Paramount Press Books (1919)

ADVANCE PRESS STORIES— Continued MONTE BLUE IDEAL AS LEADING PLAYER Actor Plays Opposite Lila Lee in “Rustling a Bride” TOO much can hardly he saic in favor of Monte Blue as z leading man His recent work op posite Ethel Clayton in “Petti arrew’s Girl” was one of the bes opportunities he has had, am proved him not only talented, bu possessed of great personal mag netism. He is cast opposite Lil Lee in “Rustling a Bride,” he new Paramount picture which wil be shown at the theatre next Mr. Blue in terprets a big, good natured cow puncher with a skill that amounts to genius. Mr. Blue is an expert actor, but he has led a varied career in other fields of endeavor as well. He’s served in the United States Navy and is, generally speaking, a man of experience and high ideals. In his present picture portrayal, the character of a puncher is made lifelike because he knows the character, knows the west anc knows how to dress and look as well as act the part. The real cowpuncher is vast! different from the stage cowboy He is human, full of fun, daring and original. And that’s the kind of a puncher Monte Blue depicts in “Rustling a Bride” with Lila Lee as the attractive little star. Realistic Settings D EALISTIC settings and at ^ mosphere are features of “Rustling a Bride” a new Para mount picture starring Lila Lee which is attracting large audiences to the theatre this week. The Company spent several days in Arizona getting scenes for the (pidture9. An excellent company supports the star. DOG GUARDS SHACK; LILA LEE’S PET NOW Star Makes Find During Film ing of “Rustling a Bride” \K7 HILE on location in Ari ’ * zona getting scenes for “Rustling a Bride,” a new Para mount picture, starring Lila Lev which will be shown at the theatre next Lila Lee found a half-starved dog guarding to his last breath an old deserted adobe shack. Judging from the looks of the place, the tenants had packed up and left weeks before and the dog had remained at his post of duty guarding his master’s premises until death should end his vigil His loyalty was rewarded by Miss Lee, who fed him bountifully and brought him back to Los Angeles with her. He is devoted to his new mistress and is constantly at her side. Miss Lee has a charming part in her new picture, the story of which is dramatic and thrilling Monte Blue heads a capable sup porting cast. The story was written by Edith Kennedy and the picture directed by Irvin Willat Talented Scenarist £ DITH KENNEDY, w e 1 known scenarist, wrote the original story upon which is on view at the theatre this week, was based She has produced a lively story which abounds with interest and good, healthy humor, and which is re lished by each succeeding audience. Miss Kennedy is reputed as one of the leading scenario writers of the day and has written many of the scripts upon which Paramount pictures have been built. LILA LEE SEEN IN A DIFFERENT ROLE Star is Excellently Cast in “Rustling a Bride” | ILA LEE, diminutive Paramount star, has an entirely different role from that of her preceding pictures in her latest picture “Rustling a Bride” which will be displayed at the theatre on .next Although the public has only seen four of her pictures, she is already one of the most popular stars in the profession. In this, her latest production. Miss Lee portrays the role of a little girl of the West — a typical outdoor girl who is as much at home in a saddle as the modern society belle is in a limousine Miss Lee is an expert horsewoman and pronounces this picture one of the most enjoyable she has yet made. Her work in this characterization is excellent and it doubtless will outrank all her other efforts. An excellent story and the most realistic atmosphere and settings have been provided to make this picture one of the best the star has yet appeared in. Monte Blue is her leading man. Well Balanced Support A WELL-BALANCED AND very capable past supports Miss Lee in “Rustling a Bride” which is the bill at the theatre this week. Playing the leading male role is Monte Blue, who is well know as one of the best of leading men. In this picture he plays the part of a big honest good-hearted cowboy and is admirably suited to the part. L. J. Shumway also performs with unusual skill in the part of the heavy Manuel Ojeda, Ruby LaFayette, Guy Oliver and Alice Knowland, play important parts. 15