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Page Ten Weekly Wake-'Em-Up— CAMERA !'S News Section CAMERA I Boiled Down and Served Up! Some of TKis Week's Film News You May Have Overlooked. Sol Polito is filming Edwin Carewe's production of "The Girl of the Golden West." Priscilla Bonner is characterizing the role of an Irish girl in Tom Fornian's current production. The Reliable Photoplayers Association has moved its ofBces to 4100 Sunset Boulevard. They can be called at the old telephone number. Perry Vekroff, the directorauthor's latest is "What Wives Want." Write your own answer to this one. Vola Vale is playing the part of a vamp opposite Gaston Glass in the Gasnier production of "Mothers-in-Law" at the Mayer-Schulberg Studios. Cecil Holland and Lucien Littlefleld, master make-up artists, have signed a long-term contract with Goldwyn and will appear in protean roles for which they are famous. Max Davidson, who won high praise for his performance in "Abie's Irish Rose," is enacting an important role in a Christie comedy under the direction of Al Christie. Edward Martindel is in a serious condition, suffering with "Kleig eyes." An operation may be necessary, and should that fail, it is said he will probably lose his eye-sight. Myrtle Steadman accompanied the Lloyd Hughes company to Truckee, where the exteriors of Thomas H. Ince's production of "Atonement" are being photographed. Fred Thompson, who won recognition as leading man to Mary Pickford in "The Love Light," has been signed by Goldwyn to enact roles in their productions for the next five years. Ralph Faulkner, popular legitimate actor who scored his biggest hit playing opposite Yvette Guilbert in "Guibour," and who deserted the stage to enter eastern-made films about a year ago, has signed a contract with B. P. Schulberg for Preferre d Pictures. He arrived in Los Angeles last week. "Lucretia Lombard," the novel written by Kathleen Norris, has been purchased by the Warner Brothers and it will be produced by Harry Rapf, who made "School Days," "Your Best Friend," "Rags to Riches," and "Heroes of the Street." Sada Cowan is adapting the story for the screen. Stan Laurel has signed a contract with Hal Roach and will soon begin work on his initial picture, which will be a travesty on "Under Two Flags." Mae Laurel, his wife, will play the leading feminine role. Vic Potel is hoping the new directors who enter the field will all be named "Vic something." All because Vic Herman, Vic Schertzinger and Vic Halporin have used him in three productions in rapid succession. Jeanie Macpherson, author of Cecil B. DeMille's latest production, "Adam's Rib," is vacationing in New York, and upon her return will immediately start work on thv forthcoming De Mille picture, "Tlie Ten Commandments." Conrad Nagel last week signed a long-term contract with Goldwyn following his withdrawal from Famous Players-Lasky with whom he has been affiliated for the last three years. He will serve as a featured player in special Goldwyn productions. Another Hollywood story, "The Deacon of Hollywood," has entered production at the Fine Arts studios under the direction of Fred Caldwell. The principal roles are being portrayed by Gale Henry, Victor Potel, Violet Schram, Ray Cannon and others. Jacques D'Auray, who is scoring a success in his interpretation of the part of the devilmay-care Ga.ston in "My American Wife," starring Gloria Swanson, is now playing a similar part, that of the flirtatious French Beau Brummel, with Mae Murray, in "The French Doll," under the direction of Robert Leonard. Filming of Daniel Goodman's production, "Something for Nothing," is rapidly nearing completion. Elinor Fair, who will be seen in Charles Brabin's "Driven," is enacting the stellar role, supported by Robert Edeson, Charles Richman, Mary Alden, Hedda Hopper and Vincinte Coleman. The picture is being produced at the old Mae Murray Studios of New York. Lloyd Hughes, who is being starred in "Atonement," the first of several productions which the Palmer Photoplay company is planning to film at the Thomas H. Ince studios, is being supported by an unusually fine cast. Myrtle Stedman, Claire McDowell, Lucille Ricksen, George Hackathorne, Philo McCuUough and Bruce Gordon have been chosen for the principal roles. Joseph De Grasse is directing. The Mayer and Quinn motion picture exchange of Los Angeles last week obtained