Close Up (Oct 1920 - Sep 1923)

9 On Strips of Celluloid PERT POINTS Richard Dix has been given the leading masculine role in the film version of “The Christian,” which Goldwyn is preparing to make. He is now on his way to New York, thence to England, where some of the scenes will be taken. Edith Roberts has been added to the cast for “The Sunshine Trail,” the Douglas MacLean comedy vehicle now in production at the Ince studio, under the direction of James Horne. Horne has directed three of the unreleased comedy specials featuring MacLean. * * * Allen Holubar has been engaged by Goldwyn to direct “Broken Chains,” the scenario by Miss Winifred Kimball, which was awarded the $10,000 prize in the recent Goldwyn-Chicago Daily News contest. * * * Virgil Hart has been engaged to assist Howard Mitchell at Fox in the production of a William Russell film. Their troupe is preparing to go to Yosemite. * * * Among others to support “Strongheart,” dog hero of the Jane MurfinLarry Trimble production, “Brawn of the North,” will be the hero's half brother, “Cuno,” a famous Belgian police dog. * * * Joseph M. Schenck is now selecting Norma Talmadge’s next starring vehicle, which will follow the release of “The Eternal Flame.” * * * “Fools First,” Marshall Neilan’s latest production, is soon to have its western premiere at the Kinema Theatre, Los Angeles. * * =H Katherine MacDonald’s next starring vehicle, after completing the filming of “White Shoulders.” is to be “The Lonely Road,” a story by Charles Logue. * * * John M. Stahl is now casting for “The Dangerous Age,” an all-star Louis B. Mayer production. Lewis Stone has been signed for one of the principal parts. * * * James Kilgannon leaves for Balboa with Director Fitzmaurice this week. PLEASE PATH MABEL LEAVES THREE NAMES BEHIND By MARSHALL LORIMER There was a time when “MICKY” was on everybody’s tongue, From Children barely toddling, and Old Folks nearly done, Until there came our “MOLLY-O” as charming as a song, With its hidden veil cf tear-drops, and true whole-hearted fun. Each came at that right moment, when we wanted it the most, Then having entered in each heart, in turn gave up the ghost. Now comes a most romantic theme, to add to MABEL’S fame — With Spanish backgrounds to enhance our dear “SUZANNA’S” name. Our MABEL NORMAND there disports from Peon, to greater heights, Until she takes us step by step, with loveliness, and ART, In such a manner that we feel, like she the new delights That only ARTISTS feel — who know they’ve really played the part! No one of us can say we did three things in life just right; Not so with Mabel Normand, for three NAMES she leaves behind, To carry forward thru the years to greet our Children’s sight — You’ve guessed them— “MICKY,” “MOLLY-O” and “SUZANNA” in your mind! Such Pictures cannot fail to leave an impress on each Age; What more can one do, than to leave behind her such a Page? LUCILE PINSON Popular in Pictures Outside companies producing at Universal City include the Irving Cummings Productions, Campbell Comedies, Herbst Productions, Phil Goldstone Productions, Warner Brothers, “Broncho Billy” Anderson and Sunset Productions. Harry Myers is the Warner Brothers star. Franklyn Farnum and Richard Talmadge the Goldstone stars and Jack Hoxie the Sunset star. Harold Lloyd has been working all the week on a faction in his current comedy where the action all transpires in the wee sma’ hours of the morning. The scenes are full of excitement and the work of the comedian has both comedy and drama. Mildred Davis is appearing opposite. The rest of the support includes Eric Mayne, John T. Prince, Norman Hammond, Florence Mahon, Joy Winthrop and others. O N I Z E— W HO ADVERTIS E— I N “CLOSE-UP”