Close Up (Oct 1920 - Aug 1923)

13 Hand-Outs Along the Rialto “FOOLS FIRST” RELEASED Marshall Neian’s newest production — “Fools First,” featuring Claire Windsor, Richard Dix and Claude Gillingwater — has been scheduled for public presentation throughout the country commencing the week of May 21st. “Fools First” was suggested by Hugh McNair Kahler’s story which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post. The plot has to do with the regeneration of a young crook through the influence of a young lady, who, while apparently working with him in a scheme to make a big haul, is really paving the way for his reform. Although the idea for the plot is based on the Kahler story, “Fools First” is practically an original story by Mr. Neilan, containing various novel situations which this producer has had in mind for some months. Prominent among these is a scene in which a dead man plays at a game of poker under the eyes of the police seeking evidence of the murder. Others in the cast in addition to those above mentioned include Raymond Griffith, Helen Lynch, George Barnum, Shannon Day, George Siegman and George Dromgold. CARTER, COLORED COMEDIAN, SIGNED Charlie Chaplin is not the only one whose feet has been his fortune, for now comes the news that Douglas Carter, ebony-hued comedian, who scored such a hit in the Owen Moore production, "The Poor Simp,” has been signed on a long term contract by Myron Selznick. And it is all on account of Douglas’ feet, which behave in a manner not only humorous but entirely original. But in addition to his footular capacities the dusky comedian can also perform stunts as a facial contortionist, as he proved in “The Poor Simp.” Douglas is now working under the directorial guidance of Victor Heerman in the making of some comedy scenes in the new Owen Moore picture, “A Previous Engagement,” adding his fun-making proficiencies to an already capable cast which includes Marjorie Daw? Kathryn Perry, Snitz Edwards, Alice Howell and Arthur Hoyt. GLADYS BROCKWELL SHOT AND KILLED Gladys Brockwell is dead! She was shot on a stage at United Studios three weeks ago. George Siegmann is responsible for the tragedy! Siegmann is a well-known character actor of the screen. Miss Brockwell needs little if any introduction to the film fans throughout the world. Director Frank Lloyd witnessed the shooting. Which is another way to tell you that Miss Brockwell, playing the role of Nancy Sikes in “Oliver Twist,” Jackie Coogan’s forthcoming production, enacted the scene where Bill Sikes (played by Siegmann) kills her. Of course, you will say, Sikes did not shoot in the Dickens volume. No, dear reader, he did not, but Director Frank Lloyd shot the scene with Glen MacWilliams, the cameraman, turning a wicked crank. FROM “GAG” MAN TO DIRECTOR Perseverence has its reward in all cases! Albert Austin’s in the latest — in movie circles. Austin was “gag” man for Jackie Coogan’s production, “My Boy.” So well did he do his work and his ideas were so original and clever that Jack Coogan, Senior, gave him a bigger job — that of a director. Albert Austin therefore receives credit on Jackie’s latest production, “Trouble,” for its direction. Prior to associating himself with the Coogan company, Austin was with Charlie Chaplin, acting and creating “gags” as well. He worked in many of Chaplin’s funniest comedies among which was “The Floorwalker” in which he played the title role. The T widish Village A Place to Meet — the Reel Elite! P. G. Manos Manager 22iy2 West Fourth St. Los Angeles Phone 670-89 MACK SENNETT TO RETURN SOON Word has just been received from John Grey, scenario chief of Mack Sennett comedies, who journeyed to New York with the Comedy King about eight weeks ago, that they might both be expected home any day. Grey went East to join Mr. Sennett in a series of conferences with the production heads of the Associated First National Pictures, and to study picture theatre audiences with a view of becoming closer identified with “what makes people laugh.” Grey claims to be brim full of ideas which he intends incorporating in a new series of picture plays soon to be put into production work at the Edendale studios. BROWN a CALDWELL y^ND LADD PKo t o -ei\dr aVe rs '2.4 7' 5. BDWY; LOS ANGELES PLEASE PATRONIZ E— W HO ADVERTIS E— I N “CLOSE-UP