The Moving Picture Weekly (1920-1921)

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-THE MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY ■19 MISS WALCAMP IN TOKYO Marie Walcamp being presented from the stage of the Komparu Kwan Theatre by Nakfnmra, the Japanese Ha/rry Carey. IVIARIE WALCAMP, the fearless star of the Universal screen, has taken Japan by storm; by typhoon would be more climatically correct, for the famous player arrived in Yokohama on the crest of a Mongolian hurricane. The beautiful girl's shadow has always been popular on the screens of Japanese theatre, but to-day the star is with the Japanese in person. She went to Japan with Henry McRae, the Universal director who is filming "The Dragon's Net," with Miss Walcamp starring. "The Dragon's Net" was written by J. Allen Dunn and appeared originally in the Adventure Magazine under the title "The Petals of Lao Tze." It is being filmed by Universal as a serial. Throughout the eighteen sensational and colorful episodes Miss Walcamp will be supported by Harland Tucker, her leading man, Otto Lederer and Wadsworth Harris. Harland Tucker, former matinee idol of the Morosco stage, is Miss Walcamp's leading man in more ways than one. Immediately after the good ship Suwa Maru docked at Yokohama he led Miss Walcamp^ to the American consulate and married her. The news of the wedding created a society furor in Japan, and was cabled to the press of America as one of the most romantic stories concerning screen celebrities. The trip of the Universal company was a classic event in globe-trotting. As the party passed through Portland, President Wilson, then on his swing across the country, was presented to Miss Walcamp and personally wished the expeditioh success. Hardly had the Suwa Maru cleared Seattle than the word spread through the cabin that Marie Walcamp was a passenger. She was immediately beseiged by admirers and with other members of the company given the places of honor at Captain Schmidizu's table. With the Suwa rolling comfortably in mid-Pacific the star staged several little plays for the amusement of the passengers. For the purpose Captain Schmidizu erected a stage in the dining salon and the technical staff with the Universal company placed improvised footlights with excellent effect. Of course Harland Tucker took up a great deal of the star's time when they landed at Yokohama. He insisted that she accompany him while he dashed around to find an American pastor who would marry them in the American consulate at ten minutes' notice. The ceremony over, to the entire satisfaction of all Japan and par ticularly Harland Tucker, the honeymoon couple found time to accept an invitation to the theatre from no less a personage than Nakimura, the Japanese Harry Carey. The eminent actor entertained his guests "back stage" at his theatre in Tokio and was later host at an informal dinner served in his spacious dressing room. Rich in the color of the Orient and with the distinction of having been filmed in the exact locale prescribed by the author, "The Dragon's Net" will be one of the most acceptable serials yet offered to playgoers by the "Big Hearst News. No. 53. Last of Draft Men Arrive Home From Siberia. — San Francisco, Cal. The Wayfarer. — Striking scenes from the great religious spectacle staged at the Madison Square Garden by the Interchurch World Movement. — New York City. Johnny Pershing in His Own Home Town. — Laclede, Mo. Strangest Baseball. — Members of the House of David, religious sect, care for the body as well as the soul. — Benton Harbor, Mich. Sub -Titles. — Paul Leslie Mooney, star pitcher, once sought by the Chi cago Cubs. Members of the House of David obey the Biblical injunction: "Thou shalt not round the comers of thy head, nor shalt thou mar the corners of thy beard." Frank Wyland has batted 300 for the last four years. Above the Golden Gate On a Swift Flying Plane. — San Francisco, Cal. Sub-Titles. — Passing the old Exhibition Grounds where the Fine Arts Building still stands. The Golden Gate. The famous old Cliff House and Seal Rocks. Testing the Guardians of Our Shores. — Ft. McArthur, Cal. Oo, Oo! Here's Santa In a Bathing Suit! — Venice, Cal. Suh-Titles. — The genial saint dons beach attire to distribute gifts to California's water nymphs. But Father Time interrupts with a long face and a sad story. Only find that he has butted into a wet time in a dry nation. Artillery and Tanks Reinforce Mexican Border Guards. — El Paso, Texas. Sub-Titles. — Vast quantities of implements of war, intended for Europe, are assembled on the Rio Grande. Uncle Sam's gigantic collection of "cats" — tractors for the hauling of big guns. One of the tremendous parks of brand new 155MM. guns. Whippet tanks in seemingly unlimited numbers. And the desert patrol — ever on the alert. "Indoor Sports" Cartoon by Tad,