The Film Daily (1918)

2feBRADSTREET of FILMDOM JjfeRKOGNIZED Authority Vol. VI, No. 50 Tuesday, November 26, 1918 Price 5 Cents Takes Wid's Advice BEACON FILMS, Inc. 220 West 42nd St. New York City My dear Mr. Gunning: Although it has been my pleasure to read "Wid's'' since it was first published, I am ashamed to confess, even to myself, the fact of my not being a regular subscriber. Please accept therefore my check herewith enclosed for one year's subscription. During the past six months, I have purchased a considerable number of features for French, Italian, Spanish and South American markets and, in this connection I would like to add that, even before making an attempt to see any moving picture production, I would first refer to your issues to obtain your critical viewpoints on the various feature films and thus save time. With best wishes, believe me, Cordially yours, Clarence Patin, Pres. Clash Over Permit Chicago Authorities Disagree About "Finger of Justice" CHICAGO. — A clash between members of the moving picture censor board and Second Deputy Superintendent of Police Frazier occurred on Friday over the granting of a "pink permit" for the Rev. Paul Smith production, "The Finger of Justice" being distributed by the Arrow Film Co. Half of the members of the Board, it is said, were of the opinion that a permit should be granted while the other half opposed it. Chief Alcock and the newly-appointed commission, which is drafting new regulations for picture censorship, then viewed the feature and while the members of the commission condemned it the Chief "took the permit under advisement." Director Charles M. Seay has put his uniform away, and is back in town again. Mr. Seay, before he entered the army in the division of chemical warfare, produced a propaganda picture for the government called "Our Colored Fighters." *' In New Building The general offices of Henry Lehrman's Sunshine Comedies have been moved into the new administration building in Hollywood, which was completed a short time ago. The building stands on the Western avenue side of the studios and houses the various departments of the producing organization including Mr. Lehrman's executive suite, the general offices, purchasing department, scenario, accounting and publicity departments and a large cutting and assembling room. RELEASING "CHALLENGE ACCEPTED'' W. VV. Hodkinson Corporation Takes First Production Made by Arden Photoplays, Inc. The W. W. Hodkinson Corp. announces that it will release "The Challenge Accepted," a five-reel subject produced by the Arden Photoplays, Inc" Zena Keefe is the star, supported by Chester Barnett, John Hopkins, Charles Eldridge, Warren Cook, Sidney D'Albrook, Russell Simpson and Joel Day. This is the first picture made by Arden Photoplays, Inc. It is from a story by Donald Gordon Reid, who has been connected with the Division of Films of the Committee on Public Information. Edwin L. Hollywood is the director of the picture which was produced at the Solax studio in Fort Lee, N. J., with the camp scenes at Camp Dix. The story depicts the feelings of the people of the Blue Ridge mountains and the attitude of the mountaineers toward the war and the draft. Director Hollywood will be remembered for his association with Vitagraph, World, Lasky and as an art director and general manager for John Emerson. He directed "One Hour" for Moss and made "The Immigrant," which was the first Government film produced for the Division of Films. This picture was primarily an educational production to be used in foreign countries. Special Attractions Universal Names Stars To Be Used in Coming Features Universal has issued notice that it will confine its production operations hereafter to the making of Special Attractions. Several stars previously featured in Bluebird pictures have been transferred from that list to Special Attractions. The complete list of stars in this group is now as follows: Priscilla Dean, Mary MacLaren, Monroe Salisbury, Harry Carey, Edith Roberts, Dorothy Phillips, and Carmel Myers. Some of the pending specials are "Vanity Pool," featuring Mary MacLaren; "The Wildcat of Paris," featuring Priscilla Dean; "Danger — Go Slow," featuring Mae Murray, and "Roped," featuring Harry Carey. The release dates of "The Wildcat of Paris" and "Danger — Go Slow," have been changed to put the latter out on December 16 and the first named on December 30. Among the several new stories just purchased by the Universal for early production, is one written in part by Paul West, who recently was found dead in Paris. Other stories recently purchased by this company are "The Mysterious Millionaire," by Herbert Hall Winslow and Emile Nitray; "Dodd — His Diary," by Edgar Franklin, and "Raggedy Ann," by Charles W. Tyler. M. H. Hoffman sales manager of the Argosy Film Corp., announces that he has received numerous inquiries from state rights buyers on "After the War." H. D. Nagle Dies SEATTLE.— H. D. Nagle, western representative of the Vitagraph Company, died here last Saturday morning. Mr. Nagle was one of the ablest and most popular managers on the west coast and his loss is felt by his many friends and business associates. He has been with the Vitagraph company since its formation. Fred Fishback, whose skill as a director has been responsible for many of the successful comedies during the past ten years, is now a member of the staff of directors producing Sunshine Comedies under the general supervision of Henry Lehrman.