The Film Mercury (1926-27)

Hollywood, Calif. THE FILM MERCURY, FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1926 Page Five Fox Studio Plan Big Film Drive Within a month eleven pictures will be started at the Fox studios. Winfield R. Sheehan will supervise the production of “What Price Glory,” which will be directed by Raoul Walsh. Seven pictures will be made under the supervision of Sol M. Wurtzel. These are: ‘The Return of Peter Grimm,,’ directed by John Griffith Wray, from the Belasco stage success. “The Family Upstairs,” taken from the current Broadway success and directed by Harry Beaumont, with Virginia Valli and J. Farrell Macdonald. “The Lily,” David Belasco’s stage play, directed by Victor Schertzinger. “Pigs,” with Janet Gaynor, directed by Irving Cummings, from the stage success by Patterson McNutt. “The Devil’s Master,” a John Ford production adapted from Gerald Beaumont’s magazine story, “The Lord’s Referee.” “Going Crooked,” directed by Emmett Flynn. “Fig Leaves,” now in production under the direction of Howard Hawks, -with a cast including George O’Brien, Olive Borden and others. “Dead Man’s Gold,” is to go into work under Edwin Hill’s supervision. It is a starring vehicle for Tom Mix and was adapted from a novel of the same name by J. Allen Dunn. Thomas Buckingham will direct. The cast will include Frank Campeau, Eva Novak, Sam Allen and others. Kenneth Hawks will supervise production on two pictures. They are “Dangers of a Great City,” featuring Edmund Lowe, Madge Bellamy and Leslie Fenton, and “Pals in Paradise,” a Peter B. Kyne story. R. William Neill will direct the former and Albert Ray will handle the Kyne story. ' \ EMIL FORST Author of “Fools and Their Money” “The Splendid Sin,” “Parisian Nights,” Etc. Adaptations from the French, j German, Italian 1755 VINE ST. Hollywood Phone HE. 7715 » I...I * Film Bank Absorbed by the Morris Plan Co, The Associated Bank Corporation of 463 Seventh Avenue, New York, of which Leo. A. Price was president and which was prominently identified with the financing of motion picture activities, has been absorbed by the Morris Plan Company of New York, according to the announcement of Wallace D. Maclean, vice-president. The Associated Bank Corporation was instrumental in advancing funds to independent producers and distributors, among whom were the Davis Distributing Division and the Vital Exchanges, Inc., of which Leo A. Price was chairman of the board, both of which are involved in bankruptcy proceedings. * * * LUBIN SIGNS FOR NEW METRO FILM Arthur Lubin has been signed by M.-G.-M. to enact one of the roles in “Bardelys the Magnificent,” King Vidor’s current production starring John Gilbert. ♦ ♦ ♦ HOOT GIBSON WILL DIRECT "U" WESTERNS Hoot Gibson, western star, has turned director. He will shortly begin production of the first of two two-reel westerns starring Fred Gilman, a new western star discovered by Gibson. Following the completion of the two pictures, he will return to his work as an actor. * * * F. B. O. SWAPS TITLES The title of Lefty Flynn’s next production for F. B. O., which has been completed at the Hollywood Studios, has been changed from “Big Timber,” to “Sir Lumberjack.” * * * GLENN CAVENDER IN M.-G.-M. PRODUCTION Glenn Vavender has been engaged by M.-G.-M. for a role in “In Praise of James Carabine,” under the direction of Marcel De Sano. * * * ULRICH OPPOSITE CODY Florence Ulrich has been engaged by the Western Star Productions to play the leadingfeminine role in support of Bill Cody in “The Galloping Cowboy,” for release by Associated Exhibitors. /|THE Breakers Club assumes the ^ responsibility of its roster and through its membership committee pledges a social atmosphere of the best. In years to come your wisdom in choosing a life membership in this outstanding shore club will reflect sound social judgment. Just you and your friends and the Breakers Club — for life if you like. 'Property at Ocean Front and Marine Terrace Santa Monica ~ CLUB fexecutwe Offices 8 th Floor Spring Arcade Phone Tucker S085 " The all year fround club ff Membership Committee, 8th Floor, Spring Arcade Bldg. I can qualify for membership in the Breakers Club. Name Address Phone Bus. Address.. Phone