Hollywood Daily Screen World (December 31, 1929)

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Universal’s new star , whose picture , “ The Shanghai Lady," has set box-office records at the Colony Theatre,

New York, and in many other key cities. Her next starring vehicle, “Undertow,” is to be released at an early date. ”

Tiffany Production

Extend The Season’s Qreetings

"-and offer the first Los Angeles’ Premiere of the

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Vol. II HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles P. O.) DECEMBER 31, 1929 No. 198 FILM LEADERS PREDICT BIGGER YEAR FOR ALL Marked Improvement in Universal’s Films *r Head of Universal M-G-M Studio Chief m

By LOUIS B. MAYER Marked improvement is seen in all products of the Universal Pic- The union of scientific research Corporation since Carl tures and the imaginative creations of Laemmle, Jr., became the general our greatest authors have devel- manager some months ago. Under oped for the screen the ultimate his regime, such high quality in entertainment. And this en- box-office successes as “The Shang- tainment in 1930 will bring to hai Lady, “Hell’s Heroes” and the motion picture industry, there others have been made. Also such is no doubt, the most prosperous super-productions as Paul White- and progressive year in the history man’s “King of Jazz” and “All of pictures. Quiet on the Western Front” have Talking pictures have during the been launched, assuring exhibitors past year been so developed, mechan- a wide range of subjects for their ically and artistically, that entertainment of the screen during the patrons during the months to coming twelve months will transcend come. anything audiences have ever before In the face of all the mergers of seen. Great revues, famous dramas, the past year, financial adversities musical comedy, opera—every phase and general readjustments conse- of the art of the drama will he given quent to the revolution caused by all audiences. talking pictures, the position of Uni- LOUIS B. MAYER Foreign versions are taking our versal is unique. The institution, CARL LAEMMLE, Jr. best talking pictures to people of founded by Carl Laemmle, is both other lands in their own languages. traditional and potential in the Some of the great works of Europe amusement field. will come to us. All over the world Carl Laemmle, Jr., has inherited the the motion picture has been placed shrewdness of his father, who is still on a new plane amid the fine arts. very active, and every indication Progress in the art naturally car- points to position in amuse- a new ries with it economic progress. Never ment leadership by the Universal By ELIZABETH LONERGAN before have there been such oppor- York Correspondent of the Daily Screen World Pictures Corporation under its new New tunities for the exhibitor, in the shape quality progressive policy for higher of a great new product that will pack products. UST what 1930 will do to the legitimate theatre is something his houses. To the public in general 1930 will mean a year of greater en- that is perplexing not only the producers, but the actors as well. J tertainment than even the most san- twenty-nine dealt some particularly hard blows to the the- “Sally,” Dillon Picture Nineteen guine fan ever dreamed of. It will atrical industry. The road has been practically abolished; theatres mean a new and increased interest Opens Here January 10 have been taken over by the wholesale to house pictures and man- in the screen that will spread over the whole world. It means the most agers and actors have deserted their former callings to heed the cry When First National’s most am- eventful milestone in the history of of the films for talent. film release to date, “Sally,” the industry. bitious Road conditions have been slipping have been abandoned. Christ- directed by John Francis Dillon, (Continued on Last Page) for some time, due to a combination mas week saw just 54 shows list- opens at Warner Brothers’ Hollywood of higher salaries for players, heavy ed and after New Year's there Theatre on January 10, it will intro- conditions imposed by unions and the will doubtless be around 30. Sev- duce here two new motion picture demand of smaller centers for orig- eral reasons—the high price of Sez Jake: stars, Marilyn Miller and Alexander inal casts and their refusal to accept tickets, the often inferior qual- Gray. They were leads also in the substitutels. Many cities which for- ity of show presented and the a hunch New York stage production. Gray I HAVE merly had high-class theatrical at- very great opposition that talking had done three other important pic- (and I’ve been tractions, have no theatre available pictures present. tures for the same company since, pretty lucky with for a traveling company should one Establish Habit and Miss Miller is returning to make be so foolish as to storm its doors. For a long time I have marvelled hunches) 1930 will a number of others as soon as her Picture theatres everywhere, even how people who live in a city that bang-up present Ziegfeld engagement in “Tom, be a outnumbering the vaudeville and com- offers so many good things in the Dick and Harry” closes in New York. year in the film bination houses of a few years back. theatre can be content with pictures industry, so all On Broadway we had a few —no matter how superior they are. I SEITER TO MEXICO years ago somewhere around 80 have asked many questions and the we have to do is William A. Seiter is off to Mexico high-class houses and usually replie's indicate that the growing buckle up, use City by way of El Paso for a vaca- about 70 attractions at the height fondness for screen plays is due to the old bean tion, having just finished directing of the season. Many of these the fact that they are reasonable, and go to it! Corinne Griflith’s latest starring pic- theatres have become first-run that there is no uncertainty about get- ture for Fiirst National, “Back Pay.” picture houses, while others (Continued on Last Page) !

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(greetings for A Happy New Year and Qood Times

'HE COMING of the New Year— 1930—presents two celebrations of distinctly different character, but both of national

interest. One is the passing of the first milestone in the forward march of Radio-Keith-Orpheum, —a new amusement organization which will observe its first birthday on January first.

is the of a Sfl The second, and more vital to all Americans, dawn year in which a new era of prosperity is predicted. Our Chief Executive, President Herbert Hoover, has taken the initiative in pointing out possibilities of genuine security and national happiness, thrift and good fortune by co-operation and a real desire to help one another.

interest in this drive for €J In this connection, and to stimulate greater prosperity, our theatres wherever located, during “JANU- of HIRAM S. BROWN ARY GOOD TIMES JUBILEE,” are committed to a policy President Radio-Keith- merchants, Orpheum Corporation helpfulness and local co-operation, with city officials, financial institutions, civic organizations and public spirited citizens ourselves, desire to contribute to this movement to ex- who, like l I S K hit) hilarate trade, enterprise and enjoyment in the best interests of the residents of our communities and commonwealths. q We sincerely trust that the efforts of our representatives may be an inspiration to others and that their co-operation may prove of value to our neighbors, our patrons and our friends. Prosperous, Happy and record New Year, I am, €J Wishing all a Sincerely UBILEE

President, Radio-Keith-Orpheum Corporation.

RK-O THEATRES IN LOS ANGELES: ORPHEUM R'K-O [9th and Broadway] [8th and Hillj WORLD PREMIERES Greater R-K-O Vaudeville of and First-Run Pictures GREATEST PICTURES WEEKLY CHANGE CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS POPULAR PRICES POPULAR PRICES Now Showing: 3 Shows Daily ‘HIT THE DECK” 4 Saturday and Sunday HOLIDAY NUMBER : : HOLLYWOOD DAILY SCREEN WORLD Radio Pictures Enter 1930 as a Titan ITH a studio that spells the last word in efficiency; with every facility at its command for the making of talking, singing, W musical productions; with a roster of stars, featured players, directors and writers of proven ability; with the entire resources of the R-C-A Photophone laboratories, the Radio Corporation of America and the Radio-Keith-Orpheum circuit of theatres, and with the guiding influences of a master showman, William LeBaron, Radio Picture's enters 1930 as a Titan in every sense of the word. In preparing for its new season’s product, which will include the filming of 12 special productions and more than 30 features, involving an expenditure of $15,000,000, Radio Picture!: has brought the old F-B-O studios, which it acquired early in 1929, to a state of physical perfection unsurpassedby by any other Hollywood film plant. More than $3,000,000 was spent during the past year for buildings and equipment. Construction of the world’s largest sound stage was begun, a 45- acre ranch in the San Fdrnando Valley was acquired an ddozens of new studio buildings were completed. Twelve Stages for Filming When the giant new sound stage opens in February, R-K-O will have in operation 12 stages for the filming of talking pictures. The new structure will be more than 500 feet long, 150 feet wide and five stories high. It occu- pies the entire north en dof the studio grounds and is divided into four sec- tions. each an independent unit, permitting four companies to shoot pictures simultaneously. The interior walls may be removed, making it possible to film large spectacles with thousands of players. A 60-foot concrete tank. 10 feet in depth, is one of the many innovations of the new stage. This will be' used for water and ship scenes. The fact that the stage permits the filming of scenes with dialogue and sound effects which would be impracticable in the open. Monorail Systems Overhead monorail systems will permit the movement of entire sets to the stage after they have been built in the mill. This makes it possible to keep each of the 12 stage's in operation every day, as the sets can be moved in and out ot night. The first theatre ever erected especially for the showing of pictures made on super-sized film will be placed in operation at the Radio Pictures studios in a few weeks. The screen has an area of 22% x 42 feet, as compared with the average screen of 16 x 18 feet. “Dixiana,, an original talking-screen operetta, is being filmed in its entirety by the Spoor-Berggren wide-film process. Three-Story Building Other improvements recently completed by Radio Picture include the construction of a three-story administration building, a dance re- hearsal hall, studio restaurant and barber shop, generator and cutting-room buildings, and film storage vaults. An automatic sprinkler system has been installed, connecting with every structure on the lot, while block after block of new streets appeared in the wake of paving con- tractors. Radio’s product for 1929 amazed the entire industry. Nineteen-thirty promises to be an even greater year.

Top: John Boles and Bebe Daniels in “Rio Rita”; Center: One of the beautiful ensembles in “Rio Rita”; lower left: A colorful ensemble from “Hit the Deck”; lower right: Polly Walker, prima donna, and Jack Oakie in “Hit the Detck.” ^

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^{Koliday Qreetings

LOUISE FAZENDA ANTHONY BUSHELL “Bride of the Regiment” (F-N) “Disraeli” (Warner Brothers) “Spring Is Here” (F-N) “Flirting Widow” (F-N) “Furies” (F-N) Last .stage appearance opposite Jeanne Eagels in Now at Fox in “High Society Blues” “Her Cardboard Lover”

ROBERT ARMSTRONG JAMES GLEASON “Be Yourself!” (United Artists) Playwright :: Producer Actor “Big News” (Pathe) “Oh, Yeah” (Pathe) “Oh, Yeah” (Pathe) “Putting on the Ritz” (U-A) HOLIDAY NUMBER : : HOLLYWOOD DAILY SCREEN WORLD

Many Outstanding Productions Being Filmed at Metropolitan Sound Studios

NLY a little more than a year has gone by since Western TALKIES IN THE MAKING at METROPOLITAN O Electric sound recording was installed at Metropolitan Sound Stu- dios, but in that space of time those who were responsible for putting this pioneer independent studio into talking picture making have had considerable reason to be proud of the results obtained by the leading producing companies who are filming a wide variety of outstanding pictures there. During the year, eighteen all-talking feature productions and sixty-six short subjects have been recorded at Metropolitan, with fifteen different producing organizations using the facilities there for their all-dialogue pictures. The investment of over a million dollars for sound stages and equipment, both for interior recording and for location work, doubled the value of the studio which had already been one of the leading centers for various producers to make their studio home. Lloyd Pioneer Tenant The Harold Lloyd producing company is the pioneer tenant now at Metropolitan, for it took up headquarters there in 1924, and since that time has produced consistently big box office attractions, culminating in Lloyd’s first talking picture, “Wel- come Danger,” which is now estab- lishing attendance records in its showings. On this picture, as on others recorded at Metropolitan, the comments on the recording, it is said, have been particularly gratifying. Howard Hughes Production Caddo Company’s “Hell’s Angels” is nearing completion in its dialogue and sound form at Metropolitan. This organization, headed by Howard Hughes, is expected to furnish one of the biggest attractions of all time with air scenes of such spectacular nature that they may never be equalled again. Sono-Art Growing Sono-Art, one of the most rapidly growing producing organizations, settled at Metropolitan last year to produce “The Rainbow Man,” with Ed- die Dowling, and this picture also has earned high praise for the quality of its recording as well as its star and story values. Sono-Art has already 1. EDDIE DOWLING, in Sono-Art’s 6. Edward Small’s “Playing the completed its second picture, “Blaze “Blaze o’ Glory.” Market.” o’ Glory,” and is ready to launch oth- 2. HAROLD LLOYD, filming “Wel- 7. The Broughton-Reed-Kent Co. film- er Dowling pictures, and pic- Eddie come Danger.” ing “The Feminine Touch.” tures with Reginald Denny, Ruth 3. PRODUCER HOWARD HUGHES, 8. Portable recording a Lloyd Roland and other stars. MET. with James Hall and Ben Lyon. Cruze Productions Hamilton comedy. The James Cruze company recorded 4. JAMES CRUZE Production, “So- 9. ROBERT C. BRUCE recording on its “Great Gabbo” production at Met- ciety Sinners.” a distant location. ropolitan and recently made “Society 5. VICTOR HALPERIN directing 10. A Buster West Comedy for Par- Sinners,” with an all-star cast. This “Dangerous Business.” amount-Christie. picture, like “The Great Gabbo,” is to be marketed through the recently soon be ready for showings. pany has also filmed a total of thirty- ferent languages; Bercowitz Produc- combined Sono-Art World Wide dis- j Another unique enterprise is Rob- seven two-reel’ talking tributing agency. plays for Par- tions, filming for the Franklyn War- ert C. Bruce’s Outdoor Talking Pic- amount, which have set new stand- ner distributing company; Gilliam Edward Small Pictures ture Company, filming a series of ards for story and star values in the and Reid, recording a novel single Edward Small Productions have just twelve single-reel scenic, dialogue and short feature field as well as for gen- reeler with miniature characters; made “Playing the Market,” which musical productions for Paramount. eral excellence of recording work. Major Hammond, recording a talking is expected to be a roadshow attrac- These are filmed in many distant With Lloyd Hamilton travelogue, and other units. tion, with a big cast, including Charlie California locations, including Yo- Lloyd Hamilton Talking . Comedies, Film or Disc Murray, Lucien Littlefield, Aggie Her- semite, Death Valley, remote seacoast for Educational is another unit Work- Some of Western Electric’s leading ring, Eddie Nugent, Miriam Seegar scenic points and mountain locations. ing now, with eight pictures already men are operating the Metropolitan and Reed Howes. This is being pro- Halperin Productions have just com- completed in a series of twelve for Recording Department. The staff is duced for Columbia distribution. pleted their first talking production the current releasing year. Previously headed by R. S. Clayton and A. M. About “Dude” Ranch at Metropolitan, “Dangerous Business,” another Educational unit, Coronet Granich, who were with Electric Re- An unusual production is Cliff for release through Tiffany; Columbia Comedies, starring Edward Everett search Products, the Western Electric Broughton, Willis Kent and Mrs. Wal- Pictures Corporation produced four Horton, had completed a series of subdivision for talking pictures, while lace Reid’s “The Feminine Touch,” pictures during the year at this stu- six pictures. installations of the equipment were which is practically all out in the dio; Christie Film Company, two Other companies engaged in produc- originally made at Metropolitan. Five great open spaces, around the theme Douglas MacLean pictures, “The Car- ing at Metropolitan during the season mixers include Lodge Cunningham, of a “dude” ranch in the West. This nation Kid” and “Divorce Made Easy,” include British International, which Ben Harper, Wm. Speed, Jack Gregor was filmed mainly with Metropolitan’s which won plaudits from exhibitors filmed “Black Waters”; Italotone Pro- and Ted Murray. Other branches of portable recording equipment and will on the recording. Christie Film Com- ductions, which will film in four dif- (Continued on Following Page) l

