Hollywood Filmograph (Jan-Dec 1932)

HOLLYWOOD FILMOGRAPH 11 As Seen and Heard Arthur Forde AN ERROR — crept into our column last week, when we called Edward Arnold of "Whistling in the Dark" fame "Edwin" in the cast of "MerryGo-Round." "RASPUTIN," however, has claimed this former stage star to play Doctor Ramezov at the M-G-M Studios under the skilful hand of Charles Brabin, director. • • • TOM MIX — changes h i s cameraman. We talked with Jerry Ashe at the Big U recently, and he told us of his luck in being picked to phototograph the western star. A GREAT BOY— is Jerry, both in avoirdupois and ability to photograph stars all over the world as well as in the film capital. Armand Schaefer directs. • • • "THE ADVENTURESS"— by Alice D. G. Miller, has been purchased by the indomitable Daryll Zanuck of Warner-First National and will go into production shortly. "LAWYER MAN"— will be finished by that great duo, William Powell and Kay Francis, and they will go immediately into this other yarn. • • • "NIGHT AFTER NIGHT"— was hardly completed by Paramount, with the famous Mae West of "Diamond Lil" fame before they signed her on a new two-year term contract. GEORGE RAFT — a companion of the famous Mae in the unravelling of this great story, which was no doubt a helping factor. tYOU KNOW DAMON RUNYON— e sports and feature writer? The Big U have signed him to write a feature story which will give him a chance to see what he can do for the screen. • • • GONE COLD— has that deal that the Warners tried to put over on the Fox West Coast. GETTING MONEY— is hard these days but Paramount will finance Sennett on his next two. ' * " "LIFE BEGINS"— made by James Flood, has won him a great contract with Paramount. "UNDERCOVER MAN"— will be his first and Jimmy is certainly lucky in drawing George Raft and Nancy Carroll as featured players. • • • AMERICANS ON THE RIVIERA— were quite shocked to read of their doings at this famous spot, when the novel of Charles Bracked was published. CONNIE BENNETT'S NEXT— for Radio will be an original by Adela Rogers St. John but the Bracked man will adapt, and no doubt it will be something smart. • • • "FOOL'S ADVICE"— that Frank Fay produced independently, was once handed "thumbs down," but satisfied audiences decided otherwise and Warners have bought it. CAN'T BEAT A PAIR— like Frank Fay and Barbara Stanwyck who are real pals and admired by everyone. • • • GARBO'S LEADING MAN— we mean Melvyn Douglas, is now playing opposite Tala Birell, the Austrian star, in "Nagana" at the big U. ERNEST FRANK DIRECTS — this great story of the dangers of Africa with Sir LITTLE STORIES el societas connted in their "Neque est ullum ceriius amicitiae vinculum quam consensus siliorum ei volunlaium" — Cicero, Oralio Pro Cnoeo Plancio. "There is no more sure tie between friends than when they are objects and wishes." Damon and Pythias are probably the finest examples of true friendship in the history of the world, but many times in modern life we come across a deep friendship and admiration that is almost a parallel to these famous two. We have in mind Edward Cahn and Tom Reed, who have worked side by side for ten years. They have been called the Damon and Pythias of the films at Universal. When "Merry-Go-Round" was in the making we had an opportunity of having a short chat with Eward Cahn at which time he gave us some valuable information on the subject of a combination working successfully for a long period of time. Later on we talked to Tom Reed, at his departure for Europe, and he verified everything his friend had told us. These two men have worked in harmony; first as cutter of films and title writer, of the days of silent pictures, until the present days when they have advanced to the positions of director and writer of the talking pictures. Most of you will remember some of these of the silent days — "Erick, the Silent," "Lonesome," '..'The Girl on the Barge," and "The White Hell of Pitz Palu." These are a few from the list that Edward Cahn assembled and cut and for which Tom Reed wrote suitable titles. Universal saw fit to promote these men when they changed to talking pictures and we just want to mention a few of their recent successes — "Merry-Go-Round," "Radio Patrol," "Law and Order," and "Homicide Squad," which was the result of their promotion as director and writer respectively. We could quote more instances of what these two have accomplished by their great combination of talents, but will conclude in saying that Jim Tully's story of "Laughter in Hell" was adpated to the screen by Tom Reed and Edward Cahn will be the director. Gerald Grove, an intrepid hunter, as technical expert. • • • TENT SHOW POPULAR— on Washington Blvd., where Bob McKenzie and his company are giving the dog races next door brisk competition. "LADY AUDLEY'S SECRET'— was on the bill recently, where Lady Isabel emoted violently, as in the theatres of a decide ago — Lots of fun, however. • • • THE MUSEUM OF CAIRO— is duplicated at the big U lot for "Im-Ho-Tep," and Carl Freund, the newest director, has his pal, Charles Stumar, for his aid at the cameras. RISEN FROM THE DEAD— looks Boris Karloff, in his uncanny make-up, as a mummy come to life, and we realized the artistry of Jack Pierce in charge of make-ups. • • • GREAT