Close Up (Oct 1920 - Aug 1923)

UNIVERSAL PICK-UPS Getting into final sequences of a dramatic story, the Universal unit filming “White Tiger” as a starring vehicle for Priscilla Dean is passing through a phase of difficult work. The most dramatic situations of the plot are at hand, and production is slowed down to the pace necessary to maintain Universal-Jewel standards in the filming. Supporting Miss Dean in this effort at Universal City are such artists as Matt Moore, Wallace Beery and Raymond Griffith. Direction, story and scenario are by Tod Browning. * * * “The Summons” is the current vehicle of Frank Mayo, directed by Edward Sedgwick. It’s a story by George Patullo, scenarized by George Randolph Chester. Mayo’s next to the screen is “The Hot Head,” written by Lillian Chester and scenarized by George Randolph Chester, and practically edited now. * * * Edward Gibson is working ,on “Kindled Courage,” which Leet Renick Brown wrote and William Worthington is directing. * * * Nat Ross is starting on “The Ghost Patrol,” a film version of Sinclair Lewis’ notable novel success, with an all star cast above the average. * * * As Emile Chautard is winding up the production of “Forsaking All Others,” based on Mary Lerner’s story, George Archainbaid is prepar Seven High Class Bouts EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT In the Airiest Boxing Arena in the West Hollywood Legion Stadium El Centro, Off Hollywood Blvd. ’Phone Reservations — Holly 100 ing “The Power of a Lie,” by Johann Bojer, scenarized by Charles Kenyon, famous author of “Kindling.” * * * Exteriors for a series of two-reel lumberjack stories have been completed, upon which Roy Stewart and his directors have been busy for eight weeks. * * * “Around the World in Eighteen Days” is the chapter play of fact and romance which Reaves Eason is directing with William Desmond in the starring role. Laura LaPlante is the leading woman. * * * “The Trail Blazers” is being prepared for Art Acord and Edward Laemmle, the “Buffalo Bill” combination. It is a chapter history of the Oregon Trail. * * * Short subjects and comedies, the latter starring Lew Sargent and Neely Edwards, are being produced on a schedule consistent with the best results. METRO-ITES Actual work on “The Passion Vine” has been started by Rex Ingram in Miami, Florida. The cast will include Alice Terry, Harry T. Morey, Ramon Navarro, Edward Connelly and John George. * * * Lon Chaney has been signed to enact an important role in “Cold Courage,” the screen version of Ben Ames Williams’ 'sea story, “All the Brothers were Valiant,” which Irvin V. Willat is directing. * * * The cast ifor “Miss Emmy Lou,” Viola Dana’s newest starring picture, includes Claude Gillingwater, Jobn Bowers, Allan Forrest, Betty Francisco, Mildred June, Lillian Lawrence, Gertrude Short, Lillian Leighton and Nick Cogley. * * * Mae Murray has started work on “Coronation,” her newest Tiffany production for Metro, which her husband, Robert Z. Leonard, is directing. FIRST NATIONAL NOTES Phyllis Haver is being “groomed” for a istellar career by the comedy king — maker of many stars. * * * Buster Keaton, accompanied by his wife and their /infant Buster, Junior, left Hollywood last week for a visit to New York. * * * Director Frank Lloyd is taking a week off in the mountains of Southern California with Jack Coogan, Sr. They said they were going to shoot big game, but they took along a lot of fishing tackle. * * * A picture in two of Los Angeles’ biggest theatres, running simultaneously, is a First National achievement; the pictures being “The Infidel,” starring Katherine VlacDonald, and “Skin Deep,” an Ince production. * * * Mack Sennett’s scenario forces are busy preparing Mabel Normand’s next stellar vehicle, Turpin’s next 'comedy and a comedy drama to serve Phyllis Haver as her first starring picture. * * * Madge Bellamy in “Lorna Doone” will soon justify First National’s faith in her power to win and hold popularity. * * * The famous author of “Pigs is Pigs,” Ellis Parker Butler, agrees entirely with Constance Talmadge that “East is West” and volunteers the assertion that Constance is a very great success. USED FOTOPLAYER at a Bargain Price! Remarkable opportunity for motion picture theatre! Fotoplayer in perfect condition; gives complete orchestral reproduction; played by hand or from doubletracker player piano; provides excellent picture music at minimum cost. Music continuous — no pauses for rewinding — ;an be changed instantly to fit the scene. A chance to make your music, as well as your films, a source of steady profit! Terms, if desired. Satisfaction guaranteed. Write for full description. A. B. Cox, 717 Tribune Bldg., Chicago