Moving Picture World (Nov-Dec 1926)

Nov ember 27, 1926 MOVING PICTURE WORLD 221 Lloyd Reissue “Captain Kidds' Kids,” one of Harold Lloyd’s most popular two-reel comedies, which gained him his reputation as an ace comedian of the screen, in which he is supported by Bebe Daniels and “Snub” Pollard, will be brought back to the screen by Pathe for release in January. Alice Day has won the race apparently in Mack Sennett’s comedy, “Hesitating Horses.” ARTCLASS PICTURES CORPORATION has selected the first of its new product for the season 1927-1928 through the signing of a contract between Louis Weiss and the George Matthews Adams Syndicate, whereby Artclass has acquired the distribution rights to a series of single reels presenting in screen form the world famous poems of Edgar Guest, “the people’s poet.” Thirteen of these poems will be filmed under the direction of Charles Glett and photographed by Walter Scott, responsible for many of the Lyman Howe novelty productions. These poems are syndicated by the George Matthews Adams Adams Syndicate to more than 600 newspapers in this country and abroad, with a circulation of 80,000,000 readers. The first three single reels films of this series have been completed, namely, “Ma and The Auto,” “Bill Goes Fishing” and ‘The Yellow Dog.” Contracts are pending whereby Artclass is to acquire the movie rights to all material handled by the Adams Syndicate. Eddie Cline to Direct MacLean In “Let It Rain” Eddie Cline, one of the industry’s best known directors, has been signed to direct “Let It Rain,” Douglas MacLean’s next comedy for Paramount. Cline, who was formerly with Mack Sennett, has directed in recent years some of the biggest hits starring Buster Keaton and Jackie Coogan and is noted for his remarkable sense of humor. Wanda Wiley Playing In New Bray Release The Bray Studios announce the engagement of Wanda Wiley to co-star with Lewis Sargent in the series of twelve Fistical Culture Comedies which the company is releasing. Miss Wiley makes her debut in “Look Out Below.” Lloyd Finishing Harold Lloyd’s “The Mountain Boy,” is nearly completed. The Lloyd company spends one day on the Metropolitan lot and two on a nearby location. Those who have seen some of the “rushes” say this should be one of Lloyd’s best. “Dodging Trouble” Eddie Baker again plays the villain in “Dodging Trouble,” Educational Christie Comedy featuring Neal Burns. The heavyweight actor is a summons server seeking to present official papers to Burns. Kathryn McGuire in Educational-Lupino Lane Comedies. “Big Boy” In Love “Big Boy,” two-year-old Educational-Juvenile star, wins additional laurels with a kid love scene in “Open Spaces,” his latest comedy. “Big Boy” meets a pretty little girl who has come to the camp of some youngsters with her rich father. Hula-Hula Dancers Hula, Hula dancers and typical scenes of tropical Honolulu appear in the November release in the Bruce Scenic Novelty series which is titled “Hula, HulaHonolulu Nights.” Vernon’s Scotch Comedy Jack Duffy and Bill Irving, two favorites with the comedy fans, appear in support of Bobby Vernon in his new Educational “Hoot Mon,” a Scotch farce. the Victor — ” Miss Geraghty’s Plans Carmelita Geraghty, now being seen in Mack Sennett’s latest Pathecomedy series of domestic vicissitudes entitled, “The Jimmy Smiths” and who is remembered as one of the Wampas Baby Stars of 1924, will soon be seen opposite Tom Mix, famous Western star, according to latest advices from the Coast. “The Light That Lies ” Plan Novel Series of Shorts For Artclass Pictures Corp. Westerns On Pathe Release For November Three Associated Westernfeatures will be distributed through the Feature Sales Department of Pathe Exchange, Inc., during November, with BilL Cody, Buddy Roosevelt and Wally Wales starred. The release dates are as follows : “King of the Saddle,”" starring Bill Cody — November 7th ; “Ramblin’ Galoot, starring Buddy Roosevelt — November 21st, and “Ace of Action,” starring Wally Wales — November 28th. “King of the Saddle,” was directed by William J. Craft from, the story by Carl Krusada. “Ramblin’ Galoot” was produced under the direction of Fred Bain from the story by Barr Cross. “Ace of Action” was directed by William Bertram from thescript by Betty Burbridge. New Pathe Serial “House Without a Key” Earl Derr Biggers, one of the most famous writers of mystery' stories, is the author of “The House Without a Key,” the new Pathe-serial, co-starring Allene Ray and Walter Miller. This episode film is in the midst of production at the Pathe Studioson the West Coast. This Saturday Evening Post story was read by millions and, published in book form by Bobbs Merrill is a best seller. Heavy Bookings on Lloyd’s “Freshman” “The Freshman,” the daddy of foot-ball and college theme pictures, is being widely booked at this season, according to reports from Pathe Exchange. Harold Lloyd’s classic 90-yard run for dear old Tate College, spectacles and all, scenes of the California-Stanford game, with Lloyd doing screen work before 80,000 spectators, and the tensely human story, with a touch of the typical Lloyd sentiment, is playing many houses that did not play it last season and is also booked for many second-runs. “London Bridge” “Our Gang” is busy at work under Robert McGowan’s direction, making the scenes which will complete “London Bridge,” the Pathe comedy which McGowan partly made in England.