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SECTION FOUR Cff4 - rK .in Dramatic, Photoplays and Real Estate News VOL. XLI PORTLAND, OKEGON, SUNDAY 110KMSG, DECE31BER 31, 1922 XO. 53 """ C3- ltL JLl iift II , Jb. 1111, ijn ji 1 r " I I i st i ' 1 $ ' - 1 ;! , J I ' 'I j siv ?.- -1 y - , , - - ui 4 1 v-i - i fi 1 H - - ' ii s- 1 1 . , . izZT' I v ? f r j " - i v xh k V I i t -l L - i ' . - A Xx - i v" M V I - ' "sSsrfc?' ' fy: y . r . Zv?' Cfersp, ?sr jPs?&S sr ? " f . I 'A'1' i "'", v --r--v ;" " 'f "-X li'u ' C?- -5 P " i Jttrfslil H i. 4 . . is fU! i rJt-r r IS-m? .if Ii " ' -""f . V If f; ii li ft I t " t w-W i i x lit t I v. ii t Jf V xViV - I - ' X li.iv I: it . i - . , .Hi- 1 - i - ' I ll , S -5 BY HAMILTON WAYNE. , Daniels and Conrad Nagle in "Singed A AND ONCE again it is eces- Wings." This is a Penrhyn Stan- sary to call attention to . the laws production. The theme deals fact that the above photograph with a Spanish dancing girl and of the attraction at the Majestic who could be a better type for that theater does net agree with the an- than Miss Daniels? whose life is nouncement in the box containing influenced by a dream and who, "Today's Film Features." And that after many adventures, finds love is because it was necessary for the and happiness. The " story was management of the Majestic again originally written by Katherine to extend the run of Harold Lloyd Newlin Burt. : It will have a par- in "Dr. Jack." There has been no ticulariy strong appeal for the abatement of interest in this pro- women folk. And, girls, believe duction. Many who previously wit- me, Bebe wears some clothes in nessed a performance)! this mirth- 'this production. Quake have been seen standing in mm line in the rain to see it over again. If that is not sufficient recommen dation I don't know what is. Gus Metzger, general manager of the Rivoli, is offering a tremen dously novel attraction in "The World's a Stage." This feature was written directly for the screen by Elinor Glyn, the noted novelist. It is the story of a screen actress, and the author lived right in Hollywood to obtain additional material. It must be understood that this is not some drivel written in defense " of the movies. When it comes, to a question of "defense" there may be other lines of activities that need "defending.1 into print if one is connected with the theatrical profession. They, however, are frequently accused of off-color doings and associations. The women principally get it But Fred Teufel, manager of the Blue i Mouse theater, . is holding over f Mary Pickford's new version of 2 "Tess of the Storm Country." The star declares that she has an enor- I mous sentimental interest in this I picture as the original one marked J her first serious attempt at the ! screen art. r This version naturally - is infinitely better. - It was to be TODAY'S FILM FEATURES. Liberty "The Hotten.tot." Majestic Harold Lloyd in "Dr. Jack." Sixth week. Blue Mouse Mary Bickford in "Tess of the Storm Country." Second week. ' ' - Rivoli Elinor Glyn's "The World's a Stage." 3 Peoples Bebe Daniels in 'Singed Wings." Columbia "The Pride of Palomar." Hippodrome Harry Carey in "The Kick Back." Circle Hoot Gibson in "Ridin' Wild." s4JsrAfc?r:5' ryy Srs'sr" yy&sxr Jrjr ing. Several boats were chartered in an effort to keep the virile, red blooded breath of Jack London alive in the film versions. "His. Good Name" is the title of one of the new all-star productions being Initiated at Universal City, in line with a policy of making only .the highest class features for tne 1923 market . ' - . " , Wiltiam SlavensMcNutt wrote the story and Collier's published it re cently.. .- 1 ' "His Good Name" is in the hands of Harry A. Pollard, who, in direct- in the "Leather Pushers," achieved in those, condensed features some ' thing above the accepted two-reel standards, ' and who has directed various stars at Universal City in ,features of differing lengths. : ner and still more polished shoes for a lumberjack's costume. At Fort Bragg, Mendocino county, where Universal is producing a sc ries of two-reel timberland ro mances under the direction of Rob ert Hill, Stewart has gone. This is the very heart of the lumberjack country. A train of five cars car ried equipment for realistic et- , tings out' to Fort Bragg. Opposite Stewart