The Film Renter and Moving Picture News (Jan-Feb 1923)

THE FILM RENTER -&, MOVING: PICTURE NEWS. . February 24,1923. Round the L Activities and Projects Scene From ‘THe Brue Lacoon.” * Lucrezia Borgia.”’ Victor Carter, Ltd., announce elsewhere in this issue that they are now iri a position to show the trade the great spectacular drama, ‘*TLucrezia Borgia.”’ ~In sending us this information they point out that exhibitors are continually asking for ‘* something big,’’ and they claim that in this picture they have a subject which will prove a great money-maker.~ The story of ‘* Lucrezia Borgia ’’ palpitates with. human interest, romance, and drama, and is set amidst the most striking and wonderful spectacular scenes. A remarkable picture in every sense of the word, it is one ‘of those big films for which the exhibitor is always on the look out. Mr. Low Warren will be pleased to show the film by appointment to any firm’ interested, at the company’s private theatre, 15, Carlisle Street, W. A Dallmeyer Film at the Fair. “We learn from Messrs. J. H. Dallmeyer, Ltd., of Carlton. House, 11d, Regent Street, Piccadilly, S.W.1, whose works are situated at Willesden, N.W.10, thaf they are projecting a kinematograph film showing the actual manpfacture of. a. Dallmeyer Lens on their stand in the Kinematograph Section at the British Industries Fair, which opened.on Monday last..We are advised that the film can also be-seen -at their showrooms, where a complete projection apparatus is installed. “The Blue Lagoon.”’ The London trade show of the film version of De Vere Stacpoole’s world famous idyll of the sunny southern seas will take place on Tuesday next, the ' 27th inst., at the New Gallery. Pro: vineia] dates will be available next week. LV.T.A., Ltd., in form’ us~ that the ‘interest displayed in the picture has far ‘surpassed their ‘gre@atest ‘expécta . ‘tions, but they’ are glad ‘té ‘feel that “none of the count Maiy Miles Minter also starring in Realart Pictures... three ‘strictly’ to sereen version of the story, since it-adheres the plot, introduces no subsidiary .:or new characters, and visualises all the pictorial, dramatic, and atmospheric ~points. There are several thrilling moments, including the destruction by fire of the schooner whilst in midocean; a fight with an octopus,'.and the tropical ‘eyeloné and, storm which nearly swept the hero and heroine to destruction; in fact, there is plenty of. action,.drama, and suspense through:' _ out, whilst the comedy element. is supplied by some -charmingly natural scenes between the wrecked children and the doughty. old salt, ‘‘ Paddy.’’ We hear that the work these kiddies put. in for this picture was considered to be-ofsuch excellent quality by the producers, African Film Productions, Ltd., that they are contemplating starring them in several forthcoming releases.. ‘The Blue Lagoon” is @ title making a sure appeal to all classes, and has already been awarded a ‘* Universal *” certificate... New Walter West Film. © Mr. Walter West has just completed ‘* The: Lady -Owner,’” a racing picture which features Violet Hopson, and will. be handled by Bufcher’s Film Serviée. Mr. West, commences yet another facitig film on March 1 next. A newcomer to films will appear in ‘‘The Lady Owner ”’ in the person of Miss Marjorie’ Benson, who plays the part of 4 stable “ lad.” This.is the first occasion on which she has been given an important part, and, we understand, she has done ‘extremely well. New Katherine Macdonald Picture Coming. Amongst. the present releases First National are offering is: a new Katherine Macdonald feature -entitled “:Dhe: Infidel,’* the girl who was acclaimed by Harrison Ford and other-artistes fo be the world’s most beautiful woman. She is seen in an unusual réle, playing the part of a Southsea adventuress, and sets out to ruin the owner of a copra station, but eventually” falls in love with him. Apart from the heart interest of the story some big thrills, including a night sform at sea, 9 terrific battle with savages, in which a stronghold is blown to pieces by shell fire, have been woven into the story, and thera’ is no doubt that this picture will delight many Katherine Macdonald enthusiasts. ; vat Toonerville Comedies. ‘On Tuesday and Wednesday, February -26 and 27, Associated First National. Pictures, Ltd., will be offering a ‘new Series, of comedies on the screon of their private theatre at 87, Oxford Street, W.1. These inirth-creating one-reelers deal with the amazing adventures of the Toonerville Trolley, a rival to the general omnibus, meeting most of.the trains entering the “‘.oneeyed,’’ one-house town of Toonerville. Dan Mason, as the conductor of this ark-like véhiclo, is excruciatingly funny, being. aided in his comedy capers by a most excellent cast of fun makers, male and female. Showmen who appreciate the value of-short length comedy pictures are certainly advised to. attend these trade shows. ~ . Cast “for “*The Scandal.” Grariger’s ‘have secured a fine cast for..‘! The Scandal,” the next big. Granger-Davidson. production, upon-which. active -work has now been commenced... . The characters of Charlotte Ferioul,