Close Up (Oct 1920 - Sep 1923)

9 On Strips of Celluloid PERT POINTS | WONDERS NEVER CEASE Despite the skeptics, this is the age of miracles, and we have another proof of this statement in Dorothy Phillips’ next vehicle, “The White Frontier,” in which she will be directed, of course, by her husband, Allen Holubar. This is his second production in the present contract with Associated First National Pictures, Incorporated. “The White Frontier” is very largely located in the Canadian Northwest — and there is not a single redcoated policeman in the cast, even as an extra. The host of admirers of Miss Phillips’ talents as an actress, and of Holubar’s standing as a producer-director, will find other causes for selfcongratulation in this story. In the role of Yvonne, Miss Phillips will, it is predicted, reach dramatic heights surpassing even her own brilliant performances in previous photoplays. "The White Frontier” is a story of the maladministration of justice and its final righting in a series of highly dramatic episodes. Some of the scenes for this production will be filmed in the city of Montreal and in the heart of the Canadian forest, but the majority of the outdoor work will be done around Truckee, California. At this writing, the entire supporting cast for Miss Phillips has not yet been selected. Lewis Dayton will play the lead; two other important players in the company will be William A. Orlamond, the well-known character actor who worked with Holubar in "Broken Chains,” and Ynez Seabury, who returns to the screen after seven years. Miss Seabury will be recalled as a famous player of child roles, having made an especial hit as Little Hal in “The Squaw Man” with William Faversham. Associated with Holubar will be Harold Bucquet, assistant director, Byron Haskins, chief cinematographer, Frank Kesson, second cameraman and Gordon Jennings assistant. William Duncan has been peeking again. Women are wearing fewer clothes than they did years ago, but they are always careful just how they put them on. They have to be. JUDGE NOT! The light of friendship shone within, Tho’ rare — if ever seen! His genial warmth was hid behind A mask of solemn mein. Men named him sullen, stern or proud. Or thought him too reserved, Like the hasty, they prejudged With stigmas undeserved. Had they but known him, as I did , Mayhap they’d felt abased! Tis thus a man can be maligned, Whose heart is not appraised. Were they aware the man they shunned, Could suffer for a Friend ? Could lose the wealth . of Love and Y outh, With none to e’en defend! Should from the ken of all be lost In truth! mourned for as dead! Whilst he, in shame was buried in An abyss far more dread ? Ah no! those lines which marred his face, W ere stamps of pain and care! They falsified the sterling worth That once had been writ there. — By Marshall Lorimer. In the cast of “When Civilization Failed,’’ the first of the Leah Baird special productions, with Miss Baird will be seen Tom Santchi, Alec B. Francis, Richard Tucker, Walter McGrail, Bobby Bolder and Ruth Mitchell. With the camera work just completed at the Ince studio, the film is now in the process of cutting. May McAvoy is making “News” at Ince’s. It’s a cinch there’s no press agent in this. LOUISE LORRAINE Who is playing the Feminine Lead in a Universal Serial Feature — “The Oregon Trail” SHE CAN RIDE Little Peggy Cartwright, who has just completed a dancing act over the Orpheum circuit, has been engaged by Clarence Bricker to play the part of “Lady Marion” in Frankie Lee’s latest picture, “Robinhood, Jr.” Peggy is an excellent horseback rider, having won two silver loving cups at Ambassador Horse Shows and one at the Ventura show. In “Robinhood, Jr.,” she gives an interesting demonstration of her skill on the saddle. Clara K. Young is working on “The Woman of Bronze.” This is “weighty” story that should bring in a lot of tin. “I had a perfectly ripping time.” “Yeh, I heard it was tear-able.” Margaret Whistler’s latest ditty for dummies. ^ If time flies, then one must be a fast bird to be up-to-date. We give Harry Garscn credit for this. PLEASE PATRONIZ E— W HO ADVERTIS E— I N “CLOSE-UP