The Film Daily (1932)

12 Allied Sideiishts A TLANTIC CITY— Eddie Schnitzer, recently appointed New York exhange manager for Educational, was cordially greeted and congratulated on his new post. Break-up of major circuits talkt can't escape this program. Simon Meyers of Morristown waxed eloquent on the proposed three-days-a-week closing idea. Leon Rosenblatt is on hand to represent Joe Seider's interests. Accompanying that ole exhibitor convention warhorse, Fred Herrington, is his son, Phil M. Herrington, connected with Vigilant Safety Device Co. Functioning as treasurer, Frank Warren is watching the convention's dough. Herman Blum, Baltimore exhib leaders, says conditions might be a lot worse in his town. "Certain companies are employing, detectives to check checkers,^ in' formed Sid Samuelson. "Whose checking the detectives?' somebody asked. Contracts Under Fire At Allied Convention (Continued from Page 1) in favor of exhibitors the government should be asked to write a fair contract. He called upon exhibitors to resist unfair contracts when offered by salesmen, and to support the Brookhart bill. Yamins examined the Paramount, Fox, RKO and Universal contracts. Pete Harrison urged the exhibitor group to appeal to the Department of Justice to prevent pooling deals between RKO and Skouras Bros. The entire afternoon session was devoted to discussion of the Wilmington situation where M-G-M is selling exclusive runs to Loew'; Parkway. A. .1. DiFiore of the Park, Wilmington, headed a delegation of exhibitors to ask Allied's aid. The matter was referred to the Allied national board, which will report back this morning. "NEW MORALS FOR OLD" with Lewis Stone, Robert Young, Margaret Perry M-G-M 74 mins. ENGROSSING DRAMA OF CONFLICT BETWEEN OLD-FASHIONED MOTHER AND MODERN-MINDED CHILDREN. Based on the John Van Druten play, "After All," this is a very intelligently handled case of a mother and her clash with children whose ideas of life are a bit too modern for her. Excellence of the cast, which makes every character in the story count for something, and the understanding direction of Charles Brabin are largely responsible for the consistent interest maintained by the picture. The work of those grand troupers, Lewis Stone, Laura Hope Crews, Jean Hersholt, Louise Closser Hale, Elizabeth Patterson and Mitchell Lewis is a delight to watch, and nice youthful interest is supplied by Robert Young, Margaret Perry, Myrna Loy, Donald Cook and others. Difference of mind between the mother and her offspring cause the family to break up, but in due time the youngsters acquire sense and return home. Cast: Robert Young, Margaret Perry, Lewis Stone, Laura Hope Crews, Myrna Loy, Donald Cook, Jean Hersholt, Ruth Selwyn, Kathryn Crawford, Louise Closser Hale, Mitchell Lewis, Elizabeth Patterson, Lillian Harmer. Director, Charles F, Brabin; Author, John Van Druten; Dialoguers, Zelda Sears, Wanda Tuchock; Editor, William S. Gray; Cameraman, John Mescal. Direction, fine. Photography, fine. "BACHELOR'S FOLLY" with Herbert Marshall, Edna Best World Wide 70 mins. VERY SUPERIOR BRITISH PRODUC TION WITH CLEVER STORY, CAST AND DIRECTION WITH APPEAL TO INTELLIGENCE. A product of Gainsborough from the British Lion studios. Here is a genuine treat for intelligent audiences, with an adult story that is miles ahead of the average Hollywood script that lacks finesse, delicate characterization and restrained action in the work of the principals. The work of Herbert Marshall is a continuous delight. Gordon Harker has a comedy characterization that is a knockout. His every expression and word draws a laugh. The production has some unusually fine dramatic moments. Marshall is owner of a racehorse who has become involved with a married woman of title. When he throws her over, she revenges herself by turning over evidence to the racetrack stewards that makes it look as if Marshall tried to throw a race with his horse. Facing disgrace, he puts over a clever coup on the woman with the aid of his comedy butler who was once a burglar. The pop crowds may find it over their heads, but it's a sweet one for discriminating audiences. Cast: Herbert Marshall, Edna Best, Gordon Harker, Anne Grey, Nigel Bruce, Alfred Drayton, Leslie Perrins, Allen Aynesworth, Melville Cooper. Director, T. Haynes Hunter; Author, Edgar Wallace; Adaptors, Angus McPhail, Robert Stevenson; Editors, Bryan Wallace, Ian Dalrymple; Cameramen. Bernard J. Knowles, Alex Bryce; Recording Engineer, Harold King. Direction, clever. Photography, very good. JULIET RUBLEE SPEAKS Atlantic City — Mrs. Juliet Barrett Rublee, producer of "The Flame of Mexico," was a speaker at the Allied convention banquet last night. She is preparing to distribute her production, made in Mexico and synchronized in New York with music and effects. Because its treatment is favorable to Mexicans, the picture will not be subjected to censorship in that country. Originals for Arliss Two oi'\iiina\ stories which have been outlined by Lucien Hubbard. Warner staff writer, are being considered as screen vehicles by George Arliss. "HURRA! EIN JUNGE!" ("Hurray! A Boy!") (In German) Capitol Film Ex. 85 