Close Up (Oct 1920 - Sep 1923)

^mniiniinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiuiiiiiiiiimiinimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim Shadows From the Silver Sheet 1 = ^iiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiuiiMmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ GOSSIP BY THE ROUNDER GRACE CARLYLE O ROSEMARY THEBY FINISHES DANA PICTURE Rosemary Theby, premier character lead player of the films, has just chalked up Number 502 in her list of roles; she has finished her work with Viola Dana, at Metro, on the film tentatively titled “In Search of a Thrill.” Miss Neva Gerber has a poet's souce, hence the following compliment: “The sunsets of California are reflections of God’s moods.” * * Another of the noted Standing family of English playe rshas made her screen debut. She is Joan Standing, who will be seen on the American screen for the first time in Choice Productions, Inc., feature, “Win the Man You Love.” Miss Standing is a feminine counterpart of Wesley Barry in that she has more than her allotment of freckles, which she proposes to capitalize. * * * Myrtle Stedman bursts out with: A nag at home you can’t “ride,” but a nag from the stall you can ride to death. * * * Martha Mattox sends in a witty line: “No matter how cleanly a person’s habits are, the’ll, as a rule, accept ‘Dirty Money!’ * * * Reginald Denny is a great believer in reading Breezy Stories on a hot, sultry day. * * * Most women lose their heads over hats, and then they have to get under them to hide their shame. Dr. G. J. Crandall gave out this information. * * * Kathleen Kirkham has a wise remark. It’s a poor digger who is not worth her weight in gold. * * * Revamped by Reginald Barker. A fool can fool some of the foolish people part of the time, but a fool can’t fool himself and the foolish people all the foolish time that a fool takes. Grace Carlyle, former Broadway star, hailed as the new screen sensation, has been signed to play opposite Elliott Dexter in the first picture of his productions for Grand-Asher, tentatively titled “The Man Who Forgave,” which will be produced at the Grand Studios. The selection of Miss Carlyle in a role of such spiritual proportions as “Mrs. Trent” is most complimentary since the actress only recently negotiated in Metro’s “Held to Answer,” a characterization utterly destructive, while the present one is constructive. Miss Carlyle made her screen debut in the Metro picture when a new personality was registered. A brilliant success is predicted for her. WANDA KNOWS THE ENGLISH Wanda Hawley recently returned from a six months ’absence abroad during which she made two pictures for Gaumont, one in Egypt and the other in England, and both with predominantly British casts. Naturally, she was very considerably lionized by the English nobility and smart set, so that she came to know them as they really are. With this knowledge, added to her admitted talents and beauty, it was natural that she was engaged by Vitagraph to play the female lead in its all-star production of “The Man From Broadway,” within twenty-four hours after she had arrived in Los Angeles. Her role is that of Lady Deppingwell, a “smart” British noblewoman. Some people act like they were married by a minister of war. Sylvia Breamer tells us this. “IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE” Warner Bros, don’t believe in doing anything by halves. The other Sunday they ran a double page spread in three hundred of the leading cities of the United States or the world or something like that announcing that David Belasco was connected with their organization, and some of their plans, and just what do you think that announcement cost the Warners? ’Tis said Guess again Nope You’re away off 1 will tell you, what they claim it cost the firm. Just exactly $2000,000. The fellow on the Hearst papers that tied up that contract didn’t do much. He just won’t have to worry about where his next day’s meal comes from, that is all. Lewis Sargent, well known juvenile leading man and a comedian of no mean ability, has been recently signed by Mack Sennett to play the lead in “Flip Flops,” a forthcoming two-reel comedy with an all-star cast, in which Alberta Vaughn will have the principal female role. The new picture will be directed by Del Ruth. Both story and continuity were prepared by the, director and Mel Brown, under the supervision of the producer. Teddy Stevens, who has been assisting Dick Jones in the production of Mabel Normand’s starring vehicle, will act in the capacity of assistant director to Del Ruth. With this combination behind the cameras, it is expected “Flip Flops” will be one of the greatest gloom-chasers Sennett has produced in a long time. * * * Mai St. Clair has an idea. Never take your wife on a vacation. If you do, it won’t be a vacation. We are featuring — NOVELTY WEAVES in STRIPES, and overplaid designs. TWEED SUITINGS, and WHIPCORD WEAVES— that are so popular this Season. TAILORED TO YOUR PERSONALITY Lou Gromm & Co. Tailors 532 South Broadway