Paramount and Artcraft Press Books (1918)

ADVANCE PRESS STORIES— Continued “THE SILVER KING” FINE PHOTOPLAY William Faversham, Famous Star, in Stellar Role WHEN Henry Arthur Jones’ celebrated melodrama was produced in London in 1882, its success was so pronounced that it was in great demand in this country. It was first presented in New York at Wallack’s theatre on January 23, 1883, within a few months after its London premier. The play achieved an instantaneous success and it toured the country triumphantly for several seasons. This celebrated play has been picturized with William Faversham, the famous actor, in the stellar role and it is one of the best of the Paramount-Artcraft special pictures thus far produced. The scenarist was Burns Mantle, a well known dramatic critic of New York and George Irving was the director. One of the big features of the production is a representation of Derby day at Epsom, and aside from this there are many other notable views of scenes in and about London. Mr. Faversham is finely supported, his leading woman being Barbara Castleton, a talented actress, well known on the stage and screen. A Notable Photoplay WILLIAM FAVERSHAM, the celebrated actor, is appearing with great success in the Paramount-Artcraft picturization of “The Silver King,” at the theatre this week. This is a notable photoplay of English life and it is filled with tense situations that thrill and exert a powerful appeal. The photoplay is attracting large audiences at every showing. The supporting company is exceptionally efficient. “THE SILVER KING” IS PRAISED BY EXPERT Jesse L. Lasky, Producer, Says Picture is Excellent WHEN “The Silver King,” the new Paramount-Artcraft special picture starring William Faversham, the celebrated actor, was displayed for the first time after it was filmed, in the projection room of the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation at No. 485 Fifth Avenue, New York, Jesse L. Lasky, a famous producer, indorsed it as being one of the best pictures ever exhibited. Mr. Faversham was present, together with his wife, whose stage name is Julia Opp, and Maxine Elliott, the famous actress-manager. “It is a remarkable picture,” said Mr. Lasky, “for in no particular has it been overdone. Mr. Mantle, the scenarist, and Mr. Irving, the director, have done wonders with the story, a masterpiece in itself, but all too easy for less competent hands to ruin in transferring it to the screen. Mr. Faversham and Miss Castleton are superb and I failed to find a flaw in the work of any supporting player. As a Paramount Artcraft Special “The Silver King” is certain to raise still higher the standard of this series which we determined would be the best that money and the development of photodramatic art could provide.” “The Silver King” will be shown at the theatre next , and it is certain, according to Maniager that the S. R. O. sign will be in evidence throughout the run. Worth While Picture ILLIAM FAVERSHAM’S Paramount-Artcraft special picture, “The Silver King,” is drawing large and delighted audiences to the theatre this week. Mr. Faversham has a strong role in a strong story and he is finely supported, his leading woman being Barbara Castleton. It is a worth while picture in every respect. WILLIAM FAVERSHAM CELEBRATED ACTOR Star of “The Silver King” Has Had Notable Career WILLIAM FAVERSHAM, the celebrated actor who is starred in the new Paramount-Artcraft special picture, “The Silver King,” which will be shown at the theatre next , has had a most notable career as player and producing manager. Mr. Faversham is an Englishman and he gained his histrionic experience in that country prior to 1887, when he made his first professional appearance in this country in “Pen and Ink,” at the Union Square theatre. New York. Mr. Faversham appeared as star in “A Royal Rival” at the Criterion theatre. New York, in August, 1901, and since that time his record has been one of repeated theatrical successes. Mr. Faversham is an artist and his popularity is universal. In “The Silver King” he has a role that fits him admirably and he plays it most effectively. The picture is one that will accentuate his popularity with motion picture audiences. His leading woman is Barbara Castleton, and the support throughout is of the highest quality. Burns Mantle, Adapter Burns mantle, who pictur ized “The Silver King,” starring William Faversham, which is doing phenomenal business at the. . . . theatre this week, is one of the best known theatrical writers in the country. Mr. Mantle is the dramatic critic of The Evening Mail, New York, and his knowledge of the technic of the drama is most extensive. He has done excellent work in his adaptation of “The Silver King,” which doubtless will be recognized as a screen classic second to none thus far produced. 15