Movie Age (1927)

PAGE 9 OCTOBER 1 , 1 927. “I obtained all my pictures from Paris,” said Mr. Pattee. “They were usually about 300 feet in length. The first story was “The Great Train Rob¬ bery” which was 600 feet in length — at that time a great feature. Edison’s plant was not far from Jersey City, and evidently he sent men to look at my pro¬ jector, for a short time later he came out with an improved machine. This machine had a sprocket and made the picture more clear.” In 1903 Mr. Pattee came west and es¬ tablished a theatre in Lawrence, Kas., the second in the United States. He put the first picture show in Kansas City, Kas., and in Kansas City, Mo. Space forbids us to go into the details of his career. But it cannot be denied that Pattee is the original exhibitor. There are many other exhibitors who were the first to enter their respective communities. Those men are invited in¬ to the Old-Timers Club. “I think the club is a mighty good idea,” Mr. Pattee said this week. “We old-timers could give a lot of good ad¬ vice to the younger members of the busi¬ ness and I am in favor of the organiza¬ tion.” All right, folks, who’s next? Paramount Casting “You Will Marry Me” Harvey Clark has been given the part of the Marquis in “You Will Marry Me”, Clara Bow’s next starring picture. This picture will mark the first appearance of Clark in Paramount productions. Other members of the cast for this Bow vehicle, are Charles Rogers, Josef Swickard and Josephine Dunn. The cast is expected to be completed this week and work is scheduled to begin Monday. r • Voronina Replaces Greta Nissen for “Tempest” Greta Nissen will not be John Bar¬ rymore’s leading lady in “Tempest,” his next United Artists Picture, as was or¬ iginally announced. Instead, Vera Voronina, the Russian actress who has but recently appeared opposite Harry Lauder in his first film, “Hunting Tower”, will be Barrymore’s leading lady. In order to add to the general merri¬ ment of “The College Hero,” Columbia Pictures’ comedy of university life, Harry Cohn has signed Ben Turpin for one of the important roles in the prod¬ uction. Mr. Turpin will appear as the college janitor and will be as much in prominence as Pauline Garon and Bob¬ by Agnew, the featured players. Kennedy Denies F B O Plans to Consolidate With Pathe or F. N. Denial that F B O is or has been con¬ sidering amalgamation with any other company is made by President Joseph P. Kennedy. His statement is in an¬ swer to report that F B O was to be part of a proposed pool embracing Pathe and First National. He denies even that any such deal has been discussed. “All rumors and statements to the effect that F B O is or has been consid¬ ering any merger or consolidation with other picture companies are incorrect,” he declared. Pathe, Paramount, and “U” To Supply Films For Homes Universal, Pathe, and Paramount will make their regular releases available for “home shows,” according to Amateur Movie Makers, a magazine published for those interested in home made pictures and exhibitionn . Theatre owners will be guaranteed protection, the article states. The sudden popularity of the “par¬ lor theatre” has brought about the sup¬ ply for the demand. The pictures are made for the narrow gauge machines. Jack Holt and Viola Dana Signed up by Columbia Jack Holt and Viola Dana are two more names of prominence which have been added to the list of stars now be¬ ing signed up by Harry Cohn for Co¬ lumbia Pictures Corporation. Mr. Holt will appear in a picture, as yet untitled, in which he portrays a character entirely different from the Western roles for which he is so well known, while Viola Dana and her sister, Shirley Mason, will meet on the same lot. Laemmle Denies Rumors of Merger or Sale Carl Laemmle, president of Universal, has wired Beno Rubel, his executive sec¬ retary in Los Angeles, to spike all ru¬ mors of Universal’s participation in any kind of a merger. Laemmle, who is in Europe, denied that Universal would be linked in a consolidation or would be sold in any part. Rubel said that Laemmle’s cable stated that Universal’s producing sched¬ ule had been prepared for a long time in advance and that all plans would be carried out. Kinograms No. 5329 Has Scenes in the Arena at Dempsey-Tunney Fight The Educational branches have re¬ ceived Kinograms No. 5329 which con¬ tains scenes at the Dempsey-Tunney fight, according to a report from Edu¬ cational. The reel is considered a “scoop” insofar as Kinograms was the only news reel to obtain a contract to take pictures within the arena. The picture shows all activities up to the starting gong of the fight and the excitement of the throng when the fight was over. The Interstate Commerce Commission law, which prohibits the transportation of fight films from one state to another, will eliminate the ac¬ tual fighting from the news reel. The fight pictures are a part of the regular Kinogram issue and no extra charge is asked. “Dress Parade” Title of Pathe’s West Point Film “Dress Parade” has been selected as the final title of the Pathe-DeMille pic¬ ture which was made at the United States military reservation at West Point and in which the cadets themselves played many roles. The tentative title was “The West Pointer.” The permanent title was selected through a contest open to cadets only, in which a prize of $100 was offered for the best title. More than 500 titles were suggested and “Dress Parade”, the title chosen, was turned in by four con¬ testants. How Pathe serves the world i uieamat awvts mlttw k.Jum ok jBS&dlftaS SOW* UllDSMHS Umi lit mw'fcwituttttOitmiuH TMMrc.Cwmeiuu. nesm ttoott -June Mur The Orpheum Theatre, Champaign, Ill., advertises its Pathe News service in this specially-framed display. To prove speed in delivery, the Air Mail cancelled stamps have been used.