Moving Picture World (Dec 1917)

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December 8, 1917 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 1505 King Baggofs Leading Woman Marguerite Snow Signs for United States Secret Service Serial by Chief W. J. Flynn. EXHIBITORS throughout the country will be interested to learn that Marguerite Snow has been signed to co-star with King Baggot in the serial from the story by William J. Flynn, Chief of the United States Secret Service, which will be produced by the Whartons and distributed by M. H. Hoffman, Inc., Foursquare Exchanges. The bewitching Peggy has not been seen on the screen in several months, her last appearance being in support of George M. Cohan in "Broadway Jones." She has been waiting for a production offering similar opportunities to those she made so much of in "The Million Dollar Mystery," and is firmly convinced that in the role of Betty Lee, heroine of Chief Flynn's thrilling story of the Imperial German Government's espionage system in America, she has secured a part that will eclipse the memory of the justly celebrated Countess Olga. Marguerite Snow has built up one of the largest and most loyal followings of any star whose career coincides with the development of motion picture art. Her name has a definite box office value, and when playing opposite a virile male star of the caliber of King Baggot, it can be taken for granted that she will heighten her prestige as a drawing power. This conclusion has been reached through the many expressions of satisfaction that have been voiced by exhibitors already notified of her acquisition for the production. Fans of the feminine persuasion will also be interested to learn that Miss Snow's wardrobe will, in some respects, outshine the famous $10,000 wardrobe which she displayed to such stunning effect in "The Million Dollar Mystery." A native of Savannah, Georgia, Marguerite Snow was taken to Denver, Colorado, as a child and received her formal education at the Loretto Heights Academy in that city. On her sixteenth birthday she announced her determination to adopt the stage as her career, and much to her parents' surprise returned home a few days later with a contract to appear in ingenue parts with Denver's favorite stock company. After a few seasons on the road and in Eastern stock companies, where she enacted a wide variety of parts, from Ade's "College Widow" to Ibsen's Nora of "The Doll's House," Miss Snow entered the pictures. During the past summer Miss Snow has made personal appearances in theaters throughout the South and Middle West, and everywhere has been greeted with tangible evidence of her popularity. strength, Rastrelli attempted to carry a wounded comrade back from' the firing line. When be was picked up exhausted from his labors he was cited for bravery. Marguerite Snow. COMEDIAN IS WAR HERO. Amedee Rastrelli, French comedian appearing in the new series of Essanay one-reel comedies released by General Film Company, is one of the very few film actors who wears a medal for valor in connection with the war. He is appearing in American comedies while resting from the effects of the third serious wound received in active service at the front. He appears as "The General" in the current release of that name, and is featured in this series, which will be produced during his furlough. In his film career he was seen often in comedies with Max Linder. Three days after the world war opened Rastrelli was with Joffre at the battle of the Marne, where he suffered a shattered elbow. His next appearance on the battle line was on the Aisne front, where he received a jagged bullet wound in the arm. At Verdun when the French drove the Huns from the citadel, the Essanay star received a bayonet wound over the heart. Despite the loss of blood and He Crowned the King-Bees TEHOLD herewith the publicity director of the King-Bee Films Corporation — Ed. Rosenbaum, Jr.! Though only recently introduced to the film fraternity through his present position with Louis Burstein, Ed. is already known to everyone. For this, his position is to blame, and as well his personality. Just take it, however, that this popular bard of the King-beests has landed squarely and solidly with the trade press. A more gloom-dispelling scribe never peddled copy. He always has a jolly word — a smile — a witticism. And he is spontaneous with each phrase— delightfully so. Then, too, he is versatile— very much so indeed. He can roll off yards of news, write melodies for opera and the musical comedy stage, pilot a show on the road or handle the exclusive destinies of a star. All these things has he done in good measure — and is of the type that can repeat it, in even better measure. He is, indeed, an inseparable parcel around the offices of Nat. Spitzer. A native of New York, Rosenbaum first crept into the amusement world as an office boy for the late Charles Frohman, at the age of fifteen years. At nineteen, he first struck the road as manager for the late Joseph Jefferson, in "Rip Van Winkle." remaining in this post for three seasons. At twenty, he wrote his first falsehood, as press agent for Leo Ditrichstein, when the latter starred in "Before and After." Just after he reached the voting age, Eddie joined F. Ziegfeld, Jr., as his first publicity man en tour, and he remained in this association for five instructive seasons. Then he returned to the Frohman staff, as manager for Donald Brian. He had carved his name by this time, whereafter followed his employment by such well-known producers as Joseph P. Bickerton, H. H. Frazee, during the hey-day of "A Pair of Queens," and "A Pair of Sixes," Elliott, Comstock & Gest, during the^runs of "Go To It," "Very Good, Eddie." "Leave It to Jane," whence to his present business domicile, where he says that his efforts as press agent for Billy West will not be satisfied until he is featured in every high class theater in America. Among the recognized of the profession that Eddie has publicized are Anna Held, Eva Tanguay, Mile. Dazie. Nora Bayes, Bickel and Watson, Frank Tinney, Bert Williams, Richard Carle, Joseph Jefferson, Victor Moore, Jeff De Angehs, Mae Murray, Mae De Sousa, Dorothy Jardon, Ina Claire, Jack Norworth, Billy Reeves and John Emerson. Rosenbaum is now working on a farce with the film industry as a background. He has submitted the idea to George M. Cohan, so he tells us, and the latter has encouraged him to work his idea out at length. Such is the man who spreads the pollen that makes the honey of the King-Bees. E. Rosenbaum, Jr. IDA DARLING IN NORMA TALMADGE SUPPORT. Norma Talmadge, who is at work on her next Select production, "The Ghosts of Yesterday," in which <die will be presented by Joseph M. Schenck. has added to an alreadv excellent cast the personality of Ida Darling. Miss Darling is one of the best known character women on the stage, and her work in "Common Clav." "The Lion and the Mouse," "The High Cost of Living," "Ready Money." "Mary's Ankle," and "The Land of the Free" established her firmly in the good graces of Broadway audiences. She also played in many well-known pictures.