Close Up (Oct 1920 - Aug 1923)

9 On Strips of Celluloid FRANK LLOYD TO DO IT The much discussed question as to who will produce “Black Oxen” has been definitely settled by an announcement from Associated First National Pictures, Inc., to the effect that this organization has turned over the screen rights of Gertrude Atherton’s famous novel to Frank Lloyd Productions, ^nc. Since First National secured the film rights of this widely-read story the entire picture industry and its followers have been speculatipg as to who will make this “best-seller.” First National’s refusal to dispose of the film rights of “Black Oxen” at a profit of $100,000 led to the popular assumption that the story would be produced by this organization’s own producing unit. Continuous search for the initial vehicle for Frank Lloyd Productions since the consummation of a contract between Lloyd and First National for a series of Frank Lloyd productions is said to have suddenly terminated when Richard A. Rowland, general manager of First National, witnessed a private showing of Norma Talmadge’s “Ashes of Vengeance,” which Lloyd directed. The masterly way in which this mammoth production was handled by Lloyd convinced this official that Lloyd is the one man in filmdom to produce and direct a story of the caliber of “Black Oxen.” Peggy O’Day’s latest bit of humor: Third party stuff is all wrong. The old adage says: “The odd man pays.” WHEN YOU’RE RUSHED FOR TIME AND MUST EAT Make a Bee Line for the CALIFORNIA CAFE Where Prompt Service and Fresh, Good Food Awaits GUS HARITOS, Proprietor 353 South Spring, Near 4th DOLORES GARDNER Nelson McDowell puts in his evenings at home figuring out new makeups, so unlike some of our character actors who leave their work at the studio, and forget about their connections with their business affairs, the outcome of “Nels” doing this is that every character that he portrays is studied carefully and he knows what looks best on him, and how his action should be in keeping with the part, for he poses before the mirror. This shows him the exact reflection of how he will appear upon the screen. * * * Charles Cruz has completed his portrayal of the leading juvenile role in the current Fox production of “You Can’t Get Away With It,” directed by Roland V. Lee, and he is now negotiating with two different producers who have offered him important roles in forthcoming pictures. PERT POINTS Beulah Shelby has just returned from San Francisco and is going to take a fling at working about the studios. She was formerly one of the Sennett bathing beauties, and has been North for some time. They will all come back, no matter how far they get away. * * * * In Monty Bank’s new Grand-Asher comedy, as yet untitled and directed by Harry Edwards, a dozen or more children will be employed and a regular schoolroom is being provided for the kiddies, so that they may continue their studies during the waits between scenes. * * * Mai St. Clair has a number of good offers and expects to accept one of them ere long. This will make a lot of people happy, for they have been waiting for Mai to land ever since he quit the R-C studios. He has accepted a post with Warner Brothers. * * * Virginia Warwick is keeping busy these days. She finished her part in “The Eagle’s Claw,” a Chas. R. Seeling production, just in time to start in Denver Dixon’s five-reel western story that has Pete Morrisson and Kathleen McGuire. The scenario was written by Will Lester. :k * * Dorothy Farnum is writing the continuity for Beau Brummel, a Warner Bros. production, in which John Barrymore will appear. It was Miss Farnum who wrote the continuity tor Tess of D’uberville for Marshall Neilan. Harry Beaumont will direct. We are featuring — NOVELTY WEAVES in STRIPES, and overplaid designs. TWEED SUITINGS, and WHIPCORD WEAVES— that are so popular this Season. TAILORED TO YOUR PERSONALITY Lou Cvomddi & Co. Tailors 532 South Broadway