Inside the Photoplay: Training Writers for the Screen
A columnist discusses Robert E. MacAlarney's view that few original scenarios are accepted, with trained writers dominating output. He urges aspiring authors to study current films, craft a strong theme, and rehearse their plot for a month before presenting to producers at Famous Players-Lasky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. MacAlemey
Scenaric
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Leadon
Stu
Mr. MacAlavasy
Teoting Picture Company
Vita 4
Prestat
Macahlarner
Aiken Discusses Film Life and Stage Ambitions
In a portrait of Hollywood practice, the interview highlights Aiken’s passion for meeting fans, his six reel feature Home Brew, and his past stage roles. Paramount’s scenario department, led by MacAlarney, curates plots from books plays and magazines, with readers trained to match producer demands. Levenson adds views on entertainment purpose and the need for original stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacAlarney
MacAlarnsy
Columbia University
Tamis
MacAlamer
Ington Wales Aiken
Mr. Aken
Popls
Mator
Simon Slade
Srelves
Davy Crockett
Paramount Forces
Fifth Avenue
Forty-second Street
Times Square
Paramount Scenario Department
Mr. MacAlarney
California Garden Cinquains and Art Theory Reflections
A fragmented poem sequence contrasts nature imagery with commentary on art forms like music painting and cinema. It includes lines about a snail an almond blossoms a silver candelabrum and a discussion of life versus art and the purpose of photoplays with quotes attributed to Ruth Clay Price.
Star of Adventure O Star of Adventure Poem
A reflective poem by Jack Rubie prays to the Star of Adventure, asking it to tell stories of distant lands. The narrator seeks comfort and guidance, promising to follow the star wherever it leads and to rest in its light as a mother star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balb
Wonder Film Company
Criliriza
Willhie
Blale Ferguson
Scenarion
Egtaily
Sahara
Yukon Grand
Theo
Mather
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Pobert
Alarney
Remveti-Salles A
BELLO
Asvaldi
Plek
Ster
the Life
Grargs Horace Lorimer
Saturday Evening Post
The
New York Tribune
Lewis F. Levenson
California
Fairyland
Ruth Clay Price
Star of Adventure
Jack Rubie
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