The Film Daily (1931)

10 zrcMZk DAILV Wednesday, February 18, 1931 Short Shots from Eastern Studios ,By HARRY N. BLAIR, A/fRS. ELIZABETH LOCKE, companion-secretary to Tallulah Bankhead, has been given a small role in the latter's Paramount picture, "New York Lad}'," now* rapidly nearing completion. Mrs. Locke is no novice at acting, she was a performer in Londlon some years ago, before accepting her present position, which she has held for the past eight years. Al Wilson is responsible for the excellent camera effects in "Pagliacci," the first screen opera to be presented to the public. It has its premiere at the Central Park on Friday night. A five-reel commercial picture was recently completed at the Fox-Hearst studios here, under the direction of Jack Noble. Being close to Broadway has both advantages and disadvantages, according to Frank Heath, Paramount casting director. While it is1 frequently possible to obtain seasoned stage actors for small parts, they must, at the same time, be taught talkie technique. Besides being called upon to maintain a high standard of production, Paramount's New York studio acts as a sort of "clearing house" for potential picture talent, a difficult situation that is being successfully hurdled. Eddie Roberts, who alternates his ring activities with appearances in various pictures made in the East, was recently called to reenact a scene from real life when he was paired opposite "Irish Tommy" Jordan, whom he previously fought at Madison Square Garden, for the fight sequence in "The Naggers at the Prize Fight," starring the Norworths. The social "Blue Book" rather than the casting directory was drawn into use when Paramount decided to pick extras for the drawing room sequence in "New York Lady." Kay Leslie, Dorothy Bigelow, Edna Powell, Dorothy Fleitman and Beatrice Ames, all social registerites, were among those used. When Robert L. Ripley's second "Believe It or Not," Vitaphone novelty reel was recently shown in Grand Hall, London, a prize of $100 was offered to anyone who could prove Ripley wrong hi any one statement or fact. The prize was not claimed. Fredric March, back from a vacation trip to the West Indies, is hiding behind a beard grown for his role opposite Nancy Carroll in "Between Two Worlds," which Edmund Goulding is preparing to direct at Paramount's New York studio. George Clawson, nephew of Dal Clawson, Fox cameraman, was recently married at the latter's home in Sparkill, N. Y., with Dal acting as "best man." 20-40% B. O. Increase Results From Ad Campaign— Samuelson {Continued ft Lincoln. The drives concentrate on the fact that the theaters involved are "home owned" and not identified with big circuits. Various methods of exploitation being used include 24-sheets and radio broadcasts. Considerable of the session was TEN YEARS AGO TO-DAY IN :the Of H1MDQM Pathe and Vitagraph reported making separate agreements with M.P.T.O. on advance deposits and standard contracts. * * * M.P.T.O. of Nebraska and Miami Valley League denounce William A. Brady and reiterate support of national organization. * * * Mass of Adverse legislation pending, particularly in Middle West. om Page 1) devoted to impromptu reports from members who attended the Allied meeting at Chicago recently. Samuelson said that action of the convention in disapproving of "third-party checking" substantiated the New Jersey unit's attitude in the matter. Complaining against distributors he declared that exhibitors seldom are given the correct running time on pictures they have booked, the time estimated being from three to four minutes off. Practically all members present signed up for Oscar R. Hanson's commercial and sponsored pictures plan, agreeing to olay his product in their houses exclusively for a period of two years. Hanson estimated that 10,000,000 persons per day comprise the audience available to see pictures of this type. Exhibs playing the pictures will have no express charges to pay, he stated. Samuelson, in introducing Hanson, eulogized his standing in the industry. At the meeting scheduled for Thursday, next week, the association will discuss the labor situation. ir YOU NEED A JOB -IE YOU HAVE X JOB CDEN-ADVEPTIJE IT II If IN THE 111*4 DAILY Many splendid, efficient men and women are out of employment in the motion picture industry. With conditions picking up many jobs should soon be open. To help along a worthy cause FILM DAILY will print WITHOUT COST your advertisement in classified form under "Help Wanted' or "Situation Wanted." Each advertisement limited to 25 words. Simply address your letter to Advt. Mgr., Film Daily, 1650 Broadway, New York City. 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YOUNG MAN, experienced golfer, good personality, to sell new indoor driving game that attracts real golfer. Liberal commission. Box 633, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, New York City. SALESMEN— acquainted with exhibitors in all cities, for sidelineproduct used daily. Commission basis. Box 629, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. WANTED EXECUTIVE, thoroughly familiar with advertising motion picture industry. Do you know production — the best method of obtaining releases — have you any unexploited theories on the subject? Full details in first letter. Box 644, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. SITUATIONS WANTED TRANSLATIONS: Film titles, patents, trademark specifications, application designs, copyrights, legal matters, into and from English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Roumanian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Russian and Greek. Demetrius N. Tsecos, 1230 Park Row Bldg., New York City. BOOKKEEPER and ACCOUNTANT, years of experience, expert in pay roll accounts. 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