Close Up (Oct 1920 - Aug 1923)

Record Details:

Title:
Close Up
Date:
Oct 1920 - Aug 1923
Volume:
Close-Up (1920-1923)
Leaf #:
000179
Language:
English
Collection:
Switzerland, Early Cinema, and Global Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
As an active film magazine, CLOSE UP lasted only a short time, from 1927 to 1933. Yet the legacy of this English-language periodical, which was published in Switzerland, continues to matter. Edited by Bryher and her husband Kenneth Macpherson, CLOSE UP became THE magazine for energetic debates about the nature of cinema and manifestos imagining new forms of filmmaking and spectatorship. The magazine published articles by filmmakers, such as Sergei Eisenstein, and female literary modernists, such as H.D. and Gertrude Stein. As film scholar Anne Friedberg explains in the anthology CLOSE-UP, 1927-1933: CINEMA & MODERNISM, 'CLOSE UP became the model for a certain type of writing about film -- writing that was theoretically astute, politically incisive, critical of films that were simply 'entertainment.' For six and a half years, CLOSE UP maintained a forum for a broad variety of ideas about the cinema; it never advocated a single direction of development, but rather posed alternatives to existing modes of production, consumption, and film style.' Like Friedberg's own writing, CLOSE UP continues to be essential reading for anyone interested in the history of film and media theory. -- Eric Hoyt, 2014
Date Added:
November 07, 2023
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JOS. M. SCHENCK PRESENTS CONSTANCE TALMADGE IN “EAST IS WEST.” DIRECTED BY SIDNEY A. FRANKLIN. SCENARIO BY FRANCES MARION. PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY GAUDIO. KINEMA THEATER. REVIEWED BY “CLOSE-UP JUNIOR” After seeing the stage play, we are glad that Connie made this picture. It really goes to show just what can be done in motion pictures. “East Is West” should please the most blase audience, as it is beautifully executed, well acted, and in fact a real bit of cinema art. The role of Ming Toy, enacted by Miss Talmadge, will long be remembered by her many admirers. Warner Oland as Charlie Yong almost “stole” the picture for ability. But everyone was so good it was really hard to judge. Edward Burns as Billy Benson was refreshing, clean-cut and very satisfying. He brought to the screen a type of hero who does daring deeds modestly — and minus the “mushy” part in the end. Nigel Barrie was, we might say, miscast. We can’t imagine him as a villain, and yet he was almost one in this. E. A. Warren again proves to the public that he is versatile and a true artist. His part stood out remarkably among so many others. Frank Lanning had a small role, but was convincing. Nick De Ruiz did some fine acting on the Love Boat. His artistry is consummate. As long as he remained in the picture he riveted your deepest attention. Here's an artist well worth watching. Winter Hall was as usual — good. Lillian Lawrence might have been better, but her part was small, and it really didn’t matter — much. Sidney Franklin is a very capable director and seems to handle comedy and dramatic moments with skill. The sets are true to nature and give signs of costing a great deal of money. It is a good film and will more than repay the cost of production. REMEMBER— YOU CANNOT DIG DEEP ENOUGH! THE POOR ARE WITH US ALWAYS— AND THIS IS XMAS! WHY NOT GAIN MORE HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF BY DIGGING DEEPER? CUNNINGHAM MOTOR CARS ‘Built to Maintain a Reputation of Over Eighty Years” THE CUNNINGHAM CAR AGENCY 1737 Jackson Street, San Francisco 1925 So. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles