Harry Warner on making only dramas for the studio. The studio rebounded in 1921 with the success of the studio's film "Why Girls Leave Home"; The film's director, Harry Rapf, became the studio's new head producer. On April 4, 1923, following the success of the studio's film "The Gold Diggers", Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. was officially established, with help from a loan given to Harry by Montly Flint. Harry became company president, with Albert as treasurer and Jack and Sam as co-heads of production. Harry and his family moved to Hollywood. The studio discovered a trained German Shepherd named Rin Tin Tin
Bella Donna (1923 film) Bella Donna (1923 film) Bella Donna is a 1923 American silent film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and released by Paramount Pictures. The film is based on a novel, "Bella Donna", by Robert Smythe Hichens which was later adapted for a 1912 Broadway play starring Alla Nazimova. This film is also a remake of the 1915 Paramount film "Bella Donna" starring Pauline Frederick. The 1923 film was directed by George Fitzmaurice and starred Pola Negri in her first American film. "Bella Donna (Beautiful Lady)" by Harry B. Smith and Arthur M. Brilant (words) and Ted Snyder (music). Reportedly the film played