Camera - April 14, 1923 to February 16, 1924 (April 1923-February 1924)

Page Ten Weekly IVake-'Em-U p — CAMERA'S Nezvs Section CAMERA ! WHO'S WHO AND WHAT'S WHAT IN FILMLAND TECHNICOLOR HAS COME WEST TO MAKE FILM Unusual interest has been manifested among local film folk over the announcement the Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation of Boston has established itself in Hollywood, under the management of C. A. Willat, brother of Irvin Willat, who has been prominent in film work for the past eighteen years. The Technicolor process has been in development for the past seven years, and according to report $1,250,000 has been spent in perfecting it. The personnel responsible for its development is composed of Dr. Herbert T. Kalmus, formerly Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Queen's University of Canada; Dr. Daniel T. Comstock, who also was a Professor of Physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Dr. Troland, president of the American Optical Society and associate professor of Harvard University; Dr. Proctor, professor at Dartmouth College; Mr. Weaver and Mr. J. A. Ball, graduates of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and C. A. Willat The first picture shown by the Technicolor company was "The Gulf Between," which was exhibited at ihe legitimate houses of Klaw & Erlanger. At that time a special projector was necessary for the screening of these pictures, and it was not possible to exhibit in a motion picture theater. Since that time they have worked on the process until today they can show their films in any cinema house. This was accomplished a year ago and their first picture was "Toll of the Sea," which was released through Metro and is now reported to be enjoying an extensive run throughout the country. Technicolor is now establishing itself here to offer its process to producers. They also intend to produce a complete picture here for autumn exhibition. It is interesting to note that the Technicolor process has no limitations as to double exposing, dissolving, or stop motion, and its action in this is the same as that of an ordinary camera. The local establishment is under the direct supervision of Mr. Willat and Mr. Ball, and under their management should enjoy rapid expansion. Mae Busch Wins Again Victor Seastrorn has chosen the first player for his first American motion picture. The noted Scandinavian director has selected Mae Busch to play Bessie, the persecuted heroine of "The Master of Man.'' It will be Mae Busch's second Hall Caine heroine. She went to England with Maurice Tourneur to play Gloria Quaile in "The Christian." The largest stage in the world is being used by Norma Talmadge in the ballroom scene of "Ashes of Vengeance," a forthcoming First National attraction. Dagmar Godowsky, appearing in the Goldwyn production, "Red Lights," made her debut on the stage at one of the leading theaters of Moscow. She is an accomplished pianist. While in New York, Charles G. Norris had an opportunity to view the Warner Brothers sc reen version of his brainchild, "Brass," and reports have it that he was immensely pleased. The "Six Days" Elinor Glyn writes about in the original story Charles Brabin is directing for Goldwyn are none of them week days, according to our war correspondent at the Goldwyn front. Florence Vidor sailed recently for Honolulu for a short vacation after portraying the role of Carol Milford in the Warner Brothers picturization of Sinclair Lewis' novel, "Main Street." Johnnie Walker, who plays the leading role in "Children of Dust," Frank Borzage's new picture for First National did his bit during the war. He enlisted as a gob and came back a commissioned officer. Rodolph Bergquist, cinematographer for the Goldwyn "Red Lights" company, has just completed a series of t he most unusual night scenes ever taken of the interior of a Pullman coach, domo of the palace. David Belasco, the famous theatrical producer, has placed his approval upon the scenario of "The Gold Diggers." which will be produced by the Warner Brothers. The play was adapted for the screen by Grant Carpenter. Ford Sterling and Aggie Herring, the last members of the cast to report for work, were before the camera this week for their first scene of Maurice Tourneur's forthcoming First National release, "The Brass Bottle." Sterling has sacrificed the two inches of brush he has had to keep matted on his face for "The Spoilers.""" Pauline Starke and Charles Clary were the first two players to be selected for parts in Emmett Flynn's fust Goldwyn production, "In the Palace of the King." Miss Starke will play Inez, a blind girl, one of the most emotional roles of her career. Mr. Clary has been chosen for the part of Don Ruiz Gomez de Silva, villainous minister in the court of King Philip II, of