Close Up (Oct 1920 - Aug 1923)

9 On Strips of Celluloid PERT POINTS “HE LOVED HER SO” He protested his love, yet he failed To pay for the FLOWERS he sent! They buried her! then he was hailed Into court — but he hadn’t a CENT —By M. L. ROSCOE ARBUCKLE will direct one picture for Buster Keaton, while Eddie Cline takes a much-deserved vacation. Who wants to see “FATTY” direct when his acting comedy is of greater value to the public? Get back into the game, Roscoe; the public will stand by you in the end. * * * Shall SCANDAL and moving pictures always be associated? The latest is the Herb Rawlinson affair. It seems that ONE follows another in this business! * * * What’s become of that modest expression, “Look upwards, my son?” Especially when you see so many round-shouldered men, inquires Reginald Barker, as he noticed a group of young men chasing calves on Broadway. * * * Johnnie Walker, juvenile of “Over the Hill” fame, has just returned from the big tree country making “The Malemute,” directed by Cliff Smith, Bill Hart’s former director. Johnnie stars in this Curwood story with Ruth Clifford opposite. * * * “The Golden Flame,” Dick Hatton’s latest starring production, now well under way, is one hundred per cent western photo drama. Written by Julian Louis Lamothe, its cast includes — in support of the star-producer — Alberta Lee, Erin La Bissoniere, Barney Furey, Frances Burnham and Garnie Walker. * * * Who says liquor is a curse? Here’s a case where Billie Rhodes gets a divorce from William H. Jobelmann, with the assistance of “Johnny Walker.” She claimed that “Bill” spirited Johnny away! * * * Sign Reads: “Home wrecking by men who know How”. Charlotte Marriam wants to know if they are vamps. PLATONIC LOVE— AND FIRE! By Marshall Lorimer The Door of his heart you did open He gave you the best that he could, His kiss showed as no other token. You'd know, and he was understood. He held you a moment astounded ! He thought he would 'waken and find The path of his Senses confounded With fiction inspired from his mind. He could not believe that the spirit (For you soared — Alas! high above) Would come to his plane — so to hear it, And take back his message of love! You have it all now in your keeping— Yet he dare not take of the fruit; The depth of his Nature is reaping — The fictitious strains of a Lute. MAYER SIGNS LEWIS STONE Lewis Stone, noted screen star and former stage celebrity, was this week engaged by Louis B. Mayer for the leading role in the next John M. Stahl production, preparations for which are now under way. He will start as soon as he completes his part in “The Black Orchid,” which Rex Ingram is now directing at the Metro studio The Independent Producers’ Distributing Syndicate has signed up Patricia Palmer for a number of five-reel features. She will be located at the Balboa Studios. 1 V A FORRESTER A Screenland Beauty TOO MUCH REALISM FOR TONY In one of the scenes of “The Bitterness of Sweets,” which Rupert Hughes is personally directing at the Goldwyn studio, Colleen Moore, as a butterfly dancer, is suspended in the air by a wire. She is supposed to register fright and illness. The first time the scene was played she acted it so realistically that Antonio Moreno shouted frantically to let her down. So Earl Metcalfe( the villain of the piece, who manipulated the wires, lowered the actress to the floor. “What’s all the shouting for?” asked Colleen as she landed, alive, well and kicking. 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 Cronmn & Co. T&ilovs 532 South Broadway PLEASE PATRONIZ E— W HO ADVERTIS E— I N “CLOSE-UP