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TALKIES IN THE MAKING AT METROPOLITAN (Continued from Preceding Page)

the recording division include 32 men ' Tricks With Sound studio organization can handle the*ings; 9 stages, of which 4 were built who handle the various processes in The recording division stands ready other branches of the work. and equipped particularly for sound recording. No job is apparently too to do all sorts of processes and tricks recording; one of which is 200 Acquired in 1924 100x small or too large for this smooth with sound. Quite frequently, after a and one of the largest sound stages working staff, as the same men oc- picture is Originally established as the Hol- completely filmed with dia- in the industry, this independent cupy their posts on everything from logue, a lywood Studios, this plant of seven background of music is laid renting studio is in a position to a small test of sound recording to acres was acquired on, sometimes completely through the by the Christie handle some of the biggest produc- the making of a two million dollar Brothers in 1924. For a picture and sometimes in certain time, Metro- tions of the coming year. feature. spots where it politan Pictures were produced there adds to the effective- The operating organization of the for P. Recording is done on film or disc, ness of the action. Metropolitan main- D. C., and later for Pathe. studios is headed by William S. Hol- or both simultaneously, altho all pro- tains a music department headed by Then for a time the studios were un- man, treasurer and general manager, and Leo Cahane, secretary ducers at Metropolitan have chosen H. D. Lawler, which conducts, through der lease to the Pathe organization, and studio manager. Phil L. Ryan is general the film method as the most flexible Electric and when sound came along in Research Products, searches the representative; Sam Wood, studio for handling as well as giving the for availability of musical composi- summer of 1928, the Christies again superintendent; R. S. Clayton, head best in tone quality. Frequently disc tions, arranges for original music to took over the operation of the stu- of sound department; Chas. Cadwal- ader, art director; recordings are also furnished for re- be written, and for musical talent for dios, adding the $1,300,000 investment Wallace Oettell, electrical department; James P. Ryan, lease, and discs are used for immedi- performing. of sound to a studio previously val- purchasing agent, and E. J. Ratliff is ate playbacks to see if the scene is There is also intricate process work ued at $750,000. Now, with 31 build- auditor. properly taken. done by the sound department, a good Five complete channels for re- example of which was the multiple cording are available so that five exposure work in “The Great Gabbo,” companies can be making pictures at in which many sounds and pictures Dialogue isn’t writing one time in this studio. From the fact were all combined in one scene of

that there are 32 men required in the the picture. Quite frequently not all It’s fighting . . . . sound division alone, and the tre- of the sounds of a particular scene mendous original investment and up- can be recorded at one place, but with words . keep, with latest replacements going and all blended with the right pro- in constantly, it can be readily re- portion on the final film. alized that there was no foundation Many departments are thus avail- for the argument advanced in a few able for the use of the various pro- quarters during the early days of ducers who make their pictures at GERRIT LLOYD sound that such pictures could be this independent center, including produced cheaper than silent. It is the departments of art and design, possibly true that modern efficiency property, construction, electrical, re- United methods have cut down shooting time cording, music, chmera, cutting, pro- below what used to be taken some jection, still photography, wardrobe, Artists years ago, but this saving is said to etc., so that a producer need only Studio. be greatly offset by the added costs have his story, cast and director set for sound itself. to make a picture, and the central

AUDIBLE PICTURES, INC.

J. H. WEITER Jr., present

EIGHT DIALOGUE DRAMAS R-C-A Recording

“IN OLD CALIFORNIA” with Henry B. Walthall, Helen Ferguson and George Duryea. Directed by Burton King. “THE LAST DANCE” with Vera Reynolds and Jason Robards Directed by Scott Pembroke.

in . . Now Production . Stellar Debut in America of the Famous

European Star . . . FERN ANDRA in “THE LOTUS LADY” Directed by Phil Rosen.

To Be Followed by— • HUMPHREY PEARSON “WHISPERS” “ Author of AND WIFE!” “THE INSIDE STORY” “ON WITH THE SHOW” (Warner Bros.) First all-color “BEHIND Vitaphone Production. THE FOOTLIGHTS” “DR. DRAKOLA’S EXPERIMENT” “BRIGHT LIGHTS” (First National Dialogue “THE BRIDE OF THE REGIMENT” (First National). Supervised by LON YOUNG UNDER CONTRACT to FIRST NATIONAL HOLIDAY NUMBER : : HOLLYWOOD DAILY SCREEN WORLD

ELL’S ANGELS,” the most lavish screen enterprise of all time, will make its world debut on Broadway, at the George M. Cohan theatre, in March. H The Western premiere will follow shortly thereafter, and subsequently the film will be road-showed throughout the country. The multi-million-dollar air thriller, produced and personally directed by How- ard Hughes, president of the Caddo Company, is finally and actually nearing completion, after approximately three years in the making. The last shot, a battle scene in which exactly 1700 ex-soldiers participated, was filmed on December 7, and the picture is now being cut and edited for public showing. ‘'Hell’s Angels” promises to be the 1930 sensation of the film industry. It will be 100 per cent, sound and talking, will have a Technicolor sequence, and is packed with authentic thrills admittedly unequalled in previous productions. Actual filming of “Hell’s Angels” began on October 31, 1927, following six months of preliminary research and preparation. Shooting has proceeded steadily, with 18 months alone devoted to the aviation and Zeppelin sequences. Delays, oc- casioned by unfavorable weather for aerial photography, have prolonged the production. Also the decision of Producer-Director Hughes several months ago to re-film the silent version, converting his picture into an all-talking presentation, has delayed its completion. “Hell’s Angels” originally began as a silent picture, before the ad- vent of “talkies.” All of the non-flying sequences were re-shot, with conversation and sound. Ben Lyon and James Hall, principal players in this stupendous drama of air-war, are supported in the feminine department by Jean Harlow, a comparatively unknown actress, who appears in her first screen role in “Hell’s Angels.” Miss Harlow, a former Chicago society beauty, replaces Greta Nissen, the Norwegian star, who appeared in the silent version. She is a natural blonde of striking beauty, and is being groomed by the Caddo Company for stellar roles in the future. Others who appear in the roster of players include John Darrow, (Continued on Following Page)

HOWARD HUGHES AND SCENES FROM HIS GIGANTIC PRODUCTION, “HELL’S ANGELS.” ”

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Fokkers, British T. M.’s, S. E. 5’s, Angels” sky fleet was in action for business methods of filmdom’s young- “Hell’s Angels Avros, DeHavilands, Snipes, a Ger- more than four months filming mass est producer and director, believe he man Gotha bomber and a Zeppelin. air battles in which 40 planes partici- will out-wise them all and emerge (Continued from Preceding Page) A total of 137 pilots, and as many pated simultaneously. with a bigger mechanics, were employed bank-balance than Lucien Prival, Jane Winton, Douglas during the More Than 1000 Extras ever. Gilmore, Stephen Carr, Lena Malena 18 months filming of action above The same lavish enterprise was and Wyndham Standing. the clouds. The pilots included prac- 50 to 100% Profit displayed in the operations tically every stunt flyer and ex-war on terra- Hughes Licensed Pilot firma. ace in America. A charity ball in London at In his previous screen ventures, “Two Producer-Director Hughes, himself war-time, screened in technicolor, Arabian Knights,” “The Racket,” and an expert licensed pilot, has estab- Thirty-five Cameramen has been The reproduced with more than “The Mating Call,” Hughes averaged lished a record for all time in mo- technical staff of 35 cinemato- 1000 extras supplying background and from 50 to 100 per cent, profit on his tion-picture extravagance film- graphers, including 26 aerial camera- in the atmosphere. Another 500 extras ap- investments, despite his extravagant ing of his air classic. air scenes men, and a staff of 12 editors and On pear in a costly German beer-garden production methods, and despite the alone he has cutters, were on the Hughes payrolls expended nearly $2,000,- setting, and the same number in fact that he paid handsome dividends during the two years of elapsed pro- 000, and the total distances covered French cafe scenes. to the duction. companies which released his in the mimic sky battles was exactly More than 2,000,000 feet of cellu- output. 227,000 miles. Eight separate locations were main- loid was consumed by “Hell’s Angels” With “Hell’s Angels” Hughes will More than 20,000 extras were tained for the aerial sequences. They em- cameras during the period of produc- deal directly with the public, leasing ployed in the various mob-scenes included the main flying base at of tion. The completed picture will be his own theatres and road-showing his the Caddo Field, Van Niiys; a training picture. Total cost of “Hell’s shown in 12 reels, or approximately picture wherever movies are shown. Angels” school camp at Inglewood; a German will approximate $4,000,000. 12,000 feet. He has already leased the George M. The largest air-fleet ever assem- field at Chatsworth, and other loca- Whether Howard Hughes will ever Cohan Theatre on Broadway for a bled, except tions at Santa. Cruz, Encino; by governments, partici- Ryan see a return of the tremendous sum year’s run, and will next seek leases pated in the picture. The aerial Field, San Diego; March Field, River- invested in “Hell’s Angels” is one of on houses in Los Angeles, Chicago, squadron comprised 87 planes, inside, and Oakland Airport, Oakland, the moot questions in Hollywood. Philadelphia, Boston, Cleveland, De- cluding more than 40 true California. war-type Many insist it can’t be done. Others, troit, San Francisco and other key ships. The air-fleet included German At the latter airport the "Hell’s better acquainted with the spectcular centers. HOLIDAY NUMBER : : HOLLYWOOD DAILY SCREEN WORLD

