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

Page 18 'The Digest of the Motion Picture Industry' Came We found her in her garden. Judged alone, that garden would have been a superlative, breath-taking, almost indescribable accomplishment. Surrounding the actress, it was a fitting harmony; unusual, but quite naturally so. She was severing dead leaves from a clump of old-fashioned cosma. Thus occupied and attired in a simple white frock and sandals with loosened curls, she emanated the spirit of enduring youth without for a moment missing the dignity of the great artist, who, arrived at middle-life as years are counted, has long studied the Plan and found it good. Then Eugenie Besserer greeted us and the enthusiasm and vitality of this woman who has been called "the Bernhardt of the screen," was astounding. We could not refrain from praising her lovely little home, her really exquisite flowers, and it was easy to discern that much of her heart was in that Edendale hillside. Having been introduced to Beach, a tremendous dog, and Furry, a wee kitten, having viewed the surrounding countryside from every carefully planned vantage point, we got down to pictures and their production. It was a privilege to watch Eugenie Besserer's enthusiasm for her home swing to her work without abating a wit — drawing apparently upon a boundless source. Again, we found that she was a generous "approver," given to criticism only when it could be made constructive. She stated "I care greatly for my picture work and consider myself wonderfully fortunate to have had in so short a time two such significent roles as NMna in "The Rendezvous," and Marty in "Anna Christie." Parts that mean much are not as frequent as one would like, therefore, very valuable when they do offer themselves. Nina I like better than any thing I have done since mad Kate in " Light in the Clearing," although perhar doesn't quite achieve the scops of Rosy in Griffith's "Scarlet Days," and Mar who has read "Anna Christie," and realized her dramatic possibilities? I joyed every instant of each part. "How do I like to make pictures? I 1 yet to talk wLh an old Griffith player doesn't lean toward his methods and h my favorite photoplay builder, althc wonderful strides have been made by the really big producers. Why, wh( think of the early Selig days when we out a photoplay a week" — she broke off a merry chuckle — "it just proves prog to the cynics, that's all," she concluded Other subjects were touched, uponfoster children, some dozen little « whom she has lifted along to useful i tions in life, while, according to her admission, she has learned more than has given; her two tiny grand daugh now at least with a dramatic future; life's companion, the man she marriei fourteen years of age. Then a brief sk of her career — a debut at nine with Mat Barrymore, her own company and fin an eight-year engagement with Selig, whom she was featured in "Whei Woman's Forty," "The Smouldering," other productions. When we went from the presence Eugenie Besserer, we carried somet along — a faint, intangible something we felt rather than classified. It had d of the essence of greatness. Cruger's, the New York shop on Forty-fifth street just off the Avenue, is now showing an excellent selection of tweed overcoats, importations from Scotland. Cullingsworth of New York, at 12 East 46th street, are showing sack suits made up in imported worsteds, Saxony, tweeds, and cheviots. They are very reasonable in price and have attained great popularity with men there. Hickcy-Frecman of Rochester, New York, have announced a new overcoat for the coming winter. This renowned establishment has created a thoroughly showerproofed coat that has the appearance of the regulation tailored coat. Whether you desire a gown for that coming ball or a sport outfit for that game next Saturday you'll find that "something" in a Betty Croft Creation that distinguishes the master achievement from the reasonable, too! And the fortunate thing about it is that Miss Croft will rent you these outfits as cheerfully as tho you were purchasing them. It's the little residence at 1843y2 Cherokee Avenue. It is interesting to note how the smart shops have gained in popularity in the past few years, that is, in their appeal for t he public at large. One of the busiest of these establishments in Los Angeles is that of Petrie, Inc., on West Sixth street opposite the Metropolitan Theatre. Here one can always find the smart and novel in men's custom-made and ready-made suits, shirts, and overcoats and the finest in accessories such as cravats, hankerchiefs, golf hose, knit jackets, etc. Being under the management of young men this shop is open to new and progressive ideas in wearing apparel, yet never sacrificing good taste for the sake of novelty alone. This shop is patronized by a great many film men, and its cinema clientele reads like a screen blue book. Desmond's, of Los Angeles, are agents for John Shannon's Clothes, fori— imports. This renowned coatmaker 1 |n created a very unusual, free-swinging o coat of finest woolen that marks a sonw radical departure in coat construction. S pockets are featured and the collar is and deep. The sleeves are loose, and ' general build of the coat permits of long easy strides. It should find especial f with motorists as it doesn't have that ir| ting tendency to hug the knees. H'halley-Ford, Ltd., of London, bootmakers, have a shop on East Forty-fourth street, featuring imported footwear. It is the rendezvous of those fond of British-made shoes. HURRY! HURR1! I have several genuine ISAVAJO RVGS at bargain prices! Have just returne from the Indian reservation. Phone Drexel 8089; ask for Did you forget to send that bouquet for her birthday? Phone us, we will take care of it for you! THE ROSE SHOP 6326 Hollywood Boulevard Phone 438-567 Rare and Out of Print Bool searched for and reported upon fn of charge. Hollywood Book and Print Sho 1780 Highland Ave. 570-7: I