The Film Mercury (1926-27)

Page Twelve THE FILM MERCURY, FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1926 Hollywood, Calif. “FLAMING WATERS,” an F. B. O. special, directed by Hannon Weight. Critical Analysis. Hokum and sentiment laid on so thickly that it is impossible to ascertain what real merit the story may have had, if any. Apparently nothing that might possibly add to the box office angles on this production have been omitted. There is a superabundance of melodrama, stunts, thrills, etc., that become incredible to all except the most gullible of spectators. “Flaming Waters” is crude melodrama of the most extreme sort, produced with the eye on the box office and nothing else. As such it may do fairly well. The cast includes Mary Carr, Malcolm McGregor and Pauline Garon. Box Office Angle. In the cheaper neighborhoods and the sticks, “Flaming Waters” will appeal because in spite of its many faults it carries fast action of the sort which holds the interest of those who demand thrills and action before all else. Theatres which cater to the better classes should pass the film up. . — T.L. * * * GEORGE FAWCETT IN VALENTINO PICTURE George Fawcett, character actor, has been signed for a role in “The Son of the Sheik,” Rudolph Valentino’s latest United Artists production, under the direction of George Fitzmaurice. The Reason Why- (This is No. 2 in a series of advertisements setting forth the many advantages of the Fine Arts Studio as related by our clients, past and present.) “In no other studio will a producer find such ownership, co-operation and individual attention as is daily evidenced at this place. Every want of the producer and his technical staff seems to be anticipated.” BANNER PRODUCTIONS, Inc. Samuel J. Briskin Fine Arts Studio 4500 SUNSET BLVD. OLympia 2131 F.-P. AND M.-G.-M. TO MAKE SHORT STUFF Arrangements are now being made by Famous Players to establish short subject producing units, according to report. It is also understood that M.-G.-M. is prepared to produce short subjects and is lining up several well-known comedy producers to take over units. * * * CHARLES MAIGNE DOING M-G-M STORY Charles Maigne is doing the adaptation and continuity on “Lovey Mary,” which King Baggot will direct for M-G-M. * * * SIGNS NEW CONTRACT E. Richard Schayer, scenarist, recently signed by the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, has been placed under a new contract. * * * HOWARD TO DIRECT EDNA FERBER STORY Edna Ferber story, “Gigolo” (The Dancing Man), will be directed by William K. Howard for C. B. DeMille. Rod La Rocque will be starred in this production. * * * Plan Series of Religious Films Four one-reel pictures based on religious themes and church history are now being produced by the Religious Motion Picture Foundation for use in the churches of the country in an experimental way. These pictures will be ready for use in about two months, it is reported. * * * EUROPEAN DOG HERE TO ENTER PICTURES “Muro,” a Belgian police dog, recently brought to this country from Europe, has arrived in Hollywood to enter pictures. * * * DUNLAP DIRECTING RICHARD TALMADGE Scott Dunlap is directing Richard Talmadge in “The Better Man,” now in production at the Universal Studios. * * * CONRAD NAGEL ON NEW M-G-M CONTRACT Conrad Nagel has been placed under a new long-term contract by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. * * * ADDED TO “APRIL FOOL” Duane Thompson has been added to the cast of the Chadwick production “April Fool.” 40 PICTURES FOR ASSOCIATED EXHIBS. The original Associated Exhibitors’ program for 1926 has been augmented by several other productions which will enlarge the schedule to 40, and maybe more. Among recent additions are “The Highbinders,” produced by Worthy Pictures, Inc., and starring Bill Tilden, the tennis champion; and “The Nutcracker,” first starring vehicle for Edward Everett Horton, produced by S. S. Hutchinson. Associated has contracted with Hutchinson to produce three additional pictures with Horton for this season. “The Earth Woman,” produced by Mrs. Wallace Reid, from the novel by Norton S. Parker, is another. It features Mary Alden, Priscilla Bonner, Johnny Walker, William Scott and Russell Simpson. “The Big Show,” made on the “101” Miller Bros.’ Ranch, an'd featuring John Lowell and Evangeline Russell is a new addition. * * * In “The Great Deception” Robert Kane has selected Aileen Pringle and Lowell Sherman as the lead in “The Great Deception,” his next picture, which Howard Higgin will direct at Cosmopolitan. Sam Hardy will probably be in the cast. Work starts the end of the month. * * » GLADYS HULETTE IN IT Gladys Hulette is playing the feminine lead in “Jack in the Pulpit,” a David Hartford production. * * * Bnrke in “Boy Friend” Archie Burke, recently signed by M-G-M, is playing a role in “The Boy Friend,” which Monta Bell is directing. | The 1 Film | Mercury's | Exhibitors 1 Number | is | going 1 | be 1 The | Talk | of 1 the | Industry | you'd 1 better 1 be 1 in = it! = OUT NEXT WEEK Tiiiiiiiimmimmmiiiiiimimiiii ORIGINAL PLAYS WANTED Century Play Company, Inc. Lawrence Marsh — Taft Bldg. — GLadstone 5052 r, ~ ' ■ • a V We Duplicate Your Script, No Matter How Many Pages or How Many Copies In 8 Ho urs Wright's Stenographic Studio PHONE HEmpstead 6812 v -■ ■ "" ■ " -=lJ =iiinii(iiinsi(iiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiJiiiiiiii(iiii(i)iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiimiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiigiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiii=