Paramount and Artcraft Press Books (1918)

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ADVANCE PUBLICITY Newspaper stories to be sent out four, three, two and one days, respectively, in advance of the first showing of “LA TOSCA” At the «... Theatre on . . ...of next week, lovers of good entertainment will find a treat in store for them in the shape of Pauline Frederick in the stellar role of the Paramount version of "La Tosca." Arranged from the opera with as little change as possible, "La Tosca" affords the star unusual dramatic opportunity. An excellent supporting cast has been provided together with the direction of Edward Jose, formerly stage director for Madame Sarah Bernhardt. Pauline Frederick the beautiful, at her very prettiest in "La Tosca" is the Paramount star playing at the Theatre next week. Costumes, settings, even the story, follow closely the operatic production as enacted by Cavalieri , Farrar, Hempstad and others of the great divas. Charles E. Whittaker, a well known scenario-writer has arranged the screen version of Sardou's famous opera, written originally for Sarah Bernhardt. The director is Edward Jose and there is an excellent cast including Frank Losee, Jules Raucourt , Henry Hebert and W. H. Forestelle. It was 28 degrees above zero in St. Augustine, Florida, a few weeks ago at the time when Pauline Frederick and a company of Paramount players were there to film scenes for "La Tosca," the picture to be shown at the ............ Theatre As Tosca never acquired the habit of wearing furs of dressing for the rigors of winter time. Miss Frederick sustained a severe chill during the taking of some of the scenes and only barely escaped pneumonia. Notwithstanding, the photoplay was successfully finished and is said to be one of the most exquisite screen productions ever filmed. The director was Edward Jose and the excellent cast includes Frank Losee, Jules Raucourt, Henry Hebert and W. H. Forestelle. PLAYER IN "LA TOSCA" BARELY ESCAPES DEATH Jules Raucourt, who will play the part of Mario Cavaradossi in "La Tosca," the Paramount picture starring Pauline Frederick at the Theatre next week, had a narrow escape while filming the picture in Florida a short time ago. The car in which Mr. Raucourt was riding alone with his chauffeur skidded and turned completely over. Fortunately Mr. Raucourt was able to jump before the crash came and escaped accident.