Motion Picture Magazine (Aug 1926-Jan 1927)

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A trial package of Del-a-tone or Del-a-tone Cream will be sent prepaid in plain wrapper for 10c. The Delatone Company Dept.79, 721 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, I1L Are You Reading "CRAZY QUILT"? J l Begins on Page 20 News of the Camera Coasts (Continued from page 70) big silver loving-cup, being judged tbe besl film of tbe year. In view of the tremendous ovations accorded Mary and Doug in the foreign countries, I suggest that if ever we need a king and queen in America they be given first chance at the golden seats, for they know how to act in a crowd and dont need an expensive bodyguard. Arlette Marchal, the famous French ^^ beaut}', is playing her first leading role in an American-made picture. She is working opposite Jack Holt in "Forlorn River." Mile. Marchal came to this country at the suggestion of Gloria Swanson. She worked with Gloria in "Madame Sans( rene," and the star thought her one of the most promising actresses she had seen, so she forthwith suggested to Paramount that they sign her. After seeing her work in "Madame Sans-Gene," the Paramount officials obtained her signature and are now grooming her for stardom. To date, she has had little to do but acquaint herself with American methods of film production. She played a small role in "The Cat's Pajamas" and "Born to the West." She was then assigned the difficult role of Zicka in "Diplomacy" and did so well that it was decided she should play the lead in Jack Holt's picture. Altho she captured the Aix LeBain beauty contest in France, being judged the most beautiful French girl out of a list of three hundred entrants, she is considered a typical American type. I-Iarry Carey is credited with the following line which he used during a speech made before a group of exhibitors. "Gentlemen prefer blondes," said Harry, "but blondes are not so particular." Vou've heard of the plumber's helper who spent two days hunting for a lefthanded monkey-wrench. That story has its parallel in the picture business. Jack Holt and Raymond Hatton were just starting work in a new Western picture when Ray spied a Broadway cowboy trying to put his chaps on backwards. Jack and Ray approached the youngster. "Are you all fitted up, son?" inquired Jack. "Oh, yes, yes, Mr. Holt." "Everything fit?" asked Ray. "Oli, yes, yes, Mr. Hatton." "And have you had your saddle fitted?" continued Ray. The startled young extra gasped, "No, No. Where?" "Go down and see the blacksmith," Ray advised. The blacksmith sent the young aspiring actor to the carpenter and the carpenter sent him to the painter, and by this time he is probably iii a glass factory trying to get someone to blow him a saddle. JACK HOLT took his young son, Tim, on location with him to Utah where exterior scenes will be filmed for "Forlorn River." It is Tim's first experience on a ■i on trip. According to reports, Tim may play a small part in the picture with his father. LJoLLYWOOD may have its queer individuals but some of the boys coming from tbe provinces of Iowa and New York have a few unusual dents in their ■:i Bow's troubles with Robert Savage have provided the moving pictur world with lots of fun. In fact, I quit reading Andy Gump since Oar; her gentleman friend started actir A jury declared young Savage san after he had cut his wrists with a razoi and let the blood drop on Clara's picture Savage blamed his actions on the "soft Southern California moon," but I don believe it was the moon that was soft a matter of fact, us Californians ar readily affected by the sun if you wi the advertising we send out. Th added that "In the spring the yrjung man sappy." So take it all in all, it is really the wonderful California weather that makes saps and geniuses. I remember a man who suffered the same kind of moon stroke. He used to write poems to Claire Windsor when I was handling her publicity. He used to tuck them under the front door. I saw Claire last week and the conversation related to this young Yale student who was writing poems to Clara Bow. Claire said that if she was Clara she would be thankful that they didn't teach the art of making bombs at Yale. Dudolph Valentino plans to make another trip abroad when he completes his next picture. He is at present working on "The Son of the Sheik." When he finishes this opus he will take a short vacation touring about California waters in his new boat. The last time Rudy went frolicking over the water in his boat the valves of the motor stuck, the waves leaped higher and Rudy and his party barely escaped a salt bath. It is said his next picture will be the screen version of a new Ibaiiez novel. Tt looks as if Samuel Goldwyn will become one of these "by permission" producers. Of late Ronald Colman and Vilma Banky have appeared in pictures which carry the line that the players are performing "by permission of Samuel Goldwyn." Sammy stepped out and discovered two worthwhile stars. He had no sooner landed them than all the rest of the producers wanted to borrow them. His intentions were to keep Colman and Banky together in a series of big features, but his brother film makers have been paying big money for the use of them. It is no more than justice that Goldwyn should be credited when these stars are used. AdolpHE Menjou and his director, Mai ^ St. Clair, who have really become quite a famous little team, have decided to get along without each other for a while. Perfectly friendly, and all that — only they both thought they needed a little change. And I can quite understand that, after viewing their latest and feeblest drama, "A Social Celebrity." St. Clair, for many months, has been slated to direct "The Ace of Cads," Michael Arlen's story in which Menjou is to be starred. But his name has now been erased, and Luther Reed, erstwhile scenario-writer for Paramount, is the substitute. This change was made at tbe instigation of Mr. Menjou who has not only a sublime faith in brand new directors, but also quite a gift fo delecting the talented ones. This leaves Mai St. Clair free to help Thomas Meighan make a good picture, if (Continued on page 116) nt in MOTION PICTUKE MAGAZINE is guaranteed.