The Film Daily (1931)

— J^gg^ DAILY Sunday, September 13, 1931 HOLLYWOOD ACTIVITIES "W ^k. .▲. Latest Production News Received By Wire From The West Coast ^k. ^ .▲. FOX STUDIOS WORKING ON l4n{0DUCTI0NS Five pictures are in production at the Fox Studios, five are in the cutting room, and four are in preparation. Those in work are: "Sob Sister," with James Dunn and Linda Watkins in the leads; "Ambassador Bill," starring Will Rogers; "Over the Hill," Mae Marsh's comeback picture; "Surrender," with Warner Baxter and Leila Hyams in the leads, and "Delicious," co-starring Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell. "Business and Pleasure," starring Will Rogers; "Riders of the Purple Sage," based on Zane Grey's novel; "The Yellow Ticket," starring Elissa Landi; "The Cisco Kid," featuring Warner Baxter and Edmund Lowe; and "Heartbreak," starring Charles Farrell, are in the cutting room. "While Paris Sleeps," Victor McLaglen's next film; "Disorderly Conduct," which will co-feature McLaglen and Spencer Tracy; "Stepping Sisters," which will feature Marjorie Rambeau; and "Devil's Lottery," are in preparation. "Arrowsmith" Cast Complete cast of Samuel Goldwyn's screen transcription of the Sinclair Lewis novel, "Arrowsmith," follows: Ronald Colman, Helen Hayes, Richard Bennett, A. E. Anson, DeWitt Jennings, Beulah Bondi, Bert Roach, John M. Qualen, Adele Watson, Russell Hopton, Claude King, Myrna Loy, Sidney DeGrey, Frank Elliott and Eulalie Jensen. Added to Warner Cast Warren William, J. Farrell MacDonald and Emma Dunn have been added by Warner Bros, to the cast of "Poor Little Ritz Girl," in which Marian Marsh and David Manners have the leads. Archie Mayo is directing. Two Educationals Finished "Inside Baseball," second subject in the Bill Cunningham Sports Review series, and "Queenie of Hollywood," in the new Hollywood Girl comedy series, have been completed by Educational. "Galloping Ghost" Completed Nat Levine has completed shooting of "The Galloping Ghost," Mascot serial starring Harold (Red) Grange. Levinc's third serial of the season, "The Lightning Warrior," with Rin-Tin-Tin, starts soon. Prophetic Eddie Quillan, RKO Pathe star, reveals that he was born on Hollywood Street in Philadelphia. Family of Giants There are eight brothers in the McLaglen family and none of them is less than six feet, two inches in height. All of the boys, together with a sister named Lily, have been on stage and screen. Four of the brothers, Victor, Clifford, Leo and Arthur, are now in Hollywood. Cyril is a film star in England, while Lewis and Kenneth are working in films there. The elder brother, Fred, was killed in the World War. Ralph M. Like Starts Second in Action Series Filming of "Chinatown After Dark," second in the series of 24 feature pictures to be produced by Action Pictures, has been started under the direction of Richard Thorpe. Principal players are Rex Lease, Carmel Myers, Frank Mayo, Edmund Breese, Lloyd Whitlock, Barbara Kent and Billy Gilbert. The series is being made under the supervision of Ralph M. Like. Smith and Dale With Lightner Joe Smith and Charles Dale, members of the famous Avon Comedy Four, have been signed for important comedy roles in "She Means Business," selected by Warner Bros. as Winnie Lightner's next picture. Sid Rogell Appointed Pathe Studio Manager Sid Rogell has been appointed studio manager of the RKO Pathe plant in Culver City, according to an announcement from Charles R. Rogers, production head. Rogell has been associated with Rogers for some time, having been his production manager when Rogers was an independent producer. Second Torchy Finished C. C. Burr has completed the direction of the second "Torchy" comedy, featuring Ray Cooke. Blond Dorothy Dix played the feminine lead. Other members of the cast included Morley Drury, former University of Southern California football star; Edmund Breese, Franklyn Pangborn, Cornelius Keefe, Kane Richmond and Connie Lewis. Arthur McLaglen Gets Role Arthur McLaglen, younger brother of Victor McLaglen, film star, has been cast for a character part in Paramount's production of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," which Rouben Mamoulian is directing with Fredric March, Miriam Hopkins and Rose Hobart in the leading roles. Kenton to Direct "X" Erie Kenton has been assigned by Tiffany to direct "X Marks the Spot," newspaper story, scheduled CO begin Sept. 15. A new script nas been written by Warren B. Duh" and Gordon Kahn. Second Huston Picture for U A second Walter Huston vehicle on the 1931-32 program has been announced by Universal. It is tentatively called "Law and Order." Huston's first for U, "Heart and Hand," is now nearing completion. John Huston, son of the star, may appear in the second picture. "Convicted" Finished Completion of "Convicted," third Weiss Brothers Artclass picture of the current season, places this company three full weeks ahead of its original production schedule. Aileen Pringle, Jameson Thomas, Harry Meyers and Dorothy Christy head the cast, which alse includes Richard Tucker, Wilfred Lucas, Niles Welsh and John Vosburg. Christy Cabanne directed. "Where Are Your Children?" fourth Artclass release of the season, will go into production shortly under the direction of William Nigh. Preparing "Men in Her Life" Columbia is preparing to start work on "The Men in Her Life," which William Beaudine will direct. Cast thus far includes Charles Bickford, Luis Alberni and Adrienne D'Ambricourt. FOUR WARNER-r.N. FILMS PLACED IN PRODUCTION Four pictures started production this week at the Warner Bros.First National studios. The Warner pictures are "Blind Spot" with James Cagney under the directorial guidance of Roy Del Ruth, and "Poor Little Ritz Girl," with Marian Marsh and David Manners, directed by Archie Mayo. First National's offerings are "Her Majesty, Love," starring Marilyn Miller, and directed by Wilhelm Dieterle, and "Safe in Hell," starring Dorothy Mackaill, directed by William A. Wellman. "GHOST TOWNS" First Independent Short to Stalk Into the Winter Garden, New York A new series produxuul by ARCUS-IANCASTER I Tec-Art Su;dios, Hollywood, C;il. ^ Distributed by .Talking Pictures Epics HOLLYWOOD PLAZA HoUuu)ood.'s most convenient hotel. . tor your stay in Southern California RIIGHT In the center of everything to see and do . . next door to famous studios, tlieatres, cafes, and shops .. near solf courses, bridle paths, and other amusement places. 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