Film year book : 1922-23 (1923)

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Producers to check piracy through secret markings of prints. South American countries want Griffith to make patriotic films. Friday, Jan. 20 Pathe, Vitagraph and First National yet to announce stand on joining new organization which -Hays will lead. Saturday, Jan. 21 State laws to check piracy designed to supplement Federal statute. German distributors planning to monopolize -Russian business. Selznick production may be switched to coast. Court refuses T. H. Hunter injunction to hold mp "Light in Clearing." Monday, Jan. 23 Imports for 1921 jump and exports decrease. Coast celebrities invite Sarah Bernhardt to share .in 10th anniversary of feature production. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Jos. M. Schenck makes first statement on Will H. Hays' new duties. Likens them to that of traffic cop and umpire. Senate committee formed to take up Myers bill, delving into political tendencies of industry. Arthur S. Friend forms Distinctive Pictures 'Corp., a $7,500,000 unit. Plans additional production. Government may demand 5 per cent rental tax •direct from all producers. Many thousands involved if Christie Film loses test case. » Wednesday, Jan. 25 Paramount to center production on coast. Realart stars to be absorbed in gradual process. Victor Schertzinger to make four for Wid Gunning, Inc. Eight openings slated shortly for "Foolish "Wives." Advocates of Myers bill checked by two memIjers of sub-committee who voice disapproval of restrictions. Thursday, Jan. 26 Charles Ray officially with United Artists. Plans two a year. Factors in Hays movement may make educationals and may also' obtain mass of Government film for Saturday morning showings. Fox to hold "Monte Cristo" until fall in compliance with exhibitor requests. Coast company to develop theater chain in Mexico. Friday, Jan. 27 Many millions being invested in German film companies. Saturday, Jan. 28 N. A. M. P. I. sees legislative battles ahead in number of states throughout country. European Film Alliance expects to make 10 pictures this year. New exhibitor-producer organization expects to become operative by fall. Knickerbocker, Washington, collapses under •weight of snow. 95 killed and many injured. Monday, Jan. 30 Following Washington disaster, Brooklyn district attorney urges inspection of all theaters here. I. P. D. A. holds special session to discuss rental tax situation. American Federation of Labor reported strongly in favor of high tariff on pictures. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Fewer pictures for next year seem certain. Wid Gunning announces partnership plan of production with exhibitors. Plans 12 pictures. M. P. T. O. of N. Y. officials meet in Albany to discuss legislation and state convention. Harry G. Kosch going to Washington on rental ta-x for I. P. D. A. Wednesday, Feb. 1 American Railway Express submits distribution plan to important companies, designed to save millions. Adoption not likely. Max Weiss arranges for four German productions. "Farming out" of players brings unusual suit on coast. Mack Sennett and Fox involved. "Foolish Wives" to be released on percentage only. Thursday, Feb. 2 Sonic details of proposed express distribution plan. Al Lichtman leaves for coast. First National deal off. George Arliss has two more to make for Distinctive Prod. Federated officers slated for re-election. William D. Taylor dead in Los Angeles. Police believe murder. Yale historical series to cost $12,500 a reel. One hundred reels planned. Friday, Feb. 3 May build unit exchange buildings in District of Columbia. Saturday, Feb. 4 Fox earnings for 1921 pass the two million mark. W. A. SteflFes says exhibitors may be forced into production as result of Hays appointment. Monday, Feb. 6 Hays' real work to restore confidence of public in pictures. Rentals in 1921 jump; admissions show a decrease. Utica exhibitor awarded $17,500 judgment against First National for alleged breach of contract. P. A. Powers becomes managing director of R-C Pictures. Enters company financially. American Releasing to distribute "Cardigan." Tuesday, Feb. 7 Important coast confab slated between J. D. Williams, Marshall Neilan and James R. Grainger. Famous Players take over Allen theaters in Canada. Germany lightens import restrictions. Allows 1,400,000 ft. in 1922. Many reports follow Powers — R-C deal. Distribution merger talked of. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Famous Players reported killing sales competition with low prices in small towns. First Nationals sold for seven South American countries. Loew's, Inc., profits for 1921 total $1,606,780. Hal Roach signs three-year contract with Pathe. Covers all his product. Thursday, Feb. 9 Admission tax may be doubled to raise funds for soldiers' bonus. Gov't decides rental tax must be paid and claims then filed for returns. Jacob Karol, German producer, coming with Maciste films. _ Pathe to test authority of censorship commission to censor news reel. Friday, Feb. 10 Many film men going to Albany convention. Saturday, Feb. 11 Clara Kimball Young deal on with Metro. Sam Zierler to handle New York distribution. Plans set for opening of annual convention of M. P. T. O. of New York in Albany. Tuesday, Feb. 14 Ricord Gradwell becomes managing director of Wid Gunning, Inc. Wid to devote time to production. Distribution and rentals come in for important consideration at Albany. American Releasing announces first six pictures. Promises one a week for first 20 weeks. William Brandt denies break in harmonious relations with Sydney S. Cohen. Wednesday, Feb. 1 5 Albany sounds keynote of Washington exhibitor convention ; a workable arrangement of distribution with producers. United Artists' methods of dealing with small exhibitors attacked. One-third cut in rentals sought by exhibitors. Sales reorganization at Goldwyn planned. Thursday, Feb. 16 One-half cent a foot on foreign raw stock decided upon in Washington. Charles L. O'Reilly and other officers of N. Y. M. P. T. O. re-elected. Convention votes confidence in Mary Miles Minter. E. A. Schiller to handle Loew theaters in South and West. New bill in Albany would give censors right to investigate books of companies. 316