Close Up (Oct 1920 - Sep 1923)

HINTS FROM INCE “Her Reputation” is the title which has been chosen for Thomas H. Ince’s latest picture, an original, by Bradley King, temporarily titled “News,” which is now in course of production. The picture, which is a big newspaper feature production, is said to carry one of the most powerful illustrations ever filmed of the power of the modern-day press. The plant of an up-to-date newspaper has been used as the novel “location” for shots that reveal some inside secrets of the “Fourth Estate.” May McAvoy is being starred in the production, supported by Lloyd Hughes and a strong cast. Thomas H. Ince says that the best Christmas gift which he received was a solid silver service of eight pieces, presented to him by his studio associates on Christmas day. The service, which was specially designed for use by the producer on his yacht, “The Edris,” is in heavy Dutch rennaissance style, and is said to be one of the handsomest of its kind in the country. * * * John Bowers heads a fine supporting cast which has been chosen for “The Tinsel Harvest,” the first of a series of six productions of the Regal Pictures, Incorporated, starring Madge Bellamy. Included in the cast for the picture, which is being produced at the Ince Studios, are Francelia Billington, James Corrigan, Billy Bevan, Norris Johnson, Ethel Wales, Otis Harlan, Myrtle Vane, Arthur Millette and James Gordon. William Seiter is directing. Seven High Class Bouts EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT In the Airiest Boxing Arena in the West Hollywood Legion Stadium El Centro, Off Hollywood Blvd. ’Phone Reservations — Holly 100 UNIVERSAL PICK-UPS The newest Herbert Rawlinson vehicle, adapted from a magazine story by Evelyn Campbell, called “Nobody’s Bride,” has entered production at Universal City with Herbert Blache directing and one of the typically “all star” casts of the day in support of the popular screen hero. Edna Murphy, seen several times before opposite Rawlinson in such pictures as “Don’t Shoot,” and Alice Lake, a star in her own right, have the two chief feminine roles. Harry Van Meter, Frank Brownlee, Phillips Smalley, Lillian Langdon, Robert Dudley and Sidney Bracy have been chosen for the other principal supporting roles. * * * Another all-star special feature, indicative of the quality of Universal productions for the coming year, has been initiated in production at Universal City by Jack Conway. Kathlyn Williams, one of the most capable emotional actresses of the screen, has been chosen to play the chief feminine role, a tri-part impersonation, in the new production, which is William Hurlburt’s Broadway stage piece. “Trimmed in Scarlet” is a dramatic story of a woman’s soul under fire of scandal. The story is one that provides several roles of equal dramatic value, for which only players of unquestioned artistry could sensibly be chosen. Following the choice of Miss Williams for the leading feminine part, David Torrance, who has contributed two remarkable characterizations to the screen in “Forsaking All Others” and “The Power of a Lie,” was chosen for a character role. Roy Stewart, star of many features and several recent Universal serials AUTHORS’ SERVICE ' BUREAU Manuscripts and Photoplays Typed and Revised. Reasonable Rates. Prompt Service. JANE HOLCOMB, 432 Grosse Bldg. V and two-reel adventure films, Phillips Smalley, Robert Agnew and Lucille Rickson will portray other important figures in the story. * * * Leon Bary, who is scoring the biggest hit of his brilliant screen career in support of Mabel Normand in the Mack Sennett production of “Suzanna,” has rejected an offer to be featured in a new stage play to be presented on New York’s Broadway in February. “The cinema has won me, heart and soul, and I have no further desire for the footlights despite the fact that I was on the stage for more than fifteen years,” Mr. Bary says. * * * Baby Muriel McGormac, whose next notable screen appearance will be made in the Gasnier production of “Poor Men’s Wives,” is the same juvenile artist who distinguished herself in this same director’s picturization of “The Call of Home.” In fact, Mr. Gasnier is the fifth director who has admired this child artist’s histronic work enough to call her back for second engagements, and one producer has availed himself of her professional services on three occasions. Little Miss Muriel is only four years old, but she has been in pictures two whole years. * * * Max Linder plans to make a ninereel “comedy-extravaganza” in Hollywood during the first months of 1923. Mr. Linder had intended originally to film this picture in his native France, but conditions there are such as to preclude the possibility of making motion pictures as effectively and as artistically as they can be made in Southern California. USED FOTOPLAYER at a Bargain Price! Remarkable opportunity for motion picture theatre! Fotoplayer in perfect condition ; gives complete orchestral reproduction; played by hand or from doubletracker player piano ; provides excellent picture music at minimum cost. Music continuous — no pauses for rewinding — :an be changed instantly to fit the scene. A chance to make your music, as well as your films, a source of steady profit! Terms, if desired. Satisfaction guaranteed. Write for full description. A. B. Cox, 717 Tribune Bldg., Chicago