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

Page 18 "The Digest of the Motion Picture Industry" Came\] Figures That Lie By MARGUERITE COURTOT McKEE Most of us laugh at the man who shudders when a black cat crosses his path, the iiian who does not play golf laughs at the man who docs, and so it goes, folks wear clothes that seem funny to everybody except their owners. Yesterday, good form forbade the wearing of jewels in daytime, especially with street dress and the gown itself was made with attention to ornamental detail. But the up-to-date frock is "as plain as your old hat," and therefore is a foundation for baubles and semi-prccious stones, such as (not real) diamonds, cr\stais, matrix and a thousand colored stones, heaw blues, cool greens and heavenly rainbows, aie to be seen circling the throat of the fashionable woman. There are even charming ornament^ that may be worn with mourning, the combination of onyx and crystal are proper, or a chain of alternating black and white diamonds. The raisin growers ask, "Have you had your iron today?" I want to know, whether you have bought your highly-colored wrap for the chilly nights we're having? Don't be afraid to get it loud, tangerine is a safe and sane color if not exactly conservative. And don't forget to buy your Swede hat because they are wearing them in Paris and New York city now, A friend of mine who has just returned from "the other side," showed me some wonderful frocks that made my mouth water. There was one straight frock for wear under a fur coat, made of a novelty woolen material in a warm tan shade, inverted pleats at the sides to give room for walking; the bateau-shaped collar and cuffs and stunning. Smart Parisians are wearing long lines in the daytime and blossom out in stiffened hip-full skirts in the evening. Things are not always what they seem, even as women are not always as rosy as they are painted, still cosmetics will always enabl \\ woman to keep a stiff upper lip. I think it % man and not mirror that caused woman to* about her looks. Every woman should kl] what kind of skin she has and care for it • cordingly. Those with oily complexions she i use fluids and lotions. Paste, any kind, tic or thin, should always be reserved for the <ning. A heavy make up is not in good ts and is only permissible on a very young won , As a woman grows older she should usil deeper toned powder, pink faces upon an eld' i woman might be amusing; at least it is not ■ mode. Women should study the style of i face and should then arrange her appears • accordingly. Each of us have a personal and should bring it out. If your instinct ci not guide you, go to the large hotels, and st i the well dressed women you see there, not exaggerate. Be natural. J Beauty in Elk Film One of Eastern Canada's most noted beauties is to be given a role in the Renalles production, "The Elk's Tooth," according to an announcement by Clarke Renalle, President and General Managing Director of the corporation. Under the patronage of Lord Byng, Governor-General of Canada, and other prominent public figures, the Montreal Lodge of Elks staged a five-day Fall Festival, the principal feature of which was the selection of the "Montreal Queen." Through an arrangement consummated between the Montreal Elks and Renalle, the young woman acclaimed queen will be dispatched to Hollywood to undergo camera tests and a role will be assigned accordingly in "The Elk's Tooth. ' Production is slated to commence late in January. Although it is not probable that any of the scenes of the picture will be filmed in Canada, the Montreal Elks did not wait to see what their Ame rican brethren would do in support of the picture, but hastened to record their approval and tender their moral support of the production whose main theme carries an eloquent plea for the preservation of the monarch of the forest, the elk. Despite the various conflicting rumors relative to this picture no B. P. O. E. money is behind the venture, nor has any been solicited since the entire project is being financed by Renalles, Inc. However the Montreal Elks were quick to see the value of the film as applied to them and have given it their endorsement, together with a promise of the heartiest moral support. All financial returns from the production will be the exclusive property of the producing corporation, and the fraternity will not benefit a whit insofar as money is concered. Renalles have just published a condensed novelization of "The Elk's Tooth'' which is to be filmed from the story by Mr. Renalle who has been prominent as sportsman, director, author and stage producer for years. Complimentary copies of the book have been sent to President Coolidge and the members of his cabinet, the Governors of all of the States, the Governor-General of Canada and his staff, and to the C.rand Lodge and all Elk lodges in the United States, Canada and Newfoundland. The greater portion of "The Elk's Tooth" will be shot at Jackson's Hole, Wyoming, which is the habitat of the only remaining large herd of elk in this country. The Yellowstone Park authorities are to assist in the making of the picture. Sings With Shadow Self The career of Miss Ruth Gillette, dramatic soprano, whose musical voice for several years past has charmed Chicago theatre-goers, has been closely bound up since her arrival in Los Angeles a year ago with Universale production ot Victor Hugo's masterpiece, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," now showing at the Criterion Theatre. Miss Gillette, after years of study under a number of coaches of note, including Charles La Berge of the American Conservatory of Music, appeared in a number of operatic engagements, and was placed under 'contract with Balaban & Katz of Chicago, to appear in the Chicago, Rivera, Tivoli and other Chicago houses. A year ago she came to Los Angeles, and since that time has been under the management of the DeRecat-Bostick Company. Shortly after her arrival here she visited hte Universal studios with friends, and for the novelty, accepted a small part in "The "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," which Wallace Worsley was then directing. During the times when the cast were waiting on the set, between scenes, it was the usual thing for Miss Gillette and others to amuse themselves by singing. Her voice attracted the attention of Mr. Worsley, and when singers for the prologue whicl part of the Criterion presentai were selected, Miss Gillette < induced to become one of them, she is now singing the "J Maria" as a solo number, as \ as in the chorus work, for a |' ture in which she herself it r. t rayed. to Edward Burns is now work on his individual scenes at Lasky Long Island Studios ow to the illness of Miss Swanson, \ became infected with "Kleig" e ^_ during the filming of "The HiJS ming Bird." A large photograph of li Mary Kornman, leading ladjr — Hal Roach's "Our Gang" hangs, ^ the Ambassador Hotel. She dressed in the chic riding habit wore during the filming of "De Days," and is shown riding prize-winning horse. Grace Darmond has 'comple her work in "Discontented H bands," the Waldorf Product under the direction of Edward Le Saint. James Kirkwood, J thur Rankin, Cleo Madison, I Carmelita lieraghty are also in cast. Fii Pierre CJendron, who was author of the successful Broad* farce, "Cold Feet," has been cl for a prominent role in support! John Gilbert in his new Willi i Fox picture, "Just Off BroadwaJ Winifred Dunn, scenario editor for Metro, has just commenced her work on the adaptation of "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," which Arthur H. Sawyer of S. L. Pictures, will produce for Metro release. Barbara LaMarr will be features in the production as "The Lady That is Known as Lou." In preparing her script for this famous Robert W. Service poem, Miss Dunn is now collecting a vast library of informational material on Alaska and the Yukon, particularly in the days of the gold rush which are described in this poetical narrative and most of the other Service ballads. STOP! 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