Close Up (Oct 1920 - Aug 1923)

BEHIND ‘CLOSE-UP’ Under tlhie Magnifyin BY THE MAN SENNETT SIGNS NOTED DIRECTOR Mack Sennett, in line with his extensive production policy since the signing of a contract with the Pathe Exchange for the distribution of over twenty Sennett all-star and Ben Turpin comedies is daily adding to his forces and has just signed Bertram Bracken, noted director and recently, independent producer. The signing of Bracken to produce comedy features on the Sennett lot is significant in view of the statement of Mack Sennett, to the effect that he believes the director of dramatic features to be eminently adapted for the filming of comedy productions. “In the past,” said Sennett, “the director of comedies has graduated to the fold of dramatic producers. I want to demonstrate the advantage of dramatic construction knowledge in the field of comedy production, and for that reason believe Bertram Bracken to be slated for considerable renown in his new line.” Among the most noted pictures which Bracken has produced are: Anita Stewart’s “Harriett and the Piper;” Jane Novack in James Oliver Curwood’s “Kazan;” Wallace Beery and Lewis Stone in “The Northern Trail;” and several short features with all-star casts, to-wit: “White Mouse,” “The Ne’er To Return Road,” and “The Policeman and the Baby.” Most recently Bracken went into the independent production game, having completed “Over Here,” shortly to be released. He will begin filming a new comedy featureon the Sennett lot immediately. Are You Interested in beautiful GOWNS? You can purchase in my home at 2006 IVAR AVE., Hollywood, the changing wardrobe of 10 of the BEST DRESSED STARS on the SCREEN! All articles of wearing apparel at a GREAT SACRIFICE. Many of these GOWNS were worn in only ONE PICTURE. Screen Stars Wardrobe Exchange 2006 IVAR AVE. PHONE 437-028 (Cahuenga Ave. to Franklin, Then One Block East and Two North) THE BROWN PAINTED DWELLING IS 2006 Here’s a good one from Finis Fox: “Social aspiration must give way to physical perspiration.” '• t Close -Ud PEGGY BROWNE There is no use of hesitating, Step forward “movie fans and meet A sweet faced girt, serenely waiting Each picture loving “fan” to greet. Miss Peggy’s laughing eyes are teasing, She’ll captivate you with her smile; Of course you’ll find her very pleasing, Admire her beauty, and her style. Miss Peggy’s hair is proudly framing. Her dainty face, like a sunbeam; With many other folk I’m claiming. Of her I ofttimes sit and dream. Miss Peggy, as I’m sitting writing, I’m gazing at your charming face ( Recalling folk you are delighting ) May time your beauty n er erase. Whenever Peggy Browne is starting T o smile, some pretty pearls are seen ; The red lips very softly parting, Her teeth are small and white, 1 mean. With just a word I will be going, May great success each effort crown. As smiles on others you’re bestowing Save one for me, Miss Peggy Browne. By Annie Imlah. STARTING OUT FOR HIMSELF Although Mr. Herman Fitzpatrick is not actually in the moving picture game, yet the fact remains that he is one of the best-known men to the people within this game. For during the past few years in which he has been the assistant to Mr. Charles R. McWilliams of Nettleton’s Boot Shops, it has been Fitzpatrick’s pleasure and duty to send thousands of his customers home in various forms of fits. When we say fits, we do not mean “fitz” but fits to the pedal extremities. Now having familiarized himself with the various “tootsies” of the men-folk, Mr. Fitzpatrick has now resigned from Nettleton’s to open a popular-priced shoe store for ladies at 327 West Seventh street. He hopes, now that he has fitted the husbands and fathers, that he will be enabled to do the same office for their wives and daughters in the future. His principal style of shoes will be the famous Strausburger line, which, as every lady knows, is composed of novelty designs. This store will be open in the early part of May, and in the following month our noble friend, Mr. McWilliams, will arrive in this city from Syracuse, New York, for an indefinite stay. Until that time, H. E. Harwood will be the manager of both stores, the one on Fifth, and the one on Sixth. J. E. Johnson will be in complete charge of the Sixth and Olive street store, while H. W. Wooten, who is also responsible for its wonderful window displays, and E. W. Walther will assist Mr. Johnson on the floor, while high overhead, through the grilled lattice, there will peep ever and anon the winsome, resolute face of Dorothy Henke, who is the right-hand man, or I should have said, woman, of Mr. McWilliams’ business during his absence. The editor of this magazine takes this opportunity in wishing Mr. Herman Fitzpatrick a long, successful business career as a ladies’ man, who will hereafter cater to one of the ladies’ principal vanities — footwear. AUTHORS’ SERVICE BUREAU Manuscripts and Photoplays Typed and Revised Reasonable rates. Prompt service. JANE HOLCOMB 220 Lissner Building 524 South Spring Street Los Angeles, Cal.