Hollywood Filmograph (Jan-Dec 1932)

HOLLYWOOD FILMOCRAPH March 26, 1932 f\ HOLLYWOOD mmojOrap k Entered as second-class matter April 13, 1926 at the Post Office, Los Angeles, California, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Published weekly by HOLLYWOOD FILMOCRAPH, Inc., 1606 Cahuenga, Suites 213-214. (Los Angeles, California, Post Office.) SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $5.00 PER YEAR HARRY BURNS, President and Editor Office Phone, Hillside 1146 Vol. 12 Hollywood, California, Saturday, March 26, 1932 No. 10 THE ANSWER Ps. 68:11. The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. Ps. 107:20. He sent his word, and healed them. Isa. 55:11. So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Mark 14:49. But the scriptures must be fulfilled. Luke 10:19. Beho!d, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Luke 24:45. Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures. John 5:39. Search the scriptures. Ex. 23:25. . . . I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. Lev. 26:13. ... I have broken the bands of your yoke, and made you go upright. II Kings 20:5, 6. ... I will heal thee . . . and I will add unto thy days. AL JOLSON OPENS AT BILTMORE SUNDAY Al Jolson opens in "Wonder Bar" at the Biltmore Theatre Sunday, March 29. As usual, Jolson's production is just a bit better than anything he has done in the past. "Wonder Bar" has been playing to capacity houses in a triumphant tour across the continent. From curtain to curtain it is a blaze of glorious costumes and the latest rhythm in popular music. "Al" sings several new hits in Jolson fashion — need we say more? THIS FROM BERT LEVY 2030% Rodney Drive, Los Angeles, Calif., March 14, 1932. Dear Harry Burns: Mr. Jason obtained so much publicity in the past regarding "Humanettes" I think it is only fair that I acquaint you with the following paragraph drawn by my attorney, Mr. Clore Warne, of Pacht, Pelton and Warne, which I respectfully ask you to print: "The 'Humanettes' of Bert Levy are the subject matter of a decree of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, recently entered. The court thereby awarded all title to the plaintiff, Bert Levy, as originator and creator of the idea and creation of 'Humanettes.' The action was brought against Leigh Jason and certain other persons, who claimed an interest in the idea adverse to Levy's." Signed, CLORE WARNE. BOOKS AND PLAYS SAFEST BETS FOR PICTURES, SAYS PRODUCTION CHIEF "All things being equal, stories which, in book or play form, have had the approval of the public, are the likeliest bets for motion picture successes," says Sam Bischoff, in charge of production at the Tiffany Studios. Motivated by this theory Tiffany has acquired the motion picture rights to Tiffany Thayer's best seller, "The Illustrious Corpse," which, under another title, as yet not selected, will shortly go into production at the Tiffany Studios. Similarly. "Lena Rivers," on which shooting has just been completed, is based on a famous novel, written by Mary J. Holmes, and read by millions. "A ready-made audience is assured a picture based on a story which a large public has read and enjoyed," asserts Mr. Bischoff. "Moreover, the element of doubt concerning a story's inherent entertainment value is removed from a story which has already won favor with the public." Elaborate plans are being formulated for the picture based on "The Illustrious Corpse." which, according to Mr. Bischoff, will be one of the most pretentious productions emanatine from the Tiffanv Studios this season. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE RADIOCAST Local radio listeners will be interested in the announcement of the radiocasting of an authorized Christian Science lecture over KECA (1430kc-210m), Monday. March 28, from 12:10 to 12:50 noon, by Peter V, Ross, C.S.B., of San Francisco, member of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass. Lecture to be delivered in Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, under the auspices of Ninth Church of Christ, Scientist. DANCING TEACHERS' BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BAN FREE DANCING LESSONS— FINE ERNEST BELCHER $200 Ernest Belcher, who has been giving free dancing lessons at the Barker Brothers' downtown store for some time, was fined $200 for breaking one of the by-laws of the Dancing Teachers' Business Association of which he is one of the trustees, which prohibits any dancing teacher from giving free lessons. This action was voted on Tuesday by the board of directors of the organization at a special meeting. It also came to the attention of the board that the May store, also located in Los Angeles, are advertising