Motion Picture News (Jan-Feb 1922)

1258 Motion Picture News Pathe Names Releases for February 26th THE Pathe release schedule for the week of February 26th is headed by the Pathe playlet, “ At Bay, starring Florence Reed. The present picture is in three reels, having been cut down from its original feature length. The production was directed by George Fitzmaurice from a scenario by Ouida Bergere. “ The Flaming Arrow ” is the ninth episode of the new Pathe serial, “ White Eagle,” starring Ruth Roland. “ Here Come the Girls ” is the title of the re-issued one-reel comedy starring Harold Lloyd. Bebe Daniels and “ Snub ” Pollard are seen in prominent parts. “ Down and Out ” is the latest Hal Roach comedy, featuring “ Snub ” Pollard. “ The Cat and the Swordfish ” is the title of animated cartoon of the “ Aesop’s Film Fables ” series released on the 26th. Pathe Review No. 144 presents “ Mr. Beagle Makes His Bow,” a camera interview with an aristocrat of the kennels; “The Farm Folk of Alsace,” a Pathe color presentation; “Kiss Me, Henry!” an amusing slow-motion novelty; “Stepping Some,” a dance exhibition by Julian Ollendorff; and “Teddy Descends,” showing Alpine locales in Pathecolor. Selznick Alters Dates on O’Brien Releases In arranging the Eugene O’Brien schedule it becomes necessary to set back the release date of “ Channing of the Northwest” to April 30 and give the original date for this recently-filmed picture to “ The Prophet’s Paradise.” The last named issue, now set for release on February 28, was made last summer at the Selznick studios in Fort Lee and has long been in readiness for showing. John Dooley Added to Cosmopolitan Cast John Dooley has been added to the cast of “ When Knighthood Was In Flower,” to be filmed by Cosmopolitan Productions starring Marion Davies. Mr. Dooley will play the part of Will Somers, the jester of the court of Henry VIII. Miss Davies’ part is that of Princess Mary Tudor, and the other characters will be interpreted as follows : Charles Brandon, by Forrest Stanley; King Henry VII, by Lyn Harding, who came over from England for that purpose; Queen Catherine, Theresa Maxwell Conover; Duke of Buckingham, Pedro de Cordoba; Lady Jane, Ruth Shepley; Caskoden, Ernest Glendinning; Wolsey, Arthur Forrest; Adam Judson, Charles Gerard; Louis XII, William Norris; Duke de Longueville, Macey Harlan, and Captain Bradhurst, George Nash. The production will be directed by Robert G. Vignola. “Disraeli” Praised by College Professor The George Arliss film version oi “ Disraeli,” shown recently at Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, brought forth the following letter of indorsement for this United Artists release from Philip D. Sherman, Associate Professor of English, and director of the Oberlin Dramatic Association : “ I want to tell you how much our patrons enjoyed the film ‘Disraeli.’ We have, as you know, a discriminating public here in Oberlin, a public which it is frankly difficult to please. We were accordingly gratified when on all sides nothing but favorable comment resulted from the showing of this exceedingly artistic picture. Our patrons felt that the historical background made the film decidedly worth while. Then, of course, the finished acting of George Arliss and his company provided one more element of delight.” Hampton Production for Early' Release Goldwyn announces the early release to the trade of “ When Romance Rides,” a Benjamin B. Hampton production. The press and service book and other exhibitor aids are being prepared. “ When Romance Rides ” is the new title for “ Wildfire,” and was made from Zane Grey’s western novel of adventure of that title. “ Wildfire ” is the wild horse captured by the hero of the story which wins the $5,000 stakes in the free-for-all horse race which forms one of the high spots of interest and excitement in the photoplay. The cast includes Claire Adams, Carl Gantvoort, Jean Hersholt and Harry L. Van Meter. Mr. Hampton was assisted in the production of this picture by his general manager, Hewlings Mumper, with Eliot Howe, Jean Hersholt and Charles O. Rush aiding in the active directing. Effect National Tie-Up on “Fool’s Paradise ” ONE of the biggest national tie-ups ever effected has just been put over in connection with Cecil B DeMille’s picture, “ Fool’s Paradise.” The Paramount publicity department has arranged with a Chicago novelty manufacturing house for the distribution of 25,000,000 cards, exploiting “ Fool’s Paradise,” as a package insert in a new candy bar just put on the market by the Oxford Candy Company of Oxrord, Pa. The candy bar is known as the “ Oh Poll Candy Bar,” taking its name from the character played by Dorothy Dalton in the picture. The action of “ Fool’s Paradise ” is told in a series of eighty cards. On one side of each of these cards is reproduced a still from the picture, with a captioii explaining the action. On the back of the cards is a brief sketch of “ Fool’s Paradise,” giving the names of the players who have the leading parts. In co-operacion with Paramount’s field force of exploitation men, the Oxford Candy Company is arranging a nation-wide tie-up between candy stores l'andling the Oh Poll Candy Bar and theatres showing “ Fool’s Paradise.” Katherine MacDonald Completes Subject Katherine MacDonald’s latest picture, just completed for First National release, has been titled “The Heart Dealer.” “The Heart Dealer” is a modern comedy by Charles A. Logue. Miss MacDonald is supported by Nigel Barrie, her leading man; Ethel Key, Charles Gerrard, Charles Clary, and Mona Kingsley. Mr. Barrie played in “The Notorious Miss Lisle,” with Miss MacDonald, and also in “The Turning Point,” two First National attractions which Miss MacDonald completed in 1920. Chet Withej' directed “The Heart Dealer,” which is the fifth picture Miss MacDonald has completed under new First National contract. “For Love or Money” a First Nat’l’Release “For Love or Money” is the title of the second feature production made by Mack Sennett for Associated First National release. It is based on an original story by the comedy king, and it has been enacted by a strong cast, including Noah Beery, Ethel Grey Terry, George O’Hara and Kathryn McGuire. F. Richard Jones, director of many Sennett successes, among them “Molly O,” and “Mickey,” both of which starred Mabel Normand, had directorial charge of this production also. “For Love or Money” is a fascinating mixture of comedy, adventure and drama, thrills and laughter succeeding each other in rapid succession. “Foolish Wives” Opens in Chicago “ Foolish Wives ” opened at Ascher’s Roosevelt theatre in Chicago’s loop Sunday to crowds which broke all Sunday records previously made at this house, according to General Manager Newhafer, of Ascher Brothers. Miss Dupont appeared in person at all de luxe performances and Walter Blaufuss, musical director, conducted the orchestra which rendeed a specially prepared musical setting for the big feature. Carl Laemmle’s party, which attended the evening performances included his daughter, Rosabelle Laemmle, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lammle, Julius Stern, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Stern, Mr. and Mrs. I L. Lesserman, F. C. McConnell, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alexander, and members of the local Universal staff. F. C. McConnell, who came on from New York to handle the exploitation of the picture, and Walter Hill, director of publicity at Chicago’s Universal exchange, are responsible for the great amount of publicity procured for this feature in connection with the opening at the Roosevelt. Broadhurst Lauds Adaptation of His Play “ It is my first motion picture of no regrets. I am delighted with William de Mille’s screen production of ‘ Bought and Paid For.’ ” That is the unqualified statement made by George Broadhurst, famous playwright and author of the original stage play which William de Mille recently adaptsed for the screen, following the preview at the Lasky studio of this new Paramount Picture. “ Mr. de Mille has made a picture that pleases me in everyway," Mr. Broadhurst declared. “ I am convinced that he is the only man who could have achieved this perfect result. I am proud of ‘ Bought and Paid For ’ as William de Mille has transferred it to the screen. You may quote me if you wish and I shall be glad to put my complete approval in writing over my signature.” 54 Prizma Subjects Indorsed in Two Years As indicative of the high character of the Prizma color short subjects, Prizma, Incorporated, reports that the Reviewing Board of the National Motion Picture League during the past two years has approved and endorsed 54 of its subjects for showing without change before children in classrooms, churches or homes. GYPSY PASSION adapted from , cJEAN RICHEPINS FAMOUS GYPSY STORY DU HAIR IK A The Child op hhe bear ALBERT E. SMITH president