Paramount and Artcraft Press Books (1918)

ADVANCE PRESS STORIES To Be Sent to the Newspapers Prior to and During the Display of Vivian Martin’s New Photoplay, ‘‘You Never Saw Such a Girl.” A Paramount Picture NOT AN EASY TASK FOR THIS HEROINE TO FIND GRANDMA Vivian Martin Has Difficult Time in “You Never Saw Such a Girl” Have you ever gone forth in an automobile with a dog, a cat, and a shotgun, looking for a grandmother ? That is what the heroine of “You Never Saw Such a Girl,” a new Paramount photoplay, coming to the theatre on undertakes to do. Vivian Martin has the leading role and really, it is said to be one of the most delightful and whimsical stories ever transferred to the screen. The direction is by Robert Vignola and the original novel was written by George Weston. Clever Marion Fairfax put it into screen form. Of course the heroine has adventures and, equally of course, she finds romance and gains a husband before she gets through with her pilgrimage. She doesn’t find a grandmother — but after all, for a young and romantic girl, possibly a husband and a fortune are more to be desired. Harrison Ford is leading man of the production. The cast includes some important players and the settings are said to be highly effective. For sheer pleasing comedy, drama and love interest this picture will prove one of the most delightful that has been seen here in a long time. Thrilling Situation IMAGINE a young girl and an old maid in a lonely house by the sea, eating dinner — when suddenly a ferocious-looking man with a club appears. That is one of the scenes in “You Never Saw Such a Girl,” the new Vivian Martin Paramount picture, which is on view at the theatre this week. There are many thrills and much romance in this picture. Robert Vignola was the director. FINE VEHICLE IS VIVIAN MARTIN’S NEW PHOTOPLAY “You Never Saw Such a Girl” Has Excellent Story Based on Popular Novel That Vivian Martin, the popular Paramount star, has an exceptional vehicle in “You Never Saw Such a Girl,” her latest picture, is conceded by all who have seen the picture. The story is by George Weston, and was published in book form under the title “The Kingdom of Heart’s Desire.” Marion Fairfax adapted it to the screen as “You Never Saw Such a Girl.” Robert G. Vignola, with his usual directorial skill, put it into film form. It will be shown at the .... theatre next The general idea of the story is the presentation of a resourceful young girl who works her way out of a difficult situation. But the story itself is delightfully whimsical and full of comedy, but even more so, of love and romantic adventure. Vivian Martin is cast as Mary Mackenzie, a young girl who is left parentless with an old farming couple— brother and sister. These protectors die when she is just budding into womanhood and she takes the old farm auto and with her only friend, an old maid schoolteacher, goes a-Gypsying. She is really searching for her grandmother. She doesn’t find her but discovers instead, a fortune, and a sweetheart, while even the old maid obtains a husband. The story is one having possibilities for all sorts of humor and charming situation. Miss Martin is said to have done some of the finest work of her career in this picture. She is supported by a fine cast, headed by Harrison Ford. , 13 OH JOY! TO SEARCH MUSTY OLD TRUNK IN GLOOMY ATTIC! If You Have, You Will Enjoy Vivian Martin in “You Never Saw Such a Girl” IF you are a girl, you have possibly had the pleasure of going through an old trunk, full of gowns of days gone by, that has been standing for years in the attic. If so, you will appreciate this episode in Vivian Martin’s new Paramount picture, “You Never Saw Such a Girl,” which will be shown at the theatre next It is through the old trunk that the heroine of the story finds a clew to her relatives and goes forth in search of them. How she finds, instead, romance, love, fortune and adventure, makes up one of the most charming stories imaginable. The picture should prove a most welcome attraction. There is much comedy and a wholesome charm that is undeniable about this photoplay which was written by Marion Fairfax from a novel by George Weston. Harrison Ford is leading man and Robert G. Vignola directed. Standing a Veteran ONE of the veterans of the screen and stage is Herbert Standing, who might be fittingly termed “the grand old man of the films.” He is seen to advantage as Judge Eustace in “You Never Saw Such a Girl,” the new Vivian Martin Paramount picture which is on display at the theatre this week. Herbert Standing is one of the most perfect delineators of stately elderly characters, dignified prelates, fussy old gentlemen, and so on, in the profession. His work is artistic to the last degree.