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Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-09-09

German realistic tragedy, "Back-
stairs" when one of the exhibitors
Jewish of course, remarked: "ilavc
you ever stopped to notice that there
are hardly any Jews as directors in
the movies?" I had been used to frc-
quently "film curb" and had taken
down the mental calculation that about
80 per cent of the people who counted
in films were Jews, but had never
noticed the directors. The exhibitors
question had been prompted by the
fact that Leopold Jcssner, the famous
German-Jewish theatrical producer,
had directed the unique piece of real
ism we. were witnessing.
Jewisl, Directors lacking
And as began to think of the mat
ter of direction, I realized that there
were hardly any Jewish stage-direc-
tors in America worth speaking about.
OF course, there is always the ever
present David Belasco, but otherwise
there is no one in this country to COM
pare with the great Jewish director
ial genii of Europe. 1t is possible
that the opportunities for greater
financial returns in other branches of
the industry, or greater artistic free
dom, in responsible for this condition.
In order to find out just how many
Jews were screen directors Of any i'm
portance, ! consulted the honor list
that had Just been compiled through
vote of five hundred newspaper crit
les throughout the country, and which
included ninety-three directors whose
work was considered the least bit mer-
itorious. 1t is astounding to note that
only two native American-Jews are on
that honor roll: Hobart Henley and
Joseph Won Sternberg. Born in Louis
vile, KY, thirty-eight years ago, Hen
ley has been making pictures since
1910, having completed more than
$50. Before he started on his picture
career, he was an actor for eight
years. Won Sternberg's connection
with the movies has been compara-
lively recent. 1t may be added that
some of the fame that he has attract
ed is due to his name. A third Jew
ish director on the honor roll is Ed
ward Sloman. born in London. whose
most important piece of direction in
this country was ellis People," feat
uring Rudolph Schildkraut.
Stars NOn-.Dewish
And despite the various "Protocols
of the Elders of Movie Zion" care
full sitting of the name of those out
standing as starred of featured play
ers on the screen reveals that the
overwhelming majority are non-Jew-
ish. 1t is true that the two foremost
drawing powers in the American NOV
les are Jews, but they have done SO
much to obscure the fact that it has
become tiresome to reiterate the fact
of their origin. l refer to Charlie
Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks.
The veteran Jewish star of the
American movies today is undoubted'
ly Carmel Meyers, who, despite her
birth as the daughter of rabbi, has
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-09-09

George Sidney has also reached the
heights. Otherwise, the scteen Is not.
ably lacking in outstanding Jewish
male stars. Robert Warwick, Ken.
netch Mckenna, and several Others
might step in rs filters once in while.
other inconsequent Jewish actors may
be introduced for comedy relief acts,
but not one stands out rs Il genuine
screen star. We note that Eddie Can.
tor has been requisitioned for the
movies to do "Kid Boots" and that
George Jessel. of "Jazz Singer" fame,
win play in Private Ivy Murphy"
We would hardly predict stardom in
the movies for either of them. how.
ever.
Gag Men"
II seems that everybody these days
is gag man" in Hollywood or in the
studios on Long Island, and, there's
fore, it is not at all difficult to dis
cover quito few Jews among those
who provide the titles for the come.
dies and tragedies of the screen world.
Herman j. Manckiewirz is one Of
those who has achieved almost instan-
taneous success, so that we who went
out to Hollywood to manufacture
"gags" remained to collaborate with
Tod Browning, tho director, on the
story for Ion Clancy, "Thc Road to
Mandalay." He has also elaborated
on the scenarios for many other
movies, and promises to become a
leading figure in the field.
Milt Gross. Idol Of the Day
Immediately after the success Of
Milt Gross "Nizc Baby" and "Gross
Exaggeration," cartoons and stories,
young Gross was captured for n trip
to Hollywood, where he aidcd Charlie
Chaplin on gags for his latest movie.
The outstanding man in this realm,
however, is Benjamin Glazer, born in
Ireland, whose fame as an adapter of
stories has equaled that of Frances
Marion.
Innumerablc Jewish authors and
scenarists have furnished stories for
the screen, and thus it is of more in
terest to note that out Of ninety-on
books and plays listed on Will Hays
blacklist" nine are by Jews: Name
ly, "Crazy Man." by Maxwell Boden-
helm; "The Fire Brand" by Edwin
Justus Meyer; "The Marriage Guest"
by Konrad Bercovici; '"Thc Mirage"
by Edgar Selwyn; "Out of the Seven
Seas" by Arthur Caesar; 1.-THE Plas-
tic Age" by Percy Marks; "The Sea-"
by Bernard Kellcrmnn; "Whitc Car
CO." by Leon Gordon, and "The We're
wolf" by Gladys Unger.
Though his field of activity has
been narrow, Symon Gould is un-
, doubtedly the foremost screen pioneer
of the last year. He has done moth
ing but exhibit pictures Mt his "Film
Arts Theater Guild" in New York
City, but he started vogue, which
will eventually convince exhibitors
that mature movies are also palatable.
1t was Could who introduced into this
country such masterpieces as "The
Last Laugh" "Fuces of Children"
"Backstairs," and Shattered"
European Photographer Leads
A last glimpse ut the screen world
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-09-09

AZ tribute to Lord Balfour for his
services TO the Jewish people Ia con.
Dectlon with the establishment OF the
Jewish National Homeland In Pales-
tine, the sponsors Of Pine Terrace. re-
Gently established real estate develop.
incnt at Central Park, Long Island. OF
which Joseph Gottlieb Is president, have
named the principal boulevard In the
Development Balfour Drive.
1t is planned Rter In the fall to un.
veil bust OF Lord Balfour on the
property.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-09-09

where. He charges absolutely nothing
for his healings, and takes up no col
lectlons. He says. Il effect my cures
by a combination OF faith and the
power in my hands. learned this
from the Bool; Of cabbola, the Jewish
mystery book.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-09-09

Scranton, Pa. is the first of the
smoller Jewish communities TO have a
survey made Of its problem OF Jewish
religions education. The survey was
made AT the request Of the Jewish Fed
Grafton, through Its Survey Advisory
Committee.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-09-09

reveal, that there is no Jew in this
country who Is the equal Of that great
Photographic genius OF Europe, Carl
Freund. whose latest triumph was
witnessed in this country when Para
mount imported Variety"
ITO he ccntinned)
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-09-09
The Screen and Stage Jew
Jews in the American Theatrical World
Their Influence on Stage and Screen.
RY HENRY MONITOR

Iateh acquainted 'rih Of ne foremost Jrisl person
Mr. Monitor oes thoroughly authori
at and yet bccp and informal resume Of famous Joah pcsona
ro,M he hitherto
and 0ieaon oiogstler 5 into branches Of the
ini,WtrD.-TuE EDroR
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
NEW PAVING COSTS
 S35,362 PER MILE
Report Of State for Fiscal Year
 Ready for Assembly

The average cost per mile of the 200 miles of new pavement added 10 the State Highway system in Connecticut during the last fiscal year is shown to be SS5,262, in a statement contained in the depart ment's report to the Governor and the General Assembly.
 A table covering the mileage and the cost of the various types of pavement on the 99 construction jobs completed during the 12 months from June 80, 1925 to July 1. 1926 forms the basis of the esti- mated cost.
 Concrete surfacing was put on 36.14 miles of state roads, at a cost of s2,630,3S2, or an average of sT2,- TS3.13 a mile. Much of the work being on the Boston Post Road. where the width of the highway is 36 feet or practically double that of the normal road.
 For the construction of 10i.S5 miles of macadam surfacing, S3,04l,- orc was spent, or an average of s29.143 a mile. On bituminous ma cadam, the average cost was S36,- 931 for 27.12 miles, or an aggregate of s1,001 ,5S6. Bituminous concrete was used on 2S.27 miles at total
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
songs.

songs.
 Two other outstanding workers in the campaign, but on opposite sides, were Oliver and Betty Baldwin, son and daughter of the conservative prime minister. Oliver is pro- nounced socialist and supported Moseley, while Betty worked for the conservative candidate.
 After his victory became known Moseley issued a statement saying: The result shows that the govern ment has entirely lost the confidence Of the country and has now no man. date to govern"
 Pike. the conservative candidate, said: 'The electorate seems to have been hypnotized by Mosley's world ly possessions. The main lesson of the election is that the conquest of the labor party by wealthy aristo- crats has begun"
 The liberal, Bayliss, failed to poll one eighth of the total vote cast and forfeits the deposit of f15O which the law requires of all candidates.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
RUNAWAY TROLLEY SMASHES STORE
Six Inch Pole Saves Pedestrians
 Lives in Providence

Providence. +. l., Dec. 22 Rl- Three persons narrowly escaped death and a hollow iron trolley pole six inches thick averted destruction from a two and a half story wooden building at North Main and Water man streets just before midnight when runaway electric car raced out of the Eastside tunnel, leaped the wet tracks at the curve and after climbing part way up the pole, crashed into the front of a dry goods store.
 A small group of pedestrians who had been approaching the corner. leaped panic stricken for safety as the one-man car bore down on them. While il hung form the pole, push ed up against second story fire escape at an angle of Is degrees to the street, the only two passengers made their exit through a rear door
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
SOCIALISTS PICK
 RICH CANDIDATE
hosley Rides in Limousine But
 Is StaunCh Laborite

Smethwick. Staffordshire, Eng land. Dec. 22 LP - Smethwick is still staunchly laborite, although it's new representative in parliament travels about in a limousine and is married to a lady with a title.
 Oswald Mosley. termed the 'sil- yer spoon socialist" because of his wealth, was returned in yesterdays by-election by a majority of 3,9S2 over his conservative and liberal opponents, the vote being: Mosley 16,077; J. M. Pike conservative, B. 495: w. Bayliss, liberal, 2,G0O.
 His majority was 2,729 greater than that received in the last cleo ton by J. E. Davison, laborite. whose resignation from parliament because of ill-health necessitated yesterdays by-election.
 Smethwick's population didn't get to bed until the early hours this morning and then sought rest, hoarse from shouting. Judging from the enthusiasm, Mosley and his wife, Lady Cynthia, have won a big hold on a large section of the community. When the cheering which greeted the result had died down the crowds found relief in singing "The Red Flag" and, when tired of that, switched to Christmas carols.
 Mosley now returns to the house of commons, where he first sat as a conservative in 1918 and where he was familiar figure until 1924, when the labor government was busted, he having meanwhile changed first to Independent and then to socialist -laborite.
 It seems likely that he will even tually be joined in the commons by his wife, who has already been adopted as socialist Labor candidate in Stoke for the next election. Lady Cynthia Is a daughter of the late Lord Curzon and granddaughter of the late Levi z. Letter of Chicago. She took a leading part in her hus- bands campaign, working among the women in the tenemcnts, nursing their babies, making speeches and leading in the singing of socialist
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

and then clambered over the wreck age to release the operator from the front vestibTle debris which had him pinned own elplessly.
 The operator. William Eagan of S5 Clifford street, was transferred to the Rhode Island hospital slight ly injured. Later he was taken home. The two passengers declined hospital aid.
 The accident disrupted service on all east side and north end lines.
 Fire apparatus arrived in response to an alarm sounded by a pedestrian. The services of the firemen were not needed however. large police squad kept spectators from the hanging wires in the square and directed traffic around the danger zone.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
Fugitive Banker Walks
 In and Surrenders

Memphis Tenn, Dec. g P- Courtney Glisson. fugitive bank tell CT, ended a mystery of nearly eight ing into the Memphis police station and surrendering.
 Glisson, who in a letter had ad- mitted shortages in his accounts at the bank of Commerce and Trust company, Memphis, of approximate ly s465,0O0, had been indicted on charges of larceny and embezzle- ment and breach of trust.
 His action tonight was on advice of his attorney, Glisson told officers.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
PAINT REMOVER DOES
 DAMAGE IN EXPLOSION
Fassaic Railroad Station Roof Blown off and Three Workmen
 Painfully Injured.

Passaic, N. J., Dec. 22.-(P}- The main station here of the Erie rail- road was partially destroyed early today by a fire which followed an explosion, apparently of paint re- mover, and two painters and the ticket agent were injured.
 Four painters were removing paint in the waiting room shortly before 3 a. m, when the explosion occurred. Two of the painters were burned, and the station agent was cut, pos sibly by broken glass. They were taken to a hospital for the balance of the night.
 The roof of the station was de- stroyed, and the interior of the sta- ton badly burned.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

first degree murder against Rocco Surgiovanni are nolled. he is still carefully guarded in the county jail because of threats against him by friends and relatives of Giacomo Bertino, whom he was charged with murdering.
 Hartford-Thomas c. Mckone, 39, prominent democrat dies following operation.
 Hartford Hamburg steak doubled the weight of some Fenton river trout in a few months. report of Superintendent John w. Titcomb of fish and game commission shows.
 Bridgcport-lsidore Yochelman, held in connection with death of Miss Mabel Derry from alleged ile- gal operation, spends night in jail when his counsel cannot raise his bond, increased to S10.00Q.
 dGoport-Telling officers that he is wanted in New York for mur- der Of woman with whom he lived, Gus lass of New York city is held for investigation but thought by police to be demented.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
SAWYER IN MEXICO
 TO MEET SHEFFIELD
Discussion Of International Policies Expected But Coolidge Envoy
 Is Silent.

Mexico City, Dec. 22 R - o. H. Sawyer a resident of Vermont and reportedly close friend Of Presi- dent Coolidge, has arrived in Mex. ico City for a flying visit.
 He refused to make a statement, declaring anything regarding his mission to Mexico must come from Ambassador Sheffield
 He is starting his return trip sometime today, but said he ex- pected to return with his family to reside here "as a private citizen."
 Announcing the expected arrival of Mir. Sawyer yesterday, the news paper Excelsior of Mexico City said he represented the American de- partment of state and was to dis cuss the international situation with Ambassador Sheffield. Washington dispatches later stated, however, that no 0. H. Sawyer was connect ed with the state department and that officials had no knowledge of the purpose of his visit to the Mex ican capital.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
Emperor's Son
 En Route to China

Marseilles, France, Dec. 22.--H}- Prince Chichibu of Japan, who left his studies at Oxford to hurry to the bedside of his father, the en- peror, sails from this port today. He expects to arrive in Tokyo January 16
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
100 FISHERMEN MISSING

Tokyo, Dec. 22 P) - Dispatches ing boats sunk in heavy storm yesterday. A hundred fishermen were missing.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

cost of sS7G,09S or an average of Sl3,3o3 per mile. Gravel surfacing on 3.56 miles was done at a total cost of s2S.172, or an average of s6,5o9 per mile
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
By The Associated Press.

Mays Landing, N. J.-If the jury does not object a woman may smile on the witness stand as much as she pleases, Judge Smathers has so rul- ed. No jurors complained about Mrs. Madeline B. Axtell In fact some of the jurors smiled back when she was prosecuting raiders who sought divorce evidence.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

Cambridge, Mass.-Anybody who receives a Christmas card from a Radcliffe girl should have no less opinion of college penmanship. Two hundred freshmen were ordered 10 write holiday missives with their toes. The purpose was exercise to prevent flat feet.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

auto, bllmp and plane pursuing hIm, he lassoed a tree with the broken cable.
 New York-A week of prayer, a walkout on the devil and picketing of jails and courthouses by persons praying in silence are urged by the Rev. Thomas l.. Little of Grace Cos pei church to combat crime. He says that after day of prayer October 1, there were 24 crimeless hours in this town.
 London-Religion is too deep to be noisy. in the opinion of Dean Ingc. He has never met a case even remotely resembling sudden conver- sion.
 Quebcc-Perhap the figures will be less next year because of the re- cent Ontario election. American tourists spent S57,939,260 in the Province of Quebec last summer.
 Newport News, Na.-For trial run the first day of winter, heat ing apparatus was installed in the engine room of the Unicol. a ship make it necessary. This is the first day of winter, by the way, the sun entering the winter solstice at 9:4o a. m.
 East Jlampton-At SS, Lucius H. Golf has not lost a days work in 75 years because of illness and has taken only three vacations.
 Wallingford- OReilly, for 30 years chief of police is retired on half pay.
 New Havcn-Two armed men choose well-lighted corner of Chapel street 10 relieve Matteo Conca of $50, the days proceeds from his store.
 Hartford--Provision for educating "Connecticut best product its youth, in thrift business and indus try and realization of opportunities made through nomination of com- mittee to work out incorporation of "Connecticut junior achievement, inc.'
 Bridge aport--Although charges of
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

New York-The disclosure of a young woman's ankle to q juror is optional. Miss Anna Polstein, suing for injury caused by fall, refused a request of the defendants's counsel and was upheld by the court. She won a verdict for $500.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

WillNesbarre, Pa.-A judicial defi- nition: "A farceful rhythmical, up- lifting, highly inspirational, terpsi- chorean gyration of the lower limbs which sapient legislation has not yet made criminal" Such is the Charles ton, as described by County Judge Henry A. Fuller.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

Lakehurst, N. LA marine has landed here with the situation in band-a kite balloon that ran away with him. When a 1000 foot cable parted Lieutenant Frank J. Ulhig scorned 10 use a parachute even if the balloon did start toward Ireland. After . trip of eight miles with an
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
FLASHES OF LIFE: JUDGE DOESN'T
 OBJECT IF WOMAN WANTS TO SMILE

auto, a blimp and a plane pursuing hIm, he lassoed a tree with the broken cable.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

London-Religion is too deep to be noisy, in the opinion of Dean Inge He has never met case even remotely resembling sudden conver- sion.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

New York-After the cellar of William H. Nichols was footed of choice pre-War, testified Mrs. Nichols, My husband became very angry with me for the first time dur ing our marriage" She is suing for a separation.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

Beverly Hills, Calif.-What this town needs. in the opinion of Hon. Will Rogers, the new mayor. is some good-looking woman to shoot some one" He could pick the victim and he proposes enlarging the suburban jail.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

Quebec-Perhaps the figures will be less next year because of the re- cent Ontario election. American tourists spent s57,939,260 in the Province of Quebec last summer.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

New Havcn--Two armed men choose well-lighted corner of Chapel street 10 relieve Matteo Conca of $50, the days proceeds from his store.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

Bridgeport-Although charges of
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

Hartford-Thomas c. Mckone, 39, prominent democrat dies following operation.
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-02-12
"Black and White"
Kike Kyser's Revue to BE Given un-
der Di Auspices

Kike Kyser and his troupe
are going to put on a show in 81
scenes in Memorial Hall Thurs
day and Friday, February 25
and 26. 1t is called an Original
recue"; Mr.. Kyser wants it UNI
derstood that it is positively not
to be described as a minstrel,
since only one of the scenes con-
tains a black-face comedy.
About 80 persons, including ID
women students, will be in the
cast.
There are to be comedy dia-
logues, burlesque skits, songs,
and dancing. 1t is announced
that "the Charleston" will be
performed in it's ultimate perfec-
ton.
The show is given under the
auspices of the Di Society. "a
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-02-12
Drift

In the first installment of his
"reminiscences, now running in
the News and Observer, David F.
Houston tells of the initial
meeting of Woodrow Wilson's
cabinet. One thing Mr.. Houston
noticed was the joy of Josephus
Daniels. Mr.. Daniels liked be-
ing secretary of the navy and
made no bones about it. An
other man who thoroughly en-
joyed his office, as he did not
hesitate to declare, was Theo-
dore Roosevelt. It's a great
thing to be pleased with your
job. Most people, it seems to
me, are always wishing they
were doing something else.
Colonel House relates that when
he lunched with McAdoo and
House one day at the Shoreham
hotel in Washington both of
them upbraided him for having
got them into the cabinet. They
did it jokingly, yet they seemed
to be pretty sick of the grind.
A despatch from Raleigh tella
of fine trees having been cut
(Co0tjn1e( on page tvo)
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-02-12
BANKERS GATHER
TOMORROW NIGHT
Group 4 of North Carolina AssO-
citation to Have Dinner at
Carolina Inn
AFTER DINNER SPEECHES

Chapel Hill is to have, to-
morrow evening, it's first meet
ing of financiers.
Group No. 4 of the North Car
olina Bankers Association will
gather for it's annual dinner in
the Carolina Inn. Between a
hundred and hundred and fifty
men, representing all the inn
portant banks and trust compan-
les in this part of the state, will
attend.
Arthur London of Pittsboro is
the chairman of Group A, and he
and Secretary Brown of the
state association are making the
arrangements for the gathering.
There are to be several after
dinner speeches, and various
banking problems will be dis
cussed.
M. c. S. Noble, president of the
Bank of Chapel Hill; Robert L.
Strowd, vice president; and M.
E. Hogan, cashier, will be among
the diners. There will be dele
cations from Hillsboro, Durham,
and Raleigh.
This meeting serves as one
more Illustration of the contri-
button that the Carolina Inn is
making to the life Of the Univer-
sity and Chapel Hill. 1t is ap-
parent that henceforth this vii
lage is to be a highly favored
place for conventions.