the world rights to "The Greatest Menace," Mrs. Angela Kaufman's anti-dope picture. The price paid was not divulged. Irvin Van Osdell, well-known to baseball fans, having served the past two seasons as outfielder for the Salt Lake club, has beeit appointed outside property man for the Fine Arts studios, which oflSce has been created owing to increased production activities at the plant. The all-star cast enacting the important roles in "Trimmed in Scarlet," the Universal production, under the direction of Jack Conway includes: Gerrard Grassby, Kathlyn Williams, Raymond Hatton, David Torrence, Roy Stewart, Lucille Kickson, Robert Agnew, Philo McCullough, Eve Southern, Bert Sprotte and Phillips Smalley. AI Christie has completed the filming of his latest comedy, "A Hula Honeymoon," and has started work on another fun film. Two other companies are busy for Christie. Scott Sidney is directing Henry Murdock, Christie's latest acquisition, and another is being filmed under the direction of Harold Beaudine. Filming of Rowland V. Lee's production of "Desire" will be completed this week at the Metro Studios. The cast includes Marguerite de la Motte, Estelle Taylor, Russell Simpson, David Butler, John Bowers, Noah Beery, Walter Long, Hank Mann, Baby Muriel Frances Dana, Chester Conklln, Joseph Dowling, Ralph Lewis, Lucille Hutton and Edward Connelly. William Daniels, who photographed Von Stroheim's productions of "Foolish Wives" and "The Merry-Go-Round" at Universal, has resigned from that organization and will join Mr. Von Stroheim, who recently became a member of tlie Goldwyn directorial staff. His first efforts under the new banner will be put forth in Von Stroheim's initial Goldwyn production, "McTeague." With the engagement this week of Louise Fazenda, who will play one of the principal comedy roles in Halperin Productions' latest breezy satirical play, "Tea — With a Kick," Victor Hugo Halperin, author of the story and one of its producers, has announced that a total of 24 artists of recognized prominence are now appearing in the story. Another recent addition to the cast is Ralph Lewis, well-known character heavy. William H. Thompson, who for more than fifty years has been a prominent character on English and American stages and screens, died in New York last week at the age of 76 years. His death was the result of his developing pneumonia while on "location." Rumors afloat to the effect that the Vitagraph studios were about to discontinue activities were branded as untrue by general manager W. S. Smith. Three companies are working at the present time and another outfit is being prepared to start "shooting" next week. Maryon Aye has been selected by Sol Lesser of the Principal Pictures Corporation to play the leading feminine role opposite Bert Lytell in "The Meanest Man in the World," Mr. Lesser's first production under the banner of the new organization. Miss Aye, prior to her advent into the motion picture field, was a favorite subject for several of the world's greatest artists. When Will Rogers finishes his engagement with Ziegfeld's Follies," he will return to California and immediately commence work on a series of comedies for Hal Roach, who announces a twoyear contract has been signed between the comedian and himself. Miss Norma Shearer, recently judged the most beautiful girl in Canada, and Pathe's latest "find," will be brought here to play the feminine lead opposite Mr. Rogers. Jack Gardner, daredevil "human fly," has arrived in Los Angeles from Geneva, Switzerland, where he was working as a cameraman for a scenic expedition. He has been contracted for by a big producing company of Hollywood and will devote his time hereafter to furnishing super-thrills in picture productions. During the Liberty Loan Drive he distinguished himself by climbing the wall of Gotham's tallest skyscrapers as an advertising stunt. Jack Mulhall last week signed a long term contract with Joseph M. Schenck at a reported salary of $1000 a week, which is Mr. Schenck's first step towards gathering a galaxy of cinema stars since he purchased the controlling interest in the United Studios. Mr. Mulhall's promotion is said to be the result of his performance in support of Norma Talmadge in "Within the Law." He will play the leading male role in Constance Talmadge's next starring vehicle, after which he will probably be starred in his own right.