Close Up (Oct 1920 - Sep 1923)

Cl&SWJ? u'*'^ Moving Along In Movie-Land LAST MINUTE STUFF PREPARE FOR WINTER Here’s another quick one: Ed Sloman (slow-man) is not as slow as you think. He quit Metro the other day and left May Allison to Phil Rosen. — We’re all waiting, Mr. Qu ck-man (as we now call h.m), to hear the latest news. * * * John Ince, who directed Doraldina in “But Yet a Woman,” has left Metro. — We wonder what Thos. H. Ince is gonna do? * * * “Her Mother Is a Better Pal Than Mary” is the latest song riot. — Wonder if Owen Moore is singing this one? * * * Well, well, look what happened! Jacques Jaccard quit Frank Mayo right in the middle of “shooting” the “Tiger.” Something must have made him tigerish. * * * Winifred Westover while in France said that Lyons, France, was a “roaring” little town. * * * We hear that Eddie Foy has a new act — Thank Gawd! * * * They are continuously Victorious — Directors are never speak-easler. * * * Wallace Re d says he has no use for a slow motor car. — But it isn’t well to try any other kind around Los Angeles. Look at the cops! * * * J. G. Hawks of Goldwyn scenario staff is gonna have some t me writing the cont’nuity for Maurice Maeterlinck’s story — if he wrote it in French. * * * “Mr. Barnes of New York,” by Archibald Clavering Gunter, will be Tom Moore’s next starring vehicle for Goldwyn. The novel was a sensational success in the 80’s and was then put into a play, which also scored a big hit. Victor Schertzinger will direct. Gerald C. Duffy is adapting the story to the screen. * * * * Here’s a biting bit of news for Hollywood dogs. According to a recent court decision, “dogs are entitled to one good bite, but if he repeats, the bitten one can claim damages. Oh, you dogs, sharpen up your teeth! Viola Dana and her sister, Shirley Mason, who have recently moved into their new home in the Hollywood foothills, are seeking all the recreation possible in a California winter. The two sisters have purchased handsome riding horses that won prizes at the Los Angeles Live Stock Show. In addition, they have an outdoor swimming pool, tenn s court and several motor cars to aid in driving away dull care. RISING TO THE OCCASION Ruth Roland, the Pathe serial star, is in receipt of a letter asking her opinion of the new yeast-eating fad, which is based on the scientific statement that the "vitamines” contained in yeast are of great nutritive and hygienic value. The irrepressible star’s reply was as follows: “I sometimes indulge in a cake of yeast before retiring, and I find that I really do REEL STUFF FROM REALART Life with Jack Holt is becoming just one star after another. He finished Saturday with Mary Miles Minter, only to start Monday in a new Babe Daniels production, written by Elmer Harris. * * * Wanda Hawley has finished “The Snob,” her latest Realart picture, and will rest until November 8, when work is scheduled to start on “All Night Long,” from the play by Philip Bartholomae. * * * Besides the leads, Maym Kelso, Edward Martindel and Wade Boteler have been signed for character roles in the new Bebe Daniels production. Boteler has just finished with the fair Bebe, playing the heavy in “In the Bishop’s Carriage.” * * * Mary Miles Minter has just completed “All Sours’ Eve” from the Ann Crawford Flexner Broadway stage rise more rapidly the next morning.” success of last season. The Irene — One of the new Bootery models for evening wear. G. H. VVOLFELT CO. The BOOTERY Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Smart Shoes for IVomen 432 SOUTH BROADWAY Los Angeles Pasadena San Francisco PLEASE PATRONIZ E— W HO ADVERTIS E— I N “CLOSE-UP