Camera (May 1922-April 1923)

Page Eight The Digest of the Motion Ftcture Industry" CAMERA I Chatter About Southland Folks hI Harry Bums William Farnum, is back among Hollywooders once more, also Enimett J. Flynn, who will probably direct the star in a special production. Ruth Roland will write finis to her present serial about the time these columns go to press. Cameron Coffey will take a flyer into vaudeville under the management of Morris Cassell. There will be two others in the act, which will soon be given a tryout before it is booked for a series of dates. W. S. Van Dyke is listed to handle Buck Jones next story at the Fox studios if what is going the rounds of the rialto is authentic. S. M. Beal has returned to the Thos. H. Ince studios to assist John Griffith Wray. S. M. just completed his work with his dad, Frank Beal, at the Fine Arts studios. Tod Browning believes in getting the real stuff when he deals with New York atmosphere in his stories. Hence his boarding a rattler and riding to the metropolis for some scenes in the forthcoming release of the Priscilla Dean picture now in the making. Jack Ford is to direct another big special for Fox. His last was well received by the powers that be. Gordon Mullen has been signed to play part in "Thelma," which will reveal Jane Novak as the star, and Chester Bennett as the director. Marcel Perez and Pete Morrison were seen coming out of the Horsley projection room with a smile on their faces of satisfaction. So their picture that they are producing for F. M. Sandford must be coming along great. Eddie Lyons lost his car from in front of Universal City. It took a notion to go out for a spin, with someone else driving it, and from latest reports Eddie was still gunning for his car. C. M. Franklin, aided by Arthur Rose, are still working on a novelty production of colored photography. It will reveal a Chinese tale that will startle the knowing ones, it is said. Roy H. Klumb is in the producing game to stay, and has big plans on tap for future productions and releases. Ethel Clayton had the nicest period costumes for the "Three Cornered Kingdom" that the writer has seen in some time. The people looked as though they really belonged— thanks to he good judgment of Director Wesley Ruggles and his assistant, Ralph Walters, who are handling the story. Vincent McDermott accidently became an actor when he was ushered into a part at a race track scene that Jack Pickford was making. When it was all over Vincent was not only the wiser but richer for the director voted him "some actor." Clyde De VInna, Elfelt's cameraman for ■"Flaming Hearts" is in the South Seas. J. C. Van Trees, who is filming "The Young Rajah" with Phil Rosen as director, can answer the mooted question "Does a cameraman make a good director?" J. C. will answer "Yes." Every sequence he films has so many difficult angles to remember and handle that it takes a trick cameraman to bring about exact results. Ed Marcell put over a clever bit for Sam Wood in a hotel set the other day. Henry McCarty and Charles Mack gave the southland the double o for some locations that they intend to use in the next Lester Cuneo picture that they ought to start most any day. Louis Lipton joined Alfred Green and went to Catalina with the company, which has Thomas Meighan as star. Lipton's line of work is gags, titles and senarios. Pat Moore plays "The Young Rajah" as a child. Pat's best scenes in the picture were taken the other day at a coronation in a temple, with hundreds of extras, near-greats, and stars taking part. Mickey Moore is working with Gloria Swanson in the Sam Wood production at Lasky's. He, like his brother Pat, is in demand. Norman Taurog must have seen Henry East with his head shaved and thought that Henry was cool and comfortable. Hence his dispensing with his hair, much to the heart aches of some feminine admirers. Tenny Wright, member of the A. D. A., sends a postal from Southampton that "all is well" with him. The sea and fishes and he are on good speaking terms. Edgar L. Kennedy took a flying trip to Murietta springs prior to starting his picture with Chester Conklin. L. L. Baxter, manager of the Marshall Neilan company, and Billy Nolan, cutter of Douglas Fairbanks productions, were guests of the Assistant Directors association the other evening. Charles Stall ings accompanied Tod Browning to New York to get scenes tor a new production. Pete Gerald, secretary and treasurer of the Assistant Directors association, has originated a new song which carries the title, "Anybody Got Any Dues?" The words are touching, and the air doesn't appeal to everyone. Arthur Rosson, who is directing Jack Pickford, gave United studio sets the once-over the other day, accompanied by Claude Mitchell, his assistant. The pair decided to shoot some scenes there. Dot Farley has a job as co-director and author of some two-reel comedy dramas with Crystal Rapp as star, and Francis Ford studios the scene of their efforts. Tulla Belle and Eba Mona are going to join the vaudevillians by September 1, touring back East. Tom Murray has completed his engagement at the Charles Chaplin studios. He spent four months with the famous funster. Ruby Hill is taking life easy these days. I met her on Cahuenga driving her coupe, at ease with the world and not a single worry. Little, "The Big Photographer," has his troubles. While trying to take stills of everything from a wee baby to an elephant the other day, an autoist passed him so quickly that he almost took the tail end of his coat off. W. S. Campbell is still waging his battle in the courts over the Chester Comedies that he produced for C. L. Chester. As soon as the proceedings are over W. W. intends to start working once more. A. Linkoff expects to place his signatures on the dotted line within the next seven days. More power to you A. L. and may your strength never wane. Claude Camp circled about the studios and lined things up in great shape for the handling of the crowds that gave our own Will H. Hays the big reception at the Ambassador Hotel, Wednesday evening. Claude is the hustling kid from hustlerville. Frank Beal is very much elated over the picture he has been directing at the Fine Arts studios. "The cast will knock 'em oft their seats, the story is one of those puzzling things that will keep them guessing until the final scene is screened." Hugh Saxon admits that when he went to Arizona to play in the series of western dramas he called himself an actor. Now he thinks seriously of getting cards printed with the following: HUGH SAXON— DARE-DEVIL AND STUNTS MY SPECIALTY. He had to do 'em and smile while risking his neck. Vladimir Lenska, virtuoso violinist, aided by Richard Wagner, who is a master at the piano, gave the A. D. A. boys quite a treat at the last meeting at the clubrooms. Lenska allowed the members to peep at a violin made in 1516, which has been the property of some of the world's greatest violinists. Charles Lament was around bidding folks at Fox studios good-bye the other day. He and Noel Smith have made their last piclure at that plant for some time. They have resumed the Hallroom boys series for Harry Cohn, with Syd Smith leading and another to be selected. There will be another director to alternate with Noel Smith. Joe Basil, who is assisting Tom Buckingham, believes in doubling in brass. To show Larry Scmon that he doesn't like to stand around and do nothing but see that actors get on the set, look after details and locations, order lunches, machines and whatnots, that go to make up a troupe, he's working in makeup just to get in the fun while the funmaking is going on.