Moving Picture World (Jan-Feb 1927)

February 12, 1927 MOVING PICTURE WORLD 501 Max Davidson, Roach Player, Achieves Wife Max Davidson, well-known player of Jewish character roles in Hal Roach’s Pathe comedies, was recently married in Hollywood to the surprise of his host of friends in the film colony, taking as his. bride Miss Alice Marti of Honolulu. Things have been happening rapidly for Max of late — he has married a charming helpmate, annexed a lovely new home and signed a long term motion picture contract. Actual Christy Girl In Christie Comedy Roles At last there is a real Christy girl pFaying in comedies produced by Christie for Educational. The name is a bit different in spelling, but nevertheless Ann Christy, charming young representative of that widespread clan, is the first person of that name to join the well-known Christie Comedies. She was signed by A1 Christie the other day after she had played some minor roles in previous Christie pictures. Her first part of importance will be as leading lady in a Jimmie Adams Comedy. Wm. Fairbanks Has Thrillers In Lumas Film William Fairbanks sends word from the West Coast that his next “thrill” picture for Lumas Film Corporation release will be “One Chance In A Million.” As the title implies, this will be a hair-raiser. The noted screen athlete states that he has planned some nerve-wracking fe&ts in this picture that may sound impossible unil they are actually seen. The story is a mystery crook comedy drama and production is now under way under the supervision of Sam Bischoff. The supporting players include ; Charles K. French, Henry Herbert Eddie Borden and Veora Daniels. Eddie Cline Signed Because Douglas MacLean is so pleased with directorial ability shown by Eddie Cline in the filming of “Let It Rain,” now nearing completion, Cline has been signed by the Paramount comedian to direct his next picture tentatively titled “See You Later” on which production work will start in March. “Slippery Silks’’ jyOW laugh. Above, Lige Conley and Carlyle Lincoln in the Fox Imperial Comedy in an action scene. Right, not quite so much action, but more contentment. Pathe Announces First Release Of Rogers’ European Pictures ^TIT" ILL ROGERS’ own wit and humor sparkles in all the titles of “Will Rogers, ‘Our Unofficial Ambassador’ Abroad,” group of short, features, presented by C. S. Clancy and which Pathe will release monthly, beginning in March. Will Rogers is constantly before the public, through his personal lecture tours, his after dinner speeches and his prolific writings for newspaper syndicates and magazines, and his recently published volume relating his trip abroad, which is picturized in this new Pathe series. Taking topical themes Will Rogers can give them just that little twist which makes them ripple with humor, gets under the skin and “registers” every time. “With Will Rogers in Dublin,” the first release of this series which Pathe announces for March 6th, is a personally conducted trip to the “Auld Sod.” This release offers iypical specimens of the Rogers’ gems of wit : “The only requirements for enjoying Europe are that you’ve never seen America — ” . . “ — and that you’ve got a passport and plenty of letters of credit.” “First we'll visit Ireland, where . they treat Americans more like friends than tourists.” “Ireland is the only nation that has fought in every war — on both sides.” The Yellow Horde storming one of the buildings in the Foreign Concession at Hankow.— Motion and still photos by Ariel L. Varges, International Newsreel cameraman in the Far East. “Alaskan” Film Recommended In Los Angeles The Teachers’ Better Films Committee of Los Angeles recently viewed Pathe’s outdoor feature, “Alaskan Adventures,” and wrote this report: “A film which merits our enthusiastic recommendation as wholesome and educational recreation^ both for adults and children, is ‘Alaskan Adventures,’ distributed by Pathe. “The general chairman of the Teachers’ Better Films Committee personally previewed this film and gave it her hearty endorsement. It is fascinating and instructive. Children will enjoy it also — and for its story, comedy and action, it can be unreservedly recommended for their entertainment.” A1 Boasberg to Write Titles For Gotham Comedy Further evidence that Sam Sax intends to corral every loose laugh possible in the screen version of George Randolph Chester s farce, “Quarantined Rivals,” comes with the announcement from the West Coast that A1 Boasberg has been engaged to title this Greater Gotham Production. Archie Mayo, who recently made “Johnny Get Your Hair Cut,” for Jackie Coogan, directed the picture and, in the opinion of many West Coast comedy experts, his acting cast, composed of Robert Agnew, Kathleen Collins, Ray Hallor, John Miljan, Clarissa Selwynne, V e o r a Daniels and “Big Boy” Williams, is the finest all-round comedy aggregation assembled in some time. Chinese Riots In International Newsreel Shots Pictures of the riots and pillaging in the foreign concession at Hankow, China, the event that brought about the present crisis, are being shown exclusively by International Newsreel in the current issue, No. 12. Thus again a speed record is established by International, in getting motion pictures of this historical event from the interior of China to all parts of the LTnited States, in less than thirty days. To the left below is a photograph from International showing an exciting moment during the trouble.