The Moving picture world (November 1922-December 1922)

650 MOVING PICTURE WORLD December 16, 192 Lichtman-Schulberg's 1922-23 Plans; West Coast Independent Studio News LOS ANGELES (Special)— Al Lichtniaii and B. P. Schulberg are holding daily conferences at the Mayer-Schulberg studio over future Preferred product. Lichtman arrived last week and has been in conference with Mr. Schulberg ever since his arrival here. One of the matters under discussion concerns the production of "The Broken Wing," the stage play by Paul Dickey and Charles W. Goddard, which Schulberg purchased last week. This picture will be an early Spring release of Al Lichtman Exchanges. rapliy at the Frederick and Nelson exhibit there. Struss was former cameraman for Cecil De Mille. Since joining the Preferred he has been attached to the Gasnier company, for which be filmed "Rich Men's Wives," "Thorns and Orange Blossoms" and "The Hero." thruuKh the Al Lichtman Corp. t( follow "Are You a Failure?" Shortly after his arrival here Mr. Lichtman viewed "The Hero" and "Are You a Failure?" The former was directed by Louis Gasnier and the latter bv Tom Forman. These will be the fourth and fifth Lichtman releases. Following these showings Lichtman wired the exchanges as follows : "Just experienced the extreme pleasure of reviewing our next two productions, 'The Hero' and 'Are You a Failure?' and without mental reservations of any kind I am proud to state that these two pictures are superior to any you have had from us to date and will both prove outstandincr box-ofBce successes fit for every class of theatre anywhere. You may without any hesitancy spread this information to all exhibitors in vour territory, as the pictures themselves will say more than I can convey to you in mere words. "I am also happy to inform you that our next two productions. "Poor Men's Wives' and 'The Girl Who Came Back,' now in course of duction. are being prepared liherately with the attempt to out even greater pictures and exactly the peculiar appeal tained in 'Rich Men's Wives,' bigger. From the rushes on Men's Wives' seen to date I believe this result will he accomplished." prodeturn wit h cononly 'Poor "Fattv" Karr, who is to be starred in a series of two-reel comedies to he marketed hv Franklyn E. Backer, president of East Coast Productions, started work last week on a second comedy, entitled "T-ong Skirts." Phil Goldstone has reengaged William H. Howard, who directed "Peserted at the Altar." to direct a big super special, production of which will start about the first of the yea., featured with an up-to-date unusual theme and an a1I star cast. Announcement of title, which is from a popular book, will be made shortly. The first of the new series of Rich ard Talmadge productions. "The Speed King." will be a December release. It is said to be the most spectacular picture that Richard Talmadge has been seen in. and all who have viewed it believe that it is going to make a big hit. Ben Wilson, one of the most important directors on the West Coast, who is engaged in creating pictures for Arrow release, suffered a twenty thousand dollar loss and a severe setback when the cutting room of the BerwlIIa studios, where Mr. W'ilson produces, was destroyed by fire. Eddie Lyons, who is also producing his Mirthquake Comedies— released by ^rrow — in the Berwilla studios, lost a new comedv which he had just completed with Bobbv Dunn. Both Mr. Wilson and Mr. Lyons are speeding up production, in order to make up for the loss which was imposed upon them It is said that the material losses were covered bv insurance, therefore the only thing they have to contend with its the time element. Morris R Rchlank, president of the Anchor Film Distributors. Inc.. announces that the A. & R. Film Exchange of Dallas, Texas, presided over hv .Tack K. Adams, has purchas'd fhentire line of features released through Anchor^ Frederick G. Becker, producing di rector of the two-reel features starring little Arthur Trimble, now being released through the Anchor Film Distributors. Inc., is very ill with .>neunionin at his Hollv^ood hnni" Mr Beckc "iiffered shock and exposure when he rescued Master .Arthur from q watery grave the boy was thrown Into a lake near Los Angeles. The boy star recovered at once but Mr. Becker caught a severe cold, which slowly developed into pneumonia. The latest production starring Hobart Bosworth, entitled "The Law of the Sea." has been acquired by the Anchor Film Distributors, Inc., according to Morris R. Schlank, head of Anchor. "The Law of the Sea," which was produced by the Motion Picture Utility Corporation, was directed by William H. Clifford and is a five-part story with the principal scenes laid at sea. Clarence Badger, well known director and formerly of the Goldwyn staff, wrote the continuity from an original story by Elhel Gillett. Los Angeles — Tom Forman baa started work on "The Girl Who Came Back" for Preferred Pictures, Inc. The film is an adaptation of the stage play by Charles E. Blaney and Samuel Ruskin Golding. and calls for certain episodes dealing with New York life. These will he filmed in the East, but the bulk of the production will be made at the Mayer-Schulberg studio here. "The Girl Who Came Back" will be Forman's release Los Angeles — Betty Francisco hi been signed by Gasnier to appea in his new production, "Poor Men Wives." This rounds out the cast tc the picture, which includes Bar La Marr. Richard Tucker. Zasu PItl David Butler and Miss Francisco. Los Angeles — When Preferred pla«l ' "The Broken