Universal Weekly (1923-1925)

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theShoitlSv^ectFi^ THE GUMPS Based upon the famous newspaper cartoons of Sydney Smith, already household favorites with the nation — these comedy releases are followed by millions. With these you already have a ready-made audience in any theatre in the land. Packed full of laughs! Featuring Joe Murphy and Fay Tincher Directed by NORMAN TAUROG A SAMUEL VON RONKEL Production * 1 Reel Comedies with BERT ROACH Many critics agree that this comedy star can get more laughs in less time than any other comedian on the screen. Twenty-six of these mirth-producers being released through the year and they'll all add to your patrons' good cheer. International News No program is complete without this superior news service. Every audience expects to see the events of the day at his theatre and that's why International News has become an indispensable part of every program. CENTURY COMEDIES Serving one purpose only and concentrating on this alone — to never disappoint in providing wholesome fun. Each Century means a hundred smiles and laughs. Each Century means at least a hundred new friends for any theatre. Fun-lovers' favorites galore appear in these comedies exclusively, ncluding such stars as WANDA WILEY Al Alt, Jack Earle, Buddy Messinger, Century Follies Girls, Bubbles, Martha Sleeper, Pal the Dog, Harry McCoy, Spec O'Donnell, Hilliard Karr and the Century Kids. 4* HYSTERICAL HISTORY COMEDIES The surpassing novelty of the season, proving there is something new under the sun after all. Directed by Bryan Foy, author of the famous "Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean" song hit, and, written by him in collaboration with Monte Brice. Each of these one-reelers presents a satire on some great historical event or character and every one of them is excruciatingly funny. Book them all and gain all that goes with giving your patrons something really new first! Universal Has The Pictures I