Motion Picture News (Sep - Oct 1926)

September 18 , 1926 1097 Scenes from "Jolly Tars," released by Educational Pathe Schedules Week's Films Sennett and Roach Two Reel Comedies and Chapter of Tunney Serial Listed "The Second Attack" is the title of Chapter 2 of " The Fighting Marine, ' ' the new Patlieserial starring Gene Tunney. Frank Leon Smith prepared the scenario of tliis vehicle and Spencer Bennet directed. Tunney 's supporting east includes, Walter Miller, Marjorie Gay, Virginia Vance, Sherman Ross, Mike Donlin, Wally Oettel, Jack Anthony and Anna Mav Walthall. "Buli's-Eye," the latest Grantland Rice sportlight, enfolds the fact that America is a nation of marksmen — and of markswomen, too. Mr. Rice here shows some of the amazing skill that makes the scoring of bull's-eyes an everyday occurrence. Pathe Review No. 38 contains, "FeetHer's and His'n," a novelette bound in leather; "The Lost Empire of Africa," an account of the expedition led by Count Byron Khun de Prorok; and a remarkable variety of European scenic views in Patheeolor complete this entertaining number. "The Charleston Queen" is the latest of the Paul Terry creations of the Aesop's Film Fables Series. Topics of the Day No. 38 offers the latest wit and humor fi-om the press of the world, and Pathe News issues Xos. 38 and 39 cover latest news events. Stern Bros. List 1927-28 Films Product Consists of Four Series of Thirteen Two-reels and One of Twelve PROMINENT among the Pathe releases for the week of September 9 is a two-reel comedy from Hal Roach and another from Mack Sennett. The Roach fun-film stars Charley Chase and is labeled ' ' Bromo and Juliet ' ' ; the Sennett contribution is one of the "Smith Family" series titled "Smith's Landlord." Other releases for the week include the second chapter of the Pathe-serial, "The Fighting Marine," with Gene Tunney, contender for the world's heavyweight championship; "BuU's-Eye," a new Grantland Rice Sportlight; "The Charleston Queen," one of Aesop's Film Fables; Topics of the Day No. 38 ; Pathe Review No. 38 and issues Nos. 78 and 79 of Pathe News. "Bromo and Juliet," directed by Leo McCarey, under the supervision of F. Richard Jones, numbers in the supporting cast, William Orlamond, Oliver Hardy and L. J. O'Connor. "Smith's Landlord" has Raymond McKee, Ruth Hiatt and Mary Ann Jackson supported by Joe Young, Thelma Parr and "Cap," the canine, under the direction of Eddie Cline. STERN BROS, product for the 1927-28 season, released through Universal, will consist of four series of thirteen two-reelers each and one series of twelve, the latter the Buster Brown comedies which are now elevated to the rank of Junior Jewels. The other four will be known as "The Newlyweds and Their Baby," "Let George Do It," "What Happened to .Jane?" and "The Excuse Maker" brand. Stories for these comedies will be provided from popular newspaper cartoon strips to which Stern Bros, have secured an extension of screen rights. Geoi-ge McManus' cartoons will provide inspiration for two series and the others, as usual, will be made from specially written stories. Jed Dooley, Ethlyn Clair and a baby, two years old, enact the chief roles in "The Newlyweds and Their Baby" series, "Let George Do It" has Sid Saylor in the title role, Charles King, Constance Darling and Blanche Payson are the trio who will be seen in "The Excuse Maker?" series, which deals with the romances of a sodawater sheik. Wanda Wiley appears in "What Happened to Jane" series, a series revolving around the love affairs of a girl with an irascible father. In addition to Gus Meins, who directed the first series of "Buster Brown" comedies, and later guided the "Newlyweds" comedies. Stern Bros, have secured Francis Corby, Charles Lamont, Scott Pembroke and Sam Newfield to wield the megaphone on the new product. Most of the product for the 1926-27 season is already in the Universal exchanges, leaving ample time for the preparation of the next year's pictures, which policy will avoid changes in release dates or delays in delivery, say the Stern Bros. Former Roach Actor Now Scenario Writer Frank Butler, alias ' ' ilr. Tewksbury Spat," formerly of the Spat Family series of Pathe comedies is back at the Hal Roach studios as a scenarist. Butler, an Oxford graduate, had been writing for several periodicals, but gave it up temporarily to gain new ideas, and drifted into the acting profession. Production Finished on Five Fox Comedies George E. Marshall, supervisor of the Fox two-reel comedy unit, has finished production of five two-reel comedies. They are "Society Architect," a Van Bibber story, "The Marry Month of May," from an 0. Henry story, "Napoleon, Jr.," a new Animal comedy, "Light Wines and Bearded Ladies," an Imperial Comedy and ■'Golfing Widows," another Imperial. Sea Scenes Feature of New Educational Release The greater part of the scenes for a forthcoming Mermaid comedy will be filmed at sea, along the coast between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Stephen Roberts is directing a cast comprised of Al St. John, Estelle Bradley, Lucille Hutton, Clem Beauchamp, Phil Dunham and Wallace Lupino. "Bud" Duncan Appearing in Educational Comedies "Bud" Duncan, formerly of the film comedy team of "Ham and Bud," the former being the present Lloyd Hamilton, who is appearing in Educational comedy releases, will also be seen in EducationalCameo Comedies in the near future. "Bud's" productions Avill be made on the same lot Hamilton is working on. << Loud Speakin' Papa" Now "The Radio Bug" The title of the Cameo Comedy for Educational release has been changed from "Loud Speakin' Papa" to "The Radio Bug," it was announced this week. Phil Dunham and "Toy" Gallagher are featured.