The Moving picture world (January 1926-February 1926)

January 16, 1926 MOVING PICTURE WORLD 259 THE ONLY TEARS YOU'LL SHED will be happy tears when 'j-ou see Alberta Vaughn and her phiyboys in "A Snitch in Time," the eleventh release in the "Adventures of Mazie," an F. B. O. contribution to "Laugh Month." International and Hearst Newspapers Boost "Laugh Month" Extensively A SPECIAL Laugh Month section in International Newsreel No. 1, the current issue, and a full page layout now being sent out to newspapers all over the country by the King Feature Syndicate, mark two important steps during the past week in the drive for National Laugh Month. The newsreel section included a peek behind the scenes, showing several popular newspaper cartoonists at work. Included in the subject are Billy De Beck, creator of Barney Google, and George McManus, the pen-daddy of Mr. Jiggs. The International Newsreel cameraman caught McManus drawing some special cartoon adventures of Mr. Jiggs tied up with Laugh Month. Mai St. Clair and Adolphe Menjou were present during the taking of these pictures. These two stars are ardent supporters of the Laugh Month idea and are shown watching and applauding the work of the cartoonists in furthering the Laugh Month propaganda. The Laugh Month page being sent out by the King Feature Syndicate is a layout showing the leading comic cartoonists of that syndicate at work drawing cartoons of their famous proteges. Included in the page are Harry Herschfield, with his great character, Abie the Agent; Cliff Sterrett, with Pa Perkins; Jack Lait with Gus the Bus Boy; Russ Westover, with Tillie the Toiler; Billy De Beck with Barney Google and Sparkplug, and George McManus, with Mr. Jiggs. The page is headed "Laugh and the World Laugh With You," one ot the Laugh Month slogans. Each sub-caption on the page refers to Laugh Month. This great Laugh Month layout also includes two Laugh Month poems by William F. Kirk. The poems are as follows : IT IS TO LAUGH By William P. Kirk Loads of chuckles let us carry through the moi.th of January. And wherever we may tarry let us tarry with a smile! What may come In the Hereafter may not move our souls to laughter But the present can be pleasant and decidedly worth while! And your burdens will be llgrhter, when you have to stad the gaff, If you keep right on agrinning whether losing out or winning — So with Laugh Month just Red Seal Picture Popular "Bill," Picture Version of Anatole France's Maisterpiece, Plays Revivals in Big Houses "Bill," the great picture version of Anatole France's masterpiece, "The Majesty of the Law," portrayed by Maurice de Feraudy, one of the best known of the French character actors, has been booked again by some of the biggest "first-run" theatres in the country which report good business on this revival. John P. Goring, one of the best known showmen on the Pacific Coast, wired to Edward Miles Fadman, president of Red Seal Pictures, distributors of "Bill," that it greatly pleased and caused more favorable comment than any other short subject ever shown here." Also, "that newspaper reviewers and directors are coming to see it." Many personal letters were received by Fadman from stars and directors, praising him for his understanding and courage in releasing such a perfect work of screen art, ranking well with "The Last Laugh." "Bill," being released in three reels only, makes no pretentions of being a "full" program picture and rightfully comes under the "short subject" category. Last Sunday the International Film Arts Guild which revives noteworthy productions each week, ran "Bill" at the Central Theatre on Broadway and report that the audienceSj after each showing, proved their appreciation by applauding. beginning, let us laugh, laugh, laugh! "KO-KO STEPS OUT" Out of Inkwell Cartoon Plays N. Y. STRAND This Week 729 7th Ave. ff^^B N. Y. C. Edwin Miles Fadman, Pres. LAUGH MONTH By William P. Kirk. There are many things to growl at, many things to rave and howl at, Things we feel we have to scowl at in our stern, judicial way; But I want to tell you, sonny, that it's more fun being funny And you make more friends and money if you stop at times to play. When a little smile comes creeping, longing for your care and keeping, Bear in mind there's time for sleeping when they write your epitaph! Just remember that the New Year is a sort of Up-to-You-Year! It can never be a blue year if we laugh, laugh, laugh! FAY TIN CHER The role of "Min" in Univer sal's new series of comedies, "The Gumps," iy played by this charming actress — one of the pioneers among feminine screen stars.