Close-Up (Oct 1920 - Aug 1923)

16 Bright Hints For Human Beings By “US” or “WE” 100 PER CENT PURE! Although motion picture audiences have not yet seen the first of the series of film plays starring Guy Bates Post and produced by Richard Walton Tully, they know the works of this distinguished pair on the speaking stage. For Post has been starred in three Tully productions, he spent two years with “The Bird of Paradise,’’ four years with “Omar the Tentmaker” and over six years with "The Masquerader." The producer was also the authority of the two first named successes, but naturally also sponsored the third of these plays, as its producer. This trio, as well as every one of the many other stage successes with which Post and Tully were connected, even before their joining of forces, is notable for the fact that they are "clean plays — one hundred per cent entertainment." WILL IT BE SUCCESSFUL? Five famous beauties of filmdom will be seen in one picture when the new John M. Stahl production, "One Clear Call,” is released. The girls are: Claire Windsor, Irene Hich, Doris Pawn, Shannon Day and Annette De Foe, and although the picture has a distinctly feminine appeal, it is probable that the tired business man will find much to interest him in this unusual array of pulchritude. Among the other members of the allstar cast in this coming Louis B. Mayer-First National attraction arc: Milton Sills, Plenry B. Walthall, Joseph Dowling, Edith Yorke, Donald MacDonald, Nick Cogley, Fred Kelsey, William Marion, Stanley Goethals and Albert MacQuarrie. RADIOPHONE YOURSELF! By Marshall Lorimer Don’t be a Piker — Kid! Keep on goin. If you’ve got talents hid That’s not showin, You’ve got to cultivate Spinal backin’ This will accentuate — What you’re lackin’ Cut out your loafin’ round, Get wise, and hep, There’s somethin’ to the sound! I’LL GET IT YET! WAS PROGRAM BOY WHEN LINCOLN WAS KILLED Jackie Coogan’s forthcoming production, "Oliver Twist,” which will undoubtedly sail through First National channels when released, contains many quaint characters in its huge cast of players. One of the most interesting of all these artists is Joseph Hazelton, who is playing the role of Mr. Grimwig in the Dickens story. He was a program boy at Ford’s Theatre, Washington. He witnessed the shooting of Abraham Lincoln and was the only one to see the shot actually fired. His stories about Booth and Lincoln are most interesting and whenever Jackie has a moment to spare, one can find him sitting on Hazelton’s knee listening with great open-eyed wonderment at the thrilling tales. THE IDEAL STUDIO Here is a witty conception of the ideal motion picture company as suggested by Doris Deane, Clyde Cook's new leading lady at the Fox Studios. Several would be very good in pictures at that! Here they are: Financial backer, King Midas. Producers, Furrow Plow Co. Scenarist, Jules Verne. Casting director, Isaac Walton. Cameraman, Henry Ford. Star, the ambitious extra. Director, Theodore Roosevelt. Efficiency expert, Will Hays. Art directors, Foster & Kleiser. Publicity man, Don Quixote. Censor, your local undertaker. Bertram Bracken wrote the scenario for this. Girl with face like a barber pole. Stands near a sign: “Fresh Paint.” Cop strolls up. “Aren’t you afraid you’ll get paint on you?” The Male: I’m all tied up. Norman Taurog: That’s a good line. * * * Walter Hiers says that Johnny Walker comes from the best of stock. * * * Jimmie Adams says that Cuba is certainly a hie city. * * * Reno certainly has the grounds for divorce says Grace Darmond. % * * Max Linder sails for France on a long vacation. * * * Doris May wants to know if one gets hay fever wearing straw hats? * * * Wally Reid: I like May’s dress. Wifey: I don’t see anything to it. Wally Reid: That’s the reason. * * * James Farley: I shall take a wife. Funny fellow: Whose? “YELLOW MEN AND GOLD” Goldwyn’s production of Goveneur Morris’ gripping melodrama, "Yellow Men and Gafd,” is scheduled for early release. The picture was directed by Irvin V. Willat, who is noted for the swift action and unusual backgrounds he infuses into his photoplays. The story concerns two rival expeditions to recover treasure sunk, centuries before, in a Spanish galleon, and is filled to overflowing with romance, adventure and strenuous living. The cast is headed by Helene Chadwick and Richard Dix, with Rosemary Thehy, Richard Tucker, Henry Barrows, Goro Kino, Fred Kohler, Henry T. Herbert and William Moran in the other important parts. Gertrude Astor: Did you get any presents for your birthday? Harry Van Meter: Naw, just a couple of ties! PLEASE PATRONIZ E— W HO ADVERTIS E— I N “CLOSE-UP”