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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1921
Page
5
Bryant Washburn leads in An Amateur Devil a comedy at the Colonial. The misfit hero, unhappy in love, seeks to disgrace himself in a farcical tale of social manners and mistaken romance.
Western Star notes in its short review that William Fairbanks stars as the title character in the new western drama Montana Bill at the Rex. Maryon Rye and Robert Kortman co star with Ernest Van Pelt in the supporting cast and a husky young cowpuncher romance drives the plot around a prominent ranch owner.
A roundup of film gossip and biographical notes on stars and would be stars. It mentions Wanderer Florence Victor of Houston birth, her Mimi role in The Tale of Two Cities, and Victor’s marriage to director King. Details on Pierre Fay Bainter, Rex Beach, and others outline filming plans and personal facts.
German film news notes that All for a Woman is the title for the German film Danton a French Revolution story starring Emil Jannings and directed by Dimitri Buckowetski who also wrote the story Buckowetski now directs Pola Negri and has completed Sapho with Negri as lead.
Elliott Dexter recently joined Goldwyn and has applied for a passport. After completing Grand Larceny, the Albert Terhune story now in production at Goldwyn Culver City studios, he will join the motion picture exodus to the other side of the Atlantic.
LA risks losing millions if censorship becomes law as major producers like Marshall Neilan halt studio work. His planned $0.75 million plant and cooperative setup could bring $5 million in Eastern investment and employ 500+ crew, while Metro Pictures warns of pausing future productions amid the dispute.
Vitagraph begins filming The Little Minister with Alice Calhoun in the title role. Famous Players Lasky nears completion of a fan version starring Betty Compson under Penrhyn Stan laurel. Rights to Barrie story in the United States are said to have expired years ago, prompting questions about screen choices.
Henry Clive, noted painter and portraitist, has signed a one year contract to design posters for Paramount Pictures. His forthcoming portraits of Wal lace Reid, Gloria Swanson, and Elliott are to be exhibited next fall in a New York gallery.
Edward Stevens, owner of the town in Oliver Morosco's Slippy McGee, earned a Broadway record rarely matched. He spent 15 consecutive years on the Great White Way, seven years partnering with Charles Frohman.
Billy Bevan and Mildred June star in the next Sennett comedy Be Reasonable. The lighthearted short promises physical gags and classic silent film humor as they navigate mishaps on set in a lively, era-tinged production.
Will Rogers has begun work on Ek a new comedy project for Paramount Pictures. The script follows a light hearted premise with potential for star driven performances and cross genre appeal.
Florida cities respond to Los Angeles film censorship by bidding for studios. Miami already hosts a studio. producer Marshall Noilan is enticed by Miami businessmen to relocate his entire producing plant, with a potential municipal studio included.
The Liberty News frame at the Liberty opening Saturday morning features horseback events at the Interlaken Speedway by Seattle society. The paper chase and the jumping are highlighted as the most interesting. A football game between Broadway High and West Seattle High at Denny Field is also listed.
City leaders in Sain-Elainne France approve cinema as a teaching aid in public schools. They allocate 30 000 francs to install the necessary machines for instructional use.
James Oliver Curwood's The White Mouse has been adapted into a screenplay. Lewis Stone leads an all star cast in a tale of Chinese mystery and revenge set against the stark backdrop of the Northwest.
Marjorie Daw the pretty actress seen in several Marshal Neilan pictures has joined Universal Pictures. Daw will star opposite Herbert Rawlinson in a new production now underway.
Seattle actress Gloria Fonda recently returned from the Orient with the T Daniel Frawley company and is now in Los Angeles awaiting reentry into pictures.
Wallace Reid and Lester Cuneo, close friends, are photographed daily enjoying a swim at Reid's Beverly Hills home. The duo relax together in Wally's pool indicating a casual social routine amid their film industry circle.
Picture Patter mentions Bebe Daniels christening note and upcoming roles for Wanda Hawiey and Tyrone Power. It cites The Id of Cullen Landis lead, The Love Charm in production, Cry Baby next, The Heir of Dedion Marsh adaptation for Con stance Binney, andEric Von Strohelm billing over losses from his dogs. Also references Footfalls release, What Fools Women Are title, James Young directing Texas Steer and Making of Richard Walton Tully stage successes, Pauline Starke to play Meighan in If You Believe It It’s So.
Jackie Coogan sends Mme Paderewski the first check from fan letters and autographs. He arranged to give the letters money to help starving children in Poland through Madame Paderewski.
Paul Iribe, noted French artist and DeMille art director, is creating special art titles for the new production Fools Paradise. The film, adapted by Beulah Marie Dix and Lada Cowan from Leonard Merrick’s novel The Laurels and the Lady, will then be nearly completed and ready for screening.
Ethel Clayton completes Exit the Vamp from Clara Beranger story under Frank Orson at Paramount. In a week or ten days he starts The Cradle adaptation of Brieux stage play with Olga Printalau handling continuity and Thompson Buchanan supervising the production.
Director A known for The Four Horsemen of Apocalypse shifts to feature a remake of The Prisoner of Zenda. The project aims to adapt the classic adventure tale for a modern cinema audience.
In Los Angeles a film censor who must be respected by two movie producers is Mrs. C. A. Christie mother of Al and Charley Christie. She attends every picture for ten years and censures content, guiding her sons who defend her strict standards.
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