The Moving picture world (November 1922-December 1922)

November 25, 1922 Runs 3 Weeks Despite three days of heavy rain, "East Is West," with Constance Talmadge, has just ended its third week at the Tivoli Theatre, San Francisco. The record bears out pre-release opinions of the Constance Talmadge attraction which opens next week at the New York Strand. MOVING PICTURE WORLD Universal Announces MidWinter Releases Leaves for Brazil for •Conference Henrique Blunt, New York representative of the Companhia Brazil Cincmatographica of Rio de Janeiro, S. A., is leaving for Brazil this month in order to plan with F. Serrador, the president of the concern in question, the future activities of he company in this country and elsc[whcrc. The Brazil Cinematographica lias been exporting American films for exhibition in Brazil during the last two years, but the firm intends to enter the General Export business in the near future. During his stay in this country t the head of the New York branch 3f his company, Mr. Blunt has impressed all those that came in contact with him in a business way with tlis evident knowledge of the market, Ills experience in the export field and his manifold activities in overseas rade. Miss Bert Parker will be in charge f the business of the Brazil Cinelatographica during the absence of Mr. Blunt. Smothers Body Praises "Knighthood" Film That "When Knighthood Was in Flower," the Cosmopolitan picture starring Marion Davies, is educational as well as splendidly entertaining, alike to young and old is the verdict of the City Mothers Association of Los Angeles. This mportant and influential organization has sent a letter to Sid Grauman, owner of the Rialto Theatre in Los Angeles where the picture is now bowing to capacity houses commending him for bringing such a wonderful picture to Los Angeles. Women's organizations from coast to coast are hailing this picture as an example of what all photoplays can and should be — a clean, wholesome picture, absorbingly interesting yet without a suggestive taint in it, says Cosmopolitan Productions. Cameramen "Shoot" ExPresident In view of many important Democratic victories in the recent election, some unusual pictures of ex-President Woodrow Wilson, appearing in Selznick News No. 1092 are of particular interest, Selznick says. All the aspects of the "Tribute Rally" held before Wilson's home recently were filmed by the Selznick :ameraman and special emphasis is placed on the story in the news reel. There are also a wide variety of Dther interesting scenes. A new group of nine pictures, to be released during mid-winter, is announced by the Universal Pictures Corporation, and will be known as the Laemmle Nine. Each of the nine pictures carries the personal endorsement of Carl Laemmle, president of the corporation. The Laemmle Nine is the third group of nine attractions in the Universal 1922-1923 release schedule. The first group, the Winning Nine, was released in August, September and October, and the second group, called the Prosperity Nine, is now being released. The Laemmle Nine will be released, one each week, beginning on Christmas Day. The new release group contains pictures by several of Universal's leading stars, as well as several special cast pictures made by players of great popularity and ability. In the order of their release the Laemmle Nine consists of "A Dangerous Game," starring Gladys Walton ; "The Flaming Hours," a Frank Mayo picture; "The Ghost Patrol," with a special cast; "Kindled Courage," starring Ed (Hoot) Gibson ; "The Scarlet Car," starring Herbert Rawlinson ; "The Power of a Lie," with a special cast ; "The First Degree," another Mayo feature; "The Love Letter," another Gladys Walton picture, and "The Gentleman from America," a second Gibson vehicle. 333 Big Audiences For "Oliver Twist" A capacity audience greeted every showing of "Oliver Twist," Jackie Coogan's latest First National attraction during its run at the New York Strand, First National says : On election night particularly, the all-night crowd that waited up for the returns, demonstrated its liking for "Oliver Twist" in such an unmistakable manner that the management of the Strand Theatre was obliged to run a midnight show. Pawned" in Many Leading Theatres Marion Davies Will Soon Start Next Marion Davies, Cosmopolitan star, will start work in December on her next picture, "Little Old New York," which will be adapted to the screen by Luther Reed from the stage play by Rida Johnson Young. Sidney Olcott will direct, Robert G. Vignola who directed Miss Davies in "When Knighthood Was in Flower" having gone on a trip around the world. "Pawned," the big J. Parker Read, Jr., production which Select Pictures Corporation are distributing, has started its trip through the theatres of the country by grabbing off bookings in many of the leading houses. It has already started on the Fox Circuit in Greater New York and throughout the East and is firmly planted on a number of equally large circuits in the Middle West and West. In the advertising and exploitation material gotten out by the Select company, quite naturally considerable play was made on the title. One of the interesting exploitation accessories prepared was a replica in papier mache of a regulation pawnbro' er's sign, with the three balls in gilt hanging from a black bracket ; the word "Pawned," in gilt on a red panel, is the only lettering on the advertising piece which was designed principally to be suspended from the marquises of theatres in which the attraction was playing. Papers Gave 'Em Good Reviews Elaine Hammerstein and Con-, way Tearle in "One Week of Love," the big Selznick superspecial, played the California Theatre, Los Angeles, the week beginning Sunday, November -T, and received excellent reviews in the Los Angeles newspapers, it is stated. "Strongheart" Stars in Another Film "Brawn of the North," second of the Strongheart wonder-dog series to be made by Laurence Trimble and Jane Murfin for release by Associated First National Pictures, Inc., was released Nov. 13. Like its predecessor, "The Silent Call," it is a story of the frozen north it» which the canine star plays the dominating part. Irene Rich and Lee Shumway play the leading roles with Strongheart. Other players in the cast are : Joseph Barrel, Roger James Manning, Phillip Hubbard, Jean Metcalf and Baby Evangeline Bryant. In Personal Touch with Its Branches Goldwyn executives are keeping in close personal touch with the branch exchange offices, their managers and sales force through swings about the country. James E. Grainger, personal representative of F. J. Godsol, president, was no sooner back from a trip, than W. F. Rodgers started out. He visited the Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City andl Omaha offices. Mr. Rodgers returned early fn> the week and J. E. Flynn started on a trip that will cover the offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati,, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Buflfalo. By keeping in such close touchi with the branch offices, executives I r able to help solve without midue delay the problems of disi ibution and salesmanship which 1.1 ily arise. A Touching Scene From Al Lichman Feature, "Rich Men's Wives" Which Is Setting a Good Face for Independent Productions. Mr. Exhibitor: Ask your I'-ilm Company for the "ThematicMusicCue Sheet" fPat. AppUed For) It means more to yon than mny other arcessory. It is the ca« sheet that Insures a maslcaUy perfect picture presentation.