Wing" prodnctloii the aeroplane crash to earth which the climax of the story, will be imt o In an elaborate manner. Charles V Ooddard. the co-author with I'm Dickey. Is the author of two puimln Pearl White serials, "The Perils Pauline" and "The Exploits Elaine." Harry Beaumont has been engaged by the Warner Brothers to direct the screen version of Sinclair Lewis' George H. Wiley Acquires Malcolm Strauss' *'Salome* George H. Wiley, Inc.. has acquired Malcolm Strauss' "Salome." ; magnificent screen version of the immortal story, with a distingiiishei cast of players, for distribution in the independent market, accordini to an announcement just issued from Mr. Wiley's office. Heading the list of featured players are Diana .Mien as Salmm „^ro'un;^'i?,l"nt''''rc'corLr/To"U''or''ts Vincent Coleman as the Prince of Egypt and Christine Wintliro, from the Warner coast studios Monte as the wicked Queen Herodias. Among those supporting this well Blue. Harry Meyers and Louise known trio are Ben Probst. Tom Cameron, A\ Stuart and Allan Hardy Fazenda have been signed to play prominent parts in the production. "Main Street" is declared to be the greatest novel ever written or rural America. It serves to reveal the bitclash of new. free Ideas against the entrenched complacence of small town tradition. The novel was picturized by .Tulien .Tosephson. Arrow Has a Mystery Feature .\rrow's first contribution to the current quota of mystery pla; will be "A Woman's Faith," which is now ready for screen inspcrtio! having been completely re-titled and re-edited by J. S. Harrins'oi and Richard Weil of the Arrow organization. "A Woman's Faith" is said to be a combination mystery and sr. t drama, with its scenes laid in India and in London. It centres ;i Pictures inc.. received word this week' jj^g discoverv. bv a noted physician, of an almost miraculous s< run from Stattle that he had again won , „,„"-'mn r,( offectintr inrrrdihle cures the annual prize for pictorial photog which IS capable of ettecting incrcoioie euro. Los Anireles — Karl Struss. one of the expert cameramen under contract to B. P. Schulberg of Preferred Shipman Forms New Canadian Release Firm Theatre here Sunday. This is th first big time picture to play thl house, and for opposition has "On Exciting Night" and "When Knight hood Was In Flower." However. I played to capacity all week. when MONTREAL— (Special) —Negotiations were concluded this week, whereby a new distributing unit throughout the Dominion of Canada was formed for the purpose of giving exclusive exploitation to the Canadian-made productions of Ernest Shipman. The new organization will be known as the Ernest Shipman Film Service. The productions will be released at the rate of one a month, the first five scheduled for distribution being "The Man from Glengarrv." "Glengarrv School Days," "The Rapids," "Blue Water" and "Latin Love." The franchise for this product in the province of Ontario and Western Canada has been acquired by William Cranston, who established the United Artists in Canada; while the franchise for Quebec, the Maritime provinces and Newfoundland has been awarded to D. A. Burpee, formerly with Price, Waterhouse Company, and Maurice West, formerly with the Fox Film Corporation and the Mark Brook enterorises. The latter have opened offices on the ninth floor of the Albee Building, Montreal. The new all-Canadian campaign will be inaugurated Sunday, December 10th, with a showing of "The Man from Glengarry" at the Capitol Theatre, Montreal. Both Ernest Shipman, the producer, and Ralph Connor, the author of this stirring story of the rivermen's fued, are expected to be in attendance at the opening. Negotiations are under way for : premier showing of the Burton Kin' production "Shyleck of Wall Sti. f at the Bilou Theatre, Pawli ' R. 1.. late this month, with thr n Zena Keefe, who formerly wns stock leadinc woman In that city, ap pearing In person. Betty BIythe. in "How Womei Love." was the headline attrnctirm fl B. F. Keith Boston Theatre here thl week. The picture was cleverly am heavily advertised for miles about Seeleye Film Is a Winner BOSTON (Special)— Charles Seeleye. formerly manager of Arrow's New Y"ork Exchange, was in New Y'ork Saturday negotiating for the sale of the New England rights to his picture. "The Affairs of Lady Hamilton." which plaved to a splendid financial week at I he Strand The.Ttre. in Providence R. 1.. last week. The picture is said to have grossed JSDOfl during the first four days at 33 cents night top prices. Extra performances had to be given. News that George A. Fecke. of Motion Picture Distributing Company, had taken over the national distribution of "Yankee Doodle. Jr.." caused no surprise in local film circles, for there was a rumor circulated to that effect for several weeks. The Elmer Clifton special. "Down To the Sen In Ships," opened the ■econd week engagement at Selwyn Warner's Buy Foreign Righti j Warner Brother? have pur chased the foreign rights to "Thi Tie That Binds," according f( Gus Schlesingcr, general manage of the foreign department. The story is said to deal witt one of the most vital problems o today with an appeal as broad a! humanity itself. The cast, containing a numbei of popular screen players, in chides Barbara Bedford. Wnlte Miller, Raymond Hafton, Willian P, Carleton, Robert Edeson, JuUjl Swayne Gordon, Marion Swaynf| and Effie Shannon. Pioneer Film Exchange and Tb Crescent Film Corporation of Oninhi liave consolidated with Al Knhn wh. also operates the Crescent Exchan* In KansM City ai tbe k«a4. I