The Motion Picture Director (Sep 1925 - Feb 1926)

Page scan 000142 from The Motion Picture Director

Record Details:

Title:
The Motion Picture Director
Date:
Sep 1925 - Feb 1926
Author:
Director Publishing Corp.
Volume:
The Motion Picture Director (1925-1926)
Leaf #:
000142
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
May 30, 2024
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12 THE MOTION PICTURE DIRECTOR February The old buildings of the Montmartre shouldered each other down the street and vanished around a that throngs that section of previous productions. Suddenly I realized, with a shock, that my eye had passed her as casually as I have described, in the above scene, the character she represented — that of the little paper seller! Truly, Miss Talmadge was playing “Kiki” as we know her from the stage. The stately Norma of “Graustark,” had become the true Parisian street gamin, the saucy model for everyone’s rags, instead of being merely superimposed upon the personality of Miss Talmadge. Ronald Colman, in the part of Victor Renal, has many opportunities particularly suited to his ability, and Gertrude Astor, who plays the role of “Paulette,” is an admirable foil for the star as well as the villainness of the piece. Marc McDermott as “Baron Rapp” is another antagonist in the play, while the more-than-ordinarily interesting servant role of “Adolphe” rests with the capable George K. Arthur. The task of adapting the Belasco stage play to fit the requirements, utilize the facilities of and conform to the limitations of the screen was entrusted to Hans Kraly, whose splendid work in adapting “Her