The Film Daily (1931)

THE <^S DAILY Thursday, January 29, 1931 FILM IN ASK CHANGES IT HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS \By RALPH W1LK (Continued from Page 1) tcrday by representatives of the film industry during hearings on the measure. Declaring that the bill, as it now stands, puts the industry at the mercy of the American Society of < omposers., Authors and Publishers or any similar organization which might come in under the law, Julian Brylawski, speaking for a delegation of the M. P. T. O. A., asserted that "if enacted in the form as passed by the House of Representatives, «the copyright bill will unwittingly put the motion picture industry in the category of infringers and violators of copyrights and render them subject to the severe penalties provided by the act." The theater owners, he said, are not antagonistic to the legislation but believe it should be amended so as to give them necessary protection. As it now stands, the motion picture industry would be "enslaved", because the bill would "perpetuate and greatly enlarge the ranks of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and would place the entire industry at the mercy of this organization or one ii similar character which might come in by reason of the throwing open of the door by the United States to foreign societies." Para. Starring Writer In Own Screen Vehicle Carmen Barnes, 18-year-old schoolgirl novelist and playwright, is to be starred by Paramount in "A Debutante Confesses," which she is writing. Miss Barnes joined Paramount in December for a six weeks' tryout as a writer. Negative Costs Now Same As Silents, Says Sheehan (Continued from Page 1) tile for 1931 and outlining his plans for the next two years. During the first 30 months of sound pictures the cost was from 35 to 100 per cent higher, Sheehan, said, but (in two years of experience the talker production overhead has been brought down to a good commercial foundation and economic basis. Next month Fox will start on its 1931-32 product, with plans calling for 52 talkers and 20 for the foreign market. This will be the biggest program in the company's history. Negotiations for 1932 material are now in progress, Sheehan said, and Fox will keep planning production two yeajs in advance. TEN YEARS AGO TO-DAY IN -THE nmnsnua Of mMDQM Juanita Hansen to make serials independently. Pathe Contract completed. * + * Harry Levey buys French-made "Aphrodite." * * * Knoblock Play for M-G-M M-G-M has bought Edward Knoblock's "Lullaby," in which Florence Reed appeared on the stage. F. N. Gets Ed. Dean Sullivan Edward Dean Sullivan, author of "X Marks the Spot," being made by Tiffany, has been signed by Warners to write originals for First National exclusively. Sullivan is now in New York. Gavin Gordon Featured As a result of his good work in "The Great Meadow," Gavin Gordon has been cast by M-G-M for a featured role with Robert Montgomery and Dorothy Jordan in "Shipmates." Stanley opens. Theater, Philadelphia Robards, Roscoe in Columbia Film Jason Robards and Alan Roscoe have been added to Columbia's "Subway Express." Pathe Comedy Department Preparing Three Stories Three stories are being prepared for early production by the Pathe comedy department under H. F. Lalley. They are "Night Class," byHarry Fraser, with adaptation by Charles Callahan; "Parents Wanted," by Margaret Echard, adapted by Arch Heath and Fraser, and "Disappearing Enemies," also by Miss Echard, to be directed by Wallace Fox. Two-reelers completed recently include "What A Time," with, Franklin Pangborn ; "Campus Champs," with Nat Carr, and "Hot Wires," with Daphne Pollard. Blystone on "Young Sinners" John Blystone has been assigned to direct the Fox adaptation of "Young Sinners," from the stage hit. Nat Levine Going East Upon completion of "King of the Wild," his third serial of the season, Nat Levine of Mascot Pictures will go to New York for a brief visit. Principals in "King of the Wild" include Walter Miller, Nora Lane. Dorothy Christy, Tom Santschi, Carroll Nye, Arthur McLaglen, Victor Portel, Otto Hoffman and Martha Lalande. Richard Thorpe is directing. Hughes-Franklin Circuit Staying West of Miss. (Continued from Page 1) Denial was made that Franklin has been looking over houses in New York with view to buying them. He is expected to return to New York from the Coast in about