OFFICIAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17527, 2 May 1925, Page 20

OFFICIAL.

/ The New Zealand office of "United Artists lias just received official confirmation of the interesting news that Rudolph Valentino has signed an agreement on a long term contract with that organisation, for the future distribution of his pictures. The first picture is already under way, and is titled ‘‘ The Hooded Falcon,” being a colourful Moorish drama equal in magnitude to “The Four Horsemen,” in which Valentino first became prominent. * * TThc two latest Griffith productions, ‘•Love and Sacrifice” and “Isn’t Life "Wonderful,” have reached New Zealand. and tv ill be released almost immediately, and now word lias reached the New Zealand office that Mr Griffith is on location with his company producing ” Poppy,” to be released by Idited Artists this year. “ Poppy ” is a stage play that is in its seventh month on Broadway, and stars W. O. Field, one of America's foremost comedians. Field, by the way, also has the chief role in the Griffith production. with Carol Dempster playing opposite. * * * * The following cable has just been received from Mr Hicks, managing d'reeior of Famous Laskv Film Service. of Australia, who is now in New York:—“Words .cannot express enthusiasm generated at announcement of Paramount’s “Golden Forty,” at the greatest convention ever held. Australian and New Zealand exhibitors can look forward to the most wonderful line-up m tho history of the industry.” * * * * The following cable has just been received from Mr Geyer, of Famous Players Lasky Corporation. New York: Gloria Swanson’s “ Sans Gene” opened last night at the Rivoli Theatre at five dollars for every seat to the greatest reception ever given a motion picture in America. New York Press and critics are unanimous in calling it one of the greatest Paramount pictures over made. The streets around the Rivoli were blocked with throngs enger to gain admission. We have one of the greatest winners Paramount has ever had. * * * * * The following wire lias Just been received at Paramount office, Wellington. from Mr H. Thompson. of the Gai etv T heat re, N apier :—‘ • Tli e To n Commandments ” recorded the great- < m business in Napier’s motion picture history. 'Die Gaiety De Luxe is the only theatre in the Dominion, outside J the large centres, to establish a record ! run of one week of any production I screening both afternoon and night { performances. The box plan was fully j Looked aud hundreds were turned awav i nightly. Patrons and myself consider “ Ihe Ton Commandments” the most * perfect production ever produced and I the greatest prestige builder ever given ’ 1" exhibitors, thanks to Cecil Ik Do i Miile’s genius. j