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

1 rinera! Camera! News Section Page Fifteen old Shaw Acts as Own Research Department for "The Living Past" arold Shaw is not only direct'The Living Past," one of ro's new special productions, le also is acting as head of his research department, tie locale of the story is laid ussia and England. Mr. Shaw t the greater part of the last years of his life directing in land and other countries of ope, including Russia, and is ihed to pass expert judgment very detail of picture making rding those countries and the oms of their people, ardly an hour of the day passhat he is not asked to give hi ion regarding the correctness a British automobile license the uniform of an officer of Russian army, the furnishings London apartment and a thouI and one other details. In one he is fortunate for most of members of the cast are thordly familiar with continental i and people. Alec Francis, el Belmore and D. R. O. Hatsarc natives of London, Enid nett is an Australian where ish customs prevail, Harry thrup was born in Paris and traveled extensively in Europe, liam Humphrey directed pics in England several years, ty-y Alden has traveled in Eu1 and so has Lorimer Johnston, arrison Ford, who has the leadrole, is the only one whose exences have been limited in geog phical scope to America. ictor Schertzinger directs Holt]: Bosworth in "The Man Worn Life Passed By," a new Mro all-star special. Victor lerman directed him in "Rupert ojHentzau," and Victor Seastrom mm his dirertor in "'1 he Judge U the Woman." Now, Hobart pis that if he can appear in a inure directed by Victor Flem(11 his Victor-y will be complete. Harry D. Brown, supervising etineer of the Hollywood Studios, M been selected from all of the ectricians in the industry, to have :<|rge of the lighting effects for tj annual ball of the screen camefmen (American Society of Cinqatographers), at the Biltmore Itel on October 27th. Brown ttmises to put on some jazz light fvt, which will surprise the dan Harrison Ford, whose forte is BS in which he appears in all regalia of a gentleman of lei e, dons a chauffeur's uniform r the first time, for his role in he Living Past," a new Metro -star special which Harold Shaw directing. peneral Isaac R. Sherwood, the Ihest ranking Union veteran who light in the Battle of Franklin, ji Colonel John A. Fite, the highranking Confederate officer lo > participated in that bloody j:nt and is now alive, are assistI Allen Holubar in filming the jttle of Franklin, at Franklin. Inncssce, for "The Human Mill," plubar's first big Metro produc Kiddies nowadays know how to demand their rights. Little Bruce Guerin, during his between-pictures vacation from the Warner Brothers studio, has been posing for innumerable publicity-photographs, wearing the latest fashions for youngsters of his age, playing with toys of all kinds. In each instance he was presented with a sample of the article by the company, granted permission to use his photograph and, looking over his assortment of toys, Bruce decided it wasn't a half-bad way to spend a vacation. But once something went wrong with the scheme. After posing for automobile-pictures, he politely waited for the usual presentation, which failed to come, then demanded, "Don't I get this nice big shiny automobile for a sample?" However, a week later there came from the motor concern a tiny replica of their famous costly model, complete even to the speedometer except that it is run by pedal-power instead of gasoline, and just big enough for one four-year-old boy. ASSEMBLE THEDA BARA UNIT Parallel Sire's Triumphs As most everybody knows, Willie Collier, Jr., is the son of Willie Collier, Sr., and, also, as most everybody agrees, the latter is the greatest farceur of the American stage. Many are willing to agree that the son is destined to achieve an eriual rank as an exponent of the silent drama. Each succeeding production in which Willie, the Second, appears seems to inspire the leading critics to augment their enthusiasm in predicting great things for him. Now, according to advance reports, this descendant of a stageland favorite has surpassed all of his previous screen efforts in Reginald Barker's latest production, "Pleasure Mad." As the son of parents suddenly lifted from poverty into the highest social whirl through an unexpected acquisition of wealth, he is given opoortunities to show the versatility for which he is already famous and his performance is proclaimed one of the "good things" in this picture. When Willie, Jr., decided to follow in the footsteps of his distinguished father, it became a question in his mind as to what road led to a goal approaching in importance the one his sire had lon<r held. He felt there were too many limitations on the stage — he had the urge to leap about, to reach out, to be a lot of different places in the same play. Consequently, he chose the screen as his field and after making an auspicious debut in a New York-made feature and following it with other successes, he hurried to Southern California, the mecca for all photo-plavers. From the day of his arrival he has been kept busy, and his star is now high in the firmament. Victor