Close Up (Oct 1920 - Aug 1923)

Record Details:

Title:
Close Up
Date:
Oct 1920 - Aug 1923
Volume:
Close-Up (1920-1923)
Leaf #:
000225
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema, Switzerland, 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:
June 20, 2024
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3 NIGHT LIFE IN L. A. (By “The Rounder”) LOEW’S STATE — “The Famous Mrs. Fair” is reviewed elsewhere in this issue. This should satisfy Billy Shoup. ORPHEUM — Mr. Perry, who shakes a wicked hand full of tickets, has been passing them out fast and furious this last week on account of a dandy bill. Jean Adair and Company are knockouts. Frank Davis and his wife are also splendid. Jack Osterman comes in for his share of applause. Julian Eltinge arrived March 19th with a clever sketch. HILLSTREET — Milt Collins deserves more than he gets. And Valand Gamble should be the headliner. Earle Williams in “Fortune’s Mask,” is the photoplay, and is only good in spots. This was probably an accident. The serial, “Around the World in Eighteen Days,” seems to be pleasing. MOROSCO — “We Girls,” by Frederic and Fanny Hatton, is a cute, interesting and laughable play. Florence Oberle, Bessie Eyton, Harland Tucker, Gayne Whitman and Harry Garrity, all old favorites, tell this tale of the flapper with a dumb mother, most amusingly. MAJESTIC— “The Poppy Kiss,” by C. C. Cushing. Mary Newcomb, Cliff Thompson and Tom Chatterton have splendid parts in this play of a London actress who takes dope. It is rather sordid, but well worth seeing. METROPOLITAN— “Grumpy,” starring Theodore Roberts. Directed by William deMille; adapted by Clara Beranger from the play by H. Hodges and T. W. Perceyval. May McAvoy and Conrad Nagel do finely as the supporting leads. It is the story of a wise, old grandfather who surprises the younger set and the modern youth in solving an ancient mystery. The rest of the program is pleasant and really has entertaining value. RIALTO — “Bella Donna,” adapted from the Robert Hichens’ novel; directed by George Fitzmaurice; starring Pola Negri. Conway Tearle, Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson are the supporting cast. Miss Negri has come out 100 per cent as a dramatic actress. Everyone of her admirers should see this picture, and those who are doubtful as to her ability should also see it. EGYPTIAN — “Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood” is nearing the end of its long run and “The Covered Wagon” will soon enter the fantastic theater. GRAUMAN’S — “Notoriety,” with Mary Alden, Rod La Rocque, J. Barney Sherry, Maurine Powers and George Hackathorne. Rather a cheap picture of a girl who was talked about and tried to be good. Something of the lust for fame and a flock of lawyers fighting about it in a courtroom. The rest of the program helps to pass the time away. CALIFORNIA — “Jazzmania,” with Mae Murray — a perfect title. Mae is always good to a certain point — she does look nice on the screen when she dances and gives us a close-up of a cupid-bow mouth. Edward Burns makes a fine leading man for her and should be seen on the screen more than he is. Lionel Belmore and Jean Hersholt were also good. Robert Leonard directed and Oliver T. Marsh did the photography. MILLER’S — “The Hero” is reviewed elsewhere in this issue. KINEMA — “The Voice From the Minaret,” with Norma Talmadge. Rather a bum title for such a good picture, but it seems to be going over— and that is the main thing. Frank Lloyd directed; Tony Gaudio photographed; adapted from a Robert Hichens story. The story is another one of these love-tangle things that keeps you in suspense for four reels and then lets you out easy. Eugene O’Brien played opposite, much to the pleasure of the movie fans. MISSION — Charles Ray in “The Girl I Loved” starts on March 21. This picture of Ray’s is the second produced under his new contract, and is of the heavier vein. ALHAMBRA — “When Knighthood Was in Flower,” is back again for a second run at popular prices. CLUNE’S — “Back Home and Broke,” with Thomas Meighan, is also back for a second run. This is a very clever George Ade story. GARRICK — The ten-cent business is proving to be a success. SYMPHONY — “T he Shriek of Araby,,’ with Ben Turpin, seems to be standing a long run. Strange too, for the photography is very poor. EGAN’S — “Red Bulldogs,” by Willard Mack,” is coming in for another run. MASON — Elsie Ferguson in “The Wheel of Life,” by James Bernard Fagan, is not a real good play, but Miss Ferguson is more than we expected. Frederick Worlook plays opposite with great ability. Admirers of Miss Ferguson should not miss this treat. PALAIS ROYAL — Henry Halstead and his orchestra seem to be the only attraction now as the food has lapsed back into non-com — if you know what that means. WEISS & KLEIN— Mr. J. Siegal is the man who steers this ship of good food through the flood of many faithful and hungry patrons. CINDERELLA ROOF — Still the hangout for those who have nothing on their mind but dancing on their feet. 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