The Moving Picture Weekly (1920-1921)

tThe moving picture weekly -35 Art Atmospkere m ''Burnt Wmgs" WHEN Frank Mayo, Universal star, learned that in his next production, ''Burnt Wings," he would be called upon to play the part of an artist, he set about the task of familiarizing himself with the routine of studio life. Edward Scholl, the well known New York painter and a friend of Mayo's, is at present engaged on a number of sittings in Los Angeles, and has opened a studio in the Southern Californa city. The actor spent several days with the artist, learning how to adjust an easel, how to handle a palette, brush and stump and how to feel at home in a smock and tam. "Burnt Wings" is the title undei which this unit of the S R O 12 will be released. As "The Primrose Path" it was a huge stage success by Bayard Veiller, author of "Within the Law" and "The Thirteenth Chair," and was used as a starring veliicle by the author's gifted wife, Margaret Wycherly. Its scenes are laid in Paris and New York. It is being directed at Universal City by Christy Cabanne, who is himself a successful artist. He secured a dozen young women students of the California Art Institute. In addition there are five French actors appearing in "The Primrose Path." Marcel Blanc plays the part of a doctor; Rene Guignar,d appears as a French officer; Meyer Ouhayon portrays the role of an art connoisseur, while Etta Ormond and Eugene Ponyet appear as the proprietors of a lodging house in the students' quarter of the French capital. Brands from the Burning Universal Film Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — Have just finished a run of your picture, "Three Mounted Men," starring Harry Carey. It is surely a fine picture and in fine shape. I did a good business and my patrons were well pleased. Yours very truly. A. H. BAKER, Manager of Motion Picture Theatre, Lanesboro, Minn. Universal Film Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — We have just finished running your picture, "The Man in the Moonlight," with Monroe Sahsbury. It is a well acted picture, especially the fifth reel. Yours truly, O. S. NORDINE, Manager Motion Picture Theatre, Karlstad, Minn. Universal Film Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — Regarding your picture, "The Talk of the Town," starring Dorothy Phillips, this picture is great in every way, except it is not a family picture. Yours very truly, PAUL GOSSMAN, Manager Majestic Theatre, Belle Plains, Minn. Universal Film Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — "The Silk Lined Burglar" is a very good picture and was well liked by all. Yours truly, J. C. SPRINGER, Manager Motion Picture Theatre, Millville, Wis. Universal Film Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — Have run your picture, "The Brute Breaker," starring Frank Mayo. This is a very good big timber camp story, with plenty of action, fine scenery and good photography. It held attention from beginning to end. Yours very truly, MANAGER, HOWARD THEATRE, Alexandria, Minn. Universal Film Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — "The Spitfire of Seville," starring Hedda Nova, is a good clear picture with good settings. Yours very truly, STRAND THEATRE, Isabel, S. D.