The Film Daily (1931)

THE Thursday, March 12, 1931 DAILY 11 HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS Fox Starts 5 New Ones Within Last 10 Days Within the last 10 days, five pictures have gone into production at the Fox Studio. They are the Will Rogers film, "Cure For The Blues"; "Riding For A Fall," in which Spencer Tracy will have the leading male role; "Young Sinners," Thomas Meighan's comeback film; "Red Handed," Elissa Landi's second American talking picture, and "Daddy Long Legs," the Janet GaynorWarner Baxter vehicle. Three Warner Assignments Warner Bros, have assigned Reginald Owen to "The Passionate Sonata" (with Dolores Costello, Alan Mowbray to "Alexander Hamilton" with George Arliss, and Morgan Wallace to "The Idol" for a role previously assigned to Robert Elliott. Sol Lesser Returning To Production Field Soi i esser is giving up his post in the theater division of United Arti-ts and will return to production. He is understood to be negotiating with one of the major companies, and if nothing materializes there he may become an independent producer. Robinson to Be Starred Edward G. Robinson will be starred by First National in "Five Star Final," which goes into work after completion of "The Idol." ir ycu need a. job -IE yet HAVE A. JCE OPENADVERTIZE IT EEEE IN THE FILM CAIL> 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 26 words. Simply address your letter to Advt. Mgr., Film Daily, 1650 Broadway, New York City. Added to "Big Brother" Robert Wilber and Harry Tenbrook have been added to the cast of RKO's "Big Brother," starring Richard Dix. Alice Day a Mother Alice Day is the mother of an eight-and-one-half-pound boy born Tuesday. Miss Day married Jack B. Cohn, broker, last summer. Warners Pick Story for Connie Warners have decided upon "Virtue's Clothes," adaptation of "Jackdaws Strut," as the vehicle to introduce Constance Bennett under its banner. Charles Kenyon has made the adaptation and Archie Mayo will direct. Monroe Owsley Assigned Monroe Owsley, recently placed under a new contract by M-G-M, lias been cast for a leading role with Xorma Shearer in "A Free Soul." Clarence Brown is directing. Lloyd Bacon to Cruise Lloyd Bacon, who has just completed directing "Gold Dust Gertie" for Warner Bros., will sail shortly with his family for a two weeks' vacht cruise. James Whale to Universal James Whale, Tiffany director who turned out "Journey's End," is reported signing with Universal. John Farrow Busy John Farrow has had to call off his trip to Europe due to an assignment to write the screen treatment of Robert W. Chambers' "The Common Law," next RKO Pathe vehicle for Constance Bennett. "Flirt" Changed to "Bad Sister" Title of Universale "The Flirt' has been changed to "Bad Sister.' "New "Looney Tunes" Leon Schlessinger, who is on his way back to Hollywood from New York, has closed with Warner Bros, for the release of another series of his "Looney Tunes". Brenon's Next Starts March 16 Herbert Brenon's next production for RKO, "The Next Corner," goes into rehearsal March 16. Eddie Cantor's Next "Palmy Days" will be Eddie Cantor's second talker, written by Morrie Ryskind and Guy Bolton. Samuel Goldwyn expects to begin production before the end of April. Walter Browne Rogers Recovers Walter Browne Rogers, featured in "All Quiet," has recovered from an illness of several months, and will soon leave his home, in Denver for Hollywood. SITUATIONS WANTED EXPERIENCED BOOKER, manager, licensed operator, on Western Electric, and R.C.A., Exhibitor desires position where services are appreciated. Al references. Box 663, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 B'dway. N. Y. C. Leo McCarey Going Abroad Leo McCarey, director, will make a European trip to visit the theaters of Paris, Berlin and Vienna and study technical developments in the French and German studios. Minna Gombel With Fox Minna Gombel, popular stage leading woman, has been signed to a long-term contract by Fox. Boasberg's Contract Renewed Al Boasberg's contract with RKO has been renewed for another six months, it is announced by William LeBaron. Bela Lugosi Signed Bela Lugosi has been signed by Fox for "Women of All Nations." RKO Buys Lebedeff-Levy Story "Strange Women," an original by Ivan Lebedeff and Benn W. Levy, British playwright, has been bought by RKO for production next month. Doris Anderson will do the screen version and Henry Hobart has been assigned as associate producer. Pathe Re-Engages Marion Shockley Marion Shockley has been re-engaged by RKO Pathe for the feminine lead in another comedy, "Open House," opposite Nick Stuart. Nat Carr. Kane Richmond and Claire Du Brey also are in it, with Harry Fraser directing. MANAGER or ASSISTANT— Experienced. Knows how to prepare attractive and selling advertising. Moderate salary. N. L. Yerkes, 37 West Moreland Ave., Hatboro, Pa YOUNG LADY, desires position, seven years' experience as Manager of film office, understands all branches, can keep books, type, take dictation, and handle all sales work, and all correspondence pertaining to any department, will consider any city. Box 664, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 B'dway, N. Y. C. MOVIE PUBLICITY DIRECTOR, European Experience. American, 33, Polyglot, seeks employment in publicity, scenario dep't, any creative writing capacity; long newspaper, publicity, magazine experience; author numerous articles, stories leading periodicals including fan magazines. Box 665, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 B'dway, N. Y. C. EXHIBITOR and MANAGER, 15 years' experience de luxe A theatres. Advertising publicity, promotions, exploitations, buying, booking films and vodvil. Can put over any house regardless of local conditions, on straight salary, percentage or commission basis. Victor J. Hayes, Babylon, L. I., N. Y. Motion Picture Operator — Licensed, 15 years' experience, all machines equipment, also RCA Western Electric Sound. In or out of town. Box 654, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. POSITION WANTED, Young man, 25 years old, can rewrite also do newspaper advertising. Excellent references. Will accept position out of town. Box 652, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. LIVE-WIRE Theatre Manager, or publicity man for house, 10 years' experience, recently 5 years with Loew's. Can assume responsibility of any publicity or exploitation stunts. Box 658, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. 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