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

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timer a! Camera! News Section Page 15 'Buck" Hard at Work harles Jones, having taken a tailed rest following completion his last picture, "Cupid's Firefjp," has started work again at William Fox West Coast Stuj, Hollywood, on a new producI, "Not A Drum Was Heard," m Ben Ames Williams' SaturEvening Post story of that ne, adapted for the screen by Sty Hobart. William Wellman direct. leading the supporting cast is ty Bouton, leading lady who apjired in the William Fox special, "jou Can't Get Away With It," ejected by Rowland V. Lee, and *h John Gilbert in "The Exiles." link Campeau, most hissed of ■ ivies, will care for the dastardlend of the story. Others in the t are, William Scott, Rhody thaway, Al Freemont, James ing, Frank Weed and Micky Ban. 'Not A Drum Was Heard," a stern romance is said to be rete with thrills and intense dra:tic situations, offering Mr. Jones nerous opportunities for the kind portrayal that has established n a prime favorite with the moll picture public. Scores in Coogan Film Dramatic critics in the East have heralded the role of Vera Lewis as the Archduchess Annunciata in Jackie Coogan's production "Long Live the King," as one of the most notable characterizations of the year. Miss Lewis scored a distinct success on the legitimate stage before taking up her work in the silent drama. For several years she was a member of the D. W. Griffith stock company, during which period she gave a remarkable performance in "Intolerance" as the philanthropic sister. Griffith once said that there were very few actresses on the screen who had the regal bearing with dignity and tone in every movement as did Vera Lewis in registering deep emotional feeling and blending the tragic with the pathetic. Vera has no superiors in the silent art. She wears her clothes like a Princess. Her most recent pictures aside from "Long Live the King" are "Desire" with Metro and the "Marriage Market" and "Innocence" for the Waldorf productions. In private life Miss Lewis is the wife of Ralph Lewis whp is also very famous on the screen. BEAUTY AWARD GIVES IMPETUS '■Virginia Brown Faire, First Natmal featured player, loaned by wit organization for a featured le in "Welcome, Stranger" was e first to be signed of the all-stat list for the Belasco production, liss Faire has been given to unJrstand that the role of "Esther," {Jewish girl which she will enllt, has a great deal of drama in (for her and that it will do much jr her advancement. •Since coming to the Coast fotwing the winning of a beautv Intest offered by an eastern "fan" Jagazine, Miss Faire has been iffiadily advancing to an enviable fcsition in the screen world and Jcently had the reward of sin'Jre and conscientious work in beJg signed by First National on a Jng-term contract. |Loving her work and being posIssed of great ambitions, Miss kire has been untiring in her dejrmination to have her screen defecations on a sure technic. Of MONG IS NO CHINK her it is said that she is always in command of the right tempo for each scene and that she has never been known to let it "sag." "Coming into the lime light from practical obscurity by winning the beauty contest only served to in j Because of his name and also the act that he has essayed numerous fhinese roles during his long and jaried career as a cinema featured ■layer, William Mong is kept busy lenying the rumor that he is an J)riental. I Scores of fan letters arrive at ■fang's office each month and a 'lair majority of them contain the iuery, "Is it true that you are Chinese born?" Mong wants it distinctly understood that he is 00% American, having been born In the city of Chambersburg, Pa. | Mr. Mong's next screen per ormance will be in John M. itahl's "Why Men Leave Home." spire me to greater :effort with every role entrusted to me," she declares. "I determined to know tempo and the pitch of a characterization and to keep my work smooth and consistent, instead of making a false splurge and peter out as so many do who have no end in view. My end is growth." Miss Faire will shortly be seen locally in "Thundergate" which is now showing in the East, scores of letters coming to her daily commending her work in this picture, her first following her contract. Babylon and Egypt and Greece — ruins of the Acropolis and the Parthenon — Jerusalem in its glory -^-capering breezes on the Mediterranean— the booming of the surf on a rock-bound coast — the stagnant waters of the River Jordan — olive trees on a brown hillside — Mecca and Damascus — mosques and minarets silhouetted against a multicolored twilight sky — the languid fragrance of Holy Land Flowers— the exotic lure of Far East countries. George Bookasta is a Syrian boy. Despite the fact he first saw the light of day in this western land, he is essentially of those colorful folk who inhabit the lands bordering the far eastern shore of the Mediterranean. His expressions, his gestures, and his demeanor are reminiscent of those romantic folk about whom the history and legend of Palestine and Asia Minor has been woven. His very person and his unique characteristics bring to one's mind thoughts of the stories and historic chronicles that have emanated from Mecca, Damascus, Jerusalem and other renowned centers of ancient Far East dominion. He is of a race of people who have written glowing chapters in the annals of the world, a persecuted, yet courageous tribe. The editor has known Georga for some time, and he is fully convinced that he is an artist in embryo, awaiting only the chance to emerge into the sunshine of Opportunity to definitely establish his right to inclusion among the accepted starlets of cinema rank. And this chance is bound to come soon; it is inevitable, as inescapable as the dawning day, for this lad has a spark of genius that only awaits some guiding hand to nurture it and draw the flame therefrom. One so young who can so indelibly impress himself upon the minds of eminent folk is of a certainty destined for the worth-while Photo by Walter Frederick Seely things of life. Of a truth his talent must find some outlet, a silversheet expression. Keen, alert, intelligent, obedient, yet maintaining an unrestrained carriage and mode of conduct that is highly commendable for one of so tender years, he is an example that many further along Life's road might study to advantage. That George Bookasta should come to the cinema was foreordained. Else why should he have been gifted with a personality that so easily meets the exacting and high standards of the shadow stage? His mimicry is finished to the 'nth degree, and his other acting needs only the refining touches which experience, time, and good leadership will bring. Given a suitable and sympathetic role this boy will win plaudits of international magnitude, for he has the stuff and he can put it across. He has the soul of the actor and the artist, and when all is said and done that is all that is essential — understanding. He can dance, in a boyish way, but his forte is acting; not comedy, or comedy-drama, but straight drama, something with human interest and great appeal. "Rosita" afforded him a small chance, but his biggest and best to date. He hardly rose above the atmosphere, if one is to consider the position he enjoyed in the cast. But if one is to consider the heart and soul he put into his work, bearing in mind that he is as yet just a little man, then it is safe to say he arose to great heights in that picture. But it is not sufficient; he will never win his spurs on such, and therefore he is building day by day to bring closer the realization of the Big Chance. When it comes George Bookasta will not be found wanting. "He will substantiate and redeem the faith which his many friends have invested in him. We shall watch with great hopes and expectations, sure of the ultimate outcome.