AUTHORS— place their books and stories in the hands of Adeline Alvord, who has a great knowledge of screen requirements. JAMES OLIVER CURWOOD— Geo. Allan England are but three of the distinguished ones who place their brain children for Adeline to distribute. • • • TOM TYLER SIX— pictures in his new contract with the John Freuler outfit, and International Studios are already a busy place with "The 49's," J. P. McGowan directing. • • • "WOMEN OF PARIS"— was a great picture, and three studios want to make it again — M-G-M for Garbo, Paramount for Dietrich and Sam Goldwyn for — who? CHARLIE CHAPLIN, PRODUCER — should be a steady watchword when his first effort shows such great demand among the majors. • • • "EMPLOYEES' ENTRANCE"— should be more interesting now that they have placed Alice White under contract at Warners-First National. GO OUT AND WIN— seems to be working out beautifully for these two former favorites as Clara Bow is starting at Fox and Alice White will go to her former studio. "PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES" say Laurel and Hardy in their new feature picture at Loews State Theatre this week and the audiences are certainly taking their advice according to the hearty laughter. THESE BOYS WORTH MONEY— to this country, for when we are in good humor we are surely forgetting our other worries. • • • FROLICS OPEN SOON— and Washington Blvd. will be the mecca for night club patrons after September 29, which is the date set. EIGHTEEN MUSICIANS— under the famous Slim Martin, will toot-a-toot, with Harry Akst, a great maestro and song composer, leading. Worth hearing — eh, wot? • • • "THE TERRIBLE TURK"— smacks of the days of Abdul Hamid, and it will probably be the first effort of Jesse Lasky, now that he is settled in his new affiliation. FOX WINS — the honor of having the man who helped so successfully to put Paramount Pictures on the map, and we feel sure that he will be a contender for Independent production honors. ■ • • "ALL AMERICAN"— made such a hit at all previews that it will open at all RKO theatres on October 6th. FOOTBALL WINS — once more and Ralph Murphy and his great cast from the Universal Studios are expected to win new laurels and a heap of shekels at the box office. • • • "MEN WITHOUT FEAR"— sounds interesting, and that is what Tay Garnett will try as his next effort at the Universal. MEXICO CITY— will add a great troupe of players and technicians to their population shortly as they will make the biggest part of the picture in that colorful city. • ■ • FIVE AT ONCE— for the Radio Studio "The Penquin Mystery," with George Archinbauld directing, — "Phantom Fame," under Gregory La Cava, and one with Walter Rubin in the dictorial chair. "ANIMAL KINGDOM"— with Ann Harding and Leslie Howard and "Men of by Arthur Forde America," featuring William Boyd with Ralph Ince changing from player to director. • e • "TUGBOAT ANNIE"— should give Mane Dressier and Wallace Beery the greatest fame this pair has attained so far. YOU MUST REMEMBER— these Saturday Evening Post stories of the sea. M-G-M shows rare judgment in deciding to produce them. • • • "PROBLEM PICTURES"— are in for another inning by Ivan Abramson. Peggy Shannon, Irene Rich and James Kirkwood are bound eastward for this production. "ENLIGHTEN THY DAUGHTER"— is the name of the new one and Mickey Neilan is to direct. He should know. • • • "THE LITTLE TEACHER"— we are afraid, will not have the Chaplin children for pupils at the Fox Studios. OTHER CHILDREN— are being tested to take their roles and Jimmy Dunn, with David Butler as director, are ready for this Frank Craven story. • • • "A PERFECT UNDERSTANDING" — is certainly not what one would call Gloria Swanson's troubles with her present effort. A NEW DEAL— with Rowland V. Lee out as director and Laurence Oliver taking the place of the famous Michael Farmer in the leading role. • • • FROM MANY SOURCES— we hear of a "slight difference" between the famous Marlene and Josef at the Paramount Studios, since "The Blonde Venus" came to life. OFF TO GERMANY— will Marlene go at the close of her present contract with Paramount, and when she returns we have a guess that she will be seen under another banner. • • • "IF I HAD A MILLION"— a Paramount picture with W. C. Fields, Alison Skipworlh and Cecil Cunningham, and it looks as if it will live up to its name at the box office. • • • PASSES AWAY Julian F. Kearns, for the last eight years comptroller of the Charles R. Rogers Productions, passed away at his home, 1335 Moncado Drive, Glendale, early Sunday morning. Kearns was a pioneer in motion picture financial circles and was born in San Francisco 59 years ago. He leaves his widow, a son and two daughters, the younger of which Audrey Kearns, is well known within the industry. • • • Fred Forrest is the ex-mayor of South Vermont avenue. He is described as being to S. Vermont what Will Rogers is to Beverly Hills. Fred was formerly a gold-seeker in the Klondike or was it Nome? Now he's KECAing after an absence of several months. 1 Filmarte Theatre ! 1228 VINE ST. Hollywood ' — NOW PLAYING— "Emil und die Detektive" ("Emil and the Detective") First Feature Juvenile Picture From the Great U. F. A. With ROLF WONKHAUS, FRITZ RASP and a GREAT CAST Directed by Gerhard Lamprecht