Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

18 EXHIBITORS HERALD ARTISTIC SCENES FOR NEW GERALDINE FARRAR ARTCRAFT FILM TAKEN IN YOSEMITE PARK Cecil B. De Millc, in charge of a large company, recently went to Yoseniite and filmed three scenes for the forthcoming Geraldine Farrar production. More than 125 people were taken in the special set erected in the park. Three scenes were taken in one afternoon, and the party journeyed back and forth in a special train. This is the first time in the history of the photodrama that an organization has ever been taken such a long distance in a special train for the filming of three scenes. Mr. De Millc declares that this one spot in the Yosemite is especially essential to make his production an artistic success. Theodore KoslofT, the noted Russian dancer, is appearing in Geraldine Farrar's Artcraft production which is being made from the story by Jeanie MacPherson. GERALDINE FARRAR IN "THE WOMAN GOD FORGOT' Noted Grand Opera Star in Two Big Dramatic Scenes from Forthcoming Play BeiiiR Directed by Cecil B. De Mille (Artcraft) J. H. STRICKLAND, CHAMPION WYOMING RIDER, ENGAGED BY FAIRBANKS FOR NEXT PICTURE Bareback and Bucking Horse Expert Picked from Cheyenne Contests for Next Comedy-Drama of Western Life; Five Other Cowboys Signed Douglas Fairbanks is back in Los Angeles after having filmed scenes for his newest picture at the Wild West exercises in Cheyenne, Wyo., and bringing with him as a new member of the Fairbanks company, J. H. Strickland, champion bareback and bucking horse rider of the world. Fairbanks watched Strickland's amazing feats of horsemanship during the trick riding contests at Cheyenne, and at once decided that Strickland must appear in his next picture. The next Fairbanks play — his fourth for Artcraft — is to be a comedy-drama of the real west, and prominent parts will be played by Strickland and five other cowboys who were engaged with him at Cheyenne, Strickland brought with him to the studio the horse which he has ridden in all his championship contests. In the festivities at Cheyenne, the Artcraft star enjoyed a .large meas ure of prominence. On his arrival he was met by a whooping delegation of "wild westencrs." The following day he headed the cowboys' band which led a parade of nearly 5,000 soldiers. GEORGE OVEY BREAKS ARM, BUT STARTS A FILM FEATURING IT The fact that George Ovcy, known as Jerry in Mutual comedies, broke his arm in the production of "Beach Nuts" did not stop work at the Cub studios, where his plays are made. Ovey rose to the occasion and ordered a picture featuring the broken arm, and started to work with his arm in a slinn. The fracture was the result of a fall during a stunt. He was able to finish the few remaining scenes of the picture in production, took a day's rest and started on the "one-arm" picture. DIAMOND FILM CO. OF NEW ORLEANS BUYS A STUDIO Newest Producing Concern Now Is Engaging Stars and Director The Diamond Film Company of Xew Orleans, La., is the latest producing concern to enter the motion picture field. The company was organized by Arthur B. Leopold, an attorney, and Captain W. J. Hannon and R. M. Chisolm have gone to Xew York to engage stars and a director. The announcement of the first picture and the names of the stars to appear in it will be made soon, it is said. The Diamond Film Company is capitalized at $100,000 and has purchased the plant and studio of the Xola Film Company, one of the largest and most complete south of Philadelphia and cast of Chicago. The studio has a frontage of 150 feet on Bayou St. John and is 639 feet deep. It is fully equipped with the latest machines and devices necessary for making pictures. | It is said the climatic condition; of Xew Orleans are perfect and thenj arc many picturescme scenes near th<! plant. The board of directors includes L S. Boudreaux, R. M. Chisolm, W. J Hannon, James Ashton. J. B. War field, C. L. Darragh and M. H Morrill. THK K The Mysterious I) I) Lucky Card lt>Your TRUMP CARD