Did You Know That?

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 454, 8 September 1928, Page 25

Did You Know That?

“The Changeling,” from Donn Byrne’s story, will be a George Fitzmaurice special released later in the year. “The Butter and Egg Man,” from George S. Kaufman’s comedy, featuring Jack Mulhall, will be released by First National this year. M-G-M has purchased the screen rights of "Willow Walk,” a story of dual identity and regeneration, written by Sinclair Lewis, the author of “Main Street,” “Babbit” and “Elmer Gantry.” Lon Chaney will be starred in the production. * * « Three European successes will be released in 1928-29 by First National: “Dancing Vienna,” with Lya Mara and Ben Lyon; “The Strange Case of Captain Eamper," and "The Ware Case.” Three mystery dramas are scheduled by First National this year: “The Haunted House,” by Owen Davis; “Seven Footprints to Satan,” by A. Merritt; and "Sh! The Octopus,” the play by Ralph Murphy and Donald Gallaher. Two Auckland motion picture men returned during the week from business visits. Mr. R. Shephard, manager for J.C.W. Films (N.Z.), Ltd., arrived from Sydney by the Ulimaroa and Mr. Henry Hayward, president of Fuller-Hayward Theatres, returned on Wednesday morning frcm Wellington. • * * Milton Sills is now at work on “The. Barker,” from Kenyon Nicholson’s stage play. George Fitzmaurice is directing. There will be four other Milson Sills productions this year—- “ Captain of the Strong,” “The Eagle’s Trail,” “The Spotter” and “Hard Rock.”