ia Andree Tour- Cave Couts at the old clean, wholesome, sweet story of - plain- home folks, is "John Quincy " i Adams," which is announced as coming to the Rivoli theater the first week in January. No less than 16 ' scrlen, stars, some of whom series of two reelers made by have appeared in their own pictures, of Sennr expected that the star would have hacienda. advanced in her art. And the mo- tion picture industf y. has made tre- Mr. C5rl president ot mendous strides, especially so far the Univcrsal Piotures corporation, as direction, camera work and the say8 that he New Leather Push. "laujf umcr ueutus incident to tne er.' Tf tv, i 71 "'"-"Cl Harry. Pollard,. with Reginald Denny areassembled under the Metro ban- It is so easy to break ti , ""o as star, from the famous prize ring ner for this film. John Bowers as . , ... tinues at the Blue Mouse, it would v n wU i . , ...... . . . oiwiica uy si, w vdiwer, are wunoui wuincy Auams iaawyer, tne young exception, the best pictures he has lawyer from Bogton; Lon Chaney, ever seen. The entire six of the that famous impersonator, as Oba new series have been received in diah Stront. thA nrnokod lawwr nnrt One of Peter B. Kyne's stories is New York from the coast and have the czar of Mason's Corner; Barbara the village vampire: not surprise us to find Mary maining with us for still another week. One of Jack London's he-men, "The Abyssmal Brute," has fought his way out of the pages of the great story -teller's book of , that name, and slammed his way into Universal City where he will shortly appear in the person of Reginald Denny; ... London wrote "The Abyssmal .Brute" to describe the faults and virtues of the prize ring. Since then A. P. Younger has written a scen ario about this he-man, and the story will go Into production with in two weeks, under the direction of Hobart Henley. ; Denny is" the ctar of "The Leather Pushers" series. ' cination" and "Broadway Rose," exhibited in the second annual com will serve in a similar capacity for petitive exhibition at the Southwest the star in "The French Doll." The MuBeum in Los Angeles, won the picture will be made by Tiffany distinction of being the most popu Productions, Inc., of which M. H. lar painting in tho show. Von Hoffman is vice-president and gen- Schneidau's canvas received 12S eral manager, votes, while his nearest competitor was awarded only 53 counts. The Murief Frances Dana, the 4-ycar- following men constituted the hang old starlet of the season, has an ex- ing committee: J. Bond Francisco traordinary Christmas present It Alson Clark, William Wendt and is a cat which has presented itself Jean Mannheim. neur. Al'-ert J. Smith and Buck to ner oespite ail protestations ana ....... Ccnnors have character parts. effortsxto the contrary. This cat "No magazine writer ever made had been a pet around the Robert- much of a screen name for himself ' Gustava . Malstrom " and Naomi son-Cole studios and was used in a by writing 'down' to the silver Wall are the two most popular girls iew scenes Baby Muriel appeared sheet," says Miss Bradley King, the . , in Tacoma, Wash., as decided by a in recently in support of Ethel young Thomas H. Ince writer. recent popularity contest in that Clayton in The Greater uiory. '. une "Because tne screen pbdho in m city. As a pTize, Tacoma sent them feline took such a fancy to the thoughtful public and, moreover, to Los Angeles for a week's pleas- juvenile artist that it followed her will not tolerate condescension, ure trip. During their stay they home in time to be counted among Humility and a desire to learn are were the guests of Viola Dana for the Christmas gifts and no amount, the first requisites of the fiction a day at the Metro studios. Miss f persuasion can get the animal author who seeks new fame and Dana had them before the camera out of. the idea of remaining right fortune in preparing material dl- to participate in a scene in her new n the middle of the Dana family rectly for the screen." Metro starring vehicle, "A Noise in henceforth and longer than that if Miss King, after two years aa Newboro." from Edear Franklln-n possible. author of short stories for maga- story, directed by Harry Beaumont. "We certainly are going to take home a thrill to Tacoma,". the girls told Miss Dana. ". - : - Malcom McGregor, who has one of the leading male roles in the "Metro screen, version of "All the Brothers Were Valiant," Ben Ames nw about the women of some other holdln forth at .the Columbia the- just been shown to i the ; Universal La Marr a., u..uC. luo iiue ui i ne rnae chief. He is said to be exceptionally Blanche ; Sweet, as Quincy's blind """". xue pit-iure is Dener enthusiastic over thm and to have sweetheart, all are seen in their man tne tuie wouia suggest Kyne's expressed his appreciation for Pol- hest roles, novel, of the. same name, is at lard and Denny's work in glowing present enjoying a wide vogue. The terms. " picture was directed by Frank ' . Borzage, creator of "Humoresque." Under the tentative title of "Kin- The Rancho Guajome, the locale died Courage," Edward Hoot) Gib- lines of work? Their little stunts, in connection with their "highly Intellectual" work, are pulled be hind closed doors, whereas the ; limelight is always on the people of the theater and screen. Give -the women of the theatrical profession credit at least for working out ii) the public. FauJ Noble, manager of the part of the San Luis Rey mission, completed Universal film produc Liberty, is offering a crack bill.' founded by Fra Junipero Serra in tiqn. which will fit in SDlendidlv with his 1769- 11 now owned by Senor high jinks at the Liberty midnight Cave Couts. zines, was given a contract to write Miss Dorothy Glsh has returned exclusively for Thomas H. Ince pro- f rom Cuba, where she went with the ductions. Numerous adaptations Inspiration Pictures unit which is came from her typewriter, and now filming Joseph Hergesheimer's she is occupied with preparing "Bright Shawl," in which Richard original stories, the first of which, Barthelmess will be starred. "What a Wife Learned," featuring "Havana Is a marvelous city," Marguerite de la Motte, John Bowers said Miss Gish, "and extended a and Milton Sills, will soon be re. Williams' powerful sea story, -was royal welcome to us. They are leased. . explaining to Billie Dove, who en- anxious to make Havana a film acts the chief feminine role, the center and In consequence the au- Ever get stuck for a simile? peculiarities of whales. V thorities of that city as well as of the Put this down in your notebook, to "W'hales have very poor eyesight, Cuban republic co-operated to the illustrate impartiality. It Is in the hut are unusually sensitive- to . fullest extent in getting suitable lo- formal oath taken upon accession sound," said Mr. McGregor. "They cations. We were particularly for- by the deemsters of the Isle of Man, couldn't see. a -Follies girl In the tunate in being able to use for back- in which the officer promises to first row,' but they can hear the re- grounds as well as locations the execute the law between sovereign A story of Balzac's is said to be its volving propeller of a steamship at celebrated Columbus cathedral m ana suDject as inairiereniiy as io inspiration, but in order to bring it-a distance of 12 miles." Havana. The Cubans claim that the herring backbone doth lie m the un to date the tlnv star will nose as' n.t' fta hie-trest fish tnrv T remains of Columbus rested in this midst of the fish. As a leopard changes its spots, so Mary Pickford, Mae Murray and ever heard," declared Miss Dove. cathedral for more than 109 years The quaint oath dates back cen Miss Dean steps from one nation- r,orla swanson. She wears the raw'-'- "Tm, mean . whalA of . fish before they were removed to Spain, turies, and reflects the important "This cathedral contains art trea- piace ancienny neia oj lub uuu sures that excite the admiration of industry in the social economy of . . . a f x rf txr Vi irV tVia con eiw an1 Mae Murrav in "The French Doll!" all and it was our gooa iwuu... . - ' Preparations are already being , to be ahle ' to bring them to the made by Tiffany Productions, Inc., screen. ; ' makers of the Metro photeplaye fn which Robert Z. Leonard presents Dustin Farnum has etarted on a Mae Murray, for this star's forth- new picture at the William Fox nmlnir nnnpamiiii.A in fhfl RnrAP.n StUulO . on IJle Baby Peggy's next Century spe cial production will have as its theme the life of an iartisfs model. . Priscilla.X)ean is a Chinese girl. of Kyne's story, was formerly a son is being starred again in a just Zp- tt , ,1 ' ,. of bwanson, pickfora. the