l^ilph Spence^

Noted author of the stage play, and the motion picture, “ The Gorilla,” and former writer for Ziegfeld and the Schuberts. Now writing dialogue and screen plays. HOLIDAY NUMBER : : HOLLYWOOD DAILY SCREEN WORLD

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TREM CARR TALKERS CRASHING BIG-TIME THEATRE CIRCUITS

REM CARR’S long and en- ’ Also ‘,The Phantom in the House” was viable record as a successful booked over the Loew’s circuit in T the East. J independent producer finds In California it will have its him in a most strategic position premiere at the Marion Davies Theatre this year. His “The Phantom in San Francisco. in the House,” a feature talker from Andrew Soutar’s novel and Sensational Novel just recently released, established Carr, who releases through Con- tinental Pictures, Management Lichtig & Englander a precedent for independents in Inc., has just completed “The Rampant Age,” from the first-run house recognition. It sensational novel by the brilliant opened at the Fox-Brooklyn The- young author, Robert Carr. Critics atre (a house that stands next to declare this talking feature of great the Roxy in importance) box-office value because it embraces a point of view of the younger gen- eration from the eyes of youth itself. Another talking feature is in preparation, “Unforbidden Sin.” Harry O. Hoyt is preparing the dialogue ENDRE BOHEM scenario.

Buddy Post is Carr’s production manager. He was a former leading ORIGINALS :: ADAPTATIONS man in films. He has made an excellent record for efficiency and picture value knowledge during his long DIALOGUE association with Carr.

DR. FRANCIS A. MANGAN Announces The Opening of the (Two Years with M-G-M) Seventh Branch of The Mangan Master School of Musical Arts Voice and Piano Training for Microphone 5478 MARATHON TREM CARR Opp. Main Gate Paramount Studio

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Productions for Pathe p

“The Leatherneck” Howard Higgin “Big News” Gregory La Cava “Rich People” Edward H. Griffith “The Racketeer” Howard Higgin “This Thing Called Love” Paul Stein

“His First Command” Gregory La Cava “Officer O’Brien” Tay Garnett — —

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Pemberton Denies

BOB COWING SENDS GREETINGS i L - — »— - j Selling to P-F-L Robert H. Cowing, dramatic editor of the Daily Screen World, who has NEW YORK. (Special Dispatch to been visiting his folks in Philadelphia Daily Screen World.) —It was ru- mored along Broadway that “Strictly for several months, and going on Dishonorable,” one of the big hits hunting trips and acting as news of the season, had been sold to Par- amount for Maurice Chevalier. This and business representative for us in was denied by Brock Pemberton, its New York and the East, sends the fol- producer, who says that while he lowing Nejw Year’s greetings by has had many offers to date for the screen rights, he is not considering Western Union: any until he decides upon the end of the run for this very clever comedy. The part, from what I hear, DAILY SCREEN WORLD would suit Mr. Chevalier wonderfully. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, Former Screen Stars WIRE AND LETTER RECEIVED on Broadway Stage THANKS STOP HOLIDAY ISSUE ARTICLE FOLLOWS HERE NEW Lou Tellegen and Beverly Bayne YEARS MESSAGE DRAMATIC ED- will be starred in “Escapade,” which ITOR SCREEN WORLD READERS was written by Hunter Williams, PATRICK well-known New York playwright. STOP HAVING SPENT SIX BUSY The play will open in -New York YEARS IN HOLLYWOOD DECIDED of the new year, ROBERT H. COWING about the beginning ? I NEEDED FRESH AIR AND EX- it was announced. 1 CITEMENT THEREFORE JOUR- NEYED TO MY OLD HABITAT' Columbia Films Buys MAINE WOODS WHERE MAJST SEL- Non-Inflammable DOM SETS FOOT AND THERMOM- “Rain and Shine” ETERS RUN BACKWARDS IN Sound Screen Made “Rain and Shine,” a clever musical WINTER STOP SHOT A GOOD comedy which has been scoring heav- BUCK RAN DOWN BULL MOOSE ily on Eastern stages, has been pur- IN CANOE GAINED EIGHT POUNDS What is declared non-inflammable chased for the screen by the Eastern ON VENISON AND WAS ALTO- sound screen has been placed on the studios of Columbia Pictures, it was market in New York by Schoonmaker learned here. GETHER HAPPY UNTIL I DISCOV- Equipment Company. The product is ERED MY GUIDE SECRETLY STUD- called Raytone Flameproof Sound WYNNE GIBSON ADDED YING ELEANOR GLYN’S ADVICE Screen. It is said it is being used Wynne Gibson, New York stage and TO STORY WRITER RETURNING by Electrical Research Products with musical comedy actress, has been its Electric cast of “Th^ Song BITTERLY Western installations and added to the SOON FROZEN IN BOTH is available to all Western Electric Writer” at M-G-M, to play the role FEET AND HEART. —BOB. wired houses. of “Emma," the vaudeville singer.

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Christie Sets Up Production Record

and Plans Bigger Year for 1930 —an ’ arty and prosperous HRISTIE FILM COMPANY has of two-reel talking plays for Para- just closed the largest produc- mount, and two feature-length pro- C tion year in its history since its ductions, as well as finishing the last New Year! organization as an independent pic- series of silent comedies early in ture producing company in January 1929. Early in 1930, it is estimated, of 1916. The increase, not only in production will be completed on the number of films made but in total entire group of thirty-seven talking expenditure, was due to the introduc- short pictures for Paramount, includ- tion of talking two-reel pictures a ing releases down through March, little over a year ago and an in- which will close the Christie releas- creased demand for the type of prod- ing season, and complete a three-year uct which was introduced at that distribution arrangement with Para- time. mount. In money outlay for production, the During this period Christie has increased average cost per picture established a record, it is claimed, in was due to the added expense for two-reel production, by the number Edward C. Jewell sound over and above the costs for of stars presented in all-talking short Silent pictures, greater number of ex- features. Success of the policy, it is Art Director pensive stars used, in comparison said, has led Christie to start plan- with the previous year, added staff ning already for the coming year of Pathe Studios for recording and other charges for production, which will begin early in upkeep and additions to sound equip- March. ment have raised the costs far above those of silent pictures, without taking into consideration any portion of JOAN jVIARSH CONTRACTED GILBERT FILM COMING DUFFY PLAYERS CELEBRATE the original investment for sound Universal has renewed the con- John Gilbert will have the Henry Duffy has announced three equipment and stages. tract of its 15-year-old “discovery,” role in the M-G-M picturization midnight matinees for New Year’s The Christie Company started mak- Joan Marsh, who was recently cast Ernest Hemingway’s popular Eve. Anxious to give the celebrants ing sound pictures prior to 1929, but as the “poster girl” of the Universal “Farewell to Arms.” M-G-M has of the New Year real entertainment, in the calendar year just closing, has super picture, “All Quiet on the as yet made any definite plans as Duffy has decided to have the special completed thirty-three of the series Western Front.” when the story will be ready for performances at the El Capitan, the screen. President and Hollywood Playhouse.

JACK JUNGMEYER ALFRED A* COHN Alfresd A. Cohn, an editorial supervisor at First National. Original Stories, Adaptations, Dialogue A1 made a great record during the past year, the first part of which was spent at the Metropolitan studio, where he wrote and Pathe Productions supervised production of some dozen or more Christie-Paramount "HIS FIRST COMMAND" "BIG NEWS" talking pictures, including the already famous Western travesty, "SHADY LADY" "SHOW FOLKS" “Faro Nell,” in which Louise Fazenda is starred, and the Octavus "OFFICE Roy Cohen negro comedies. He also wrote and supervised pro- SCANDAL" duction on the two Douglas MacLean talkie features at the same "THE PAINTED DESERT" (future release) studio. !

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WE HAVE WITH US TODAY PREDICTIONS By VICTOR HALPERIN Halperin Productions, Inc.

“The year 1930 will see the development of a new technique in the BEST WISHES making of talking pictures. Having just completed the direction of the for the ‘Party Girl,’ I have been enabled to put into execution some of this new technique and helped develop part NEW YEAR of it. “The results, from a critical standpoint, have been highly gratifying. Briefly, this new technique consists of the greater use of sound in the development of story action. It calls for nuances in the application of sound to situations; it employs voices and sound to establish character and uses the radio broadcasting method of portraying action off-scene. This means that with proper sound effects audiences, themselves, can be made T. E. to play scenes which need never be DICKSON photographed.

By HAL ROACH President of Hal Roach Studios, Inc.

“With the beginning of 1930 the Hal Roach Studio will start another gigantic program of two-reel talking comedies. Spanish and French versions of our comedies are already being made, and with the new year we General Manager will start German editions. “People of foreign countries have of shown great interest in American- made comedies, and to stimulate that Studio Service interest we must give them the best. With the introduction of such talent ed comedians as Laurel and Hardy, PATHE Charley Chase, Harry Langdon and Our Gang to these foreign speaking, people, our present supply of comedies no longer equals their demands, and plans for the new year are the PAUL KOHNER biggest in our history.” Paul Kohner, who has been entrusted by Carl Laemmle, Jr., with the handling of Universal’s' Foreign Department, is looking forward to a very active year in the production of pictures for the foreign markets. Universal, which has always been the leading distributor of pictures in the foreign field, has taketi the 1 lead in producing the first talking pictures in many languages, including Hungarian, Czechoslovakian, German, French, Italian, etc. Mr. Kohner was brought to this country by Mr. Laemmle about nine years ago, and subsequently to being Mr. Laemmle’s personal representative in this country, was appointed casting Alan Hale director and supervisor of production. Some of Universal’s biggest successes have been made under his supervision—such as “The Man Who Laughs,” the talking version of “The Phantom of the Opera,” and others. Mr. Kohner is now devoting his time to the foreign market, to which work he is particularly suited on account of his experi- ence and knowledge of foreign conditions and needs and his ability to speak several languages. He is 27 years of age. He has been Sailor's Holiday with Universal since he was 18, having started as Mr. Laemmle’s secretary, later founding the first foreign publicity department in Red Hot Rhythm the motion picture industry, with headquarters in New York. The Sap new avenues for young singers, act- Joseph Plunkett, Head ors, playwrights, composers, scenic artists and fine musical organizations The Spieler through its measureless media of the of RKO Theatres, Sees sound-films, through its coast-to-coast circuit of newly equipped theatres, Power through its systematized method of 1930 as Greatest Year introducing over the radio, and broadcasting throughout this country and Canada, the most eminent stars of Skyscraper every branch of stage Joseph Plunkett, vice president and screen, Radio-Keith-Orpheum has put new and general manager of Radio- life and energy into every department Direction for DeMille Keith-Orpheum theatres, believes of the theatrical profession. the coming year 1930 will witness Increased Patronage Direction for the greatest interest in amuse- The material or financial success of Fox ments the theatre has ever known. this first complete year of the new He bases his opinion and proph- era is proved by the increased patronage everywhere on the R-K-O cir- Four Horsemen ecy on the revolution in the en- cuit. This signifies the foresight, tire world of theatrical entertain- wisdom and practicality of the in- ment as accomplished by Radio- augural broadcast statement of Pres- Covered Wagon Keith-Orpheum during the past ident Hiram S. Brown, made just a year ago when he said that the new twelve months. appeal of his organization would be Robin Hood New Opportunities to the youthful minds and hearts of It has not destroyed any other the public. That this appeal would branch of the stage or the films. be made through the newest and best On the contrary, it has opened up proved devices of science and art. HOLIDAY NUMBER : : HOLLYWOOD DAILY SCREEN WORLD

(greetings From Paul Wl

Ray Rennahan HAL \ (Cinematographer) Director of F Technicolor

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Harold Lloyd The outstanding talking picture comedy of 1929 was "Welcome Danger," the work of the peerless funster, Harold Lloyd. He is now preparing his 19 30 contribution to the world’s merriment. ”” ” ””” ”

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“THE ADORABLE CHEAT” “THE HOUSE OF SHAME “SOUTH OF PANAMA” “CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE “JUST OFF BROADWAY “THE PEACOCK FAN “BELO W THE DEADLINE “CAMPUS KNIGHTS “IN OLD CALIFORNIA “THE LAST DANCE” THE LOTUS LADY

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' Productions Supervised by bi . . : PAUL SLOANE LON YOUNG Director "HEARTS IN DIXIE” (Fox)

Tec Art Studios Hollywood, California In Preparation: “RADIO RAMBLERS” (R-K-O) w IS HOWARD BRETHERTON Q Director

IS “The Time, The Place and the Girl” SI Q “From Headquarters”

“The Argyle Case”

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Screen Copy of Stage Work Will Soon Change

Into Real Art of Illustrative Individuality —So Says Dr Frederick Kohner, European Ex- BEST WISHES FOR THE pert in Film Aesthetics .

Hollywood is known all over the globe as a world center of pic- BEST OF YEARS ture making and a paradise for those who agree to sign on the dotted line for enormous sums. Writers and directors of international fame have arrived in California with the intention of landing big contracts that would keep the hungry wolf in modest distance from their threshold. There are, nevertheless, some honorable exceptions who would disregard the financial possibilities of a studio contract and visit Hollywood for the sake of gaining practical knowledge in the art of making screen productions. One of those exceptions is, in our^* “The talkie,” he says, “is a revolu- opinion, a new member of Holly- tionary invention culminating first wood’s celebrated German colony, Dr. in expressing the sound of the hu- Frederic Kohner, European writer, man voice and music. America showed newspaper man, essayist and author brilliance in commercializing new of several short stories, who came to ideas and initiative in screening Hollywood as guest of Carl Laemmle, stage activities with all the sound Jr., general manager of Universal effects and color-variety that stage studios and who is determined to work has to offer. But that sort of ARTISTS’ REPRESENTATIVE make a thorough study of American interpretation is only a screen copy picture work. Some time ago he ac- of stage work and will soon change quired considerable theoretical expe- into real art of illustrative individu- rience while being associated with ality of the screen, giving interpreta- Michael Curtiz in Viennese productions of the reality of life with all tions. He later limited his activities the effectiveness of sound and music to literary work with special atten- the situation would require. Today tion to aesthetic problems. When we mostly witness screened stage graduating from college—gaining edu- plays, while the near future will cation at the famous Parisienne “Sor- bring us the real art in talking mo- bone” at Universities of Berlin, Vi- tion pictures.” enna and Prague—he won his doctor Dr. Frederick Kohner is the brother degree of philosophy and philology of Paul Kohner, production executive HOllywood 5723 GRanite 1662 upon an outstanding German disserta- of Universal Studios, and represents tion titled “Film ist Dichtung” (Film large European publications. We are is Poetry), which is an accomplished fully convinced that producers hav- work on subjects of film-aesthetics ing in mind increased activities on and Will be shortly published here in foreign talkies will consider advis- the English language. able to secure the valuable services We had an opportunity to discuss of this prominent European film the talker situation with Dr. Kohner. aesthete.

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Training School for New Year’s Eve Fete Ned Matin Producing a Talker at Fox ] at Roosevelt Hotel Masters of Ceremony

The old year will be rung out, and Plan in Hollywood the New Year in at the Roosevelt tonight with one of the most Hotel Aspirants to honors as master of festive celebrations ever staged at ceremonies soon may have opportun- the film capital hostelry. Not only ity to attend a special training school in Hollywood if plans as announced will merrymakers foregather in the by a well-known vaudeville headliner famous Blossom Room, where George becomes an actuality. Olsen and his music will be featured, Comedian and master of cere- but the College Inn and the main monies, Bob Murphy, who for several dining room will also be thrown open years has toured over leading vaude- to celebrants. ville circuits, is behind the idea. Fin- ishing a tour in Los Angeles he came A program of entertainment, feat- to Hollywood, has leased a large uring variety acts and a number of house on Hollywood Boulevard at presentations will be staged in all Curson Street, and plans remodeling three rooms at the Roosevelt. Sou- it into an academy for footlight poise and “wise-cracks.” venirs will be presented and a num- Cinema palaces all over the coun- ber of other events are scheduled to try are demanding masters of cere- lend gaiety to the occasion. Many monies, and according to Murphy, the reservations in the names of noted supply is considerably less than the- demand and makes impossible the film folk presage a notable, as well frequent changes desired. as a large gathering. Since completing his vaudeville New Year’s Day will also be a gala tour, Murphy has been in conference event at the Roosevelt, for at 8:30 in with several motion picture producers concerning comedy roles in 1930 pro- the evening a brilliant banquet, hon- ductions. Murphy has spent 15 years University foot oring the Pittsburgh in vaudeville, two in dramatic stock ball team, which will compete with and three years in burlesque. Be- U. S. C. in the annual Rose Bowl sides being a singer and master of ceremonies himself, Murphy also has grid classic in the morning, will be scores of original songs to his credit is presented staged. The affair being as a lyricist and composer. by the local alumni of the U. of P. Sam Kress, president of the Bank of Hollywood and well known local NED MARIN LUCIEN PR1VAL BUSY alumnus of the Eastern college, as Immediately on completing his role chairman of the entertainment com- Who recently closed an outstanding record of success as pro- in “Hell’s Angels,” Friday last—Lu- mittee, anticipates a turn-out of sev- ducer at First National to affiliate with Fox studios as associate cien Prival, popular heavy, was en- students of Pitt in honor in eral former producer. His first talker under his new banner is “The Golden gaged to do most of the menacing of their team, its corps of coaches Lon Young’s latest production, “The Calf,’’ starring Sue Carol and being directed by Millard Webb. and trainers and executives. Lotus Lady,” starring Fern Andra.

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WHERE NATURE REIGNS IN ALL HER GLORY

SCENE AT NOAH BEERY’S PARADISE TROUT CLUB Phone GLadstone 2115 for Reservations and Information Regarding Membership

Happy New Year! uteres 'Wishing VERA GORDON You a ^Big About to Start 1930 ‘THE COHENS AND KELLEYS IN ATLANTIC CITY” BOB P. S—Yes; It’s O. K. if FELLOWES by me they want to make a talker out of “Humoresque.” PATHE STUDIOS

BEST NEW YEAR’S WISHES from Robert Wyler Supervised

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KEN MAYNARD Universal Western Star 100 % DIALOGUE AND SOUND PICTURES ‘KETTLE CREEK” “THE WAGON MASTER THE FIGHTING LEGION” “SENOR AMERICANO”

EDDIE OUILLAN

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holiday Qreetings

To their many friends of the stage and screen

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“DRAG" “WEARY RIVER “YOUNG NOWHERES" “SON OF THE GODS

All First National-Vitaphone Productions Starring RICHARD BARTHELMESS

by the man who directed “THE DIVINE LADY and “THE SEA HAWK" FRANK

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By HERBERT BRENON (Director, Radio Pictures’ dramatic special, “The Case of Sergeant Grischa.”

HAT type of talking picture ation. eason s Wwill be most popular during the “The Case of Sergeant Grischa” was next few years? Will it be a written as a novel by Arnold Zweig. musical show, operetta, costume film, It was a best-seller both here and Western, underworld drama, mystery throughout Europe. It deals with the Qreetings play or gripping dramatic story? fate of a simple Russian peasant- Personally, I am of the opinion soldier, Grischa (played by Chester that a story told, will al- good well Morris in the picture), who is caught ways meet with popular reception by in the machinations of the German American audiences. The type of military machine during the war. story is not as important as the story As one of the book reviewers wrote itself. in commenting on the novel, “Gris- I believe the greatest opportunity cha” is of heroic stature, with its today lies in the production of head in the clouds of hu,man destiny, strong, dramatic plays as talking with the mysterious richness and pictures. During the coming year the texture of life itself, a tremendous musical pictures will take their right- parable of the clash between right ful place in the cinematic scheme of and wrong, a true catharsis of pity things. Musical comedies of the cali- and terror, noble, original and war- scarred masterpiece.” ber of “Rio Rita” and “Hit the Deck” will always be popular because they a~ are well done. JEWELS WITHIN A JEWEL Pictures like “The Case of Sergeant Hollywood’s Finest Jewelry Store Grischa,” which I have just finished directing for Radio Pictures, have a market virtually without competition Qeorge because so few of their type are made. “Grischa” is a powerful human Hollywood drama. It has the pulse of life run- • JEWELER ning through it; the spectator can O’Ttrieru feel it; the characters are genuine; GAIL REINGOLD the tinsel has been stripped off and Manager we see and hear real human beings. 6368 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood Such pictures are founded on character rather than on plot and situ-

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GARY COOPER SEASON'S GREETINGS “THE VIRGINIAN from “SEVEN DAYS LEAVE CHARLES (Buddy) ROGERS “ONLY THE BRAVE”

for PARAMOUNT .

HOLIDAY GREETINGS Qreetings from The—4 BABY (KOSLOFFS)— to GUS EDWARDS JACK HASKELL Jean (Boy) Wood Frederick Hansing Carol Easton Alice Jean Elliott y[\ Though Only 4 Years Old we Sing, Act and Dance WATCH US GROW! Daphne Marquette Margaret Ettinger Pupils of Elsie Schuyler Garrett 2320 Highland Ave. GL. 2478 HOllywood 4672 1805 North Cahuenga

Best Wishes for the New Year

Jean Hersholt

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this same majority and that is pure- besides some of them make ’em over- greatest fame came to him in “The F there is any question as to — sneak night with the proper inspiration. Connecticut Yankee.” ’Nuff said! whether Charlie Chaplin will in- ly numerical—will gradually a. Or bank- Even Talkies. And the folks of the city from every- I dialogue into his screen work, back to silent program. ject Charlie where. all time. ruptcy. It is suffice to say that let it be settled tor now and So, with the talking picture now Chaplin is not going into competition In closing I would just like to ask Charlie Chaplin will not! limelight, is with the stage, radio or phonograph Charlie Chaplin a question. reminds holding the center of the “Make it emphatic, buddy,” it possible that Charlie Chaplin, the with “City Lights.” He does not have “What do you honestly think of talk- genius producer-star, “because a the lone survivor of the silent film, is to, for I have already told how he is ing pictures, Mr. Chaplin?” of folks in Hollywood and else- lot making a bad decision to stick to the lone survivor of the silent film. “SILENCE!” an idea that theie is a where have pantomime? For one, I think not. I Must Pass the Critic Therefore, in considering Charlie amount of indecision on my certain am willing to string along with the Chaplin has never worked so hard Chaplin’s position in the silent pic- no such thing. It part. There is judgment of the greatest of all mo- in all his life as he has on “City ture, I might call it, the survival of the mistake of my life to would be tion picture producers. Lights.” He has one of the most se- the fittest. And there is an old say- in the mouth of try and place words For more than a year Charlie Chaplin vere critics in the world over to view ing that goes something like this: And at the present my character. has been busily engaged producing a his efforts each day, and, that’s him- “the first shall be last and the last the game I do not intend to stage of picture. It will be released under the self. If it is not right it will never shall be first.” Climb on, brothers! screen personality be- change my title of “City Lights.” Indications are pass the critic. To date the critic In fact as long as I cause of a fad. that “City Lights” will have its de- thinks that the tramp has done the character that has been portray the but sometime in September, 1930. The best work of his career. since the beginning of my ca- PUBLIC STENOGRAPHERS mine story is woven around three princi- Also, there are two others that camera, no words will reer before the pal characters; a tramp; a blind must pass muster. The blind girl por- him. That s the - ever be spoken by eccentric millionaire. The trayed by Miss Virginia Cherrill, and, WRIGHT O girl and an of it, buddy.” size setting is ANY metropolitan city. It for once and all time Virginia Cherrill 6282 HOLLYWOOD BLVD. Chaplin now. stands the divulge what IS portraying the blind girl, and how! Charlie would not be policy to HEmpstead 6812 lone survivor of the silent film. I happens. A defense against plagar- The other, the eccentric millionaire, presumptuous do not want to appear ism is costly and inconvenient and none other than Harry Myers, whose that and yet 1 venture to predict within the next year many more producers and many more stars will once again return to silence for a medium of expression. this How do I figure? Well, just way. Some eight or nine years ago the exhibitors of the United States were in a pretty bad way for motion picture productions of a grade capable of filling their theatres. There were plenty of pictures. But what kind? When things were at their blackest, along came Charles Chaplin with his first full length film, “The Kid,” and what a whale of a business the theatres did. “The Kid” Scores Heavily Right then Chaplin established himself as a great tragedian as well as the most outstanding comedian of the screen and while “The Kid” acted as a sort of tonic to a badly bilious industry, it placed Chaplin in the front ranks as a producer and writer, with a different angle from the hackneyed routine in vogue. It was not long after that Chaplin again decided to do something different. This time he confined his genius to producing and he offered the public a picture known as “A Woman of Paris.” It is not necessary to recall just what influence this offering had on the rest of the industry. Anyone who ever saw “A Woman of Paris” knows that a lot of things appeared on the screen in the way of innovations to the art. Yet it was meerely common sense from the understanding of life as conceived by a “comedian.” Now we have the talking picture; the singing and dancing picture, and what have you! The majority of producers rushed for this new form of entertainment like a lot of grub-stak- ers for a gold dump. A lot of “stars” with great vocal “talent” have mi- grated to Hollywood. Some of the greatest attractions of the picture male and female of business , both the yesterdays no longer twinkle. New and unknown faces appear on the screen throughout the world nightly. No longer is it a motion picture business. The art and grace- fulness of pleasing portrayal has become electrified. But will it last? Silent Films Will Return

All of this has happened during little more than a year. It is true that some producers have reaped harvests of gold for their product. But how many? In the majority, the greatest art in the world has been sacrificed for the cas hregister. Again, possibly, I am presumptuous when I declare, )

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DUNCAN RENALDO “Trader Horn” (M-G-M The Bridge of San Luis Rey” (M-G-M)

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I YOU’VE HAD YOUR SAY, NOW

i LISTEN TO THE POOR P.A.

The Merry Yuletide season may be reading Christmas cards. a cause for celebration for the aver- It is about this time that he dis- covers that he has not paid his life age kluck but it’s a pain in the insurance, that the interest on the adenoid to the press agent. mortgage for the old homestead is the year that adv. It is the time of overdue, that the car needs a new solicitors suddenly say hello to every- engine, that the guy who loaned him one and descend upon the studios like fifty bucks demands payment with about gifts to people who have been the threat to tell all, that his wife simply has nothing to wear, flies attacking a that the baby needs Chinaman’s kitchen. new shoes and under- wear, and a tonsil operation, that the The p.a. rehearses stock he owns (if any) is all fifteen his speech on why points below he it at, his clients cannot or what bought that he cannot sell the real estate will not advertise he owns (if any) and that his pants are and actors start shiny. ducking out of side entrances. Merry Christmas, sez you? It is also the pe- Nuts, sez the press agent. riod of struggling with the dandruff- producing occupa- tion of figuring on what’s to be done Pete Smith kind 1—and many who have been sons of something-or-other. The press agent has more names on his Christ- mas list than there are apples in the combined strudels of the world. If unrolled this list would reach from here to there and from there to thence, if not further. To the uninitated p.a. it looks like a great time is coming. He recalls the swell things he has done for a lot of people, including many nit- wits, and pictures himself on Xmas eve, filling a moving van with the gifts from an appreciative public. It takes him a year to get over the shock. After that he can even enjoy

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Director of

“THE KIBITZER” (PARAMOUNT)

