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December 22, 1917 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 1787
pleased; Bill Desmond spoke briefly, as did Douglas Fairbanks
and H. Guy Woodward, all in humorous vein. Bryant
Washburn appeared and Norma Gould danced an Egyptian
conception.
Will Garroway gave a piano solo and assisted Miss Grace
James in the latter's soprano solos, and J. Robinson Hall,
the aviator, spoke of war conditions.
Marie Dressier was a hit in the burlesque she offered of
a famous poem and the three arts, the dance, grand opera
and the drama. Louis Gottschalk directed the orchestra for
Miss Dressler's effort. A character dance by Dorothy Lyndall,
Bertha Wardell, Carolyn Crane and Helen Moore was
exceptionally clever.
Gettinger Goes to Camp Lewis.
Last Monday big Bill Gettinger, one of tho most popular
among the aggregation of cowboy players at Universal
City, left Los Angeles to do his bit undei the Stars and
Stripes. Gettinger departed from the southern city with
other drafted men for Camp Lewis, at American Lake,
Wash.
For the past four years Gettinger has been employed
at Universal City, and he has appeared in numerous plays
of the West and in many jungle and railroad pictures.
When he received his orders to report for service he
obtained permission to visit his mother in San Antonio,
and made a flying trip to the Texas city to bid her goodbye.
More than half a hundred of the Universal cowboys with
whom he has been associated for the past few years were
present at the railroad station when the train pulled out
for the north.
Ben Wilson in Another Accident.
An accident which might have proved fatal to Miss
Claire Du Brey except for the presence of mind and timely
action of Ben Wilson occurred during the filming of the
tenth episode of "The Mystery Ship" at Universal City.
Miss Du Brey, playing the role of a villainess in the
episode, was in grave danger of being seriously, if not
fatally, burned when her clothing caught fire. She was
attired in a gown of lace, bedecked with jet beads and
spangles and the flimsy material ignited when a bomb
was exploded near her.
Ben Wilson quickly tore off the big overcoat he was
wearing and wrapped it about Miss Du Brey, smothering
the fire. Miss Du Brey was burned slightly about the body
and Wilson's hands were scorched.
Charles Christie in the East.
Charles Christie, general manager of the Christie Film
Company, is visiting eastern cities in stimulating booking
of Christie Comedies. Contracts have been signed by Mr.
Christie with the Consolidated Feature Film Company for
the regular weekly release of Christie Comedies in the
territory surrounding Denver, Colorado.
Vernon Playing with Christie.
Bobby Vernon is now under contract with the Christie
company, and has already finished a number of impoi tant
scenes of his first picture, in which he is supported by
Ethel Lynne. Vernon has had years of laugh-producing
experience in musical comedy and on the screen. He was
starred by the Universal anil recently was a headliner in
Keystone productions. He claimed merited attention in
such releases as "In His Father's Footsteps," "Nick of
Time Baby," "Caught in a Harem," "Whose Baby?" and
many others.
Hamilton Stars for Triangle.
Director Gilbert P. Hamilton of
started work on "Captain of His
the Triangle studios has
Soul," an unusual story,
which is the screen adaptation of "Shackles," by Eleanoret
Kinkade. Working with Hamilton is an all-star case, including
such favorites as William Desmond, Charles Gunn
and Jack Richardson. Others who will appear in the picture
are Mitzi
playing forces;
man.
Gould, a recent addition
Gene Burr, W. A. Jeffries
to the Triangle
and Walt Whit-
Triangle's Scenario Staff Busy.
The scenario department at the Triangle's Culver City
studio is working overtime on soi. e exceptionally good
stories, including continuities on some well-known magazine
stories and original plays by the staff writers. Jack
Cunningham has just completed picturization of Meredith
Nicholson's story, "The Hopper." published some time ago
in Collier's Weekly. Frank S. Beresford, scenario editor,
writing the continuity on "The Innocent's Progress," by
Frances Quillan, rece-tly published in Snappy Stories.
