Close Up (Oct 1920 - Aug 1923)

^iMifliiiiiwiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiitiiiiimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin^ “CLOSE-UP” LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DECEMBER, 20TH, 1922 ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim^ A MAGAZINE OF MOVIE-LAND TEN CENTS A NEARER POINT OF VIEW VOL. VIII, NO. 11 “Who’s What— and Why Not?” (With Apologies to No One) (By Observatus) Well, guess I’ll slip you the real low down this week. Got to strut my stuff, you know. Hollywood has been pretty busy, too, with the slogan, “Santa Says Shop in Hollywood.” I was doing just that little thing, when I happened to pick up this patter, which 1 am gonna hand out. Here goes nothing — much. It is rumored that Flo Hart, formerly Mrs. Kenneth Harlan, will become the wife of Lowell Sherman, famous screen villain. Louis Sherwin Lasky contract. stands a good chance of getting Mary Miles Minter, now that she has lost her * * * Harry Gribbon, comedian, has realized that it doesn’t mean much to accept an oral cnotract with Hunt Stromberg. He is suing Hunt for $1400. * * * Fred Niblo, director and famous master of ceremonies, and his wife, Enid Bennett, leading lady, gave a successful charity dance at the Alexandria Hotel on December 15th. * * * Mary Carr, famous for her “mother” for $18,000 back alimony. roles, stepped out of her placid role, and is suing Alex Carr * * * Mrs. Ethel Chaffin, costumer for Lasky, is suing for divorce. Seems as though she had a “misfit” this time. * * * Harriet Hammond, former Sennett beauty, claims that she received burns and a nervous shock while making “The Fast Mail” for Fox. She is suing them for $118,000 damages. Which proves that she has some of her “nerve” left. * * * Ora Carew Marries Mr. John C. Howard! Ora won’t have to worry about Salad Dressing for a long time. She is a GREAT GIRL, and a credit to the INDUSTRY. Everyone knowing her are all voicing their thoughts for a long, happy life to her, and congratulating him for winning her. * * * It is rumored that Katherine McDonald might marry Jack Morrel, wealthy business man. Her press agent claims that she is a good business woman. Well? * * * The betting on Charley Chaplin and Pola Negri marrying is now two to one that they do. * * * Harry Myers failed to get any newspaper publicity when he was arrested for speeding. Another press agent out-fumbled. * * * Gaston Glass was awarded $3500 for injuries received in a street car accident. He is now ready to tackle another one. * * * Someone claimed that Joe Martin, famous monkey, was temperamental. It is not true, but his press agent is. * * * Louise Fazenda is acting as a model for a fountain group entitled “Morning, Noon and Night.” This will probably be an “all day” affair for her. Just like a sweet song. * * * Someone said that Reno has grounds for divorce. Please page Eugene V. Brewster. * * * y" Jackie Saunders is having a run of bad luck. Just as her divorce case becomes interesting, she gets arrested for speeding! * * * Conrad Nagel and his father, Dr. Frank Nagel, have been requested to do their “Thanatopsis” again. Sounds like a duck and wing. * * * Kid McCoy says that he’s busted — just 9000 iron discs in the hole. Well, bootleggers make darn good money, Kid. * * * Art Acord is being sued for $75,000 damager by Art McLaren. Mack claims that Art was driving while intoxicated. “One of us is crazy,” says Art, “and I’m glad it’s not me.” * * * Monte Blue is being sued for divorce. Wonder if this will make him any “bluer”? They have been married for twelve years. Some record! (Continued on Page 3) ~iiiiiii:<iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii"ii>iitii'i