The Moving picture world (November 1922-December 1922)

wcemb icember 23, 1922 MOVING PICTURE WORLD 725 Sfews from the Producers Conducted by T. S. da Ponte Color Picture Gets High Commendation MARGARET LEAHY ^ho will have Prominent Roles n First National Productions (arbara Bedford at Head of Cast \mong the iiiclcpendcnt producns now beinpr finished, the one sed on Charles K. Harris's nous song, "The Tie That nds," is said to be of unusual erest because of the story that r. Harris has prepared for this :ture and the cast of stars that e appearing in it. At the head of the cast is Barra Bedford. Other noted actors the cast are Robert Edeson, Tie Shannon, Raymond Hatton, illiam P. Carlton, Marion vayne, Walter Miller and Julia vayne Gordon "The Toll of the Sea," the Technicolor production in a new natural color process whi'h was first shown publicly at the Rialto The;itre. New York, has received the highest praise from newspaper critics, who acknowledge the photoplay as marking the highest development of color photography and who lavish equal commendation on its appeal as a dramatic ;ind moving story. A few extracts from the criticisms of New York newspapers follow : "The people who have made this new colored picture have done something so beautiful that it is rather awe inspiring and criticizing it is like dissecting a Initfcrfly. Never have we seen such perfect color as this. If this process is not perfect then at least we could find no flaws in it — the perfect picture." — Harriette Underbill, N. Y. Tribune. "Picture of rare beauty — greatest advance made in color photography— scenes of surpassing loveliness. Won a burst of applause from the audience." — Evening Mail. "Really something quite marvelous. There never has been a full Lex Ingram Picture Called Best Film The best picture that has ever ayed Springfield," is how H. A. oper. manager of the Lyric There, in the Illinois city, designated ex Ingram's production for Metro f "The Prisoner of Zenda." This message of approval is said ) be exemplary of the hundreds hich have been forwarded to the ome offices of Metro Pictures orporation in New York. watherine MacDonald Next Katherinc MacDonald's next picjrc for First National release will e "Refuge." The supporting cast, s announced by B. B. Schulberg, 'ill include Hugh Thompson, Fred lalafesta, Arthur Edmund Carewe, Irace Morse and Eric Mayne. ''ictor Schertzinger will direct. length picture in color which a))proaches it in effectiveness. The combination of lovely natural color and a touch of courage in faithfulness of play construction ma'-es this a fine picture." — World. "May be counted as a distinct achievement. Possesses the quality of genuineness and is convincingly acted." — The Times. "Created a sensation . . . proved fascinating entertainment and won enthusiastic applause." — Telegram. "Should revolutionize film dramas. It is an achievement in natural color films, and, without doubt, is an advance on all previous attempts at color photography."— New York American. "It is a distinct step in advance and one which promises much for the future of the motion picture in general. . . . The gasps of delight at the beauty of the pictures were continuous." — Globe. "The picture, even if shown in the drab greys and whites of an ordinary movie, would have pleased the Rialto patrons, but enhanced as it is with its natural coloring it is infinitely more attractive."— World. "The Flirt" to Be Shown at Rivoli "The Flirt," Universal's Jewel production of Booth TarVington's celebrated novel, will have its premiere showing in the Rivoli Tlieatre, New York, during the week of December 2A — Christmas Week, Dr. Hugo Riesenfeld. manager of the Rivoli, was so enthusiastic concernine the prospects of bier box office business with "The Flirt," despite the holidav season he arranged for an option on the picture for a second week's showing. Immediately after the picture's run at the Rivoli. it will be released for general booking. It is scheduled for country-wide release on January 1. "The Flirt," has been characterized as one of the greatest pictures of the year, by those who have seen it. Not only is it considered to be the film masterpiece of Hobart Henley, who directed it, but it is praised because of its humanness and the fidelity with which Tarkington's characters have been transferred to the screen. . Eileen Percy and Helen Jerome Eddy, the fgatured players in "The Flirt," will find themselves established as actresses o^ the highest quality, when this picture has had its country-wide showings. Several other players are destined to become famous by reason of their work in "The Flirt," it is predicted. Among them are George Nichols, who plays the father role, and Buddy Messenger, the youngster who plays the role of the "flirt's" mischievous young brother. LEATRICE JOY in Marshall Neilan's "Minnie," a First National Attraction. Lloyd Picks Part of Cast Here Frank Lloyd, who is directing "Within the Law," a Joseph Schenck production, in which Norma Talmadge will star, is taking no chances with his cast of characters. One of the principal reasons for his trip from the coast to New York «as to get the best players possible to complete his cast. He selected some in Los Angeles, hut he felt there were some in the East he could use to advantage. Therefore, while here, he signed De Witt Jennings for the part of Inspector Burke, a part Jennings played in the stage version. Pick "Lorna Doone" for Benefit The ministers of the Protestant churches in Albany — thirty in all — have selected Maurice Tourneur's First National release, "Lorna Doone," as the entertainment for their benefit week at the Mark Strand Theatre. Albany, beginning December 11. The proceeds of the benefit are to go toward the quota of the Albany churches for the fund for the colleges of the Orient for women. This is an unusual tribute to "Lorna Doone" an^ to rnqtiqn pictures in general, It has the tenseness will stir the hearts of the world o/Tolable