Director Lynn Reynolds >i the Triangle Culver City
studios is celebrating the arrival of a baby son at his home,
Hollywood.
Perhaps He Walked in His Sleep.
Arthur G. Hoyt, casting director at the Triangle Culver
City studio, has been confined to his home for several days
suffering from a broken bone in his foot. Hoyt is unable
to explain the accident. He went to bed one evening and
awakened the next morning with his foot so painful that
it would not support his weight.
Get Ready to Welcome Fay Tincher.
Again is Fay Tincher shaking the moth balls from those
famous black and white frocks and things, for Miss Tincher
is starting on her first two-reel comedy with her own company.
She has three capital comedies prepared for her by
Tom Gibson, and Al Santell, her director, has issued the
first call for work. Leo Pierson, Mollie McConnell and
Leota Lorraine head the capable supporting cast, while
Lige Zerr assist. Robert Phelan is behind the camera and
R. C. Godfre has charge of the technical end.
Will Ritchie Takes Charge at San Barbara.
Will M. Ritchie, a scenario writer and editor of ability,
has been engaged by President S. S. Hutchinson to take
charge of the American Film Company's scenario department.
Mr. Ritchie's acquisition by the American promises
increased activity in this department. "High-class stories
is the American's slogan," stated Mr. Hutchinson. "And I
believe with Mr. Ritchie in charge, with orders not to consider
the cost in choosing suitable vehicles for our stars,
the American stories in the future will be even better than
in the past."
Mr. Ritchie already has taken charge of the American's
staff, which is composed of Charles Turner Dazey, James
E. Hungerford, Chester Blinn Clapp, Elizabeth Mahoney
and Myron M. Stearns. In the near future other screen
authors of prominence will be added to the present efficient
staff.
Kenyon at Work at Fox Studio.
Charles Kenyon, the well-known playwright, whose
successful works have appeared on Broadway and throughout
the country, has joined the William Fox forces as
scenario writer at the western studios at Los Angeles. Mr.
Kenyon's first work with Fox was the writing of the
scenario for George Scarborough's story, "Cupid's Round-
Up," which Tom Mix is using as his first starring vehicle.
He is now engaged in writing the scenario of a new work,
in which Gladys Brockwell will be the star.
Jewel Carmen Working as a Star.
"A Soul for Sale," a brilliant William Fox picture, in
which Jewel Carmen begins her career as a star, has been
completed at the Los Angeles studios under the direction
of Frank Lloyd. The company returned early in the week
from a trip in the mountains, where some of the most
effective portions of the picture were taken. It is a tale
of the Klondike. In the cast are L. C. Shumway, Robert
Milton, Genevieve Blinn, G. Raymond Nye and Richard
La Reno.
Mena Photographs Crucifixion Scenes.
The crucifixion scenes for the photodrama of the ages,
now under production by the Mena Film Company, were
photographed in the Hollywood hills during the past week.
The hour of sunset was used and timed very carefully
that the description of the clouds, as given in the Bible,
might be obtained. Director Gaye watched and timed the
scene for several days before its making.
Los Angeles Film Brevities.
Miss Mae Murray's third Bluebird photoplay, "The
Eternal Columbine," is rapidly nearing completion under
the direction of Robert Leonard. Kenneth Harlan and
Albert Roscoe are in Miss Murray's support.
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Tom Mix is in his glory as the star in his new play,
"Cupid's Round-Up," where he has the opportunity not
only to make love in the most rapid fashion, but also to
show his ability as a horseman and cowboy. The story of
his play was written by George Scarsborough, and the
scenario was written by Charles Kenyon.
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Percy Stanley Pembroke, formerly of the Metro, where
he played heavy leading parts, has joined the Balboa players
and is cast in Director Sherwood MacDonald's company,
featuring Jackie Saunders in "The Hoyden," by Lee Arthur.
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Henry Otto is once more a member of the Balboa directing