The Moving picture world (November 1921)

674 MOVING PICTURE WORLD December 10. 1921 rtf STor JUTLAND BATTLE OF "Conceit, " a Selznick Film, Following "A Man's Home," Soon Ready for Distribution With "A Man's Home" booming along to great success, the second of the "Selznick Supreme Six" specials to be made during the 1921-22 season is soon to be sent out to the branches. The picture is "Conceit," from the Munsey Magazine story by Michael J. Phillips, and there is every reason to believe that the trade will accept it with enthusiasm equal to that shown for "A Man's Home," the Selznick company states. "Conceit" has been made, it is said, with the same careful attention which the production crew, under the direction of vice-president Myron Selznick, gave to the earlier Anna Steese Richardson story. There has been no rush in its preparation. Weeks and months have been given to every detail and the final processes of editing, cutting and titling have been attended to with a care which has given the finished picture a near perfection, according to reports. It is stated that in both pictures the story value is particularly high as opposed to the spectacular elements which are sometimes emphasized in special productions. In both pictures, too, it is said, the cast has been chosen in such a manner as to mean a great deal at box offices throughout the country. Like the "Man's Home" story the idea worked out in "Conceit" strikes very close home to all types of theatregoers, Selznick alleges. The story has to do with the embarrassments, difficulties, and tragedies in everyday life which are brought about by the "conceit" of a man who has little regard for the viewpoint of others. The chief sufferer is his wife who believes in him despite his many unkindness and hopes and prays for his regeneration, which ! finally brought about in a highly dramatic manner. The "Conceit" cast includes William Davidson. Hedda Hopper. Mau rice Costello, Betty Hilburn, Warren Cook, and Charles Gerard. Mr. Davidson is perhaps best known for his work in support of Elaine Hammerstein in a number of her best pictures. Hedda Hopper is said to give a performance which is well up to the high standard she has set for herself in manv stage and screen appearances. Betty Hilburn will be recalled as a screen star in her own right, having appeared in "Girl of the Sea," released through Select exchanges; later appearances were in productions made by David Wark Griffith. Warren Cook is known for his work in numerous Selznick pictures. Charles Gerard is another screen actor of reputation appearing in "Conceit." In the extensive trade paper advertising campaign which is being put on in behalf of the picture, "Conceit" is being described as "The Picture That Has Everything." The slogan is said to be well justified. CROWD WAITING AT R/ALTO THEATRE, NEW YORK, TO SEE -THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND." RELEASED BY EDUCATIONAL FILMS CORPORATION Latest Corinne Griffith Film Promises Well Corinne Griffith has lived up to her reputation of making each succeeding picture better than its predecessors, according to those who have seen her newest Vitagraph production, "Received Payment." his new picture, based on a story by John Lynch and directed by Charles Maigne, has been completed down to the final title and is now awaiting release. Vitagraph executives and a few personal friends who have seen the play are agreed that it ranks as one of Miss Griffith's best efforts, if not the very best picture in her career. "Received Payment," as a story, has the elements required by Miss Griffith for a picture of her making. She has the opportunity to appear both as a struggling young actress living in a typical theatrical boarding house, and as the petted, wealthy girl in society. She has the opportunity to act in a light comedy vein, and in heavy drama, even tragedy. Added to this, Miss Griffith has the advantage of an excellent supporting company with Kenneth Harlan as the leading man and such players as David Torrance, William David, Charles Hammond, Henry Scdley, Dan Duffy, Regina Quinn and Dorothy Walters. Author and Playwright Praises Picturization of "Lulu Bett "At more than one point the picture, 'Miss Lulu Bett,' improves upon both book and play. By such work as this Paramount is doing a service not only to the screen but to fiction and the drama." This is the statement made by Zona Gale after seeing William de Mille's production — a statement so unusual, considering its source. Paramount says, that it virtually marks an epoch in the development of the art of motion picture production. For Miss Gale, it will be recalled, not only wrote the book, which is one of the most widely read works of fiction of recent years, but later dramatized it so perfectly as to win the Pulitzer Prize of $1,000 for the best play of the year. In thus complimenting the Paramount organization, Miss Gale implies a distinct tribute to the producer, William de Mille ; Clara Beranger, who wrote the scenario, and to Lois Wilson, Milton Sills, Theodore Roberts, Helen Ferguson, Clarence Burton, Mabel Van Buren, Ethel Wales. May Giracci, Taylor Graves and Charles Ogle, who play the principal roles. Publicity Awakes Interest in Film Showmen who play Selznick pictures will be interested in the extensive circulation of Achmed Abdullah's story, "Bucking the Tiger," that is now riming serially in a great number of newspapers scattered throughout the country. The story was presented in film form several months ago and now Select branch managers are taking advantage of the public interest that is re-awakened in towns where the serial story is run by newspapers and thus 'Bucking the Tiger" is being returned to the screen in towns where it played months ago and is also breaking into cities where it has never played. Young Geo. "Steers" Ade Around In the holiday season remember and be remembered. Your greeting carried in Moving Picture World's big Christmas number will be in good company. Don't delay it. Waldemar Young, ex-newspaperman, dramatic critic, impressario and now senario writer at Paramount's West Coast studio, has a new sobriquet. He is working with George Ade, famous author of "Fables in Slang." in the latter's first effort at writing an original story for the screen, and is now known around the studio as "Ade's steering gear." Ade is preparing a story called, 'Our Leading Citizen,' in which Thomas Meighan will star, and Young is furnishing the technical information on screen writing with which Ade is not yet familiar. Edith Hallor to Play Opposite House Peters Edith Hallor, former Follies Beauty has been engaged to play the leading feminine role in "Human Hearts," the screen adaptation of Hal Rcid's melodrama. The picture will be a Universal-Jewel production, with House Peters in the featured role. King Baggot, who is to direct the picture, has just announced that this cast is complete and that he is ready to begin actual studio work. An unusually strong cast has been selected for the production, including such screen figures as Russell Simpson, Ramsey Wallace, George Hackathrope, Smith Edwards, Mary Philbin. Lucretia Harms, Gertrude Claire, H. S. Karr and George W. West. Universal has taken great pains to reproduce faithfully, the playwright's heart-drama. Hal Reid,who was the father of Wallace Reid, wrote "Human Hearts" many years ago. It is an old-fashioned story of old-fashioned people, their heart throbs and their happiness. Gerald C. Duffy, who is preparing the scenario, is following the stage drama clearly, in his picturization. For the production of 'Human Hearts," Universal has practically taken possession of Owensmouth, a small California town. In its architecture and general activity it closely resembles a small Middle Western town. The village school house, the church, the blacksmith shop and even the local calaboose were found in exactly the general appearance desire for the picture. Studio Added to Paramount Plant A new studio for the modelling department has recently been added to Paramount's big London plant. Attached to this studio will be fibreplaster, relief decoration, compo and carton pierre departments, all equipped and fitted up on modern