Close Up (Oct 1920 - Aug 1923)

12 JUST BETWEEN OURSELVE “CLOSE-UP” Marshall Lorimer Editor and Prop. The Magazine of Movie Land Issued the 5th and 20th of Each Month Editorial and Business Office: H 603 Western Mutual Life Bldg., (formerly Exchange Bldg.) M 321 West Third Street. Telephone 820-609. H SUBSCRIPTION RATE: ONE YEAR TWO DOLLARS | Advertising Rates'on Contract Basis || Checks Should Be Made Payable to “Close-Up” H All manuscripts and Contributions Should be Addressed to the Editor f§ PREVIEWED PALATIAL PULLMAN TRAIN HOUSES CINEMA COMPANY ON DESERT SIDING WHILE SCENES ARE FILMED A special train consisting of seven drawing compartment cars, five baggage cars and two diners was used by Director Val Paul and Harry Carey to convey members of the Harry Carey company, actors, cowboys, the technical forces, horses and equipment to the Mojave desert, where the 'big dam-break scenes for “Canyons of the Fools,” Carey’s fourth starring vehicle for F. B. O. release, were staged. For two weeks the entire company lived on the train while filming these scenes for the production, not the least among which was the dynamiting of a three-story frame building, which figured as a hotel in the play. This building, a landmark and the sole reminder of the mushroom mining town that once occupied the site, was purchased outright by the Carey company and was repaired for the scenes of its dramatic demolition. The train occupied a siding that was especially built for it on one of the wildest sections of the desert. Among those who made the trip were Harry Carey, Marguerite Clayton, who plays the leading feminine role opposite Carey; Fred Stanton, Joseph Harris, Carmen Arselle, Jack Curtis, Charles J. Le Moyne, Vester Pegg, Murdock MacQuarrie, Mignonne Golden, W. L. Ileywood, art director at the Powers studios, where “Canyon of the Fools” is being filmed, twelve cameramen, Director Val Paul and his assistants and a host of workmen and “extras.” Those who are left are those who think it just right to be offered a drink, by a friend. This comes under the heading of a “Wright Act,” murmurs Myrtle Stedman. Louise Fazenda was the occasion of riotous joy Friday night when “The Pest of the Storm Country,” a Jack White Mermaid comedy for Educational in which she is featured, was previewed at the Strand Theater. From the moment the comedienne was introduced on the screen by the subtitle “she was the belle of the fishing village and so magnetic that even the smelts couldn’t resist her,” the house was in gales of laughter. The new vehicle is essentially a “gag” comedy, Miss Fazenda sustaining the bulk of the action in her inimitable manner. Much of the photography, which is excellent throughout, was taken in Coast towns near Los Angeles. Miss Fazenda was supported by Jack Ackroyd, who put over some funny business, Otto Frees, Harry Gribbens and Jack Lloyd. Bob Kerr directed, “Chick McGill was responsible for the photography, while the clever titles were done by “Bob” Hoppe. The comedy will be released as a two-reeler. HELENE LYNCH Ingenue Lead “SUZANNA” ALL READY Miss Mabel Normand is soon to be seen again in her deliciously human portrayal of a new screen character. A character bewitching — fascinating — lovable. It is the character of SUZANNA, the titular role in a big screen classic recently completed by Mack Sennett, adapted by him from the novel of the same name. That “Suzanna” will shortly be given its premier is best evidenced by the fact that the production has been cut and titled and the prints made ready for distribution, awaiting only the announcement of a definite date for general release. Kathleen Kirkham’s ditty: “Darn, I’ve been framed!” cried the picture on the wall. 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 Grom&ii & Co. Tkilovs 532 South Broadway