Camera (May 1922-April 1923)

CAMERA ! JOE MURPHY'S Sensible Nonsense 'The Digest of the Motion Picture Industry" Page ThirtMA It's More Than Likely — That after exhausting one's self to get a scene right the cameraman forgot to open the iris. That Doris May work in December. That Harry Carey never carried a hod. That Casting Directors learned their trade in a foundry. That Jane Novak has a kodak. That Century Comedies are so named because it takes the audience that long to see their jokes. That Gloria Joy is Full of Glee. That the Cosmo art Studios ivill make pictures some day. That Carter DeHaven will refuse to be interviewed. That if you go to see Fox you will C. A. Bird. That Julius Sterns enjoyed the visit more than the Rotarians did. Bruce Mitchell tcants to make a series of slap-stick dramas. Scenario writers get busy now. It's never been seen on the screen before and may be your last and only chance. Husbands who are in need of an excuse to get into the house, after a speak-easy party, should consult a good make-up man. Get Cecil Holland. He made one up for me and it worked fine. Where did they get that motto — "One For All and All For One"? You say, "The Three Musketeers." "Nope." You say again, "The Actors Equity Association." ^ "Nope. From the old roller towel on the back porch." Yes Sir-ee. It just goes to show. A director once wanted a real Mexican woman who could act. The assistant said he couldn't find one. She was non-existant. Tote Du Crow overheard the argument and asked for the job, but was turned down flat. It must be a woman and an old Mexican woman at that, nothing else would do. The next morning Tote got a costume and a little make-up, then got a friend to introduce him as Juanita Gonzales. His broken English satisfied the director, and he was hired and worked the whole day. After dismissal the director thought of some extra scenes he could work in for this wonderful Mexican actress, so he sent for "HER" to ask if she had some other clothes. Tote came on to the set in his street clothes and the director fainted. They revived him by whispering in his ear, "Have a drink." Al Santell says he can do without his appendix as it don't photograph anyway. It is perfectly legal to have stills in your possession, when hunting a job. Yes, they shoot actors every day, but they live to tell the tale, in fact it is hard to shut them up. Some cameras should have bullets in them. A fade-out starts just before the actor does his best work. A sub-title explains to the audience that the actor is about to do something. Very truthfulUj yours, JOE MURPHY. 578-280 Holly 1936 Ambassador Ho tel 1.50 Culver City 2.00 Fox Studios .75 Fairbanks .75 Hollywood .75 Metro .75 Mayer 3.00 Robertson-Cole .75 Universal 1.00 Pleasure and Safety Sunset Taxi 1 or 4 Passengers $2.00 Per Hour Special Rates For Touring and Trips 1660 Highland Ave. United Vitagraph Venice Santa Monica All Stations Green Mill Los Angeles Pasadena Mack Sennett .75 1.00 4.00 3.50 2.50 3.00 2.00 4.00 1.50 MARION WARDE ACTING and MAKE-UP for STAGE and MOTION PICTURES A Legitimate Practical School of Results 405-6 Music Arts Bldg. Phone 10082 233 South Broadway WIGS Goods of any description made to order, j^j^jl Defies detection. Best hair used only. HAIR 819 SOUTH HILL ZAN Pete Gerald. Prop. Member A. D. A. G. & M. PRINT SHOP Commercial and Job Printing QUALITY AND SERVICE 5451 Hollywood Boulevard Phone 599-666 STUDIO TRADESMEN The Technical Placement Bureau, 1036 S. Hill St. is a central employment bureau maintained by the Motion Picture Producers. No fee is charged for workmen. Hours: 10 A. M. to 5 P. M. Phone 821-071 'Soutter Will Suit You Ride in Comfort — 7-Passenger Cars 579359 HOLLYWOOD TAXI SERVICE 7030 Hollywood Blvd. Reasonable Rates LITTLE Commercial Photographer 5874 Hollywood Boulevard Phofte 597-602 B. L. JAMES EXPERT TITLE SERVICE Phone Pico 2236 81J-19 Lissner Bldg., 524 So. Sprine 3t. Opposite the ALEXANDRIA ORIENTAL COSTUME CO. Chinese, Japanese Costumes Properties and Art Goods 6238 Santa Monica Boulevard Holly 5954 HE WRITES TITLES Eugene A. Vogt 1233 North Mariposa Ave. Hollywood Tel. 598-626 EDITING AND ART TITLES RALPH H. DIXON .SupervKSing Editor RALPH C. McNITT CARL W. SCHNEIDER Supervision of Art 959 SEWARD STREET DIXON-McNlTT-SCHNEIDER standard Film Laboratories PHONE: HOLLY 6315