Close Up (Oct 1920 - Aug 1923)

BEHIND ‘CLOSE-UP’ Under th BY THE MAN WILLIAM WORTHINGTON Typical of the times, and especially of the vicinity of California, Mr. William Worthington typifies the sunny spirit found in this particular climate. Everybody who knows anything about moving pictures, are familiar with the name of this worthy director. He has to his credit, at least, fifty recognized successful, paying film features. He entered the moving picture industry with a varied and tremendous experience of stagecraft behind him. His knowledge of technique, creation and act'ng were proverbial before he entered what afterwards became his life work. During his career, especially within the past few years, he has directed pretty nearly every well known star of Note, and if he hasn’t remained with any particular star for any great length Of time, it was because there were other producers continuously bidding for his services as a director. Mr. William Worthington is one of those types of manhood so refreshing to any vocation he may turn his hand to. He is recognized as the spirit of geniality. His head never soars above his surrounds. He can be met with and reasoned within a spirit of amicability, in reference to the Art he is engaged in. No one could possibly say of him: “This man does not give you a chance to produce your ideas in suggestion form,” for the particular bigness of Mr. Worthington is his knack of assimilating the best in others towards the success of the finished product. At this writing he is engaged with the Universal Film Company, and from the numerous successful pictures turned out under his guidance it is likely that he will remain there a long time. His home life is a complete refutation of the libelous statements made in yellow journals regarding Hollywood. Mr. Worthington is a very proud father of a grown-up family, and invariably at any of the bigger Functions in this city, he will be seen with his very charming wife or daughter — in either case people are invariably heard to exclaim: “What a handsome couple, or group, they are.” Occasionally Mr. Worthington has gone out of his directorial province to play particular character parts requiring subtle artistry in pictures. Also, it Magnifyi is a well known fact that when anyone is in trouble, they usually seek out “Bill.” You can always find this worthy gentleman attending the various sporting activities, which take place from time to time in our city. If I were to sum up the general characteristics of William Worthington, it would be to say that, he is a man the industry can be thoroughly proud of; a man devoted to his family and his art; a man devoted to higher idealism in living and generally a perfect example of a Man’s Man. TOM CAN DO BOTH B. P. Schulberg, president of Preferred Pictures, has selected the following cast for “White Shoulders,” the Associated First National attraction in which Katherine MacDonald is starred; Bryant Washburn, Nigel Barrie, Tom Forman, Lillian Lawrence, Charles French, James Barrows, Fred Malatesta, Lincoln Stedman, and little Richard Headrick. “White Shoulders” is by George Kibbe Turner and was published as a serial in the Saturday Evening Post. The screen version was written by Lois Zellner. Tom Forman, who directed the Preferred Pictures production of “The Woman Conquers” with so much brilliancy has been re-engaged for “White Shoulders,” and in addition to his directorial work will also enact one of the chief roles of the story — that of Miss MacDonald’s screen brother. ARE YOU THE ONE? There are billions of mortals that’s striving To gain the big edge over life. But one in a million’s arriving — That ONE, overcame every strife. Altho the percentage is slighter, There’s many a chance in between ' For the one who is known as a fighter Not the kind that’s been termed a “has-been.” The knowledge of beating the other, As capable, maybe, as you, Is something that’s worth all the bother When reaching the peak, for your view. The ruthless — who seek to get better Advantages, setting the pace, Is usually known as a quitter, He foils but himself in the race. It isn’t the man who is winning, Who’s eating out life from both ends, It’s the man who says, “NOW I’M BEGINNING To value the things fortune sends.” He is ever persistent in making His efforts count something of worth, He isn’t a parasite-taking From others, the Salt of the Earth. Viccissitudes never can darken The Hope that is urging him on, When the right thought arrives, he will hearken And work ’till his purpose is won. So get in the struggle that’s surging, And say to yourself — “I’m the one!” Success in itself — will be urging You straight to the Goal when you’re done. By Marshall Lorimer SHE SHOULD KNOW HOW! Keeping busy all day as a paperhanger is only one of Billy Sevan’s accomplishments, as is shown in his latest two-reel Mack Sennett comedy, now in course of production at the Edendalc studios. Mildred June is playing the leading feminine role and incidently is Billy’s wife in the new picture, “Such is Life.” She proves to know what a husband should do and makes Bevan do it. PLEASE PATRONIZ E— W HO ADVERTIS E— I N “CLOSE-UP