Close Up (Oct 1920 - Sep 1923)

S'20^3 Moving Along In Movie-Land A STUDY OF ARTHUR EDMUND CAREWE By Marshall Lorimer There must, no doubt, come into the heart every now and then, a certain glowing satisfaction in the knowledge that one has at last played a character in which his very soul reveled in interpreting! I am referring to Arthur Edmund Carewe, who has just finished playing that terrific characterization of Svengali in George DuMaurier s "Trilby,” a Richard Walton Tully production. It is true that Mr. Carewe has had the advantage of having two great minds associated w.th him in his interpretation. I am referring to James Young, his director, and Mr. Richard Walton Tully, the famous authorplaywright, but, from my persona! observation, I am inclined to believe that without this particular assistance Mr. Carewe would still have enhanced his fame by his portrayal of this worldwide fiction character. His make-up alone typified his conception of the part. He seemed to enter into the spiritualism so necessary in great interpretations. A modest, diffident man by nature, Mr. Carewe certainly seemed to leap forward into the limelight of his own greatness in this part. It is true, also, that he was surrounded with an unusual cast of merit, but any extraneous assists could not take away one iota of his ability. That conscious feeling of power that goes with greatness and ability seemed to permeate the scene when Mr. Carewe entered upon it. This young actor, for he is not yet out of his 30’s, has had a varied and distinguished career as an actor, both on the speaking and screen stages, but he, although, meritorious — never quite "Arrived" but his Art was always with him, although the vehicle had not yet been found in which he could develop it to the point that he wished for — and, although the name Arthur Edmund Carewe was known throughout the length and breadth of the United States, still — and this shows some of his modesty, Mr. Carewe was dissatisfied with his work, but at last he has finally admitted that if Svengali does not reach into the hearts of the millions of picture fans who will eventually view "Trilby,” then he might just as well seek some other line of endeavor in pursuit of his daily bread. IRVING CUMMING STARTS Broadway in all its alluring beauty, like a warm-voiced siren gifted with some illusive, intangible quality that makes it magic, will be elaborately p ctured in "Broken Hearts of Broadway,” which Irving C.ummings will produce at the Hollywood studios. The famous thoroughfare of New York is to be filmed as the “Street of streets,” the glittering stage on which is enacted half of America's drama of life. "Broken Hearts of Broadway” will mark the entry of Cummings, adm red throughout America for his work as a screen actor, into the ranks of the great independent producers. The roster of screen players includes the names of some of the most famous artists of the industry and each member was selected because of his or her individual suitability for the various roles. Among them are Colleen Moore. Johnnie Walker, Alice Lake, Tully Marshall, Kate Price, Creighton Hale, who attained prominence through his work in “Way Down East;” Arthur Stewart Hull, Freeman Wood and Anthony Merlo, a film executive who has returned to acting. James Kyrle MacCurdy is the author. HE SHOULD BE REWARDED Buster Keaton has posted a notice in his studio reading: "FIVE DOLLARS FINE "Any employee of this studio who springs a joke on (A) King Tut, former Egyptian ruler who was recently disinterred; or (B) who prefaces or concludes a statement by remarking Every day in every way (he or she) is getting better and better, will be subject to a five dollar ($5) fine. We want genuine laughs around this studio and not sickly grins. “NOTE TO PRESS DEPARTMENT: King Tut and ‘Every day in every way’ stories must not be sent to the newspapers under any circumstances. Several dramatic critics around the country are reported to have resigned and become press agents because of the flood of Tut and Coue stories which have inundated their desks. Let us practice a policy of kindness to our fellow creatures.” Dorothy Vernon is dividing her time between comedies and dramatic productions, her latest screen efforts is doing a character part at the Big U with Director William H. Watson.