Moving Picture World (Jan-Feb 1927)

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January 1, 1927 MOVING PICTURE WORLD 51 Stars Again Ludwig Satz Closed for many years, the old Edison Studio, once the scene of most screen productions made in the East, has been reopened by Thomas Productions, Inc. Making their first picture, the screen version of the stage success “The Lunatic,” in which Ludwig Satz, famous star of the Jewish stage and well known for his work in “Potash and Perlmutter” in the role of Potash and other plays is being starred. Ludwig Satz presented “The Lunatic” at the Irving Place Theatre and has, for many yeats, wished to see it on the screen. Today that wish is granted and Harry Garson, handling the megaphone for David M. Thomas is directing the picture. Mr. Satz is bringing to the screen one of the best known character actors of the stage. His work in character roles on the stage have caused comment from every critic on Broadway and the screen is offering him a chance to enlarge his scope for versatile presentation of character work. Supporting Mr. Satz are Claire Adams, popular screen favorite, James B'. Carson, stage favorite and known for his work in “Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean,” George Tobias, stage favorite and the Corp. Lipinsky of “What Price Glory” is also appearing in the picture as well as Wills Claire, recently seen on Broadway in the juvenile lead of the Coburns’ play, “The Bronx Express.” Mr. Thomas is branching out for himself with this unit and his “Sea Wolf” while with Ralph Ince is to be remembered as one of the finest screen attractions. Dorothy Mackaill, A Bride Wishes Joy To The World Star Soon to Start In New Picture for First National “I want the whole world to be as happy as I am this Christmas !” says Dorothy Mackaill, First National featured actress, who was recently married to Lothar Mendes, the director and has just arrived in Hollywood. “Christmas means a great deal to me,” she declares. “I was bofn in England and the English people are always strong for observance of the holidays — even more so, perhaps, than in America. In any event, I invariably feel, as the 25th of December draws near, that I would like to be able to take the whole world in my arms and say— ‘Merry Giristmas — God bless us, every one 1’ ” Dorothy Mackaill is soon to begin work at the First National Burbank studios in a new picture as yet untitled but laid largely in the Los Angeles city jail! Jack Mulhall will be co-featured. with her. Born in England Born in Hull, England, Miss Mackaill started the study of dancing for which she showed a natural aptitude and was sent by her father to the Thorne Academy in London. It was to have been a two year course, but at the end of the first year she determined to start in making money instead of spending it and went to the Hippodrome as a chorus girl. Soon she was leading the famous ‘chicken’ number in “Joybells.” She had her first picture experience while in this show, making a picture for a British company entitled “The Face at the Window.” She went to Paris after the Hippodrome show closed and worked in a French revue, also continuing her picture experience. Then she decided to come to America, because she had heard it was a “wonderful place.” Minus all influence but with the assets of beauty and personality, she secured a position in the Follies. It was while there she attracted the attention of Marshall Neilan who gave her a role with John Barrymore in “The Lotus Eater” and other pictures. She appeared with Johnny Hines, now/ a First National star, in “Torchy” comedies. Later she was featured in the Edwin Care we picture, “Mighty Lak a Rose,” for First National and then Richard Barthelmess chose her as leading woman in three pictures. She played a Dorothy Mackaill role with Milton Sills and of late has been seen in “Subway Sadie” and “Just Another Blonde” featured with Jack Mulhall. She recently completed a part in “The Song of the Dragon” made by Lothar Mendes, playing tire leading feminine character. Dorothy Mackaill is a true English type of beauty and possesses a characteristic charm. And her Christmas wishes are from her heart ! Gertrude Orr Is Crack Film Author Some of the most interesting screen stories of the year have been prepared by Getrude Orr. She numbers among these for the Fox organization “Mother Machree,” “The City,” “Love of Women,” “Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl,” and “Wedlock,” from the book, “Marriage,” by H. G. Wells. Gertrude Orr began her scenario work at the old Ince Studio four years ago. At the closing of that studio, Miss Orr freelanced until Fox signed her to adapt the list of prominent screen stories mentioned above. Rork Title Change Sam. E. Rork announces that the title of “The River” has been definitely changed to “The Notorious Lady.” Goodrich Is Eager To Get Novel Ideas Asks Readers to Tell Him What Type of Picture Pleases Most The most unique plea ever made by a scenario writer to exhibitors through the medium of Moving Picture World comes from John F. Goodrich of the Famous Players-Lasky Studios in Hollywood. Mr. Goodrich, who is one of Hollywood’s most successful scenarists and who is an expert on scenario writing with the Paramount organization, asks each and every exhibitor reader of this publication to “sit down and write me just what phase of motion picture entertainment is the best merchandise for your class of customers.” H is Unique Plea Mr. Goodrich’s direct message to exhibitors is as follows : “A scenario writer affiliated with such a concern as Famous Players-Lasky Corporation is the constant recipient of innumerable “great” ideas for pictures. The most of these ideas came from people who never go to pictures. Sometimes it seems that the entire army of unemployed has turned to scenario writing over night. Unfortunately there is little aid in their suggestions owing to their entire lack of technique and experience. “No work is less a one-man’s job than scenario writing. We need all the help we can get — and especially do we need help from you exhibitors and you can help us a tremendous lot if you only will. In helping us you help yourseves — and your profits. Won’t you exhibitors sit down and write me just what phase of motion picture entertainment is the best merchandise for your class of customers ? You are our contact with the audience. Relay their desires to us and we will help you give them what they want. I invite a friendly constructive correspondence with you all.” Contract Offered Dorothy Howell Dorothy Howell, who as scenarist of Columbia Pictures Corporation wrote fifteen of the seventeen stories produced by Harry Cohn during the past year, has been given a five years’ contract by Columbia’s vice-president anil general manager of production.