The Moving picture world (February 1920-March 1920)

1656 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD March 6, 1920 Republic Distributing Announces Six Feature Productions for March Release IN selecting six productions for March releases the officials of the Republic Distributing corporation believe they have picked six pictures that showmen will appreciate. The releases scheduled are "Mothers of Men," "Girl of the Sea," "The Gift Supreme," "The Adventuress," "The Great Shadow" and "Man's Plaything." Attention is called by Republic officials to the fact that several of these productions are of the all-star type and feature a number of the leading players of the American screen. Among them may be named Tyrone Power, Julian Eltinge, famous impersonator, stage and screen star, Claire Whitney, Lon Chaney, Grace Davison, Montague Love, and Stuart Holmes. Ranking as one of the best productions of the year according to the Republic officials is "Mothers of Men," an Edward Jose production. Claire Whitney heads the cast of this story which was written by William H. Warren and DeWite Kaplan. The story is purely dramatic and deals with the sacrifice of a mother during the world war. The scenes are laid in France but it is cited that the war is merely a backing to the theme of the story. Julian Eltinge Returns. The "Girl of the Sea" is declared to be a big special production in that it was produced by means of the Williamson sub-sea process. Betty Hilburn is featured as the leading player in this picture. Julian Eltinge, the stage star, who has not been seen in pictures for some time, comes back in the leading role in "The Adventuress," a story especially adapted to the dual characters which Mr. Eltinge so ably portrays. The production was directed by Fred J. Balshofer and the story was written by Charles Taylor and Tom J. Gerahty. William Clifford, Virginia Rappe, Leo White, R. Di Vanentina, Stanton Back and Chas. Millsfield are in the supporting cast. Republic officials are of the opinion that "The Gift Supreme" one of the March re leases, will be a most popular release. It is a C. R. McCauley production and was directed by O. L. Sellers. It is said that it is one of the best underworld pictures ever produced. Bernard Durning and Seena Owen, have the leading roles. Others of wide reputation in the cast are Lon Chaney, Jack Curtis, Anna Hernandez, Eugenie Besserer, Scott McKee , Claire McDowell, Stanton Beck and TuUy Marshall. Tyrone Power in "Great Shadow." Tyrone Power is featured in "The Great Shadow." This is a timely production and it deals with a vital question of the hour in an extraordinary entertaining manner. Rudolph Berliner is the author and Harley Knoles directed it. It is a product of the Adanac Producing Company. Different in theme from any of the preceding stories is that of "Man's Plaything," a drama of city life with a strong heart appeal. Republic obtained the production from the J. G. Pictures, Inc., and believe they have in it an especially strong drama that will appeal to all admirers of modern drama. Grace Davison and Montagu Love are the leading players, while the popular screen villian, Stuart Holmes, is in support of the well-known pair. The picture was written and directed by Charles P. Horan. Inter-Ocean Has Rights to "An Adventuress" THE Inter-Ocean Film Corporation has acquired for exclusive foreign distribution the rights to "An Adventuress," starring Julian Eltinge, internationally known for his female interpretations on the stage and screen. The news just made public has already caused a decided stir in the foreign film market in view of Julian Eltinge's extended tour throughout the world, which, according to his itinerary, will take him into every principal city. The announcement from Inter-Ocean is, in part, as follov/s ; " 'An Adventuress,' starring Julian Eltinge, is the latest cinema acquisition to the list of notable attractions now being distributed by Inter-Ocean Film Corporation throughout the entire world, exclusive of the United States and Canada. The new production marks the return to the screen of the world's most famous impersonator of female characterization. "There is every indication that 'An Adventuress' will duplicate the success of previous Eltinge productions in foreign markets. In point of story, cast and direction, it is conceded to be better than the previous Eltinge vehicles. Julian Eltinge is now beginning a two-year tour of the principal cities of the world. Publicity and advertising of a nature never attempted before will precede and trail his personal appearances." "Peddler of Lies" Is New Universal Picture THE special attraction on the Universal release program for the week of March 1, is "The Peddler of Lies," featuring Frank Mayo and Ora Carew. This production was directed by William C. Dowlan and is the screen version of Henry C. Rowland's story, "The Peddler," which recently appeared in the Saturday Evening Post. An able cast, including Bennie Hill, Harold Miller, Truman Van Dyke, James Barrow, Dagmar Gedowsky, Ora Deveraux, Flora Hollister, William Brown and Ray Ripley, makes "The Peddler of Lies" an interesting and entertaining production. The serial release for the week include "A Perilous Plunge," the tenth episode of "The Lion Man," in which Kathleen O'Connor and Jack Perrin are featured, and "The Flames of Death," the fourth episode of "Elmo the Fearlous," in which Elmo Lincoln is starred. The Lyons and Moran weekly offering is a one-reeler called "Officer, Call a Cop." There is also a rainbow comedy, "A Red Hot Finish," in which Virginia Warwick, Pat Harmon and Cliff Bowe are featured. A two-reel westerner, "Hair Trigger Stuff," presents Hoot Gibson and Mildred Moore in an original plot. "His Woman," a Jewel production, is the eleventh of the Stage Women's War Relief series to be released. Julia Arthur plays the leading role. Launches Fan Advertising Drive on "Eve in Exile" OF importance to exhibitors of "Eve in Exile" is the fact that the producers have launched a "direct to the fan" advertising campaign in the newspapers in all the large cities. A quarterpage advertisement is inserted in the Sunday issues preceding the first showing of this super-drama in each city, and this advertising is tied up with the local exhibitors by a coupon to be cut out and signed by the fans, and returned to the executive offices of the American Film Company. Those who desire to see Charlotte W'alker in "Eve in Exile" are requested to fill in the name of their neighborhood theatres. Whatever advertising the local exhibitors may do on their own account acts as a follow-up. The name of Cosmo Hamilton is played up in big type as the writer of "Eve in Exile." The cast including beside Charlotte Walker, Thomas Santschi. Wheeler Oakman, Melbourne MacDowell. George Periolat, Violet Palmer, Harvey Clark and Martha Mattox, is given generous space. An attractive cameo portrait of the star is prominently displayed. Charlie Ray Starts Work on New Addition to His Studios. By "personally" conducting the first load of earth avi'ay. In the group are Architect Nance; Richard Willis, general manager; Charlie Ray; Albert E. Kidder, assistant manager, and Mr. Ray, Sr., father of the star, whose pictures Arthur S. Kane will release through First National.