Paramount Pep (1923)

PARAMOUNT PEP 13 Herbert Brenon in New York Now at Long Island Is Making Preliminary Arrangements for His Next Production, “The Spanish Dancer,” in Which Pola Negri Will Star Herbert Brenon, whose two pictures just completed for us, “The Rustle of Silk,” featuring Betty Compson and Conway Tearle, and “The Woman With Four Faces,” featuring Betty Compson and Richard Dix, are expected to prove the sensations of our Spring program, has arrived in New York to make preparations for his next picture. This will he a big special Herbert Brenon production entitled “The Spanish Dancer,” with Pola Negri as the star. It will he based on the famous play “Don Caesar de Bazan,” and is expected to he one of the outstanding productions released by us next season. Mr. Brenon plans to visit art galleries and museums in New York, Boston and Philadelphia and to interview several authorities on the Spanish customs and dress of the period in which the story is laid. Mr. Brenon also has in mind several prominent players from whom he will select a supporting cast for Miss Negri. The picture will be made at the Lasky Studio in Hollywood. Mr. Brenon has brought George Hopkins, his special Art Director, on to New York with him and he will spend several weeks in gathering data so that this picture will be absolutely accurate in every detail. The costumes probably will be designed by one of the most famous theatrical costume artists and special care will be taken with the settings. Irvin Willat Not to Direct Meighan’s Next Paramount — Ralph Ince to Take Up Reins Owing to a severe illness which necessitated a sinus operation, Irvin Willat will not be able to direct Thomas Meighan in his next picture, “Homeward Bound,” which Jack Cunningham has adapted from Peter B. Kyne’s novel, “The Light to Leeward.” Ralph Ince, who is at present directing Dorothy Dalton, will produce the Meighan picture at our Eastern Studio. In the emergency Mr. Ince will direct two pictures at one time, finishing up the final sequences of the Dalton picture while beginning “Homeward Bound.” Ralph Ince — Director Should you venture into the Long Island Studio any of these days, you will see Ralph Ince, Director of Dorothy Dalton's picture, “The Law of the Lawless,” handling the scenes in a thorough and convincing manner and at the same time unassuming and about as pleasant as you will find them. Mr. Ince will be remembered by his famous impersonation of Lincoln. He has been kept on the job the last few days, especially on the huge bazar scene for this production, where 250 extras were used in an immense beautiful setting which required some difficult smoke scenes for the fire episode in this picture. Ralph Ince surely is a welcome member to our big family. For the Girls Swanson Arrives Gloria Swanson arrived in New York this week and will start at an early date on “Za Za,” the famous story which will be under the direction of Allan Dwan and made at our Long Island Studio. This is Miss Swanson’s first experience in making pictures in the East. To say that elaborate plans have been mapped out by Bob Kane and his staff for its insurance of a superb production only half expresses it. Mr. Kane, Mr. Dwan and Ed King have been exceedingly busy preparing for her initial project in the East and the cast is expected to be announced very shortly. Girls, here is your chance to copy a new and attractive bob. It is known as “the glorious bob” and it is the new headdress originated by our very own Gloria Swanson at the West Coast Studio. Gloria Swanson