Variety (May 1925)

96 VARIETY W«<Inef^y, May 6, 1929 ■ I'l l ' t J Jill' [ = 22 ND 1*1 mri FOX FILM CORPORAHON INDEPENDENCE AND STRENGTH ,./ • . ^ !^i -<t^ •./ ,► '''-4. ^-'i '■■■ 't-. ^ . vs.■■»;«! ,^i'.,i. William Fox Presents 35 Supreme HIE IRON HORSE Ran a year at the Lyric Theatre, New York. Now playing an indelmite engagement at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, Hellywoo4, California, breaking all records. The cast is headed by Geoi^e - O'Brien, Madge Bellamy and J. Farrell MacDonald. In support are GUdys Hulette. Cyril Chadwick. Will Walling. Charles Edward Bull. .>i. James Marcus, a regiment of United States troops, 4.000 railway workmen, 800 Indians. 2.000 horses, 1,300 buffalo, 10,000 Texas steers. A John Ford production. The story is by John Russell and Charles Kenycm. ' MARRIAGE William Fox scores an unusual achievement in presentin£ :<m, the screen for the first time one of the novels by H. G. Wells, who occupies the most prominent place in the modern literary hall of fame. This will, be a' Roy Neil production with a scenario prepared by Gerald C. DuflFy. LAZYBONES The play, produced by Sam H. Harris and written by Owen Davis, was one of last year's leading New York hits. In this produc^ioQt are dramatized the romantic, lovable traits of American small town folk. A Frank Borzage production from scenario by Frances Marion. \vith a star cast. THANK YOU t )!. •I •»• From the John Golden stage success by Winchelf Smith and Tom Gushing that ran a year in New York and four years on tour. Scenario by Frances Marion. Another John Ford production. Through an arrangement between William Fox and John Gplden, and the co-operation of Wijl H. Hays, part of the proceeds will 1|? turned over to the ministers' pension fund. '"^ <■' ii,- THE DIXIE MERCHANT fir'\-i The charm of Dixie contrasted with the whirl of Broddway. This new novel by Barry Benefield will be translated to the screen by Victor Schertzjnger. The scenario is by Edfrid Bingham. The cast will be headed by Madge Bellamy of "The Iron Horse" and Jay Hunt of "Lightnin'." .-^ .^ * . ¥, THE Sn^VER TREASURE From the world-famous novel, "Nostromo," by Joseph l i.ail, the world's most popular writer of sea stories. It is a mighty romance of love and honor presented as only Conrad could write it. Rowland V. Lee will direct. V '.',!•• • for 1925-26, including: fH HEAVEN As one of the John Golden Unit, the screen version bids fair to sur- pass *the play. Frances Marion wrote the scenario and Emmett Flynn, director of "The Connecticut Yankee." staged the piece. One of the greatest casts ever assembled and a lavish production. AS NO MAN HAS LOVED - Another William Fox epic. Based on Edward Everett Hale's classic, "The Man Without a Country." Direct from a three months' run at the Central Theatre. New York. Directed by Rowland V. Lee. The cast includes Pauline Starke, Edward Heam, Richard Tucker, William Walling and George Billings. ., , ;,< ...i ; i-rv THE WHEEL » .• h>- . " .■«• Box office success is assured the photoplay version of this John Golden stage production written by Winchell Smith. A drama of temptation directed by Victor Schertzinger. The cast Includes Harrison Ford, Claire Adams and Mahlon Hamilton. The screen version is by Edfrid Hingham. .*.l THUNDER MOUNTAIN Taken from the John Golden stage success. "Howdy Folks." The virile drama of a girl who wanted to lead her own life. Played a full season each in New York, Boston and Chicago. A Victor Schertzinger production. Screen version by Gerald C. Duffy from Pearl Franklin's play. ' * ?:.•>•.- THE JOHNSTOWN FLOOD This dynamic American epic contains vivid action and a terrific dra- matic climax. A Reginald Barker production, with the scenario by Charles Kenyon. who wrote "The Iron Horse." The! cast includes! Edmutid Lowe, Alma Rubens, Jacqueline Logan and Paul Panzer. THE WINDING Sim '.-* '^■?'.:'",, A screen version of the fascinating story by A. E. W. Mason, writer of romantic novels, laid in Morocco. Swift moving action and a passionate love story are combined in a picture of surpassing interest and suspense, superbly mounted and portrayed by a cast of supreme excellence. A romance that will deliver the goods. Fox Film Qji'Doratloa. »V:jLji-«i.^»i«i4.'ii»'j«iU;itjSll^'J^ i-. i .It •; -.. ^ ^^4 M! N K it A