mins. ONE OF THE BEST IMPORTS, JAMMED WITH FUNNY SITUATIONS, HILARITY AND CHARMING MUSIC. This one bids fair to shape up as one of the best of the lighter films ever sent over from Berlin. A product of Kreutzberg-Orplid Film, it moves along continuously with a hilarious note that is very refreshing. The theme is a natural to I bring the laughs. Ralph Roberts takes the ' part of the long lost son returning to his I supposed father. He is a vaude actor. ArI rived at Berlin where he expects to greet j his unknown dad, he finds a man two years younger than himself, married to the pretty daughter of the leading light of his old home town. Then the fun starts in earnest, with some highly amusing situations, especially when it develops that the "boy" is really the half-brother of the young wife. This puts the dignified town celebrity more or less on the spot. There is a swell sequence, the Baby Ball, with wine flowino freely, pretty girls, and just one grand round of fun, life and merriment. No English titles. Fine cast, with Max Adalbert scoring strong as the elderly sire. Cast: Max Adalbert, Ida Wuest, Lucie Englisch, Fritz Schuiz, Jessie Vihrog, Georg Alexander. Ralph Arthur Roberts, Lotte Lorring, Vicky Werkmeister, H. H. Schaufuss. Director, Georg Jacoby; Authors, Arnold and Bach; Adaptors, R. Arvay, St. Mihaly; Dialoguer, Dr. Johannes Brandt Cameraman, Willi Goldberger; Recording Engineer, F. Schroeder; Film Editor, R. Bleines. Direction, clever. Photography, good. "SCHUBERT'S FRUEHLINGSTRAUM" ("Schubert's Dream of Spring") (In German) Capitol Film Ex. 77 mins. TUNEFUL AND WELL STAGED PRODUCTION DEALING WITH THE LIFE OF THE FAMOUS COMPOSER. While this musical romance will appeal mostly to class audiences and music lovers, and principally among German-speaking clientele, its music and biographical angle should recommend it to a fairly wide field. The story is based on Franz Schubert's life and his musical works, and is somewhat of a German counterpart of the "Blossom Time" production of the light opera stage. Like the latter play, the character Schubert in this German picture is presented as a sensitive romanticist, whom love frequently visits but never remains long. Karl Joeken, who portrays Schubert, is the noted tenor of the Berlin State Opera. Opposite him is Gretl Theimer of "Zwei Herzen." Schubert's popular composition, "Serenade," is used as the theme song of the production. Costume and settings have been attractively reproduced in the period of the Viennese composer. Cast: Karl Joeken, Gretl Theimer, Siegfried Arno, Lucie Englisch, Willi Stetner, Alfred Laeutner, Oskar Sima. Director, Richard Oswald Author, Franz Schroedter; Adaptor, Same; Dialoguer, W Zeiske; Recording Engineer, Paul Falkenberg; Film Editor, Not listed; Cameraman. Willi Goldberger. Direction, good. Photography, good. Friday, June 24, 1932 E Little from ''Lots" Bv RALPH WILK HOLLYWOOD ^AY McCAREY has completed the direction of "Scram," the first of the Laurel and Hardy featurette comedies. The supporting cast included Vivien Oakland, Arthur Housman, Wilson Benge and Fred Kohler. McCarey and George Marshall directed "Pack Up Your Troubles," a feature co-starring Laurel and Hardy. * * * Our Passing Show: Simeon Aller, Alexander Carr, Nat Rose, Demmy Lamson, Harry J. Takiff, Kenneth Goldsmith, Francis Edward Faragoh, Howard Higgin, David Hempstead, Oscar Carter dining at the RussianAmerican Art Club; Vivienne Aller giving an impersonation of Maurice Chevalier. * * * Waldemar Young and Sidney Robert Buchman, two of Paramount's ace scenarists, will collaborate on the adaptation of Cecil B. DeMille's "The Sign of the Cross." * * * Title of Barbara Stanwyck's newest picture for Warner Bros, has been changed from "The Night Flower" to "The Purchase Price." It is based on Arthur Stringer's novel, "The Mud Lark." " * * * With the signing of Helene Millard, William Halligan and Lorin Raker, Columbia Pictures completed the cast of "By Whose Hand?" * * * Edward Paramore, scenarist and playwright who is adapting to the screen "The Bitter Tea of General Yen" for Columbia, was a tourist in Shanghai during the recent fighting there between the Chinese and Japanese forces and was an eye witness to much of the actual excitement. * * * Vacation plans of Horace Jackson, RKO scenarist, who is working on the adaptation and dialogue for "Animal Kingdom," went into the discard when he was notified that he would be assigned another story immediately upon the completion of his present task. Jackson has his heart set on an auto tour of the little traveled spots in Western Canada. * * * "Unashamed" has been selected as the final title for the M-G-M film with Helen Twelvetrees, Robert Young and Lewis Stone in prominent roles. 6 Authors on Serial nV,?f Coast Bur. THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — "The Hurricane Express," Mascot serial which goes into production soon, is probably the first serial employing the services of six authors. Among the writers used bv N't Levine for this chapter play are Wydnham Gitfens and Colbert Clark of the Mascot staff, J. P. McGowan, Harold Tarshis, Barney Sarecky and George Morgan.