similar dancing lessons free. This sort of a thing should be barred; first, because it deprives over 100 legitimate dancing schools from earning an honest living, and it will lead the poor boobs into greater r.ackets by those who will offer such lessons free as a bait to obtain these pupils for further lessons, telling them that they lack certain training which will fit them for a dancing career. NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW APPROVES "SCARFACE" Presaging favorable action by eastern censor boards, the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures has approved "Scarface," Howard Hughes' widelydiscussed gangster film. Besides passing favorably on the picture, the National Board of Review praised "Scarface" for its entertainment qualities, its disclosures of racketeering, and its constructive influence on public opinion. In its official report, the board stated: " 'Scarface' is one of the most intensely interesting films that has been produced. It is explicitely aimed at showing up gangsterdom for the purpose of getting something done about it. It certainly does not glorify crime. Extremely well directed and acted." "Scarface" promises to be the box-office sensation of the year. The picture will be released throughout the country in April, in its original version, and advance sales to exhibitors are already establishing new high records. BOOKS Edwin X GraadyI "Honeymoon Wife," by Agnes Louise Provost. All about Mavis, married to one man, but forced to live with another. Promising part for Constance Bennett. (Macrae-Smith, Philadelphia.) "Mesquite Jenkins, Tumbleweed," by Clarence E. Mulford who wrote "Hopalong Cassidy." Wow of a Western for Tom Tyler. (Doubleday-Doran, New York.) "Below Zero," by Harold Titus, is a gr-rand yarn of the north woods with a nice job for Lew Cody. (Macrae Smith, Philadelphia.) "Many Mansions," by Henry C. Rowland, is an interesting, fantastic tale that might appeal to Robert Montgomery. (Long & Smith, New York.) "The Clairvoyant," by Ernst Lothar, is a novel of the solid sort with apt role for Ronald Colman as the young lawyer who discovers he has powers of clairvoyancy. (H. C. Kinsey, New York.) "Thunder Below," by Thos. Rourke, is a rip-snortin' Central American story which we literally raved over. So we're pleased to see Paramount do it with Tallulah Bankhead. (Farrar & Rinehart, New York.) "Red Headed Woman," by Katherine Brush, is all about a pipin' hot pippin of a red-headed mama. M-G-M has it with no star selected. Clara Bow's dish. (Farrar & Rinehart, New York.) "Two Black Sheep," by Harry Leon Wilson, turned out to be two lily-white lambs. A characteristic Wilson novel with rollickin' role for Stuart Erwin. (Cosmopolitan, New York.) "Della-Wu," Chinese Courtezan and other tales by Frank Owen, are delightful stories which offer a wealth of topical Chinese story stuff. Anna May Wong, of course. (Lantern Press, New York.) "Bandit Love," by Juanita Savage, is hot tamale stuff by the author of "Spanish Hate," etc. Dolores del Rio role. (Dial, New York.) "Shrine of Fair Women," by Ann Pinchot, is an excellent department store story with Lilyan Tashman as our selection. (Long & Smith, New York.) "Gun Girl," by John Weld, is about a wild girl who led a reckless life from start to finish. Exceptionally strong dramatic stuff. Dorothy Mackaill type of role. (MacBride, New York.) JACK SULLIVAN MAKES COMPLETE COMEBACK AS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Back in the Universal days, when they were making "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" as a silent picture, there wasn't a more capable, well liked and respected assistant director than Jack Sullivan. Suddenly something happened — politics or otherwise — and he dropped from his throne, which he seemed to be ruling to point where no one paid much attention to him. The motion picture business, like the public, soon lose interest in their idols. The same carries with its workers in the various branches of the industry, so Jack Sullivan soon dropped out of sight, went East and tried his luck, which didn't seem to turn in the right direction, and when he returned here he found new producers, directors, and production chiefs, so he had to go out and prove himself. He worked as second assistant, acted, did anything to make a living. Finally he landed with the independents at the Metropolitan Studios. He served^ Emory Johnson in a very capable manner. Christy Cabanne will tell you there isn't a better assistant in the business, and the other day as we watched him herd the crowds we couldn't help but remark that Jack Sullivan was himself again, just like the good old "Hunchback of Notre Dame" days at big U.