Close Up (Oct 1920 - Aug 1923)

8 Shadows From the Silver Sheet GOSSIP BY ] THE ROUNDER { ...„TrT > “HIS GREAT MOMENT’’ By Louis Gasnier Four thousand eyes were rivetted on the great tenor as he sang forth golden notes. Two thousand breaths were held as he swayed to the superb music. It was without a doubt the tenor’s great moment. He was winning success. Suddenly some rude person laughed — and then two thousand persons rudely followed suit. The great tenor was stricken with fear. He felt his celluloid shirt cuffs slowly creeping down below the sleeves of his dress suit. REFUSE POLICY TO STAR When Frederick G. Becker, director for little Arthur Trimble, boy film star, applied for life and accident insurance for Master Arthur as a busincs . precaution, he was met -with s.u'ies. “We cannot take a chance on that kid!” remarked. the disapproving agents. Arthur Trimble is being featured in a series of two-reel tales of knightly deeds at the Hollywood studios. These productions are being independently released through the Anchor Film Distributors, Inc. Please tell us just what: the girls use to take the paint off their faces? Reggie Barker wants to know. | Witzel | • Los Angeles Leading j • Professional Photographer I » 828 South Hill St. { Phone 62448 | • t 536 South Broadway Phone 820414 ! | * 6324 Hollywood Blvd. I I Holly 343 j FROM SARAH BERNHARDT Leon Bary, prominent screen villain, and former leading man to Mme. Sarah Bernhardt when he was on the legitimate stage, has just received a letter from that noted dramatic genius in which she congratulates him on his success in American motion pictures. It was while he was a newspaper reporter in his native France that Mr. Bary was first tempted by the lure of the footlights, and after spending a number of years in a dramatic conservatory, which all aspirants to careers are compelled to attend in Paris, Mme. Bernhardt was attracted by his unusual display of dramatic talent and at once placed him in her company. Through hard work, and generous aid from Mme. Bernhardt, Mr. Bary soon became known as one of the most prominent actors in France and was promoted to the position of leading man to his benefactress, which stellar role he held for four consecutive years, a record surpassing any of Mme. Barnhardt’s former leading men. A few years ago Mr. Bary made his advent into the American motion picture field, where, through a series of remarkable performances, he soon won recognition as one of the favorite screen villains in filmdom. Mr. Bary’s latest histrionic efforts were made in support of Betty Compson in her South Sea Island picture, “The White Flower,” a Paramount production which will soon be released to the film-loving public. A MUSICAL ANACRONISM By M. L. Here’s telling, Dear “SUZANNA,” I arr. a peon bold, Who hiked from Santa Ana A wise crack to unfold. I am not Matador-ish For I can’t throw the bull. Perhaps I’m acting foolish, That’s why the Moon is full! That “SOLO MIO” ditty That lilts throughout your film, Is certainly quite pretty When she is singed by HIM. You lived in 1850. Then, twenty-five years after An old guy, feeling nifty, Composed it! Hence my laughter. A girl in a haze, should be in pictures, atmospherically speaking, concludes Fred Datig. Announcement Extraordinary! “The Ragtime Chocolate Girl” ETHEL BROADHURST suggests that you have your next LUNCHEON, DINNER or AFTERTHEATRE REFRESHMENTS at Brown s Chocolate Shop 731 South Broadway, or 217 West 6th St., East of Broadway A Lady Always Appreciates a Box of “RAGTIME” Chocolates Manufactured by BROWN’S CANDY COMPANY They say that golf is a refined game, but you know I’ve always found it so “course.” Putting it over by Lloyd Hamilton. STROOCKS PURE CAMEL’S HAIR OVERCOATS — all shades PICCADILLY $65 an exclusive model 548-550 South Broadway National Shirt Shops