Universal Weekly (1928-1930, 1933-1936)

GJfcr’ U N I VE RSAL WE E KLY ^la^aunejvr ^lotion Picture Sxlilitors (Paul Gulick^~~ Sditor PUBLISHED BY THE MOTION PICTURE WEEKLY PUBLISHING COMPANY — HECKSCHER BUILDING 73 0 5rtAVE— 'NEW YORK CITY Copyright 1929 • UNIVERSAL PICTURES CORPORATION Si// (tights (Reserved Vol. XXX SEPTEMBER 28, 1929 No. 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 IU 1 universal! | MOVIEGRAMS | Ti 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 UNIVERSAL has just purchased for the use of Joseph Schildkraut a magazine story by Henry La Cossett entitled “Deadline.” It is being put into continuity form by Edward Lowe and will be directed by John Robertson. Barbara Kent, Scott Kolk and Harry Stubbs have already been assigned to important roles. THE racketeer role of “The College Racketeer” has just been assigned by Universal to Frank De Voe, whom Reginald Barker, the director, saw at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. James Murray and Kathryn Crawford are playing the featured roles and De Voe will start upon completion of his vaudeville contract next week. CHURCHILL ROSS, that eminent collegian, and Buddy Roosevelt have been added to the cast of Mary Nolan’s second starring vehicle for Universal, “The Come-On Girl.” It will go into production at Universal City under the direction of Harry Pollard next week. Don Douglas and Robert Ellis are the other featured players. EMMETT FLYNN has finished his second picture for Universal. The last scene in “The Shannons of Broadway,” with James and Lucille Gleason, was shot on the big stage at Universal City on Saturday night. WILLIAM KENT IS SIGNED FOR “KING OF JAZZ REVUE” Russell Markert and His Internationally Famous Russell Markert Dancers Also Engaged by John Murray Anderson for Paul Whiteman’s Universal Revue Production — Cast Will Also Include John Boles, Laura La Plante, Joseph Schildkraut, Mary Nolan, Hoot Gibson and Ken Maynard William Kent. WILLIAM KENT has been engaged for “The King of Jazz Revue,” starring Paul Whiteman. John Murray Anderson has also engaged the Russell Markert Dancers for this revue. UNDER the guiding hand of John Murray Anderson, the list of talent for “The King of Jazz Revue,” starring Paul Whiteman, is rapidly developing. This week announcement is made of the signing of William Kent, musical comedy star. This inimitable comedian will be remembered for his roles in “Rose Marie,” “Funny Face” and “Battling Butler.” The ensemble numbers will be managed by Russell Markert and his internationally famous Russell Markert Dancers. The Russell Markert Dancers have been seen to advantage in “Americana,” “New Americana,” “Animal Crackers,” Earl Carroll’s “Vanities,” George White’s “Scandals,” “Rain or Shine.” They have been for the last two years on first-class vaudeville bills, and form the mainstay of the Roxy presentations under the designation of the Roxyettes. Anderson is angling for a famous European dancing act, which at the present moment is holding Germany spellbound. Part of Carl Laemmle, Jr.’s, plan in presenting this Paul Whiteman Revue was to include as many of the Universal stars as possible. Already John Murray Anderson has evolved situations which require the services of John Boles, Laura La Plante, Joseph Schildkraut, Mary Nolan, Hoot Gibson and Ken Maynard. This is William Kent’s debut in ( Continued on page 20)