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Motion P i c t it r c N c w s
A typical character study of a
rising young actor -Big Boy. star
of the Educational Juvenile come
dies in a pensive moment.
Hoot Gibson, Universal Western
star, as a West Point cadet of the
70s in "The Flaming Frontier."
the I niversal special production
opening soon.
Syd Chaplin and Patsy Ruth Miller
find a barrel of fun in "01 What
a Nurse!" (Warner Bros.) hiding
from the cameraman.
Greta Garbo, the beautiful Swedish star appearing in "Ibanez* Torrent,"" the Cosmopolitan production for Metro-Goldtvyn-Mayer, and the musicians who aided her on the set in interpreting the emotions of a fiery Spanish opera singer.
D CUT-RATE ACTING
URING the casting of " I he Flaming Frontier" at Universal City, Fred Schuessler, casting director, was approached by an old time actor of the Shaksperian school, who offered his services at $50 per diem. "Sorry," said Schuessler, "but an Indian role at $25 is the best I can offer." The thespian was indignant, "My price, sir," he retorted, "is $50. I cannot play an Indian for $25, but I will consent to appear as a half-breed at that figure." He got the job.
T COMEDIANS ENTERTAIN AMPAS WO stage comedians who are about to invade the screen world were guests at last weeks meeting of the A.M. P. A., February 18th. These were Lester Allen and Eddie Buzzell, well known Broadway funsters, and both entertained the assembled publicists in royal fashion. Joe Moore, champion speed skater, was introduced by Paul Perez. President Glen Allvine presided and Jack Kopstein was barker for the day.
F ASTERISKS OF THE WEEK
OUR pictures were selected by the National Board of Review this week for special mention, one feature and three short subjects. "Ben-Hur" was the multiple reel attraction to receive commendation, while the short subjects were "Madame Mystery," the Hal Roach-Pathe comedy with Theda Bara, Pathe Review No. 1 0, and "Moving Day," one of the excellent Helen and Warren comedies being produced and distributed by Fox Films.
BFOX PUBLICIST RETURNS E I H O'SHEA, of Fox Films publicity department, has returned after a three months' leave of absence in Europe. She sailed on a Norwegian freighter for Marseilles, stopped at Barcelona and spent Christmas in Copenhagen with friends. She returned to France through Germany and Belgium and spent a month in Paris before crossing to England, from where she returned home.
O" PRIDE OF OREGON " DIES NE of the finest horses of screendom, "Pride of Oregon," the prize stallion presented to Hoot Gibson by the citizens of Pendleton, Ore., died from pneumonia last week. He was a beautiful specimen of the dappled palomina, with white mane and tail. He appeared in many pictures with Hoot, and the actor feels the loss of the intelligent and affectionate animal keenly.
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Ring Lardner. whose "You Know
Me, AT' stories have been bought
for the screen by Stern Brothers.
'International I\ewsreel Photo.)
i ola d'Avril, one of the Christie beauties appeairng in comedies for Educational, wearing the new "ball-and-chain" engagement emblem.
Harley Knoles, who is both director and author of Al Lichtman's first production for Universal' release. "Oh, Baby!"