parading Pajamas," is a comedian of over 23 years' experience. He recently appeared in the screen version of "The Bad Man" and also in the stage presentation of "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath" at the El Capitan in Hollywood. * * * Georgette Rhoades has been added to the cast of Pathe's "Lonely Wives," directed by Russell Mack. * * * Lloyd Hughes has been signed for the juvenile lead in "Platinum," which lames Cruze will produce for Tiffany. * * * Frederick Kerr has been assigned to a role in Constance Bennett's new picture, "Lost Love," wh'ch is under direction of Paul Stein for Pathe. * * * At the meeting of the Technicians' Branch of the Academy of M. P. Arts and Sciences, on Jan. 7 at the Warner Bros, studio, ground noise reduction in variable area recording will be discussed by Ralph H. Townsend, L. E. Clark and Hugh McDowell, Jr., while directional recording devices will be discussed by Harry F. Olson. J. T. Reed will be chairman. * * * Henry Kolker has been signed for a role in Fox's "More Than a Kiss." Philly Exhibs Protest Zoning Plan Violations Philadelphia — Alleging that some exchange managers are not observing the new zoning plan in certain cases, the board of managers of the M. P. T. O. here has formally protested. Action is based on complaints made by a number of its members. This is a series of endorsements of the Film Year Book by prominent Picture People. B. I. P. Film for Globe Through arrangements with Harold Auten of B. I. P., and Jules Levy, RKO's general manager, "The Man from Chicago," Elstree production, has been booked for a limited engagement at the Globe. Bernard Nedell, American stage actor, appears in the picture. Gerrit Lloyd RKO Scenario Head West Coast Bureau, THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Gerrit J. Lloyd has been appointed scenario editor at RKO. Rose Hob art Signs Rose Hobart, the Broadway stage ingenue who made a hit in her first picture, has straightened out her differences with Universal and signed a new five-year contract with the company. Robert Warwick and Franklyn Farnum have prominent roles in Fox's "3 Rough Diamonds," directed by Benjamin Stoloff. * * '* Universal has bought the screen rights to Robert E. Sherwood's stage play, "Waterloo Bridge," which will be produced as a special on the new season's schedule. * * * Here and There: Frank Dolan, Rolloy Lloyd and Henry Johnson greeting Howard Higgin at Pathe, following his return from a long siege of illness; Ralph Block and Harlan Thompson, graduates of the Kansas City "Star," conferring at Fox. * * * Franklin Pangborn has started "What a Time," the third subject in his Pathe comedy series. The story, written by Mauri Grashin under the title of "Big Business," was adapted for the screen by Arch Heath and Harry Frazer. Heath is directing. Lucille Williams has the leading feminine role. Dot Farley, Oscar Apfel and Mary Foy complete the cast. * * * Katya Sorina, Russian actress, has been added to RKO's "Private Secretary." * * * Tiffany has completed "De Woilds Champeen" and "Ex-Bartender," the first two comedies starring Paul Hurst, who is scheduled to appear in a series of six. In "De Woild's Champeen," Hurst is supported by an important cast including Nita Martan, Don Terry and Aggie Herring; while"Ex-Bartender" also possesses an exceptionally fine supporting cast headed by Robert Ellis, Franklyn Farnum and George Ovey. Frank Strayer directed both. Plans are now under way for the third of the popular group, "The Tale of a Flea." * * * Director Seymour Felix practically cornered the juvenile and ingenue market in Hollywood when he was casting for the Fox picture, "Girls Demand Excitement." Virginia Cherrill, Marguerite Churchill, Marion Byron and Addie McPhail are the ingenues. John Wayne, William Janney, Terrence Ray, and Eddie Nugent are the outstanding juveniles in the cast. * * * Hector V. Sarno, screen veteran, who has acted in more than 2,000 pictures, lias been added to the cast of "The Secret Six," which George Hill is directing. Sarno played in the first pictures ever made, in New York, and came to California with the first to be established here. Over 100 names of Film Executives from every division will appear in this series. Phil Reisman (Universal) "I feel that this is not only the greatest volume of interesting reading matter I have ever had my hands on, but like all previous editions, it is a necessary part of my business tools." Harry D. Wilson (Inspiration Pictures) "You may rest assured that this latest book is the finest Film Daily has yet produced and please accept my sincere congratulations." J. P. Kenned y "It is so definitely the Dunn & Bradstreet of the industry that I feel right at home in looking it over." G. K. RUD ULPH (RCA Photophone, Inc.) "As a compendium of valuable information for all persons identified with or interested in motion pictures, it stands alone." Walter F. Wanger {Paramount-Publix) 'It is a splendid piece of work and a tribute to the industry." 1931 YEAR BOOK Published by the FILM DAILY 13th EDITION NOW IN PREPARATION