Motion Picture News (Mar-Jun 1920)

4790 Film to Be Feature of Advertisers' Meet A special film, showing the New York headquarters of the Asso elated Advertising Clubs of the World, is being made under the direction of Harry Levey, manager oi the Educational and Industrial Department of the Universal Filn Company. It will be one of the spe eial features of the convention of the clubs to be held in Indianapolis from June 6th to June 10th. The picture will be titled " How the Truth Cot into Advertising." The Screen Advertisers Associa lion ol the World will be well rep resented at the convention. Motion P ic t x re News Early Goldwyn Product Grows in Favor Because managers of the smaller theatres have awakened to the fact that the first and second year's Goldwyn product is not too high class to be appreciated l)v their audience, there has arisen a strong demand for the circulation of these pictures in communities not heretofore visited. To meet this demand, a sales promotion department has been formed as a part of the sales organization. The promotion department will devote its energies to the marketing of the early Goldwyn pictures. New prints will he issued. Pa the Says "Sherry" Is Winning Wide Favor Edgar Lewis's second Pathe production, " Sherry " is being received with favor by exhibitors throughout the country, Pathe states. The screen version of George Barr McCutcheon's " best seller," was not scheduled for release by Pathe until May 30th, but advance screenings of it were held in each of the thirty-two branch offices of Pathe. Like " Other Men's Shoes " which, until the release of " Rio Grande" held the Pathe record for numbers of bookings and average price per day, " Sherry " has a large amount of human interest. It is typical of the work of Edgar Lewis, who found greater opportunities for spectacular outdoor production in "Sherry" than in "Other Men's Shoes." Paul Gilmore, Hazel Hudson and Frank Williams in a scene from Destiny, a Character Picture ' The Isle of "Isle of Destiny" Is Ready Pathe Claims "Scoop" for Its News Reel According to a statement from the 1 athc headquarters, O. A. Aultman Pathe News cameraman defied death by violating orders that no motion-pictures of the overthrow of the Carrauza government were to be made m Mexico City. He was hunted for days by the agents of the Obrcgon forces, savs Pathe. liny followed him when he made his escape from the Mexican capital with the negative of the revolutionary scenes. Aultman, however, eluded his pursuers and reached. Husted Starts Work on Storyart Scenics Work on the filming of the first of the Storyart Scenics, which Charles Clemens Husted is producing, was begun last week and it i-, said that the initial release will be in readiness for a private showing within a very short time. Mr. Husted has as his camera man Earl W. Rossman, formerly one of the experts with the Prizma organization. A specially engaged cast of players has been used in the first of the Storyart Scenics. "His Temporary Wife" Booking Fast The W. W. Hodkinson organization announces additional bookings among big exhibitors for its all-star release, " His Temporary Wife." an adaptation by Joseph Levering from Kobcrt Ames Bennet's magazine story. Jacob Lourie has engaged it for a week's run at his Modern and Beacon theatres, Boston C E Stilwell will play i, at his Casino in Spokane. The Poli chain in New England has booked the picture for its theatres in Bridgeport, Waterbury and New Haven. \/l ORE than the usual amount of -t-'-1 interest is expected to be manifested in " The Isle of Destiny," recently completed by the Character Pictures Corp., when it is shown on the screen. The story, which is from the pen of Mack Arthur, deals largely with a question that has always been prominent in the public mind — the question of whether the practical man or the dreamer and idealist is most useful to mankind — and the author's masterful handling of the matter brings about situations that should create wide comment among those who view the production. " The Isle of Destiny " is offered as the type of story that has been found to be well suited to the demands of the screen, as it provided not only an interesting theme. but a chance for spectacular scenes and beautiful backgrounds. The Philippines form the early locale for the story. Jim Stafford, a self made man, has steadily worked himself forward until he has become owner of a large plantation. He is a firm believer in the doctrine of hard work and in reaching the top of the ladder his health has run down. He sells his plantation to return to America, and finally persuades Ruth Haney, who is tired of the dullness of the tropics, to marry him on their arrival in New "York. Bob Elliot, a cousin of Stafford's has a discussion with the latter which results in a quarrel, Stafford upraiding Bob for not gelling down to hard work. Stafford declares that money i> the onlv thing worlh while Boh feeling differently. All three leave for the United Stales Stafford briiitjinp!" 3 1 1 his wcnlth in Ctish fearing to leave it out of his possession. A few days out the steamer catches fire and the trio are wrecked and washed upon a desert island. Through a chain of unexpected and thrilling circumstances the wealth that belonged to Stafford becomes Bob's property and their situations are reversed. Complications result when Stafford tries to regain his money and hold the girl The story comes to a climax when a band of savages attack the huts and a real showdown is called for between the two men. The question as to the better man is held until the end and left entirely to the audience. Paul Gilmore is featured in the production and there is a strong supporting cast including, Hazel Hudson, Frank Williams, Helen Pierce, John Hedges and last but not least Mac, a trick collie dog. "The Isle of Destiny" has gone through the cutting and editing stages and is now ready for showing. Announcements regarding its distribution will be made in a few days. Palmore and Homan Point Out Error A recent communication from the Palmore & Homand Co., of Baltimore, points out an error in the May 15th issue of the Motion Picture News, in which it was stated that the Baltimore State Rights Film Co owned a building at 420 E. Lexington street, Baltimore. Palmore & Homand state that they are the owners of the building. Blumenthal Sails to Boost Jans Picture Ben Blumenthal, president and general manager of the Export and import Film Corp., sailed for Europe on May 29. The reason for the trip, which is to be an extensive one, is the Jans Pictures, inc., special super-feature production Madonnas and Men." The Export and Import Film Corporation made contracts sometime ago whereby they acquired the foreign rights to all Jans Pictures, which contracts include " Madonnas and Men." — wteewn e. smith ««musfomtsct^BRAtiYs'wl,,a0,rfffl,fol,4J«„ THE ISLANDS REGENERATION" VITAGRAPH