The Moving picture world (November 1921)

322 MO\l.\"(; PICTURE WORLD November 19. 1921 SCEXES FROM '■I.Ol'E NEVER DIES," KING VIDOR S I'RODUCTIOX FOR FIRST XATIOX.II. RELEASE Two Specials and Other Films Included in Vitagraph 's List for Release Before New Year Vitagraph has many productions ready for release before the New Year. Included in the list are two comedies and two specials, as well as feature pictures, presenting nearly all its stars. "Steelheart." with William Duncan and Edith Johnson as co-stars, is the first November release. This is a Western picture, full of fire and fight from the very first shot and with no let-up to the excitement to the very close, it is stated. Following this release with come Corinne Griffith in "The Single Track," which presents the star in what is for her an entirely different type of role. For it is a strenuous role and Miss Griffith's forte hitherto has been the extravangantly gowned daughter of wealth. In "Rainbow" Alice Calhourn is seen as a little country girl suddenly transplanted to the city with wealth at her command and then as suddenly returned to her native and more loved surroundings, but with newly gained polish and grace. The fight to retain possession of a mine inherited from her father furnishes the plot of the story. "A Guilty Conscience," the Antonio Moreno release, is a story of India. The basic idea of the plot is taken from the story of King David and the beautiful Bath-Sheba, wife of Uriah. Betty Francisco plays opposite Mr. Moreno. In "Lucky Carson" Earle Williams has a role that takes him into "The Sawmill," in which Larry Semon is seen, and "The Messenger," starring Jimmy Aubrey. "Flower of the North," the special made from the novel by James Oliver Curwood, will be released early next month. This big production, which has Henry B. Walthall and Pauline Starke in the leading roles, was directed by David Smith, who directed "The Courage of Marge O'Doonc," another Curwood storvj and Vitagraph's "Black Beauty." One of Vitagraph's January releases will be "The Prodigal Judge," which is now nearing completion. This is based on the novel by Vaughan Kester and Edward Jose is the director. Three We:ks on Broadway for Lloyd Reissue Surpassing even its original run on Brcadway about a year and a half ago, Pathe's reissue of Harold Lloyd's two-reel comedy, "Bumping Into Broadway," has just finished its third successive week in the same locality, and that, too, the heart of Broadway, New York City. Following a week at the Rivoli Theatre and another week at the Rialto, this comedy was shown for a week at the Broadway Theatre, these three houses being only a few blocks apart. This is considered by Pathe of particular significance at the present time when there are many out of town visitors in New York and many houses are complaining of slender attendance. Reports from Pathe branches are said also to show that the Lloyd one-reel reissues are drawing in such A manner as to indicate that this comedian's earlier efforts have not been overshadowed by the popularity of his later productions in longer and more elaborate form. Rogers Says R, S. Cole Month Has Started Off with a "Bang'* R. S. Cole Month — the month of November — dedicated to the president of R-C Pictures by that organization as a mark of its appreciation of his leadcrsliiii. has started with a "bang," according to Charles R. Rogers, general manager of distribution. With the names of Pauline Frederick, Doris May, Scssue Hayakawa, William Christy Cabanne and L. J. Gasnicr shining brilliantly in electric lights from hundreds of theatre throughout the country and with Cole Month is the liberal offer of free accessories made to all exhibitors who show R-C Pictures during the November drive. the underworld as well as the upper many exhibitors declaring their crust of society. Leading feminine eagerness to book R-C subjects as a roles are played by Betty Rose Clarke and Gertrude Astor. Wilfrid North directed the production. William Duncan and Edith Johnson, as .co-stars, are seen in "No Defense," a happy combination of the East and West. Beginning in social life in token of their personal respect for Mr, Cole and the high business ideals for which he stands, the November drive has begun in auspicious fashion. Exhibitors in the New York district are responding handsomely to Paramount Wi?ts Prize in Contest The advertisjng department of Paramount has received notification from the Direct Mail Advertising Association, Inc., that it has been awarded second prize in the Complete Campaign Contest at the association's fourth annual international convention held at Springfield, Mass., October 25 to 28. The prizes in this contest were awarded for the most appealing direct-mail campaigns submitted for exhibition. New York the action jumps to the the idea of R. S. Cole Month, says gold fields of the West. At least Mr. Rogers. "The Sting of the two comedies, made by its stars, Lash" has been booked widely in the Larry Semon and Jimmy Aubrey, metropolitan area, as have "The will be released by Vitagraph before Foolish Age" and "The Swamp." the Christmas holidays. These are .'\nother important feature of R. S. New Series National Exchanges announces that an agreement has been entered into with Burton George by which he will produce for that company a series of four features. Gance Announces Future Plans in Cable Dispatch In a cable dispatch from Paris, Abel Gance announces his plans for the coming year. The director who has already established a position for himself in America through the success of his sensational production, "I Accuse," now being distributed by United Artists, has prepared for an elaborate program for 1922. He has definitely decided to produce six pictures, all of which will receive international distribution. They are "Christopher Colombus," "The Hunchback of Paris," "Paul Feval," "Eece Homo," "The End of the World" and "The Eiffel Tower." Just at present Mr. Gance is devoting all his time and attention to the cutting and titling of a picture tentatively titled, "The Wheel," which. ,he intends bringing to America: sometime in December when ths. picture will be given elaborate exploitation in its introduction to the i^merican public. T. Wi^e Featured in "Father Tom" "Father Tom," the newest Playgoers' offering, set for release this coming week, November 13, is said to be one of those wholesome, "homey" attractions of the "Old Homestead." type whose appeal to American audiences is perennial. It features the famous old character actor, Tom Wise. Initial Scenes The first scenes for the latest Mermaid Comedy, featuring Lloyd "Ham" Hamilton, being made for Educational release, are being "shot" on a New York street set at the Brunton studios. It is said to be the biggest street set ever constructed on a studio lot. Irene Dalton is again playing the leading feminine role.