Associated First National Franchise (1921)

SERVICE Let us list you for regular free service of Mats (or Cuts) for the Clip Sheet. Fill in and mail coupon opposite. THE PHOTON Norma Talmadge Gives Views On Sex Plays "What do you mean by 'Sex Plays?'" is the title of an intensely interesting article in the June Pictorial Review by Norma Talmadge, in which the great screen favorite clearly shows the distinction between the offensive over-emphasis of sexappeal. Miss Talmadge says in part : "The Japanese censors consider kissing improper. And yet they think nothing of bathing in a manner which we look upon as highly immoral. It's just a difference in viewpoint. Individuals as well as nations frequently have the same sort of differences. Many people see suggestiveness in plays where others merely see a love story." Norma further states: "There is one kind of sex play I like to play in, and I'll tell you what it is. It is the kind which depicts my own sex as the predominating factor. I am an absolutely firm believer in the equality of women with men. I believe in their intelligence, progressiveness, and individuality. I believe in their ability to carve out their own careers and to express themselves in their work. These are the women I like to appeal to. A play in which a woman is doing something in the world for herself, by herself, that is the kind of a sex play I like." To Please the World The usual method of making two negatives of a film production, for American and foreign markets, is being amplified by Charlie Chaplin in the filming of "Vanity Fair," according to a visitor to the comedian's studio recently. "I watched Charlie take one scene twelve times," said the guest. "I presume that Charlie intends to make enough film to supply every country on the globe with a negative." More Export News While the Carter De Haven company was filming a scene for "My Lady Friends" at the Mayer studio the other day, a ladder which had been resting against a nearby wall went crashing to the floor, thereby frightening the feminine players so that the "kick" in the comedy scene was lost. "Shall I 'n.g.' that scene?" asked Cameraman Barney McGill. "Nope," replied Director Lloyd Ingraham ; "we'll put it in the Japanese print." The Japanese censors won't even allow kissing on the screen. Curfew for Glooms Charles Ray's "Midnight Bell" has been cut and titled and is now ready for an early ringing. It'll be a curfew for all glooms. Faith, Hope and Charity Snappy Stories \i ASSOCIATED FIRST N K = 6 West 48th tie Fashion Fancies Hope Hampton, and hep Pekingese Pets . Hope Hampton's rise to stardom sounds like a fairy tale. Eighteen months ago, no one, outside of her immediate circle of friends, had ever heard of her. Today her mail averages 300 letters daily from interested fans usually requesting photographs. And it's a case of "ask and ye shall receive." One of the unusual beauties of the film world and one of its deservedly popular stars, she is now at the head of her own motion picture production company with a splendid studio at Fort Lee, N. J., where she is> at present engaged in the filming of Fanny Hurst's story, "Star Dust," a forthcoming release for Associated First National. She has a magnificent New York apartment on Riverside Drive, with windows giving a far sweep across the Hudson. She has servants who must step lively to keep out of one another's way, three motor cars and half a dozen prize winning dogs, ranging in size and kind from a "pom," that can get lost in the palm of your hand, to a slender, aristocratic Russian hound, gazing with broad and disdainful eyes on the ennui of existence. Hope Hampton has large blue eyes, peach blow complexion, and a smile which is sunnier, if that be possible, than her gloriously sunny hair. And little more than a year ago Hope and her talents were dwelling unostentatiously in her native southland. Miss Hampton was born in Houston, Texas, in 1902. She received her early education in Philadelphia. In a sense, this charming screen star had greatness thrust upon her. It was while attending a New Orleans finishing school that a girl friend sent a photograph of Hope to a newspaper which was conducting a beauty contest. Miss Hampton won first place. Immediately thereafter she was the recipient of many stage and screen offers. She turned these down, but her ambition was directed toward the screen. Consequently she went to New York and enrolled in the Sargent Dramatic School for a two-years' course. She had been there less than six months when her beauty and talent attracted the attention of Leonce Perret, noted French director. She was starred in "A Modern Salome." After a trip abroad she played the leading role in "Love's Penalty." Now at the age of nineteen, Hope heads her own independent company. Hope is filming "Star Dust" under the direction of Hobart Henley. Constance Talmadge, in "Lesso in Love," plays the part of a pari maid and finding her apron such "male catcher" cannot resist t more elaborate fur trimmed one her afternoon costume. Monkey fur around the apr front of ecru crepe georgette ov black satin is one of the most h cinating creations in her charmi frocks this season. A wide girc of the satin breaks the line betwe the apron and ecru waist and a li of black satin finishes the very she sleeves and V-neck. Delicate pale shades are so charr ing for the debutante and young set that no matter how much | more brilliant colors are worn, the is always a goodly sprinkling « pastels in evening dresses for junior In an early episode in "The Sif on the Door," Norma Talmadge the wearer of a shell pink taffe dress, fashioned with a camiso basque and a slight panier effe skirt. About three inches of pa silk net tops the square neck ai forms the tiny puffed sleeves. Si ver piquot ribbon and a dark ro define the waist line. Every well equipped wardrobe < any modern maid or matron shou contain at least one dress of blac A black evening gown accentuate the youthful charms, as well as dijnifying the full-blown beauty, attracts immediate attention in ar formal gathering. An evening gown, worn by Hop Hampton, First National star, in hi new picture, "Love's Penalty," hi a foundation of black satin. Elat orate jet trimming garnishes almo: the entire slip, which has the sti popular camisole bodice and the ne1 Parisian skirt of ankle length. Esp<> cially adaptable to the jet beadin are the shoulder straps and armlel which join at the wrists in butterfl wing effects. The train is an attrac tive panel, neither too long nor to short. Styles for juveniles vary with th years just as do those for adult: One year the girl wears empire, an other year the long waist and tin French skirt ; and styles for littl boys are sometimes strictly "Lor Fauntleroy" and sometimes "Pete Pan." Little Jackie Coogan. the chil hero of "The Kid" and "Peck's Ba< Boy," both filmed for First Nationa has clothes that would delight an youngster. One of his suits, of dur able silk shantung, adds the practica feature of being non-crushable to it free, comfortable lines. The shor straight trousers button on to th simple short sleeved waist. Copen hagen blue and yellow smocking giv a note of color to this appropriat suit for a six-year -old.