Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

668 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XIX, No. 14. Diversity Marks New Triangle Films Three New Pictures Started and Five Other Companies Are Busy on Their Productions at Culver City DIVERSITY OF THEME and "atmosphere" characterize the forthcoming Triangle productions now in the making at Culver City. The keynote of variety which has been a fundamental of the Triangle schedule lias been struck in all the new plays, which include, in addition to society dramas and western subjects, a modern play with an oriental setting with Alma Rubens as a seeress, and several "crook" plays by the wellknown romancer of the New York underworld, John A. Moroso. During the last week three new pictures have been started and five companies worked steadily on their various productions. Director William Beaudine has been awaiting a new subject, which will be supplied within the current week. Following her recent appearance in "The Love Brokers," Miss Rubens was cast for the title role of a new romantic drama entitled "Judith," which Gilbert P. Hamilton is directing. Little Pauline Starke, who has recently been featured in "The Shoes That Danced" and "Innocent's Progress," will have a leading role. A recent acquisition to the Triangle forces, Edward Peil, will support Miss Rubens, and Peggy Pearce of the Triangle Keystone beauties has been given her first dramatic role in this production. Miss Rubens is cast as a fisherman's daughter, who through the power of her personality and charm becomes a seeress, the rage of New York society. Judith takes everything and gives nothing in return until love comes and the close of the story shows her about to make atonement for her selfishness. Miss Rubens will wear elaborate costumes. "Her Decision" is the working title announced for Director Jack Conway's latest drama, the second picture which has been put into production during the last week. This marks the third dramatic appearance of the former Keystone comedienne, Gloria Swanson. "Smoke" and "Society For Sale," her others, are scheduled for early Triangle release. J. Barney Sherry, who recently completed work in "Who Killed Walton?" has a featured role in "Her Decision" and Darrell Foss and Ann Kroman are included in the supporting cast. The plot is based on a girl's sacrifice to save her sister, who has been betrayed. To obtain the necessary money, she gives up Foss, her boy sweetheart, to marry an older man of wealth, at the time believing that her action is justified. Director Raymond Wells, who has just completed a John A. Moroso story, "In the Spring," which has been retitled, "The Finger Print," has started work on "Mile. Paulette," a comedy-drama in which an attractive actress and a scion Charlie Chaplin as he appears in a five-part comedy compiled by Essanay from several of the funniest Essanay-Chaplin comedies. of wealth play the leading roles. A summer camp in the mountains, in the vicinity of New York, provides the locale, and a wedding "with police supervision" comes as a climax. In the closing shots of the story the gates of a penitentiary were necessary and here the huge iron gates which guard the entrance to the Culver City studios were used to advantage. Claire Anderson is seen in the title role. Wallace McDonald, whose last role was "The Harmony Lad" in "The Shoes That Danced," is Miss Anderson's leading man. The filming of "An Honest Man," William Desmond's latest Triangle vehicle, which is being directed by Frank Borzage, is furnishing much amusement for the players at the Culver City studio. Desmond is seen as a knight of the road who is something of a sleight of hand performer. For the part it has been necessary for him to master several card tricks before any impromptu audience he can gather. Mary Warren is again seen as Desmond's leading woman, following her first appearance with him in the March release, "The Sea Panther." Miss Warren also had the leading role with Joe King in "The Vortex." Director Harry Edwards is putting the finishing touches to a two-reel comedy which has been temporarily titled "Their Neighbor's Baby." In the cast are Rae Godfrey, Ray Griffith and Charles Dorian. With another week of good weather. Director Cliff Smith expects to have the latest Roy Stewart western subject completed and in the editing department. When first put in production this was titled "The Derelict." Later it was changed to "The Alibi Man" and now it has been branded "Paying His Debt," which will be the release title. Stewart essays a dual role for the first time since joining Triangle nearly a year ago. Smith's company has completed the interior shots and is now working at the big Triangle ranch studio where the real western atmosphere will be added. Josie Sedgwick will again be seen as Stewart's leading woman. Triangle Director Thomas N. Heffron expects to finish the filming of his latest subject this week. Two dogs, not much on beauty, but possessed of more art than is usually found among "extras," have been playing important parts in this production, the working title of which is "The Lonely Woman." "The Lonely Woman" is the story of a tragedy which lay buried in the heart of a woman in a little hamlet close to the walls of Sing Sing. Belle Bennett is seen in the featured role and is supported by a strong cast.