Variety (September 1919)

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The deal is being put over by AL Kaufman for Famous-Lasky. When asked to confirm it, he declined to make any official announcement until the negotiations were concluded. SELZNICK SOLE OWNER. -, Lewis J. Selznick is now the sole owner of Select. The resignations of Morris Kohn and Emil Schauer from the directorate of Select foretold that fact. The retiring members repre- sented Famous-Players-Lasky in the Selznick organization. It is said Selznick returned to Adolph Zukor between $700,000 and $800,000 for the latter's share in the film corpora- tion Selznick formed after leaving the World. It has been reported often of late Selznick s business has been increas- ing with tremendous strides. Selznick 'personally is noted among executive picture men as a high ranking organi- zer and is said to have no peer, as a director of a sales department. David Selznick, the youngest son, is now assistant secretary and treasurer of the Select. Mrs. L. J. Selznick and Sam Morris were selected to fill the vacated places on the board. DAVIS BUYS "THE CONFESSION." San Francisco, Sept. 24. George Davis, former manager of the Alcazar Theatre, and who was as- sociated with Sol Lesser in the "Hearts of the World" film, has pur- chased the world's rights of the fea- ture "The Confession" which features Henry Walthall. The amount paid is said to be $250,000. The deal was made through A. L. Bernstein representing the National Films. Mr. Davis left for Washington, D. C. last Friday where the picture will be given a private showing before the Catholic priests holding conclave in that city. Scotland's First Film Company. London, Sept. 24. Scotland has now got its own film producing company. Leder, Murray & Co. are now hard at work -in Glasgow "shooting" their first film, "A Quiet Holiday. The title smacks somewhat of "slapstick" and the company en- gaged is headed by T. K. Murray. Rose Dougan. Suing. Rose Dougan has started a suit against Jack Nobel, the picture direc- tor, to recover commissions she claims are due her. Miss Dougan placed Novel with the Vitagraph at $1/50 a week.. According to her complaint he has steadfastly refused to remit. Jimmy Wilde Film Renter. London, Sept 24. Jimmy Wilde, the lightweight cham- pion who defeated Pal Moore, at Olym-- pia, is going in for film-renting. He is joining D. W. Fish, the showman, who is handling the Houdini stuff in Wales. McRae Leaves for Orient. Los Angeles, Sept. 24. Henry McRae left for the Orient last Saturday with Marie Walcamp, Harland Tucker and their serial com- pany. "The Petals of Lao-tze" is the title of the vehicle. SHIRLEY MASON TO STAR. Los Angeles, Sept. 24. Shirley Mason who has the big part in Maurice Tourneur's "Treasure Is- land" production is going to star. This talented sister of Viola Dana is going to enter stardom under Sydney Cohen's sponsorship and she will be- gin on the first of a ieries of six reel productions December 1 at the Brun- ton. LEW CODY MAY JOIN "BIG FOUR." Los Angeles, Sept. 24. J. A. Berst, of United Pictures The- atres Corporation, arrived'in this city' the other day. He is here to discuss Dustin Farnum's new photoplay with Lois Gasier, who is supervising the production and who is also Lew Cody's manager. It is reported that Lew Cody may become one of the United Stars Corporation. ANOTHER FILM RECORD, j Chicago, Sept. 2#1 "The Miracle Man" (film) is break, ing all records for twenty-five and fifty cents top prices at Orchestra Half, where the picture is booked for a two weeks' run. The film runs continuously, and haj been averaging more than $1,000 a day at the prices. The first week's grotf exceeded $8,000. -.ye Phot o-dr ^ftlact ic Triumph of the %ee,son! ■ ■■ ■■*■ the feature that will get yon big money prestige. This is the photoplay thai will carry over the balance of your program. Additional advertising stunt is the new song hit, ''Someone Must Pay." Wire GRAPHIC FILM CORPORATION 729 Seventh Ave. New York £ im&sii\^" i:i, a;i ;itt&£sis>.«'s * « -i ■'; -jk . ,'_ V~ .-■: / V • ■ : . '■ . ■/ .- . A ■. ■: .* ■ \:-A -■■■y'-M% •*•■:-■ '^ : :#- : #- ■ ■. - i