Close Up (Oct 1920 - Sep 1923)

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At this writing the Kahn Agency is handling some of the most noteworthy producing orders — for extras and “small bits" it has a list of several thousand from whose ranks, many stars of next year will radiate in the film world. GUARDING THE TRUNK The above title practically illustrates a literal fact, for whom do you suppose arrived in town? But no other than James Kvrle MacCurdy, the well-known author-playwright, who is also noted throughout the English speaking world, as an actor of many sided degrees of ah litv. Many of you no doubt will remember Mr. MacCurdy when he played the lead in his own play, “The Old Clothes Man." He successfully played this vehicle in the largest theaters throughout the United States over a period of seven years. In this mysterious trunk, which he :s carrying with him around the country, are manuscripts which would he of vital value to the various moving picture companies located in Los Angeles, one of which was only recently sold, namely, “Broken Hearts of Broadway,” which will soon blossom forth as an Irving Cummings’ product'on, featuring Colleen Moore with an all-star cast. At this particular writing. Mr. MacCurdy is in San Diego playing a theatrical engagement, but will return to Los Angeles at the end of next week, when no doubt, he will be found standing vigilant guard over h's trunk of manuscripts at the Continental Hotel. A word to the wise, to ye producers! As you are in search of stories, why not look him up? Poor little pal of mine, tonight you’re so much clay; Perhaps in doggie heaven you’re out at play? For any doggie while down here. Who managed to give others cheer, And proved a loyal friend indeed: Who understood you, and could read The varied moods of one he serves — A paradise, and soul deserves! So, Tcpsy, I am hop ng you’ve received the right reward; If not, I’ll disbelieve in the existence of a Lord! —By M. L. WORTH-WHILE SENTIMENTS V rginia Pearson, who arrived at Hollywood a few days ago from a vaudeville tour, and who is returning to pictures after an absence of three years, has a lot to say regarding Hollywood and motion picture people. Miss Pearson is here to stage a come-back to the silver sheet, having signed with Arthur H. Jacobs to play the leading feminine role in his new Frank Borzage production. “Dust in the Doorway” (temporary title) which starts shortly and to be released by First National. “Although this will be my first work here,” stated Miss Pearson, “I know Hollywood from former visits, and I think it s terrible for the easterners to hear those horrid tales. Why — its as wholesome as fresh milk — so absolutely quiet one almost wishes someone would cut up. You know I really got a kick out of reading what they don’t do in Hollywood. New York is more wicked in one square inch than all Hollywood. “The stage and screen folks have always been greatly misunderstood. They are real, warmhearted, generous; and when charity calls are always the first to respond. Human nature is pretty much the same the world over. A few in all lines of endeavor can’t behave themselves and thus bring disgrace upon the many. “We must credit the screen people for bringing happiness to human ty. They perform as great a service as the churches. Pictures render a universal good. Lorrie I must hand you a real laugh, S d Snow, who was the camera man for his dad on the Hunting Big Gams in Africa trip which is at Miller’s theatre, brings a new one. Says that the young King of Zululand, who is nineteen years of age and has eighty wives and 360 children the last time his secretary made a count, told h.m that the custom of h's native heath permitted a man to visit a wife when the husband was absent provided he stuck his spear in front of the family hut. And said husband even cannot enter until the visitor has seen fit to remove the spear. The thought occurred that it might be a r.ot of a stunt for Hollywood, but on second reconsideration there would be such a rush to the property shops for spears that there might be a death or two. Again one might do well with a spear factory out that way and unt : such a time as the spear foundry was in operation, as a suggestion, a vest or pants or some other part of the current garb of the visitor might be affixed to the door knob. It looks to me as if there were great possibilities in it. Then one could get out a publication “Who’s Living With Who in Hollywood,” but it has its disadvantages, because the late changes that are bound to come in would make the forms always tardy. Speaking of Henry Ford Abe Warner says the greatest benefactor the Jewish race has in America is scrap iron. DEPENDS ON YOUR VIEWPOINT Neva Gerber has put some thought into this. Roughen: “Mildred wears less clothes than any other girl I know.” Tumble: “Oh, she’s all right— she has a many sighted nature !— that’s all.”