Paramount and Artcraft Press Books (1918)

ADVANCE PRESS STORIES— Continued LATE CHARLES KLEIN ‘‘MAGGIE PEPPER” A FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT CLEVER STORE GIRL ETHEL CLAYTON HAS BEAUTY AND CHARM Was Author of “Maggie Pepper” Now a Motion Picture CHARLES KLEIN, a famous playwright, lost his life on the Lusitania, a victim of German hatred. But the sinking of the great liner precipitated the United States’ entry into the war and resulted in the defeat of the Hun. So that these men and women who went down to watery graves in the Lusitania may be said not to have died in vain. The loss of Charles Klein will long be felt in the circles of art, which he adorned. His plays were human documents expressed dramatically. He had sympathy, kindliness, and his work was tempered thereby. The screen version of “Maggie Pepper,” one of his last plays, will be seen at the theatre next , with Ethel Clayton as the star. It is a Paramount picture in which a wonderful cast will be seen in the various characterizations. Chester Withey directed and the scenario was prepared by Gardner Hunting. Hatton Notable Actor IT would be hard to find a more perfect bit of work than that accomplished by Raymond Hatton in the part of the Hebrew drummer in “Maggie Pepper,” Ethel Clayton’s new Paramount picture, which is the bill at the theatre this week. Mr. Hatton is unctuous, droll and typical. His make up and mannerisms are perfect and he might have stepped from the pages of Montague Glass or any other famous author of Yiddish tendencies. The entire cast is excellent and the picture is a fine one from beginning to end. Miss Clayton’s work being especially praiseworthy. Ethel Clayton Central Figure of Charming Picture HOW an out of date department store may be transformed by the common sense and intelligence of a girl into a prosperous enterprise, is told in “Maggie Pepper,” the new Paramount picture in which beautiful Ethel Clayton will be seen at the theatre next Furthermore. the picture depicts the struggles of the clever Maggie against heavy odds, enemies and adverse circumstances. The big, human note is uppermost in this play which was written by Charles Klein. Gardner Hunting did the scenario and Chester Withey directed the production. Ethel Clayton in the title role is said to be superb. She has the peculiar quality of alertness and activity, as well as the charm and culture to make the role one that will not soon be forgotten. The production is far above the average, which is easily believable when it is remembered that this is a Paramount picture. A Capable Scenarist Gardner hunting was entrusted with the task of making “Maggie Pepper,” Ethel Clayton’s new Paramount picture, which is on -view at the theatre this week, into a photoplay and his success with the work is a tribute to his skill. There are few scenario writers with a finer sense of screen values than Mr. Hunting, who is also a short story writer and former magazine editor. Star Has Stellar Role in New Film, “Maggie Pepper” SCREEN beauty is one of the requirements of any actress who becomes a star, but Ethel Clayton, the famous Paramount luminary, who will be seen in “Maggie Pep per,” at the theatre next , is as beautiful off the screen as on. With wonderful golden hair, gray-blue eyes, a piquant face and a personal charm that is irresistible, Ethel Clayton is one of the most beautiful women of the films. In addition, she has a wealth of talent and a versatility that is remarkable. In the role of Maggie Pepper she portrays a poor department store girl with rare fidelity, yet with that air of self-assurance that is part and parcel of the character created by the late Charles Klein and acted upon the stage by clever Rose Stahl. The leading man is Elliott Dexter and other notable screen players appear in the cast. “Maggie Pepper” an Epic Ethel clayton’s “Maggie Pepper,” which is being shown at the theatre this week. is a department store picture, adapted by Gardner Hunting from the famous play bv Charles Klein and released by Paramount. With a sympathetic touch and a great knowledge of human nature both author and scenarist made this the epic of the marts of trade. It is a picture that will not soon be forgotten by those who witness it. The direction by Chester Withey is excellent and the cast one of the best ever assembled. 15