The Moving picture world (November 1922-December 1922)

156 MOVING PICTURE WORLD November 11, 1922 Joins Paramount Rex Beach is the latest famous author to devote his talents to the writing of Paramount pictures for Thomas Meighan. Following the announcement that Booth Tarkington had been engaged to write an original story for the popular Paramount star, it was made public recently that a story by Mr. Beach will also be placed in production in the near future with Mr. Meighan as the star. Mr. Meighan is now engaged on George Ade's original story, "Back Home and Broke." High Praise for Arliss Film Both public and critics were highly enthusiastic about the George Arliss photoplay, "The Man Who Played God," says United Artists, when it was played recently at the Stanley Theatre, Philadelphia. The picture drew excellent audiences all during the run, and the reviewers saw much in the feature for favorable comment, it is reported. Said the critic for the Public Ledger: "'The Man Who Played God' is excellent, intelligent diversion." "The artistry of George Arliss combines with a theme in which he is at his best to make a picture that will be long remembered," said the reviewer for the Inquirer. Ray Film Liked by Exhibitors Charles Ray's initial production for United Artists' Corporation, "A Tailor-Made Man," is having a triumphant march up and down the motion picture world, with many extended engagements and repeats. United .'Artists' say. The Broadway Strand Theatre, Detroit, held this feature over for a second weeV, after playing it to record-breaking crowds. The same thing happened in Hamtramck, Mich. In Portland, Oregon, "A TailorMade Man" met with such success at the Blue Mouse Theatre that the management held it over for two weeks. Will Issue Special Booklet In order that exhibitors throughout the country may acquaint their patrons with the importance of the cast which will interpret the leading roles in "Quincy Adams Sawyer," a special booklet will be issued in conjunction with the release of the picture. "Quincy Adams Sawyer" .is the latest S-L special to be released by Metro Pictures Corporation. Among the stars are Barbara La Marr, Lon Chaney, John Bowers, Blanche Sweet, Elmo Lincoln, Louise Fazenda, Joseph Dowling and Hank Mann. Soon Will Start Allen Holubar's second production under his contract with Associated First National Pictures, Inc., will soon be under way. It is a picturization of Jeffry de Prend's romantic novel, "The White Frontier." The story is a big out-of-door melodrama and is laid in the Canadian Northwest. Arrangements have been made with Mr. de Prend, the author, whereby the publishing of "The White Frontier" will be withheld until after the picture has been completed, when the first edition will be put out with scenes from the picture as illustrations. LUNCHEON GIVEN BY JACKIE COOGAN PRODUCTIONS TO PRESS REPRESENTATIVES Al THE KNICKERBOCKER GRILL Coogan Productions Host to Reviewers Friday afternoon shortly after one o'clock in the private dining rooms of the Knickerbocker Grill, New York, one of the most representative press gatherings assembled for luncheon prior to witnessing a private press showing of Jackie Coogan's "Oliver Twist" production. Practically every New York newspaperman, magazine writer, and trade paper present. The luncheon was given by the Jackie Coogan 'Productions. .•\ftcr luncheon, the gathering moved up 42nd Street to Wurlitzer Hall where the private showing was to be given. Prior to flashing the feature on the screen, the Coogan folks arranged to show a few hundred feet of an ancient "Twist" production which Sol Lesser, to protect exhibitors, had purchased when he contemplated m.iking the present Coogan Production. It showed in distinct contrast with the films of today and illustrated how vastly the industry has improved. Interest Aplenty in "One Week of Love" Despite the fact that the Selznick company has had but little to say about "One Week of Love," the first production to be made under the firm's new policy of superspecials only, there are plenty of indications that the trade has already developed an unusual interest in the picture. "One Week of Love," co-starring Elaine Hammerstein and Conway Tearle, was completed some time ago but has not yet been released. The first and formal showing of the big production is being made in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, New York City, Fridaj' evening, .Vovember 3. New Walker Film Is Nearly Completed More than five hundred persons and two hundred horsemen will be seen in the climaxtic scenes of "Captain Fly-By-Night," Johnnie Walker's starring production now being produced by the R-C Studios in Los Angeles. "Captain Fly-By-Night" will be the first production starring Walker under his recent contract with Mr. P. A. Powers, for Film Book ing Offices release. Johnston McCulIey, author of "The Mark of Zorro." wrote this story especially for Walker. William K. Howard is directing. The leading feminine role is played by Shannon Day and the principal supporting players include Francis McDonald, Eddie Gribbon, Victory Bateman, James McElhern, Charles Stevens, Ashley Cooper; Bert Wheeler, Fred Kelsey and others. Two Scheduled for Paramount Release For November 5, Paramount announces the release of two of its strongest features of the year — Thomas Meighan in "The Man Who Saw Tomorrow" and the Irvin Willat production, "On the High Seas," with Dorothy Dalton and Jack Holt. The age-old question of whom to marry is solved for Burke Hammond, played by Thomas Meighan, in "The Man WTio Saw Tomorrow." The story is said to be altogether unique and is the work of Perley Poore Sheehan and Frank Condon. The latter and Will M. Ritchey collaborated on the adaptation and .\lfred Green directed. In the leading feminine role is Leatricc Toy, who last played op posite Meighan in Cecil B. DeMille's "Manslaughter." The "other woman" is portrayed by June Elvidge. "On the High Seas." in which Dorothy Dalton and Jack Holt are featured, is the first story written for the screen by Edward Sheldon. E. Magnus Ingleton, former scenarist with Thomas H. Ince, wrote the continuity. Making Film Ready Thomas H. Ince is cutting and editing "A Man of .\ction," the comedy from the pen of Bradley King. This production, will follow "The Hottentot," on the First National releasing schedule. Changes Made in Branch Offices Changes in branch office personnel has been announced by the W. W. Hodkinson Corporation. P. G. Morris becomes office manager of the Denver branch, cflFective October 16, replacing L. E. Hobson, who has been transferred to the sales force of the Los Angeles office. W. F. Marshall, booker for the Washington, D. C, branch of the Hodk inson Corporation, has been made office manager, replacing H. A, Gillespie, who has been transferred to the home office in the contract department. Film for Release October 9 October 9 will witness the official release by Associated Exhibitors of "The Woman Who Fooled Herself," the six-part feature in which May Allison and her husband, Robert Ellis, are featured. It is the first production made by Edward A. MacManus for Associated Exhibitors. Charles A. Logue, well-known as a dramatist, short story writer and director, wrote "The Woman Who Fooled Herself "