Paramount Press Books (1919)

ADVANCE PRESS STORIESContinued ANN LITTLE HAS ADMIRABLE ROLE Actress Has Charming Part in “Alias, Mike Moran” NN LITTLE, who plays the feminine lead in the new Paramount picture, “Alias, Mike Moran,” starring Wallace Reid, which will be shown at the theatre next , is admirably suited to the part. Miss Little plays the role of Elaine Debaux, a beautiful young girl of French ancestry. When Larry Young, the hero, falls in love with her in the belief that she is the daughter of Mr. Vandecar, a wealthy shipbuilder, she whimsically fails to correct him. She is in reality only Mrs. Vandecar’s companion, but she allows him to be deceived, fearing that she will lose him if he learns the truth. He also deceives her by pretending to be wealthy. Later, hearing he is dead in France, she offers her services as a war worker, caring for French orphans and helping in the hospitals. She again meets her sweetheart in France, who is not dead at all. The part calls for much emotional acting and expression, but Miss Little meets the test in a delightful manner and again proves her ability as one of the leading actresses of the day. Captivating Photoplay ONE of the most captivating photoplays seen here this season is “Alias, Mike Moran,” in which Wallace Reid, famous Paramount star, in starring at the theatre this week. The picture has been admirably produced and the work of the star and that of a capable cast headed by dainty Ann Little, is most artistic. GREAT FIST FIGHT IN NEW REID FILM Thrilling Battle in the Picture “Alias, Mike Moran” IN “Alias Mike Moran,” one of Paramount’s latest picture productions, Wallace Reid gets into one of the most exciting fist fights ever witnessed on the screen. Mr. Reid plays the part of Larry Young, a slacker who changes his name to circumvent the draft. He leaves his home town on account of this and gets work in a distant seaport at a shipbuilding plant. While working there one of his fellow workmen insults the French flag. This incident is the turning point in the slacker’s life. It arouses him to action and he wades into the workman and a fight ensues that will make you hold on to the arms of your seat. From that day on he is a changed man. He immediately enlists and goes to France. A beautiful romance is woven into the story and it ends with a pleasant surprise. “Alias, Mike Moran” will be shown at the theatre next Mr. Reid is supported by a notable cast including Ann Little, who plays the female lead, Emory Johnson, Charles Ogle, Edythe Chapman, William Elmer, Winter Hall, Jean Calhoun, and Guy Oliver. James Cruze directed the production. Found Society Bud But — IF you meet an apparently wealthy girl, and fall in love with her, be sure that she is rich before you make any marital plans. Wallace Reid, who is appearing in a new Paramount production, “Alias, Mike Moran,” at the theatre this week, plays the part of Larry Young who aspired to marry a society bud. He found the bud all right, but it happened that she loved him too well to undeceive him. SLACKER A HERO IN “ALIAS, MIKE MORAN” Wallace Reid Seen in Unusually Powerful Characterization WHEN a slacker wakes up to a realization of his true position in society, then he will also make up his mind that it is “never too late to repent.” This happens in “Alias, Mike Moran,” Wallace Reid’s new Paramount picture which will be displayed at the theatre next Mr. Reid, as Larry Young, is a slacker who when he is drafted bribes a former convict who really wants to fight for his country, to assume his name, with the result that the convict goes to the front and is killed after making the name of Young famous for bravery. Larry loves a girl whom he believes is wealthy, and who fails to undeceive him, fearing that when he learns that she is a lady’s companion, his love will vanish. The death of the convict awakens Larry’s soul and he enlists and performs such deeds of valor under the convict’s name of Moran, as the latter did not dream of doing. When he is carried desperately wounded to a hospital, he meets his sweetheart and after mutual confessions, the road to happiness for both is opened. The picture is an excellent one. It was directed by James Cruze, written by Orin Bartlett, adapted by Will M. Ritchey, and Ann Little is the leading woman. Picture Makes Hit WALLACE REID’S latest Paramount photoplay, “Alias, Mike Moran,” a splendid story, has made a distinct hit at the ..... theatre where it is being shown this week. It has a dramatic story which is splendidly developed. Ann Little has the leading feminine role. 15