Paramount and Artcraft Press Books (1918)

ADVANCE PRESS STORIES — Continued CHICKENS HATCHED FOR NEW PICTURE Incubator Used During Filming of “Little Miss Hoover” The average motion picture director is nothing if not resourceful. This was proved during the filming of “Little Miss Hoover,” Marguerite Clark’s latest Paramount photoplay which will be shown at the Theatre next Newly hatched chickens were required during the development of the story, but there were no chicks anywhere in the vicinity of the studio at Fort Lee, N. J., where the picture was filmed. It was necessary to pass up the ‘scene where the chicks are employed until a brood could be hatched. Miss Clark went to Washington while John S. Robertson, the director, bought an incubator and packed it with fresh laid eggs. Three weeks to a day, the chicks were hatched and Miss Clark recalled from Washington by wire to the studio where the necessary scenes were photographed. Miss Clark has a delightful role in “Little Miss Hoover” and she is supported by picked players, her leading man is Eugene O’Brien, a well-known actor. A Delightful Photoplay /^NE of the best photoplays of Marguerite Clark’s repertoire is “Little Miss Hoover,” in which that popular Paramount star is appearing at the Theatre this week. Miss Clark has the role of an enthusiastic society girl who becomes a farmerette and raises chickens so that the United States may win the war. There is a charming love story the interest of which is sustained to the end. CHARMING STORY BY GIFTED WRITER “Little Miss Hoover” Based on Maria T. Daviess’ Novel Maria Thompson dav lESS, author of “The Golden Bird,” a delightful story which has been picturized by Paramount under the name of “Little Miss Hoover,” for Marguerite Clark, is a brilliant writer whose novels and stories have won her fame and fortune. Miss Daviess has written several stories which have been adapted for the screen, but it is said that “Little Miss Hoover” outranks her previous efforts in point of dramatic interest and excellence. Nancy Craddock, the heroine of “Little Miss Hoover,” is a society girl of Washington, D. C., who decides to do her bit for her country by raising chickens. She becomes a farmerette and in the course of her operations meets a charming gentleman farmer whom she loves. Of course, there is a rival to whom Nancy has given her promise to wed, but he drops out of the game in an unusual manner and all ends happily. The various situations of the picture which will be shown at the Theatre next , are described as being exceptionally interesting. Miss Clark is supported by picked screen players, Eugene O’Brien being her leading' man. Other prominent players include Alfred Hickman, Forrest Baldwin, Hal Reid, Frances Kaye, John Tansey, J. M. Mason and J. J. Williaims. Typical Clark Picture A. TYPICAL Marquerite Clark picture is “Little Miss Hoover,” which is the bill at the Theatre this week. The story is based upon the novel of “The Golden Bird,” written by Maria Thompson Daviess, and deals with a patriotic young society woman who raises chickens in an effort to do her bit toward winning the war. There is an excellent love story and many situations of exceptional human interest. The support is of the highest class. MISS CLARK LAUGHS AT FRIDAY HOODOO “Little Miss Hoover” Filmed Against Odds WHEN Marguerite Clark laughed at Friday the 13th hoodoo in September last, she did not know that the bad fairies overheard her. She was in Washington at the time and Friday was the day set for' the beginning of her new Paramount picture, “Little Miss Hoover,” which will be shown at the Theatre next John S. Robertson, her director, warned her in the morning about the combination of Friday and the 13th, but dainty Marguerite, undaunted, insisted upon starting the picture. First, the automobile made especially for the picture was stolen while on location, then several character actors who appeared in the photoplay became ill, and Frank Walton, assistant director, was injured in an accident. Several of the hens used in the production caught cold at the studio and refused to work. Little Marguerite still was cheerful. “A bad beginning makes a good ending,” was her reply to all pessimistic news bearers. Some scenes were taken at Washington Square in front of an old Colonial House in New York. The old chaise used in the picture was driven by a darky in shabby livery, and many persons driving on Fifth Avenue turned to look at the antiquated vehicle as it rumbled along behind two dejected looking donkeys. The scene was taken several times before a large crowd which gathered on the opposite side of the street. Talented Direetor JOPIN S. RICHARDSON, the director who filmed “Little Miss Hoover,” the new Paramount starring vehicle for Marguerite Clark which is on view at the Theatre this week, is one of the best known men in the film business. His direction of this photoplay resulted in a most pleasing production. 15