Paramount Press Books (1918)

ADVANCE PRESS STORIES— Continued MARY THURMAN FAT GIRL IN “POOR BOOB” Charming Sennett Comedienne Makes Dramatic Debut iyr ARY THURMAN, whose face and figure are known to every photoplay fan who has laughed at Paramount-Mack Sennett Comedies, makes her first dramatic appearance in “Poor P»oob,” a Paramount picture starring Bryant Washburn, which will be seen at the Theatre next Miss Thurman’s ambition for years has been to try real acting, and here she is given an opportunity that she more than grasps. In the greater part of the picture Miss Thurman has a character role, and her ability to look unattractive will amaze those who remember her as possessing an unusual beauty. She was forced to make up to weigh two hundred pounds, and she succeeded so admirably, it is said, that no one would recognize her as the slim maiden who has flashed through so many of the Sennett creations. In the leading feminine role of “Poor Boob,” which was written by Margaret Mayo, is Wanda Hawley. Others in the cast are Theodore Roberts, Raymond Hatton, Guy Oliver, Jane Wolff, Charles Ogle and Jay Dwiggins. Donald Crisp directed. Sit Up and Take Notice r>RYANT WASHBURN’S new Paramount picture, “Poor Boob,” which is on view at the • . . . Theatre this week, is making film folk sit up and take notice. Donald Crisp piloted the star through this comedy which was written by Margaret Mayo and Zellah Covington, and adapted by Gardner Hunting. Wanda Hawley is the leading woman and another notable figure in the cast is Mary Thurman, late of the Mack Sennett organization. NO “POOR BOOB” WAS THIS SIMPLE SIMP Bryant Washburn in Unique Role Disproves Old Saying HP PIE story of a young man who is generally known as “Simp,” because of his supposed bone-headedness, is told in “Poor Boob,” a Paramount picture which will be seen at the • Theatre next with Bryant Washburn as star. This Simp, however, has really something to. him, as he proves when he gets an opportunity. The natives of the home town, who predicted that he would never amount to much, are forced to take Hack their prophecies when he returns to the town as a millionaire. He puts up such a big bluff that he not only wins their homage but also really establishes himself in business and gets nominated for Congress. The picture is taken from the play by Margaret Mayo, which ran under the same title a few years ago. Donald Crisp directed the screen production, and in the supporting cast are Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts, Dick Rosson, Raymond Hatton. Jay Dwiggins, Charles Ogle, Guy Oliver, Jane Wolff and Mary Thurman. The scenario was written by Gardner Hunting. Famous Farce Writer TV/f ARGARET MAYO, author ^ of “Poor Boob,” the new Paramount photocomedy starring Bryant Washburn, which is delighting large audiences at every showing at the Theatre this week, is famous as a farce writer, notably “Baby Mine” and “Twin Beds,” which have held the stage successfully for years. Miss Mayo’s work is well known to the theatregoers. Wanda Hawley is Mr. Washburn’s leading woman, and much enjoyable comedy is provided by Mary Thurman, the Mack Sennett comedienne who plays the part of a fat girl. BRYANT WASHBURN EXCELLENT BOOB His Part in “Poor Boob’’ Best of His Screen Career DRYANT WASHBURN, the popular Paramount star, will next be seen at the Theatre in “Poor Boob,” which is booked for an engagement starting next v ■ From advance indications this will be one of Washburn’s best pictures to date. It is an adaptation of a stage comedy by Margaret Mayo. Donald Crisp directed the picture and the scenario was written by Gardner Hunting. In the cast are Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts, Raymond Flatton, Dick Rosson, Guy Oliver, Jane Wolff, Mary Thurman, Jay Dwiggins, Charles Ogle and others of prominence. The story deals with the fortunes of a youth who leaves his home town as a failure, and later decides to bluff the citizens into believing he is a millionaire. Luck is with him, and he not only succeeds in his bluff, but also puts himself well on the road to fortune. Washburn Picture A Hit DRYANT WASHBURN is attracting large audiences at the Theatre this week by his splendid impersonation of the stellar role in his new Paramount picture. “Poor Boob.” It is a typical Washburn role and his portrayal of a simp who is believed to be a failure, but who fools everybody in the end is delightful. “Poor Boob” is in every respect a photocomedy well worth seeing, and this is proved by the big audiences that fill Manager . . . ’s playhouse at every showing. Wanda Hawley, a popular leading woman and Mary Thurman, a famous ParamountMack Sennett star, divide the honors won by a supporting cast of unusual merit. I ** 16