Universal Weekly (1923-1925)

38 Universal Weekly Mabch 29, 1924 Century Announces Two Title Changes Two Century Comedies have had their titles changed, after previews on the Coast, is the latest information from the Century studios. The first is the change in title of "Stranded," to "Taxi, Taxi!" This is the comedy in which Harry McCoy plays the main role, supported by Al. Alt and Milliard Karr. Noel Smith produced it from one of the European originals Abe Stern brought back with him some months ago. Buddy Messinger's "The Jazz Boy" has been changed to "Trailing Trouble" after four previews in Hollywood theatres. Title change, action deletions and additions, as well as a new set of subtitles, followed by order of Julius Stern, Century's pre.sident, who studies all effects of advance showings. Alt & Karr Under Longer Contracts AL. ALT and Hilliard Karr, two star comedians of Century Comedies, have been placed under longer contract by Julius Stern, president of this organization. A brief dispatch from Century's West Coast studios gives the reason for this recent renewal of contracts with these comedians for their good work in the comedies they have so far appeared in for Century. Their work in such two-reelers as "Taxi, Taxi!" and "Pretty Plungers," as well as "Their Neighbor's Wife," reached such high praise that the signing of longer term contracts with Alt and KaiT followed. Army and Navy Laud Centuries ARMY forts and Navy stations throughout the country are showing, and have been showing, Century Comedies to men connected with them. This is done in the line of worth-while entertainment, and it is said that committees of discriminating judges pass on or condemn all subjects shown to the soldiers and sailors and their officers. Thus Century Comedies have passed muster and are part of a weekly program presented for the amusement of the service men. 1? "I Don't Know Where Fm Going, But Fm On My Way" (Continued from Page 26) that the Army got jealous and he had to make "The Gentleman from America" and "Blinky," both pertaining to Army life. "Hey! What about us?" asked the Fire Departments of the land; so Hoot made "Hook and Ladder." Then, to show his versatility, he made a picture of rodeo life in which he appeared as an effete Eastern college student. "I dn't know where it'll end," bewailed Hoot. "Now they've got me driving a taxi and carrying a super's spear in 'Forty Horse Hawkins.' I made a record in one picture, though, that ought to hold 'em for a while. In 'The Thrill Chaser' I played a sheik, a Roman gladiator and a cowboy, as well as a would-be actor. "If only they'd make up their minds what they like me best in, and then let me stick to it, I'd be happy. About the only role they haven't wished on me so far is that of a deep-sea diver. But you never can tell — they may, yet." 26V 'em on the y^umw-bom mih Hit '&m liarai -featuring Jack Earle<..<^ Harry M^Coy MAKE your patrons roar with laughter and watch them go out smiling after they've seen this latest Century knockout. It's just chock full of tickling stunts that make audiences ask for more! And be sure to get your patrons acquainted with the rest of the Century stars — Buddy Messinger, Billiard Karr, Pal the Dog and the Century Follies Girls — ^because they mean crowds, and crowds money: