The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-08-02

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and in celebration OF their quarter
IS to be heralded wherever motto
throughout the entire world, as Wa
Preparations have been under way
for months TO make the jubilee
celebration period one of the most
outstanding events known TO the
motion picture world.
To bring about this result not
only have the Warmers called into
action all the resources at their
command. including First National
pictures, but others. in and out Of
the screen industry, have volun-
tarily come to the front to lend
their AID so that the silver jubilee
might be worthy of going down into
history as illustrating the growth
and development of screen enter
tainment. In this way the jubilee
celebration should possess values of
its own which should appeal TO the
public.
Movie History
In the twenty-five years that
Harry NJ. j. L. and Major Albert
Warner have been in the motion
picture industry they have seen the
business Of producing screen enter
tainment grow from almost nothing
but a weak promise into one of the
largest industries in the world.
They have seen many revolutions
take place in the industry and they,
themselves, have been responsible
for nearly all of them-at least for
every one of any moment.
They we're the first to bring order
cut Of chaos by opening an exchange
as the Intermediary between pro-
Queer and exhibitor: first in holding
that the public, used only to one and
two-reel pictures. would accept five
and Six-reel pictures and first to
see in successful novels-the best
sellers of their day-material to be
transferred to the screen.
Great as we're these innovations,
however, the greatest was to come
in 1926 when the Warner Brothers
introduced the first successful Vita
phone pictures on the audible
screen, creating so big a revolution
in the industry that all the pro-
ducers had to scrap their old equip
ment and begin afresh with new
technique in order that they might
remain in business.
To have done all this is assuredly
enough honor for any firm, but the
youthful Warmers showed that they
were not through with their inno-
vations by being the first to pro-
duce pictures in technicolor.
During the opening week of the
Jubilee there will be an added reason
for celebration inasmuch as on
Aug. 5 occurs the fourth anniversary
OF the birth of talking pictures,
which took place at the Warner
theater in New York.
Many New Releases
To insure the success of the Sill
yer Jubilee month Warner Brothers
and First National will release
twelve of their most impressive pro-
auctions for presentation.
These releases embrace the most
prominent stars and featured play
erS in both organizations.
The list of Warner Brothers re-
leases include:
sweet Kitty Bellairs' adapted from the
Belasco stage success with Claudia Dell in
TIE title role. Alfred E. Green directed
the picture.
The Matrimonial Bed a rollicking
farce with a cast headed by Lilyan Tash-
man. Florence Eldridge. James Gleason and
Beryl Mercer and directed by Michael Cur
tiz.
'.Recaptured Love" which treats OF
rold-digglng wife in a witty comedy that
has as its principals Belle Bennett. John
Halliday and Dorothy Burgess. John
Adolf directed.
Three Faces East" the super mystery
play in which Constance Bennett and Eric
Won Stroheim have the leads.
"viennese Nights" a glorious picture OF
the night life OF Austria's old capital by
Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammerstein.
second. which is one of Warner Bros. he
luxe offerings for the season. and Dane
ing Sweeties." based on the story Three
Flights Up." in which Sue Carol and
Grant withers are featured.
First National Picture
First National Pictures, Inc,
leads of its unusual array of enter
tainment for the Silver Jubilee
month with Richard Barthelmess'
newest starring vehicle. The Dawn
Patrol" which deals with the Brit
ish Royal Flying Corp. An all-star
cast surrounds Barthelmess.
Road to Paradise" not only makes a
bid for popularity because it contains all
OF the powerful elements of crook melo-
drama. but because it co-stars those young
lovers OF the screen. Loretta Young and
Grant withers.
Numbered Men" has the distinction of
being the FIRST story Of a prison outbreak
ever recorded in the eelluloid Crookdom
is well represented BY a fine cast OF play
ers. including Conrad Naeel. Ralph Ince
and RAYMOND Hackett-
BRIGHT Lights" a drama. contains stark
realism and all Of the fascination Of the
latest murder mystery. The cast includes
Noah Beerv. Frank McHueh. Daphne Pol
lard and Tom Dugan.
"one Night at Susie's" shows sn utter
" different seamy side of the underworld.
presenting. as It does. a crook drama Of
= strange love and self sacrifice with Billie
Dove. Douglas Fairbanks. Jr-. and Helen
Wsre in its cast.
"The WAY Of All Men" promises to
present a new idea In drama which Is
brought to a climax when all Of the
are brought face to face with
death in a nood. Frank LLOYD directed
The production
The list of releases is certainly
promising and 1t is certain that
there will be no lack of most prom
ising screen entertainment through
out August in all parts of the world.
due TO the celebration of Warner
Bros silver jubilee.
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