Dizarre story." said, Mr. McGregor. - p " " Douaoir costume oi owanson ana tne wnicn pipmre is winning ner a ire- dancing costume of Mae men dons fhnnsrh fiilpnf nvntinr. frnm tvt,, , t rin i.i riioAAiAj u Cnw. Miss Beatrice Burnham, a former thousands of fans, Miss Dean has maker.' Universal favorite, will be seen on- fintcT,. ti- ( -' ' The two family films recom mended in the recent issue of the motion picture bulletin of the Na- matinee. The feature is ' "The When Helen Hunt Jackson was posite Gibson. It will be recalled readv to Dlav "Drifting' Hottentot" The filmed version of investigating the Indian . missions that she supported Priscilla Dean a "Drifting" is by John Colton and this stage play by Willie Collier for the government she lived for a few months ago in "The Flame of Owen Davis. It is a story of China, and Victor Mapes was a distinct time at the Rancho Guajome, where Life." - , ,. and is to be started shortly at Uni- surprise. In the play the dialogue ln addition to official reports she Leet Renlck Brown is credited versal.City. was the greatest laugh getter, gathersd material for her famous with the original story, adopted for V There was not mucn to tne comedy ' sZ7r tn The Several days ln fishing boats on auction of Booth Tarkington's novel, Leonard-Tiffany staff is working at situations. And it is difficult to oei1Ur versatile cowooy is supported by the north coast, amid weather not for the Universal -i Jewel release it ctflI nn Miss. Miirru.T'a Photograph, lines. But this photo- Couts mother. - , Harold Goodwin. Harry Tenbrook, particularfy nice, were- necessary ln schedule. . and "Forsaking ' All .,.( nroduction. "Jazzmania." bv play has retained all the piilarious , Cosmopolitan Productions leased, James Gordon Russell, Albert Hart the filming of -exterior scenes of others," a Universal attraction tea- Kdmund Gouldine. the technical and Moore and Cullen art staff is busy with the settings of the Fish Patrol," several two-reel Landis. for "The French Doll." The action Couts' mother.' retained all the piilarious , Cosmopolitan "Productions leased, James Gordon Russell, Albert Hart the filming of -exterior scenes of others" a Univ wit of the dialogue in the title and the Rancho Guajdme for the pur- and J. .Russell Powell. William Jack London's action sfnrleq "Talc ,-t r'niio additionally tne necessary nignjy pvow ui himiih& .xub x-nue ui x-mu- niimiufiLun uutiea uio iiiciure. humorous situations nave oeen ere- ; i """ . . features of which will be produced 1 f the, niav fakes nlace in Paris. ated. The result is a Hit that is the author conceived it, and for two A picture outstanding in excel- shortly by Universal. , Clothes generally make the man, New York and at Palm Beach, surprising. - . months the company under the di- lence according to motion picture Jack Mulhall is to be-starred in so Roy Stewart has temporarily dis- Mr. Leonard, director of Miss The Peoples is offering Bebe rection of Borzage were the guests ritlcs nd na .which carries a. the series. Edward Kull is direct- cardtd bis dress suit, polished, jnan. Murray . in. "peacock Alley," "i'as- customs are sympathetically por trayed in Maurice Tourneur's pro duction of "The Christian." Margaret Fielding, the Mabel of west .coast It is the screen version of If Winter tional Motion Picture league are version! of E. Ray Goetz's big Broad- called "The Buster," and is being Comes : was a member ot tne cast both Universal pictures. They are way hit of a season ago. ' . directed by Colin Campbell, an ex- of Every Girl s Dream, the first "The Flirt." the Hobart Henley pro- while one division of the Murray- perienced and skilled director who picture directed by Harry MUlarde. lS'HOtea " lor mo utuxvusuucaa vl X1IW liuiiiuci uiuvtllg yiULUitx his work. Mr. Campbell is a new actresses who cast longing eyes at director, so far as Fox pictures are the part in the Hutchinson story concerned. and besieged the casting director of Fox pictures surprised that experi- Christian Von Schneidau, who re- enced Individual. They had all read cently painted portraits of Mary the book and were sure they could Pickford . and Douglas Fairbanks, make a hit as Mark Sabre's wife, tucked another honor in his belt A number of them were given tests when his canvas, ''The Challenge," .(Concluded on Page 2.)