The Moving picture world (November 1922-December 1922)

December 2, 1922 MOVING PICTURE WORLD 419 News from the Producers Conducted by T. S. da Ponte Fox Releases for Week November 20 BRENDA MOORE Who Has the Principal Role in American Releasing's "The House of Solomon," Wearing Completion at the Whitman Bennett Studios. Selects Fox Films Among 12 Best The moving picture editor of the New York Times has selected twelve fihns shown between July 1 and September 30, 1922, which, in his opinion, represent the best output for that period of time shown on Broadway. Among the twelve pictures mentioned, which are the product of eight different companies, two are Fox pictures, "The Fast Mail" and "Monte Cristo." A Charles Jones' vehicle, six exceptional educational half and tull reels, a Sunshine Comedy, a Mutt and Jeff Animated Cartoon, and two issues of Fox News comprise the schedule of productions by Fox Film Corporation for the week of November 20, according to announcements from New York headquarters. "Boss of Camp Four," starring Charles Jones, is one of the best stories ever selected for the virile liero of western drama. Fox says. Many who have previewed the production, which is the work of Arthur P. Haskins, the author, and VV S. Van Dyck, the Fox director, iiave placed it at the pinnacle of Jones' pictures. Release day for "Boss of Camp Four" is November 2(j. Fox Announces New Jones Film Fox Film Corporation announces Paul Schofield's adaptation of Arthur P. Haskins' widely read story, "Boss of Camp Four," as the November vehicle for Charles Jones. The feature will be released Nov. 26. W. S. Van Dyck directed. Fritzi Brunette has the feminine lead. The Sunshine Comedy is titled "Cupid's Elephant," and also will be ready for distribution November 26. This unusual two-reel laugh-getter offers some of the finest humor William Fox has ever instilled into his short subjects, it is stated. The six educational releases are "Old Spain," full reel; "Pekin Ducks," half reel; "Camphor," half I eel; "Bird Life," full reel; "Bits cf Europe,' full reel; and "The Runaway Dog," full reel. The merit embodied in these half dozen feature subjects is said to be of a unique nature and far above that contained in the average picture of their kind. November 26 is also the date of distribution for "Bumps and Thumps," another hilarity-producing Mutt and Jeff cartoon. To Follow Closely Text of the Novel l^'lorence Vidor's expressed determination to picturize Booth Tarkington's great prize winning novel, "Ahce Adams," exactly as it was written is emphasized, Associated Exhibitors says, in the selection of players for her cast and their assignment to the various characterizations in the story. The selections were made following an exhaustive study of the field, and the peculiar fitness of each actor to portray a particular tole. Miss Vidor herself will, of course, have the title role. Among ethers in the cast are Claude Gillingwater, Margaret McWade, Harold . Goodwin, Vernon Steel will portray John Russell; Thomas Ricketts, Gertrude Astor, Margaret Landis, Herbert Fortier, Taylor Graves, Fay Holderness, Jay Hunt, Elizabeth Garrison and W. J. Irving. EVELYN GREELEY Co-Star with Carlyle Blackwell in "Bulldog Drummond," a Hodkinson Release. Wyndham Standing in New Film Wyndham Standing is the star of a five-part drama which Playgoers' Pictures announces for release December 3. With him is a supporting cast which is said to be of special merit, with Dorothy Mackaill, who played opposite him in Playgoers' "The Isle of Doubt," in the principal female part. Laurette Taylor Finishes Role Laurette Taylor returned to New York from Hollywood this week, having completed before the Metro camera the enactment of her famous role in "Peg O' My Heart," the celebrated play by J. Hartley Manners, under the direction of King W. Vidor. Mr. M.inners, husband of Miss Taylor, served in an advisory capacity during the production of the photoplay and accompanied his wife on the trip. Exhibitors Praise Metro Productions Proof, Metro says, of the boxoffice power of its recent releases — the Rex Ingram production, "The Prisoner of Zenda," and Robert Z. Leonard's presentation of Mae Murray in "Broadway Rose" —is contained in letters received bv the Omaha Exchange of Metro Pictures Corporation. In addition to laudatory comments on these two photoplays, many similar mesfages are, it is said, being received by showmen who are now presenting another Rex Ingram production, "The Four Horsemen of the .Apocalypse." William Youngclaus, manager of the Majestic Theatre, Jefferson, Iowa, says of "The Prisoner of Zenda" : I have watched the picture three times and each time I see more and more what a beautiful picture it is." The same ex hibitor is equally glowing in his comment upon Mae Murray's latest motion picture, "Broadway Rose." Among the exhibitors who have sent in letters of praise about "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," are E. A. Harms, president of the Mueller Theatre, Omaha, and J. H. Gaylord, of the Lothrop Theatre, Omaha. Names the Cast for Leah Baird Film Arthur F. Beck sent from Culver City this week a full list of the players in "When Civilization F.iiled," the production, featuring Leah Baird, lately finished for Associated Exhibitors. This picture was adapted from Dorian Neve's play, "All Mine." In the cast are Bobby Bolder, Walter McGrail, Richard Tucker, and Alec Francis. Educators Use 'Em Arrangements have been completed in compliance with requests from various Boards of Education to use photographs presenting scenes from "Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood" in conjunction with lectures and lessons in English history in public schools in New York and Brooklyn. Get BUUDOd DRUMMOND kDead or i Alive! ^