Hollywood Filmograph (Jan-Dec 1932)

HOLLYWOOD FILMOCRAPH LONNIE D'ORSA SHOULD BE GIVEN DIRECTORIAL POST, AS HE HAS BEST BACKGROUND OF YOUNGER ASSISTANTS Years ago Lonnie D'Orsa was Mack Sennett's right hand man. He had gained that post by proving himself one of the most able assistant directors on the lot. This accomplished, Lonnie went on and proved his ability, finally leaving the Sennett fold. He turned to features and made a place for himself with Edmund Goulding during the making of his best pictures with the major companies. He has just returned to Hollywood to assist Harry D'Arrast in the direction of Al Jolson, and if you ask us, producers are missing a fine directorial bet by not signing Lonnie, for he is young enough in years and old enough in experience to make some company a fine director of features. AS SEEN and HEARD By ARTHUR FORDE HARRY CAREY IS HITTING THE HIGH SPOTS OF ENTERTAINMENT WITH HIS WESTERNS. STARTS ANOTHER Outdoor pictures are coming into their own, and we find Harry Carey among the leaders who are starring in a series of Westerns. Over at the Tec-Art Studios you can find 'em knocking on 'em right and left, and turning out some winning pictures. Supreme Pictures, over which Al Mannon presides as president, is producing the Harry Carey pictures. Right now they are at work on "Six Guns," from the pen of George Merrick and Harry Crist, with Fred Newmeyer directing and Harry Crist acting as his assistant. George Merrick, in charge of production, has lined up a very fine supporting cast for Mr. Carey. Just glance over this cast : Elinor Fair, looking sweeter and working better than ever, plays opposite Harry Carey. Then there is Nadja, Julian Rivero, George F. Hayes, Jack Weatherby, Tod London, Bob Kortman, Walter Shumway, Cliff Lyons and many others. James Diamond is photographing the picture, which means that we will see some great scenic shots as well as a perfectly photographed picture. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC., REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912 Of Hollywood Filmograph, Inc., published Weekly at Los Angeles, California, for April 1, 1932. State of California. County of Los Angeles. Before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and county aforesaid, personally appeared Harry Burns, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the Editor of the Hollywood Filmograph, Inc., and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circulation), etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 411, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to wit : 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are : Publisher, Harry Burns, 1428 Gordon' St., Hollywood, Calif. Editor, Harry Burns, 1428 Gordon St., Hollywood, Calif. Managing Editor, Harry Burns, 1428 Gordon St., Hollywood, Calif. Business Manager, F. J. Heyfron, 6232 La Mirada St., Hollywood, Calif. 2. That the owner is: (If owned by a corporation, its name and address must be stated and also immediately thereunder the names and addresses of stockholders ownyig or holding one per cent or more of total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, the names and addresses of the individual owners must be given. If owned by a firm, company, or other unincorporated concern, its name and address, as well as those of each individual member, must be given.) Hollywood Filmograph, Inc., 1606 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, Calif. Harry Burns, 1428 Gordon St., Hollywood, Calif. E. W. Hughes, Bell, California. 3. 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That the two paragraphs next above, giving the names of the owners, stockholders, and security holders, if any, contain not only the list of stockholders and security holders as they appear upon the books of the company but also, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting is given ; also that the said two paragraphs contain statements embiacing affiant's full knowledge and belief as to the circumstances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold stock and securities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner ; and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other person, association, or corporation has any interest direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds, or other securities than as so stated by him. HARRY BURNS. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of March, 1932. (Seal) HUBER A. COLLINS, Notary Public in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California. (My commission expires June 11th, 1934.) LARRY CEBALLOS FORCED FANCHON AND MARCO TO GIVE HIM CREDIT FOR CREATING "IDEAS" FOR THEIR STAGE REVUES AND PROLOGUES Larry Ceballos was tTie first dance impresario that forced Fanchon and Marco to give him credit in all advertising as being the creator of his own producing unit for the Fanchon and Marco Idea, which in itself is the finest kind of a recommendation that the famous producers of stage revues and prologues could give Larry Ceballos, who for years prior to coming to Hollywood proved his ability to put on musical comedies and tabloid shows. When he came here and joined the Warner Brothers stage presentations organization, he built his prologue up to where they were the outstanding part of the Warner shows, and when they stopped their stage presentations, the patronage dropped down to almost nothing. In the meantime Larry Ceballos went right ahead and put dance numbers into the Warner Brothers pictures via the Vitaphone and First National productions. He finally was loaned to Fanchon and Marco, and there he remained one of their most reliable producers of Fanchon and Marco Ideas. "THE DOOMED BATTALION" A Universal Picture Here is certainly one of the best pictures of the year, in fact in many years. From the title one would think this a war story but while war enters into the yarn it is one of the most beautiful love stories ever told with the deep love of a wife for a husband which seems strange these days with the courts full of bickering mates. This story however takes place in the Austrian Tyrol where Arthur Forde the very air breath es romance and truth. As for thrills, you have these galore and one in particular where a company of soldiers race madly on skis down and over the majestic ice clad mountains. Then the acting of the players, if one could call it so, as every person in the picture is as natural as in real life. The direction is also noteworthy and Cyril Gardner shows his understanding of both the story and the players. Charles Stumar had charge of the photography and while his work is usually without flaw, in this instance he has surpassed himself. Tala Birell who plays the Young Wife is a newcomer from Europe but her perforance in her first American film should certainly establish her as a great favorite with the fans. Louis Trenker as the Young Husband who is torn asunder by the great love he bears for his wife and his duty to his country is an actor of the highest order. He also wrote the story and we are sorry that he returned to Europe as we should like to see more of his splendid work. Victor Varconi also gave a sterling performance as the friend of the family and also their unwilling adversary when war was declared. Henry Armetta, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Albert Conti, C. Henry Gordon, Gibson Gowland, and Robert Anderson all distinguished themselves in minor roles. The dialogue by Patrick Henry Kearney and the adaptation by Luis Trenker and Raul Hartl, and the continuity by Paul Perez was interesting and well done. Some beautiful interiors by Walter Koessler. Editorial supervision by Maurice Pivar and sound by C. Roy Hunter are all well up to the high standard of the picture. Paul Kohner is to be congratulated on his work as associate supervisor and should Carl Laemmle, Jr., who produced the picture insist on the "right sort of exploitation" there is no doubt that Universal again will run away with one of the awards of the year. 1 1 1 Preview "THE MIRACLE MAN" A Paramount Picture This beautiful story was again revived and it should surely become as great a favorite as the old version which is still talked of a "lesson picture." You all know the story of a band of super crooks whose character is entirely changed by right thinking and environment. Norman McLeod has again demonstrated his ability as director and shows us that he can produce a thought picture as well a; a comedy. Waldemar Young made a splendid adaptation from the story by Frank Packard and Robert H. Davis and the dialogue by Waldemar Young and Samuel Hoffenstein was well up to the high standard of the story. David Abel presided at the battery of cameras and showed us some splendid examples of his work in photography. Sylvia Sidney played the Girl and showed her fine understanding of the different role while Chester Morris demonstrated strength as the head of the band of crooks. John Wray made a splendid transition from the horrible cripple to the well man after he saw the Light. Hobart Bosworth was impressive as The Miracle Man and Robert Coogan was pitiful as the Little Cripple. Ned Sparks and Boris Karloff were interesting as members of the band of crooks and Irving Pichel played the Father of the Cripple with distinction. Special mention should be made of Frank Darien as the Landlord of the Country Hotel and Lloyd Hughes, Florine McKinney, Effie Ellsler, Lew Kelly and Sherry Hall were others who took care of their roles. Here is a picture which should appeal to theatres that cater to entertainment which calls for Thought. i i i Tiffany have finished "Strangers of the Evening" the new title of their latest under the able hands of Lucky Humberstone. James Burtis, Mahlon Hamilton and ZaSu Pitts were added to the all star and what we hear from those. who saw "the rushes," this promises to be another Tiffany Hit. y i y MISSED We missed giving credit to M. A. (Andy) Anderson, who photographed "Probation," an independent picture which clicked at a recent preview.