The Moving picture world (November 1923-December 1923)

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The Pep of The Program News and Reviews of ShofcT subjects and serials First of "Secrets of Life" Leads Julius Stern Here Educational's November Schedule Included in Educational's November schedule which calls for four two-reel comedies and five singlereel subjects, is "The Ant," the first of the new series of single-reel subjects recently acquired from Principal Pictures Corporation. This series issued under the general title of "Secrets of Life," is the work of Louis H. Tolhurst, a young inventor who perfected a "cool'' light process which has enabled him to secure wonderful microscopic pictures of insect life. At previews in Los Angeles and New York these single-reel subjects received great praise from the press because of the manner in which they have cleverly combined entertainment and instruction and it is predicted that they will find a ready welcome with all classes of patrons. "The Ant" will be released the first week in the month. The four two-reel comedies are as follows : Two Christies, "Fool Proof," starring Neal Burns, released first week of November, and "A Perfect 36," released the third week of the month, starring Bobby Vernon ; a Mermaid Comedy, "Uncle Sam," which is the second of this brand featuring Lee Moran and a star cast including such wellknown comedians as George Ovey and Hank Mann ; and a Tuxedo Comedy, "No loafing," featuring "Poodles" Hannefor, the celebrated Hippodrome clown, who was so well received in the first Tuxedo "Front." It will be released the last week in November, In addition to "The Ant," the single-reel comedies include two Cameos, "Hang On," released the second week, featuring Cliff Bowes and Virginia Vance, and "Hot Sparks," for the last week featuring the same players. There will also be a Lyman H. Howe "Hodge Podge" entitled "The Bottom of the Sea," for release the final week, and the fourth of the "Sing Them Again" series under the title, "Memories," for the third week in November. Grantland Rice Making Series of One-Reel Sport Films for Pathe Another instance of Pathe's expanding activities in the short subject field is the announcement that plans have been completed for the distribution of a series of singlereel sport pictures to be known as "Sportlights." They will be produced by J. L. Hawkinson from stories by Grantland Rice, the wellknown newspaper and magazine writer on sporting activities and editor of the American Golfer. It is stated that these pictures will be different from any previous sport films and will present such phases of the different sports as are characteristically thrilling and dramatic, at the same time presenting in constructive fashion the technique that has made champions. "Sportlights" will be released every two weeks beginning with December 16. The first will be "W ild and Woolly" which visualizes a typical western rodeo. The second which will appeal particularly to the women is "The Super-Sex," which in a humorou sand thrilling manner contrasts the girl of yesterday with the amazingly dashing and vigorous and robust out-door girl of today. The third, "The National Rash," deals with golf, shows Sarazen, Bobby Jones and various women "champs" in action and traces the development of the game from its origin in Scotland until the present day. The fourth, "Taking a Chance," presents thrilling moments in football, horsejumping, etc., and aims to demonstrate the value of nerve at the crucial moments in creating champions. The fifth is "Great Competitors" and shows Devereaux Milburn and Thomas Hitchcock in polo. Babe Ruth and Frank Frisch in baseball, Tilden and Johnson in tennis, Max Marsten in amateur golf, and Alma Mann in swimming. The sixth, "Stadiums and Solitude," affords flashes of quiet and secluded outdoor sports like hunting and fishing contrasted with frenzied arenas of football and baseball. Extensive newspaper co-operation is planned to assist in exploiting this series. Mr. Rice's articles are syndicated under the title applied to the series and his newspaper "Sportlights" have won a large following. This should prove of great value in winning new patrons. Pathe's exploitation department is also preparing elaborate campaign material, and lie-ups with local sport writers will be effected in the key cities. A syndicate mat service on "Kings of Sport" will be another feature of the campaign. Julius Stern, president of Century Comedies, is in New York for consultation with his brother Abe particularly with reference to Baby Peggy features. The two brothers are also arranging details for their contemplated cross country tour of exchange centres. Mr. Stern will remain in New York for an indefinite period. Pathe Announces New Comedies Pathe announces that Will Rogers' newest comedy will be "The Two Covered Wagons," a travesty on "The Covered Wagon." Rogers has a dual role, appearing in the widely different roles portrayed by J. Warren Kerrigan and Ernest Torrance in the feature. "Ten Dollars or Ten Days" is the title of the latest Mack Sennet comedy for Pathe, starring Ben Turpin, who appears as a soda dispenser in a department store. Harry Gribbon is cast as a ribbon clerk. Another Mack Sennet comedy for early Pathe distribution is "The Light-House," which was filmed around light-houses on the coast, and offers thrills as well as laughs. Billy Bevan, Harry Gribbon and Kalla Pasha are in the cast. Four Century Two-Reel Comedies Scheduled for November Release Hodge-Podge Praised Educational reports that the series of Lyman H. Howe "Hodge-Podge" single-reelers is meeting with great success in England, and is receiving praise from the trade press. The "Film Renter and Motion Picture News" said regarding a portion ot one of the issues which showed "A Hurry-Up Excursion to Washington, D. C," it is even more exciting than a "Ride on a Runaway Train," which it resembles, and which played six times on Broad*way, New York. "A more striking and entertaining short feature series has never been offered to the trade," says that publication. For November Universal will release four Century comedies. Each is the product of a different director, and are said to be characterized by fast action _ and numerous original and decidedly humorous touches. "Golfmania" heads the list as the first release. In this comedy Earle is assisted by Billy Engle in his golf antics. Both are would-be champions, who meet with a variety of comedy adventures. "Down to the Ship to See," starring Pal, the dog comedian, was directed by Al Herman, and is said to be an exceptionally suitable vehicle for Pal. Roscoe Karns plays the leading human role in this two-reeler "She's a He" is Buddy Messinger's offering for the month. Buddy is cast as a plumber's assistant and he also appears in a girl's garb in certain scenes. Several of Century's popular comedians are in the supporting cast. "Miles of Smiles," starring Baby Peggy, is said to be her most unusual offering. country on the series of thirteen All-Star Comedies produced by C. C. Burr, starring Charles Murray. Each of these two-reelers is based on a real plot, around which is woven comedy incidents, and continued heavy booking attest their popularity, says Hodkinson. Injects Novelties Louis H. Tolhurst, whose series of single reel "Secrets of Life" are being distributed by Educational, states that the fourth subject in this series will show the most unusual scenes ever screened — that of a caterpillar transforming from its worm-like form into the cocoon stage. "All-Stars" Liked Hodkinson reports that enthusiastic reports have been received from exhibitors throughout the Novelty in "Topics" Beginning with No. 42 Pathe announces that "Topics of the Day" will present each week a "Sketchograph" by Julian Ollendorf, the celebrated artist and creator of screen novelties. They will deal with items of timely interest. Unusual Feat In search of novelty F. B. O. has injected a pirate sequence into Episode 9 of "Fighting Blood," while in number eight of this series there is a barge fight fashioned after the historic barge battles between Corbett and Joe Choyniski and other fighters.