HARRY RICHMAN in

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By CHARLES H. CHRISTIE pictures. The West's Only Daily Motion The public can look to Vitap Our plans for the Picture new season are new operettas, color pictu Newspaper Now that all of the producers far mak- by the most comprehensive ever dramas, all greater in ing talking pictures have had a full laid Published every morning-, except Sunday out. While pioneering in orig- ment value than ever befoi and Monday, by the year to try out different forms of en- inal screen operetta, we are pre- tertainment, SCREEN WORLD PUBLISHING CO. 1930 should see produc- paring a complete program which will By MAJOR ALBERT WARNER 6715 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Calif. tion and exhibition settling down preserve a desirable balance of the Vice President, Warner Brdfhers Phone HEmpstead 7283 without the necessary mad rush which various types of drama. The pro- Pictures, Inc. characterized the past year. More gram will be the most complete we LOUIS JACOBINO, Publisher time can be spent in analyzing have yet attempted in every respect. Vitaphone pictures will continue HARRY E. MODISETTE, Editor values of stars and material. More next season to be the barometer of time will be spent in trying for ex- Subscription Rates: Three months, By WILLIAM LE BARON the industry’s progress just as they 53.00; cellence of recording and in pre- six months, $5.00; one year, $8.00; for- Vice President in charge of produc- have for the past three years. The eign countries, $10.00 per year; payable senting sound. The public will, of tion of Radio screen today enjoys a popularity in advance. course, recognize fully when they are Pictures. never before equalled. The tremen- getting good or bad recording and Entered as second-class matter dous sum paid in at the box-office by January the pictures will have to be so well ADIO PICTURES’ produc- 24, 1929, at the Post Office at Los An- the public during 1929 will be even geles, California, under the recorded that audiences can sit back tion schedule in act of March 1930 does greater in 1930 and this will mean 3, 1879. and not be conscious of the me- R not include program pictures. the biggest year that producers and chanics which produce their enter- exhibitors have ever known. NEW TREND OF THE THEATRE tainment. Twelve road-show productions of the caliber of "Rio Rita,” "Hit (Continued from First Page) By JOE BRANDT the Deck,” "The By AL CHRISTIE Case of Ser- President, Columbia Pictures ting tickets, that theatres are com- geant Grischa,” "Dixiana” and fortable and you are: treated with In the field of short comedies, the "Radio Ramblers” will be made, In all probability the year' 1930 will courtesy and that the entertainment be fraught outlook at the beginning of a new in addition with many changes in the is for the most part very satisfying. to which more than year was never as bright as it is now. motion picture industry. It will be And thus pictures have 30 feature talking pictures will become a With sound no longer a novelty, the given over to weeding out the super- well established habit with many old standards of quality and variety bear the Radio trade-mark. ficial qualities and the settling down regular attendants who prefer to see Filmgoers in this form of entertainment will may look to R-K-O for to a stabilized product of a much four or five good pictures to one again come to the front. Nineteen- extensive development of what will higher standard than ever before. poor show. eventually thirty will see the full effect from a be one of the greatest Wjhile gorgeous spectacles in color Managers have recognized this changes and prestige as well as money standpoint that has ever taken place will continue to be made, they will are trying in every way to win back in of the great strides which have been pictures. This is the new super- decrease in popularity and give way their lost audiences. But unless there sized made in this branch of the industry screen, made possible by the to real dramatic values in the dia- is a sudden reaction, this will be a Spoor-Berggren during the past twelve months. New process, and bringing logue feature. A screen art equal in long and unsuccessful experiment. stereoscopic star values have been established in pictures with a distinct every respect to the highest expres- effect of The talkies opened a new field short comedies and still greater prog- depth projected on a screen sion of the stage will be developed for the stage actor, who, before ress will be made in the material more than three and a quarter times and resolve around better story ma- as large as this, did not possess the screen filmed next season. This all should the standard screen. terial than has hitherto been pre- requirements as to age and per- result in greater appreciation by the Before the end of 1930 R-K-O the- sented in screen productions. sonal appearance. Many of the theatres of the values they are receiv- atres across the continent will have beauties of the season were un- ing and greater efforts on the part been equipped with the super-screen By PHIL GOLDSTONE able to qualify for the talkies of exhibitors to realize the full box and projection apparatus, and will be Chief Studio Executive and the stage actor was quick to office value therefrom. exhibiting an inspiring new type of Tiffany Productions step into the breach and once he entertainment to the public. had a strong foothold, he stayed All-Color Features The year 1930 will see not only an By JACK L. WARNER there. In consequence, the man- Color will come into greatly in- improvement in talking picture me- Vice President and Production agers have been badly handicap- creased use in 1930. There is a pos- chanics and technique, but a definite Executive, Warner Brothers ped in casting their new shows sibility that several all-color features crystallization of public taste. While and the shows have suffered for will be included on the R-K-O pro- the talkies have been a school for Productive resources of the motion new talent cannot compete with gram. producers, they likewise have been picture industry enter the 1930-31 th eold. Radio’s accomplishments in 1929. a school for the public. No one season in an undeniably healthy con- At Vast Profit thanks to the efforts of the men and knows what the public wants, but dition. Production of talking pic- in women the organization, have in- during 1930 everybody will find out. Next comes the managers who let tures has been systematized and im- cluded such productions as “Rio Rita,” The public’s taste will have been fully their theatres to pictures rather than proved to an astounding degree of “Hit the Deck,” “Seven Keys to Bald- developed. have vacant houses and sometimes perfection. pate,” “The Case of Sergeant Grischa” During 1930 twenty-six all-talking let them at a vast profit. Mechanically Warner Brothers are “The Vagabond Lover,” “Street Girl,” technicolor features will be But when song writers, dance di- made in adequately prepared and equipped to Night Parade,” “Tanned rectors, high Legs,” “Jazz the Tiffany studios, at an approxi- salaried stars and im- meet any physical emergency. Ex- Heaven,” “Dance portant Hall,” “Love Comes mate cost of $10,000,000, not including producers deserted the ranks perimentally we are working far in Along,” “Girl of the Port” and many features and shorts released by Tif- of the theatre it left a gap which advance of current needs, and a others. -Preparations are now being- fany from other producers. Many 1929 will take a long time to fill. The number of innovations may be ex made for “Radio Ramblers,” a sing- “specials” will be names mean little outside obsolete in style of New pected to be introduced in the com ing, dancing musical extravaganza, by the middle of 1930, because a dis- York, but Broadway, the stronghold of ing season with far reaching effect. and “Dixiana,” the screen’s first orig- tinct “third technique” will American drama, is slowly slipping. be de- In every branch of studio effort the inal operetta. veloped, unlike What will the new year bring? We the stage or previous personnel is highly adequate. Many Roster of Stars pictures. are all waiting anxiously to see. of the most popular and most talent- The roster of stars and featured The road is contenting itself with ed artists known to the screen and players under the Radio Banner in- stock companies which are carrying By HERMAN FOWLER stage will be prominent in the pro- cludes Bebe Daniels, Richard the message of the theatre Dix, Head of Fowler Studios all over duction line-up for the new season. Rudy Vallee, Betty Compson, Rod La the country. The stocks seem strong- The most capable directorial talent, Rocque, Olive Borden, Hugh Trevor, ly entrenched and will keep alive The outlook for the independent writers, composers and musicians, Sally Blane, Ivan Lebedoff, Roberta the legend of the old days. producer for the future has never have been drafted by talking motion Gale, Helen Kaiser, Dorothy Lee, Rita It has been interesting to watch been so encouraging and optimistic La Roy, Renee Macready, June Clyde, the growing interest in the talkies. as it is as the year 1929 draws to a Marguerita Padula, Arthur Lake and At first they had many critics who Musical shows continue to be close. The sound situation, which the most popular in York, Joseph Cawthorn. Bert Wheeler and have gradually got into line and now New has heretofore made it difficult for Robert Woolsey, the comedians who can praise as loudly as the original yet the opposition of the musical the independent film-maker to func- made a sensation in “Rio Rita,” will boosters of sound film is being felt. From the ranks tion successfully and profitably, pictures. That be seen and heard is they are firmly of musical comedy have been again in “Radio decidedly in a satisfactory established, is evi- Ramblers.” position. denced by the large audiences, the drawn more big stars than one Independents are able to make excel- can count. writ- I look forward with happy antici- numbers of shows which are well at- Song and lyric lent sound product at a cost within pation to what Radio Pictures will tended, the many new and beautiful ers have contracted to the vari- reason. Therefore, the coming year, ous studios accomplish in 1930. theatres which have been and are be- and many of the big- as well as the future, holds an en- ing erected and the trouble one has gest producers are directing pic- couraging and prosperous outlook, tures, to get seats for a real success. not shows. Arthur Ham- By H. M. WARNER particularly in the “shorts” field. merstein, whose “Sweet Adaline” More Discriminating President, Warner Brothers Pic- is one of the new season’s hits, tures, Inc. By E. In the past week two stars ot SAM MORRIS is on the Coast with United Art- Vice note opened in plays President, Warner Brothers which lasted ists. Florenz Ziegfeld, George M. With the whole world giving its Pictures, Inc. barely a week. A year or so ago the Cohan and Irving Berlin are also preference to talking pictures over Due to Warner Brothers’ poorest play would have filled their extensive on the United’s roll and Schwab all other forms of entertainment, development theatres so great was the personality of Technicolor in com- and Mandel are producing for 1930 should be the most prosperous bination of the star. Present with Vitaphone, the industry audiences are Paramount. year that becoming this industry has ever will witness its most successful year more discriminating; they The "Old Guard” is gradually being known. Warner Brothers, during the in 1930. The past season demand good shows irrespective of depleted. Will witnessed new talent take their coming season, will pursue the policy a revolution the star, for they begrudge paying in entertainment and places, or must we depend in future of initiative that has distinguished for something while results have been most satis- that is not worth- entirely upon the studio for our en- their entire development of Vita- factory, their full development while. tertainment? has phone since its introduction in 1926. only begun. HOLIDAY NUMBER : : HOLLYWOOD DAILY SCREEN WORLD

R KO COMEDIES

Mickey (Himself) McQuire Series FROM Fontaine Fox’s Famous Cartoons

EL G. WITWER 5 a WITH ALBERTA VAUGHN AND AL COOKE

Larry Darmour Productions FOR STANDARD CINEMA CORPORATION . .

HOL .DAY NUMBER :: HOlv.WOODDA. . ,a.kEEN WORLD TREM CARR Presents:

‘‘The Phantom in the House” (From novel by Andrew Soutar, with Ricardo Cortez, Nancy Welford, Henry B. Walthall, Jack Curtis.) World Premiere at Fox-Brooklyn. Booked over Loew Circuit. West Coast Opening at Marion Davies Theatre, San Francisco.

“The Rampant Age”

(Another box-office talker from sensational novel on modern youth by that brilliant young novelist, Robert Carr)

Next of Series: “The Unforbidden Sin”

All 100% Talking Features, with R* C. A. Recording

Produced by TREM CARR

For Continental Pictures, Inc Scanned from the collection of Karl Thiede

Coordinated by the Media History Digital Library www.mediahistoryproj ect.org