a month. R-K-O Changes Managers Providence — Jack Hooby of Brooklyn has been made manager of the RKO Victory here. Harry R. Storin, who formerly managed this theater and the RKO Albee, is now in charge of the latter house. John Townsend, formerly house manager of the Victory has been transferred to the Albee for the time being. Buckley Buys Albany Site Albany — Christopher H. Bucklev, president of the C. H. Buckley Theatrical Enterprises, has purchased two pieces of property and announces that he will erect a large building to include a motion picture theater, and an auditorium suitable for concerts and -tage productions. New French Film for Carnegie "Le Collier de la Reine" ("The Queen's Necklace"), French picture directed by Gaston Revel and starring Marcelle Favrel-Chantal, will open next Thursday at Leo Brecher's Lithe Carnegie Playhouse. It succeeds 'Sous Les foits de Paris," after an eight weeks' run. Hollywood Discontinuing Multi-lingual Productions (Continued from Page 1) personalities to compare with American personalities is being realized. Furthermore, the producers feel that product made by foreign directors lacks the fast tempo which has been an outstanding box-office characteristic of American successes for years. Le Claire Gardner Moves West Detroit— Le Claire H. Gardner, for 15 years associated with John H. Kunsky and George Trendle in theater operation here, has left to take up residence in Los Angeles. He is making the move due to the illness of Mrs. Gardner. It is likely that Gardner may enter the production end of the business on the coast. When the Co-operative Booking Offices were formed, Gardner was chosen head of the organization in addition to his other duties. Releasing Schmeling Film Hollywood Pictures Corp. will immediately release a feature entitled^ "Love in the Ring," produced in Germany by Terra Films and starring Max Schmeling with Olga Checkova. English and German versions of the picture have been made. E. M. Loew Gets Fay House Providence — Edward M. Fav has leased the Capitol here to the E. M. Loew interests. Fred Stone has been named house manager. ROWLAND ALL PEPPED UP OVER TIFF ANY CONNECTION (Continued from Page 1) productions where the story warrants. It is our intention to commercialize our productions in cost and showmanship. Tiffany will do the bulk of its own production, but i is willing to entertain propositions from outside producers who have the same sense of commercial showmanship." A statement also was issued by Grant L. Cook, Tiffany vice-presi* dent, on the acquisition of Rowland for the company's executive staff. Howard Hughes Planning Eight 1931-1932 Releases (Continued from Page 1) "Scarface," which Lewis Milestone will probably direct, and the third is likely to be "Queer People." "Riv-1 ets," an original by John McDermott, has just been purchased for Pat O'Brien. McDermott will do the screen version. Hughes is making a comedy fea-B ture from cuts from "Hell's Angels, the picture's working title being "Aces Up." "Whitey," sequel to J "Queer People," will also be made by Hughes. Dignity in Theater Ads Criticized by Laemmle (Continued from Page 1) Carl Laemmle in a statement yes f terday. The Universal president j urges getting back to the display, hokum and other first principles of successful showmanship as practiced by Barnum. "When good pictures come along, don't hide them under your high hat," he says. "I ell the world about them — your own world — and tell them in language they can understand." Brewster, N. Y., Wins Sun. Shows Brewster, N. Y.— Through a cam-l paign of the local newspaper, the j city council has approved Sunday i shows here. May Roadshow "Women Like Me.. West Coast Bureau, THE FILM DAIL Hollywood — "Women Like Men, Liberty Production, which is beine produced by M. H. Hoffman and H. M. Gumbin, with William Beaudine directing, may be road-showed. I he cast is headed by Evelyn Brent and includes Irene Rich, Louise Fazenda, Lilyan Tashnian, June Clyde, Marceline Day and the Keat ing Twins. I New Incorporations Motorized Talking Picture Service, cam I eras; Phillips, Mahoney, Leibell & Fielding, I 51 Chambers St., New York. 300 shares ] common. 77th Street Amusement Corp., theatrical; Kelly & Connelly, 28 West 44th St., New York. $5,000. Europa Cinemas, motion picture cameras; D. I. Shapiro, 1560 Broadway, New York. $1,000.