Camera - April 14, 1923 to February 16, 1924 (April 1923-February 1924)

Pase Sixteen Weekly WakeI m-Up— CAMERA'S News Section CAMERA I SEELING AND HIS STAR IN PLANE THRILLER George Larkin, star of Charles R. Seeling Productions, and I Joris Dare, his leading woman, miraculously escaped serious and perhaps fatal injury a fewdays ago during the filming of scenes for the company's latest picture, "The Tango Cavalier," in which an aeroplane was playing an important part. The experience of the players was related today following their recovery from cuts and bruises received in the accident. Hanging head downward from the plane, Larkin was preparing lo pull Miss Dare out of a speeding automobile. The day was very windy and one quite unfavorable for flying, especially for stunt flying. As Pilot Goebel dipped his plane toward the speeding auto it suddenly rocked then dropped' Grabbing Miss Dare by the hands, Larkin was thrown violently against the car which sped on as the plane swerved to one side and sped along only a few feet from the ground. Although a bad cut on his head was bleeding profusely, Larkin, with sheer grit, hung to the plane and to Miss Dare while both were dragged along the ground for many feet. When the plane started to rise Larkin worked himself and Miss Dare onto one of the wings and it then dropped to the ground and came to a stop. During the excitement Vernon Walker, cameraman, had to jump for his life when the plane swerved to the side unexpectedly. His camera narrowly escaped being destroyed by the plane. Charles R. Seeling, who was directing the scene, suffered cuts and bruises when he attempted to rescue the pair from their perilous position. He was knocked over by the plane and received injuries to his face, legs and other parts of his body. The players, together with Director Seeling, were rushed to a physician where they were given first aid treatment and then taken to their homes. The scene in which the accident occurred was later exhibited in the studio projection room and according to those who have viewed it. it is one of the most unusual and thrilling scenes of its kind that has ever been recorded by a motion picture camera and adds the greatest interest and value to the production. Malcolm St. Clair, who recently completed his contract with Robertson-Cole, for whom he directed H. C. Witwers "Fighting Blood" series, has returned from his vacation which was spent at Laguna Beach. The drug stores will do big business in the cold cream departments it is predicted. IF MICKEY BECOMES A Talk about fighting blood! If little Mickey McBan applies the same spirit and enthusiasm to his film work as his forefathers did to the business of battling, he's going to be one of the brightest constellations in the cinema sky. This four-year old actor, who is now enacting one of the major roles in "The Temple of Venus" which is being made at the Fox Studios under the direction of Henry Otto, has often beert referred to as filmland's diminutive Khoderick Dhu, but it is not until one has glanced over his long and distinguished list of ancestors that the true appropriateness of the title is revealed. He is a direct descendant of Donald Ban, one of the first of the Scottish chiefs, and a favorite character in Highland lore. In the early part of the tenth century a merger between the Ban and McAlpin clans was effected only to be later nullified by intermarriages and a series of family feuds. The result was two new clans, the MacBeans and the MacBains. Mickey's people are all of the first named group, and it was this tribe that produced Gillis MacBean, the hero of the Battle of Collodon. As time went on the name MacBean gradually changed to McBan, and the members of Clan McBan became renowned for their prowess as warriors. Frederick McBan, who was Mickey's great-grandfather, was a major of the Second Dragoon Guards of the Scots Greys, which has been rated as the best of Highland fighting units. He was slain at the Battle of Incaman in Russia, and his son, Wesley McBan, who was a captain of the Seaforth Highlanders, was killed in South Africa during the Boer War. The record was further immortalized by Mickey's father, Fred McBan, who saw active service at the front in France during the World War. He was a member of the regiment that included Sir Harry Lauder's son. Lauder's son was killed in action, but McBan came through unharmed and is now technical director of the Trimble-Murfin Productions producing the Strongheart series. He was born in Edinburgh and was educated at the schools there, at Finsbury College, London, and is a graduate of Columbia University in New York City. All of these fighters are from his father's side, but his maternal ancestors are equally distinguished. His mother's mother was one of the Camerons of Australia, and her husband was aide-de-campe to the Governor of South Australia. Though the McBans and the McAlpins were the first of the Highland clans, and among the strongest, there are only six remaining members in the world today, according to the most authentic information. The McAlpin Hotel in New York GENERAL, THIS IS WHY was founded by members of this group, and is today in the hands of distant relatives of the little screen starlet. With this warrior blood in his veins Mickey should be able to put up a good fight for celluloid stardom. Perhaps some day he will bring to the shadow stage a drama of those stirring days of Robert Bruce, of the time when the Highland clans held Mickey McBan their own and protected their country against invasion by the soldiers of the British kings; a picture replete with the beauty of the lochs and glens of that distant country, that will bring a new and more compelling theme to the silversheet. Let the role of Rhoderick Dhu and those other romantic heroes be portrayed by one who is from their clans. It may be some time hence, but it will be worthy of patience on the part of art lovers. Ben Hewlett has just finished a six weeks engagement with the Robertson-Cole Studios, playing the "Heavy" in their special, "Lights Out." It is rumored about Hollywood that Tiny Sandford, who is playing the heavy in Sherwood MacDo.nald's Circus picture featuring Gloria Joy, is looking for a letter of introduction to his family. Tiny has been going at top speed the past few months and wishes he had been born twins instead of "one big one" so he could carry on his work and at the same time keep on speaking terms with the family. Mr. and Mrs. Charles King of 1524 Hudson Avenue, announce the arrival of a nine-pound boy. Mother and son are doing nicely. HOLLYWOOD SOCIAL LEADER ENTERS PICTURES After a prolonged absence from the screen, Miss Goldie Fessendo, one of Hollywood's charming society maids will again take up the more serious duties of characterizing the blonde vamp in the silent drama. Miss Fessendo is a typical affirmative reply to the much discussed topic as to which is the more "deadlier" — the blonde or the brunette type of vamp, and is one of screenland's most beautiful blondes, her versatility, however, lending itself to a wide range of roles, from comedy to heavy dramatics. In her recent appearance on the screen she portrayed the vamp role in Leslie T. Peacock's production, "The Midnight Flower," in which she scored a decided success, her efforts being pronounced by the critics as a superior piece of art. Previous to that role she was cast with Wm. Farnum in "The Tale of Two Cities,' and with George' Walsh in "Black and White." Miss Fessendo is a professional classical dancer of more than usual ability, having appeared on the Pantages circuit in that capacity and has also been booked with her dancing partner as "The Castles of the Coast.' Her stage and dancing career began at the age of four at which time she took the leading dancing part in the production of "Ben Hur." Miss Fessendo says that she attributes her success in dramatics, expression and dancing to thorough study and concentration, having been a pupil at the Boston School of Expression, the Cummock School of Expression and has studied voice under Professor Miller at the University of California. Miss Fessendo has also endeared herself to the Los Angeles and Hollywood public for having so often lent her talent to charitable and other social benefits, having depicted the role of Galatia. of Pygmalion and Galatia at one of the annual benefits at the Auditorium given by the Theatrical Mechanical Association; appeared with Lillian Burkhardt in the Four Season Dance, the "Kirmess," a benefit for the Los Angeles Orphans Home and took a prominent part in the Sunshine Society Ball to benefit the "Shut-ins" and invalids. It Was Lincoln's Move Lincoln Plumer and family lived in Los Angeles three years. Last week, while motoring out Hollywood way, the wife remarked, "I think Hollywood is the garden spot of the world." Lincoln's address has been changed to the Hollymar Apartments.