Close Up (Oct 1920 - Sep 1923)

13 Hand-Outs Along the Rialto WALLACE LIKES ACTION One of the most important battles of history has just been fought out, “Richard the Lion Hearted,” defeated the Sultan Saladin at the gates of Joppa, Palestine, last week. The fight, in which armed thousands took place, is one of the big scenes of the Associated Authors spectacular screen version of Sir Walter Scott’s novel, “The Talisman,” which is being filmed at the Thomas H. Ince studios. The battle progressed for five days without any serious casualties beyond the usual black eyes and varied colored bruises which result from the undue excitement which always occurs with a vigorous director holding the megaphone and urging honest action from the hand-to-hand combatants. On the sixth day, however, Wallace Beery, who plays the title role in the production, attacked a “Moslem infidel” so ferociously that he lost his balance and fell from his horse. The terrified animal went plunging through the ranks of the Sultan’s army and ten men were thrown and carried off to the hospital before the runway was captured. The set was specially built for the battle scenes is said to. be an absolutely authentic reproduction of the ancient city of Joppa, Palestine. HE REALLY EARNS IT Motion picture stars, who deduct $5200 a year from their income tax returns and charge it to advertising, because they pay $100 weekly, or more, to a personal press agent, are defrauding the government according to A1 St. John, Fox comedian. If a P. A.’s salary were to be itemized properly, the scrv'ces rendered would probably go through the audit bureau something like' this: Doubling up with laughter at star's funny stories $ 40 Telling star ten times daily he is greatest ever 20 Agreeing with him cont'nually in every opinion 22 Explaining twice daily why he does not get more publicity on front page 10 Hunting up high-class bootleggers for his employer 7 Writing and “placing" publicity about star 1 Grand total $100 A REST AT LAST! Hoot Gibson is going to take a rest! It will afford the rolicking Universal star the most unique pastime that he has experienced in many months. He has almost forgotten what vacationing means. Following the completion of “Out of Luck,” Hoot's latest starring vehicle, his director, Edward Sedgwick, told Hoot that he was to have a rest of two or three weeks before the filming of h’s next play. Hoot was astounded. “What? Aw, Ed, don’t trifle with me. You know nothing like that is ever going to happen to me.” But it proved a fact and Hoot is to have his first rest in more than a year. It is his first long vacat on in fifteen pictures. He has promised to absorb his share of the sunshine and salt air along the Pacific shore during the lull in his work before the camera. “Out of Luck” is the second of the new series of special Hoot Gibson feature productions. It is the story of a Cowboy who joins the navy, and should afford plenty of laughs with inimitable Hoot in the title role. Sedgwick wrote the story and George C. Hull of the Universal scenario department wrote the continuity. Sandy Roth, assistant director for Warner Bros., experienced the unusual this week while looking for location headquarters for the “Little Johnny Jones” company. He was detailed by Jack Warner to find a deep water spot at the San Pedro harbor and in an effort to get the best place, looked over the bank too far — result, tasted some rather muddy water. Roth is now submitting a bill for the cost of deali ng one assistant director's outfit. “SKYLARKING” FINISHED The second of the series of Mack Sennett all-star comedy attractions for Pathe release, under the title of "Skylarking,” in which Harry Gribbon, Alberta Vaughn, Lila Leslie, Kewpie Morgan and those two very clever little children, Josephine Adair and Jackie Lucas, appear, has been completed. The picture is now in the editing and titling department to receive its finishing touches preparatory to being given a local preview before shipment to New York. MANAGER IS FORMER ACTOR Ashton Dearholt, production manager of the Ben Wilson studios, is still receiving fan mail from admirers he won while enacting featured roles several years ago in American, Goldwyn and Universal photoplays. At the present time Dearholt is supervising the production of the latest Ben Wilson all-star production, “Mine to Keep," with Bryant Washburn, Mrs. Bryant Washburn, Wheeler Oakman and Charlotte Stevens heading the list. Why does Edna Murphy shut her eyes when she dances with Gaston Glass? CONFIDENTIAL RELIABLE RESPONSIBLE Do You Need Money? Let Us Finance You! A. B. Cohn & Bro. Financiers — Est. 53 Years Third Floor New Pantages Bldg. 7th and Hill Streets Money Loaned on Diamonds Watches Jewelry Silverware Liberty Bonds, Etc. Courteous Service Liberal Treatment Lowest Interest Rates Private Offices Special Dept, for Ladies No Red Tape No Delays Appraisals Made on Premises SENNETT PHOTOGRAPHS OCEAN BED The all-star comedy company bearing the Mack Sennett banner, in which Harry Gribbon, Alberta Vaughn, Billy Bevan and Mildred June are the featured players, under the direction of Roy Del Ruth, have left for a week’s stay on location. They have journeyed to a point between La Jolla and San Diego to shoot some water scenes in which Billy Bevan is the main character, to match up with some shots in which the bed of the ocean is reproduced.