Hollywood Filmograph (Jan-Dec 1932)

AUG. 27, 1932 SCREEN AUTHORS ■ACADEMY" IS STFUVINC TO PROTECT SCREEN WRITERS' CREDITS BY CARD SYSTEM ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANENT REGISTRY of credits for motion picture writers as pari of the administration of the code of practice governing relations between writers and film producers, was announced today by President M. C. Levee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Writers who have contributed to a film story but have not received credit on the screen will be able to register a certified record of their work for reference by prospective employers or other interested parties. The new file was set up by action of the executive committee of the Academy writers branch, which has been studying the operation of the new code since its adoption on May I, 1932. THOMAS BURTIS, author of "Madison Square Garden", who is now writing for Paramount, has received word of the current publication of his new novel, "The War of the Ghosts" by Doubleday, Doran and Co. The story deals with aviation and the part it plays in an imaginary war in 1958 and is said to approach the Jules Verne type of fanciful fiction. • • • • • AL BLOCK has been assigned the task of writing the screen play for Bill Boyd's next picture, "Yukon," it was announced today by David O. Sclznick, executive vice president in charge of all Radio Pictures production. "Yukon," which is to be directed by J. Waller Ruben, is from the widely read magazine story, "Sir Piegan Passes," by W. C. Tultle. B. F. Zeidman wil serve as associate producer on the Boyd picture. ROBERT A. DONALDSON, former newspaper man and Well known contributor to national magazines, has been signed by Universal to Write an original story under the supervision of Dale Van Every, associate scenario editor, tentatively entitled, "Commerce of the Air." Donaldson was a member of the Universal studio publicity department a year ago. DOROTHY FARNUM, one of the film industry's best known screen Writers, returned from a two-year Vacation in Paris, and was immediately signed by Charles R. Rogers. Miss Farnum has authored a number of outstanding productions for many of the industry's leading stars before her jaunt to Europe Was under contract to Melro-Goldwyn-Mayer for three and one-half years. Her first assignment for Rogers will be the adaptation of Jack Lait's story, "I Can t Co Home," which Rogers plans as the fourth of eiglh features he will make for Paramount this year. O^e Independent Pace Setters . . . CHESTERFIELD INVINCIBLE PRODUCTIONS All produced in Hollywood at Universal City Supervised by George B. Bafcheller Directed, by Richard Thorpe CLICKING EVERYWHERE . . . "Beauty Parlor" "The Thrill of Youth" "Escapade" "The Midnight Lady" "Forbidden Company" Now in Production ... "The King Murder" "Slightly Married" GEORGE R. BATCHELLER, President ' Chesterfield Motion Picture Corporation MAURY M. COHEN, President Invincible Pictures Corporation ALU PICTURES DISTRIBUTED BY . . . Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation 1540 Broadway • New York City Phone BRYANT 9-6884 Cable: CHESPIC REVIEWS AND PREVIEWS By Arthur Forde "RONNY" THIS MUSICAL SENSATION OF VIENNA, Berlin and Paris has at last reached the screen of the Filmarte Theatre, on Vine Street. The composer of "Ronny," Emmerich Kalman, who gave us "The Gay Hussars" and "Sari," has surpassed himself in the lovely music of this new one. The catchiest song numbers, including "I've Often Dreamt of Happiness" and "It Is Belter So," will all be whistled on the streets. The story is of a Prince who composed an opera, and his courtiers were at their wits' end for the right leading lady, but the Prince accidentally selects her himself. This is a rough idea of this lovely story, but the manner in which UFA produced it must be really seen to be appreciated. Reinold Schunzel is the director, and he fulfills everything the composer intended. The photography of Fritz Arno Wagner is on a standard with the rest of the production. Kathe von Nagy is the lovely girl who plays "Ronny," and by her splendid] Voice and attractive appearance we feel sure that she will reach Hollywood eventually. Yo\u know Willy Fritsch in other UFA productions. In this one he is better than ever. He is supported by Otto Waldburg and Willi Grill. As for the girls in the production — they are a treat for any eyes and this tuneful operetta, with its splendid production, must be seen and heard to be appreciated. Another attraction this week is "Hagara," the discoverer of the lost art of Canto Breathing. She is certainly one of the World's wonders. • • • • • "TORCHY'S VOCATION Usually we enjoy the snappy wonder, office boy thai C. C. Burr puts on the screen from the famous stories of Sewell Ford, but in the latest one there doesn't seem to be any beginning or ending. Just two reels of film and then "Finis," and you go home. Ray Cooke worked hard in his efforts to make something out of nothing. C. C. Burr directed, but the adaptation and dialogue by George Jeske, and Edward K. O'Brien, was not brilliant by any means. There is a fine cast of capable players, who had the same handicap as the star and director ; and Edmund Breese, Frnklin Pangborn, Harry Holden, Charles French, Adeline Asbury and Marion Shockley did the best they could with the mediocre material. The photography was in charge of Lewis Physioc and was commendable, in fact it was one of the bright spots in, the picture. There has been so many fine Torchy comedies, but We are afraid that this one will not get the laughs. • • • • • "THE BUTTER AND EGG MAN" This hilarious farce comedy, by George S. Kaufman, at the Pasadena Community Playhouse, was produced in lavish style by Gilmor Brown. Douglas Montgomery is much beloved by the patrons of this theatre and his impersonation of "Peter Jones" Was superb. Ralph Freund ran a close second to the star in his clever characterization of Joe Lehman, the theatrical producer, whom We have seen many times in the old days. Charles Levison, Virginia Brown, Ruth Levison, Lillian Rivers, Charles Tyler, Willard Sea, Jack Hatfield, Mildred Pringle, Ruth Dyson, John Wray Young and Ellis Jones were others Worthy of honorable mention. 'The production was on the same scale as other productions put on by Gilmore Brown, and the direction of the players Was by an expert. As we did not reserve seats in advance, We viewed this show from a seat against the wall, but even with this obstacle We enjoyed it thoroughly. Gecege f ijchee takes infinite pleasure in inviting you and your friends to the Grand Opening of Hollywood's Newest and Finest Cafe Thursday Evening, September I si (Continuous Service 5:30 P. 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