Spain, and majordomo of the palace. Gordon DuMont, "heavy" in many of Ruth Roland's screen successes, declares he has $5,000 invested in personal wardrobe. He is at present portraying the role of a slippery crook in Richard Thomas' newest six-reeler, "Other Men's Money." Claude Gillingwater, who is playing in "Three Wise Fools," besides being a distinguished actor on the stage and the screen is also an author. He has written more than twentyfive successful one-act plays, several of which he has played in vaudeville himself. Ray Enright. who has been assistant director and cutter at the Mack Bennett studios, has been promoted to chief cutter. He has just completed assembling "She Loves Me Not," first Sennett comedy to be released through Patlie, under the supervision of F. Richard Jones. George Mai ion, venerable character actor, wanted to die, slashed his wrists; but lived. He couldn't get work. Fred Niblo engaged him today for a small part in "Captain Applejack." He said he was glad to get such an excellent actor. The sun came out as Mr. Marion went to get his wardrobe. Myrtle Owen has been added to the cast of "The White Silence," being produced at the Warner Brothers studios. RinTin-Tin, the dog actor and featured player, recently won the high jump in a police dog show held at the Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles. Miss Bess Meredyth, scenario editor of Fred Niblo's unit and adapter of "Captain Applejack," characterized a solemn British footman in her script but couldn't name him. Someone suggested that "Dibbles" described the part. Gilbert Clayton, fine character player, will have the role. He is remembered in "Blood and Sand," which Fred Niblo directed. Malcolm Stuart Boylan, director of publicity for the Fred Niblo unit of Louis B. Mayer productions, has been made correspondent of the Chicago Evening Post and the six other newspapers of the Shaffer group. He is contributing a weekly column of Hollywood news which, while controlled by the Shaffer publications, is being widely syndicated to other papers. From Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, comes word from Director Laurence Trimble that his company, which has been in Canada since last December filming scenes for two forthcoming Strongheart starring vehicles, "The Phantom Pack," and Jack London's "White Fang," expects to finish the location work and start immediately for Hollywood, where the interiors of both pictures will be made. BABY BETTY WILL BE BUSY LADY HENCEFORTH Professionals and the non-professionals attending the Wampus Frolic held last year at the Ambassador Hotel will well recall Baby Betty in the closing number of the evening's program. Being an occasion for "Baby" stars the youngest infant in the profession followed the presentation of the other "Baby" stars. Fred Niblo, Master of Ceremonies, introduced Baby Betty as "Movieland's Youngest Celebrity," she being fourteen months of age at that time. Baby Betty will attend the Wampus Frolic again this year at the Warner Brothers Studio tonight, accompanied by James Connery, life-long pal and associate of Will Hay. She has added another twelve months of thrilling experience since her debut a year ago and during that time she has supported many of the greatest stars in Filmdom, including famous and popular Jackie Coogan. Joseph A. Eliason, producer for World Educational Films, will leave for Yosemite and points north to make "The Forty-Niner," a special featuring Baby Betty. Upon her return the little starlet is under contract to make a super-six-reel poetic masterpiece adapted from a poem from America's foremost poet. Following the closing of the Monroe Centennial and Motion Picture Exposition the Baby will leave for a ten months' tour around the world, leaving Washington. D. C, the last of August. Twenty-six one-reel Educational Gems will be produced on this trip. The entire series will be released in June, 1924. In "The Magic Skin" Bessie Love and C a r m e 1 Myers have been engaged for roles in "The Magic Skin," to be made at the Goldwyn studios by Director George D. Baker for Achievement Films. Miss Love will play the leading role, that of Pauline, and Miss Myers has been cast as "The Countess." The story has been taken from one of Balzac's best known novels, "The Magic Skin." Work will start on the picture soon. May Allison "Comes Back" Entering the motion picture field as a producer-director, Jane Murfin, noted playwright, has started work at the Thwnas Ince studio on the screen version of "The Sign," a play written by Mrs. Murfin and Jane Cowl. May Allison, who has just returned from a tour around the world, will again be seen on the screen in the leading feminine role, that of Claudia Bigelow, a daring and emotional young society leader whose regeneration is the theme of the story.