Motion Picture News (May-Jun 1925)

2442 Motion P i c t ii Laurel Completes Tenth of F. B. O. Series Stan Laurel has completed "The Sleuth,"' tenth of a series of two reel comedies for F. B. 0. and it has been scheduled for release on June 30th. The series is being produced at the studios of the Standard Cinema Corporation in Hollywood. Jimmy Aubrey Completes; "Home Scouts ' Jimmy Aubrey has complettd the two reel comedy, "Home Scouts" for F. B. 0. and it has been schefluled for release on thecompany's program for June 15th. AJ St. John is starred in "Fare Please," a new EducationalMermaid Comedy. These scenes are taken from the picture. Pathe Announces New Releases Program for Week of May 17 Includes Serial, Comedies and the Usual Fixtures THE Pathe releasing program for the week of May 17th is headed by the second chapter of "Sunken Silvei\" the current serial, a Hal Roach "Spat" comedy and the Mack Sennett comedy. "Skinners in Silk." The second chapter of ''Sunken Silver," made from the Albert Payson Terhime novel is titled "On Secret Service." Its action is centered in the Florida Everglades. Walter Miller and Allene Ray are the featured players. In "Wild Papa," the "'Spats," Frank Butler. Laura Roessing and Sidney D'Albrook, are supported by Katherine Grant. George Rowe and Jules [Mendel. Jay A. Howe is the director. "Skinners in Silk," a Mack Sennett comedy, introduces Thelma Parr, Sennett's latest discovery. In the cast are : Billy Kewpie Morgan and Thelma PaiT. The comedy was directed by Del Lord. Another Grantland Rice "Sportlight" is on the Pathe program for May 17th. "All Under One Flag" shows how all the popular sports of summer or winter can be enjoyed without leaving Uncle Sam's domain. Another of the "St«reoseopiks" seri> ~ becomes available on the program of May 17th. This number is titled ''Luna-cy I" and takes the spectator ou a thrilling ar.d highly diwrting tour through Luna Park. Pathe Review Xo. 20 embodies three interesting subjects. The first is "Black Art," presenting the life-like silhouettes of an Italian artist. The second is another in stallment of the '"Secrets of Nature" series, depicting the life of the May-fly. Savannah is the subject of the Pathecolor instalment. The Aesop Film Fable, '"A Fa^^t Worker." Topics of the Day Xo. "20, and Pathe Xews Xos. 42 and 43 complete the Pathe program for the week. Ernie Woods Signed for Sennett Comedy Ernie Woods, well known on the speaking stage for his light comedy roles, habeen signed by iMack Sennett to make his screen debut in the leading role of a new Sennett comedy. Art Rosen will direr-r an ! the cast will include Billy Bevan. Madeline Hurlock. Sunshine Hart. Pat Harmon an ! Barney Helium. Another Sennett recruit is Percy Hearl?, who has deserte<l the field of di-amatic writ ing to join the Sennett scenario statf, where he will devote his time to thinking up new gags for forthcoming comedies. Wanda Wiley Comedy Given Release This Week Century Film Corporation this week announced tlie release through Universal exchanges of "The Queen of Aces," a tworeel comedy starring Wanda Wiley in the role of an athletic girl, adept a*^ boxing, fencing, horse-back riding and other sports. Al Alt appears opposite the star and other prominent parts are played by George Williams and the Century Follies Girls. Sennett Bathing Beauty Wins Contract Eugenia Gilbert is the latest of the Mack Sennett bathing beauties to graduate from the ranks and win her way as a featured player. She was signed to a Sennett contract as the result of her work in Pathe's ""A Rainy Knight", and will appear opposite Raymond McKee in his next two reel comedy to be directed by Lloyd Bacon. Others in the cast will be Thelma Parr, Marvin Lobach. Irving Bacon. Sunshme Hart and Miss Gilbert. Harry Langdon is working in a new Pathe comedy, the title of which is "His First Flame." The comedian plays the role of a fireman and is supported by Ruth Hiatt and Natalie Kingston. Stills from "The Black Hand Blues." a "Spat Family" comedy produced by Hal Roach for Pathe.