Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27

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Much discussion has been evident in
film circles as to the subject selected by
| D. w. Grif1th for his next photo-drama,
to follow the sensational success, "The
Birth Of a Nation," He Is said to have
now under consideration for immediate
production, Tho Quest of the Holy
Grail" suggested by the famous Edwin
Austin Abbey frescoes that adorn the
walls of the Boston public library.
The Holy Grail is legend that deals
with the famous talisman of Arthurian
romance, the object of quest on the part
of the knights of the Round Table.
In the meantime while Mr.. Grimth's
consideration Is pending, careful search
is being made for all literature containing
information as to The Quest of the Holy
Grail" Should Mr. GrifTlth decide upon
the filming, he will possibly go to the
Boston public library and photograph the
famous Abbey frescoes. Reproduction
for these frescoes is controlled by Mrs
Edwin Austin Abbey, tho artists widow
and negotiations are being made with her
and also her brother-in-law, Charles
scribner the New York publisher. who
manages her affairs, for the rights to
photograph the frescoes.
Jose Collins in Films
dom is Jose Collins, the light opera star
Miss Collins is the daughter of the fa-
nous Lottle Collins, who had n great
career on the vaudeville stage in various
parts of the world a score of years ago.
She is remembered for her success in
"Suzi," Vera Vloletta,' THE Merry
Countess" and other operas.
Chaplin Gets Check
Charles Chaplin's feet twinkled; they
smiled; they beamed: they actually
talked. No. not out loud. but just as
motion-pcture actor talks, writes a
correspondent from Los Angeles He
tells you something by actions just as
plainly as in words. His feet told me he
was feeling mighty well pleased with thn
world just as plainly as any other mans
face would.
had heard that the Essanay comedian
had the funniest feet in the world but |
was not prepared for such an expression
of emotion as / saw when l visited the
Essanay Los Angeles studio, where Chap
lin now is working.
Charles Chaplin held in his hand a
check for $4,000. OF course, you don't be-
lieve there is so much money in the
world. Neither did 1. But | saw it-a
perfectly bona fide Essanay check, prop
erly signed.
1T was this way said Chaplin. II
was offered $4,000 to appear on the stage
for 10 days at a prominent New York
theatre. While am working for Essanay
under contract, yet $25OOO is s25,OOO and
II hated to pass 1t up, But when | asked
II l could so I was told Nay, nothing
doing. We need you every minute
II am mighty busy and l recognized this |
was all right, but my feet were awfully
heavy, for l couldn't get that $4,000 off
my mind Then this morning l was handed |
a slip of paper l looked at 1t, and here !
tg nt, a,ly fAs
money I was offered to so to New York
Do you blame me II 1t has gone to my
head?"
Philadelphia Girls Career
You never could guess from looking al
her that she had ever had the audacity |
to run away from a stern father to go |
on the stage Marian Swayne has
frank blue eyes and light curly hair She
Is small and slender. and there is an i'm |
petuous charm Of manner about her /
which endears her to every one she
meets. 1t was this very attractiveness
which gave her the distinction of being
chosen by James Montgomery Flagg out
of hundreds of applicants to impersonate
Kitty Cobb in the filming of the series
OF newspaper pictures made by him
under the title of THE Adventures of
Kitty Cobb which has recently been
produced.
Marian SWayne's childhood home was in
Philadelphia Even in her early life
she showed n tendency towards things
dramatic which was discouraged by her
father. About Ave years ago, when DIR.
Swayne was in Alaska. Miss Swayne de-
cided to take things In her own hands.
She went into stock work, where she
remained several months. and which led
to the position of leading
woman and ingenue with the Solax Mo-
tion Picture Company. After a little over
a year of mixed stock and motion picture
work. Miss Swayne was cast as the in
senue. Marjorie" with George Arliss in
'Disraeli," the famous play of Louis N
Parker which made such a phenomenal
'un In the United States. After sea-
ION with "Disraeli," Miss Swayne Joined
he Orpheum Players at the Chestnut
street Theatre, In Philadelphia. The
sudden departure OF the leading lady OF