Schertzinger who is directing "The Man Whom Life Passed By," was at one time musical director for such famous stage artists as Calve and Nordics. B. P. Fineman, who is producing the picture that brings Theda Bara back to the screen, announces the acquisition of two of hlm-land's leaders in the persons of Tod Browning and Paul Bern, who will act respectively as the director and scenarist. Browning recently completed the production of "The Day of Faith," one of Goldwyn's most ambitious productions for the coming releases of the season. Prior to this engagement he spent several years at Universal where he made "The Virgin of Stamboul," "Outside the Law," and a number of other exceedingly successful films. Paul Bern stands without a doubt in the very topmost ranks of his profession of editor, author and scenarist. He is the only man in his line who is thoroughly acquainted by personal experience with every angje of motion picture production, from the laboratory up to the director's work on the set. Until recently Bern was editor-inchief of the Goldwyn studios, where he himself provided the scenarios for "The Christian" and "Masters of Men." Subsequently he adapted "The Wanters," John Stahl's latest completed production, and also for "The MarriageCircle, " which Lubitsch is now filming at Warner Bros, studio. With these two men as a nucleus, Fineman is rapidly completing his production organization, and will soon announce the cast that will support Miss Bara in her most ambitious screen vehicle. Leon Rice, President of The Mission Film Corporation, announces the completion of the story for the next all-star feature. It is from the pen of H. H. Van Loan, the well-known writer, and is entitled "FLATTERY." The continuity is now being written by Mr. E. R. Schayer in collaboration with Mr. Van Loan. Production will begin in the very near future according to Mr. Rice. The Creator took the spirit of discontent and installed it in a body of laziness ; He gave it the attitude of a snob, the constant sneer of contempt, a desire to shirk responsibility and a certain skill at getting by in the world. Its characteristics became wilfulness, selfishness, venomous backbiting and greed. And He named it a WANTER. Then He took the glowing light of happiness, combined it with emotion, placed it in a body of activity and imbued it with honesty. He gave it the ability to achieve and the magnetism that draws friends. He blessed it with strong character, integrity and loyalty, instilled it with the power of development and intellectual progress endowed it with the viewpoint of an optimist and called it a WORKER. To celebrate the' completion of "What Next," his second Universal picture under the direction of Hy Mayer, George K. Arthur drove to Santa Barbara for the week end. He was accompanied by Mrs. Arthur, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brest and Mrs. Arthur's sister, Miss Lloyd, all from London, who are his house guests. On his return. Mr. Arthur will start his third film, as yet unnamed. Fred Jackman. who directed Hal Roach's latest feature production, "Rex. King of Wild Horses,'^ is standing by while his film is being assembled in continuity. The story is the first of its kind ever filmed. A wild stallion plays one of the principal roles. In the cast are Marie Mosquini, Leon Bary. Edna Murphv, Frank Butler, Sidney d'Albrook. Louise Fazenda, Charles Chase, Patsy Hartigan and Sidney de Grey. Dot Farley is going to make her eyes behave. "No more cross-eyed parts for me !" says the erstwhile Mack Sennett actress whose kitter-corner optics have appeared on the screen opposite Ben Turpin's with such regularity that picture fans have become inclined to believe Dot's eyes were born that way. Fact is Miss Farley is the possessor of a pair of very beautiful brown eyes and they are straight as a die — except when she chooses to cross them for professional purposes. Years ago she learned the trick of crossing her eyes at will. "But it gave me such a headache and the strain has somewhat weakened them," she says. "I'm afraid if I keep it up any longer they might 'freeze' that way." From the Sennett comedy lot she has turned to serious drama and will soon be seen in "Misunderstood," a screen play based on Booth Tarkington's human interest drama. This picture is now being produced by J. K. McDonald for First National. William Beaudine is directing and the cast includes : Henry B. Walthall, Irene Rich. Rockliffe Fellowes, Ben Alexander, Dot Farley and Lawrence Licalzi. Miss Farley's work as the crosseyed "Maid Marion" in "Rob 'em ood" and "Where is My Wandering Boy This Evening" will long be remembered by lovers of screen comedy. DOROTHY PHILLIPS, it is rumored, will return to the screen after several months absence, the early part of next year. Milton Sills and Wallace McDonald, now appearing in "Angel Face Molly," Viola Dana's new Metro release, seem to be emulating Damon and Pythias. They have appeared together in their last three consecutive pictures, although each was filmed at a different studio. REAVES "BREEZY" EASON is shooting spectacular buffalo hunt scenes in Canada for a forthcoming Thomas H. Incc special of the early West.