The Washington herald., 1918-04-14

A Motion Picture Home
Ever since 1914, photoplayers have
appeared at every benefit for every
conceivable charity. Practically every
dollar given in Los Angeles and
vicinity for the Red Cross and kindred
charities, has been raised through the
efforts Of artists OF the screen. But
now they are starting on something
of their very own which they will
take care of in addition to their
other work. This new plan, which has
had the Endorsement Of the Los
Angeles Chamber of Commerce and
all the big civic organizations, will be
known as the Motion Picture Home
for Convalescing Soldiers" and will
be erected in or near Los Angeles.
The plan was conceived by Mrs.
Cecil B. DeMille, Winifred Kingston,
leading woman for Dustin Farnum
and Mrs. j. Stuart Blackton.
The motion picture fraternity
through It own people will raise the
money to build and equip the hos
pital with some two hundred beds,
and will then present 1t to the War
Department.
Ideal Conditions.
Los Angeles and vicinity pre-
10 recupera.e. 1t is always warm
and there are always plenty of
fresh vegetables and fruits. and as
the soldiers can be brought by
transports through the canal, di-
rectly from France to Los Angeles.
il should prove to be a most pop
ular institution.
The three ladies, as soon as they
got this wonderful idea. called
meeting Of all the big lights of the
photodramatic profe on and
promptly organized.
In appreciation of the vast
amount Of charitable work he has
done, and the hours and thought he
has devoted in helping others. Char
lie Murray. the famous Mack SEN
nett comedian, was unanimously
selected as president. Mr.. Murray
presides at from two to i've bene-
fits every Week-for charities of all
creeds and sorts, and he has.
through his efforts, raised more
money than any other one individ-
ual in Southern California, and it
is in appreciation Of this splendid
work that the motion picture people
conferred upon him the highest
honor in their power-namely, the
head of their own hospital
The Directing Board.
On the board OF directors are
Cecil B. peMille, David wark Grif-
nth. Thomas H. Ince, Mack sennett,
Charlie Chaplin, George Beban.
William D. Taylor, Dustin Farnum.
William 8. Hart, Jesse L Lasky,
Frank Keenan,, ]. Stuart Blackton.
In this hospital, any flm favorite
who 50 wishes, can equip a bed, or
a ward, which will thereafter bear
his or her name. AS soon as the
project was announced a number
of locations were promptly offered
10 the executive board for the hos
pital site. c. B. DeMille offered
the use Of the extensive grounds
around his beautiful home.
D. W. Grifith paused in the midst
of the filming of his first picture
for Aircraft to go to New York to
attend the premiere of Hearts of
the World" but fortunately the
majority OF the scenes using his all
star cast, were taken; otherwise he
never would have dared leave the
lot. In addition to Lillian Gish and
Robert Harron and George Faucet,
the cast includes Violet Little,
Countess MaserIne, Elizabeth As
uuith. Lady Leyery. Hon. Mrs.
Montague, who is the wife OF the
secretary OF state for India, Lily
Elsie, Katrina Stuart wortley, Lady
Diana Manners, Mrs. Pahom, Queen
Alexandria and David Lloyd George.
This, you must admit. is some cast.
we'll worthy Of the famous director.
Most OF the scenes in which the
nobility appear, were filmed on the
other side"
This picture. Mr.. Griffith says,
will be an international romance.
as it not only shows British social
life during the war. but shows
many gripping scenes on the battle
'front.'.
Charlle's Vacation.
The Charlie Chaplin company is
having a nice little vacation while
charlie is on his liberty loan trip. he
is accompanied by his brother, his
manager and Rob wagner. Rob is
going along merely as an on-looker
and a tourist. but will probably get
some great copy for his famous Sat-
urday Evening Post stories.
The scenario contingent Is casting
wondering and jealous glances in the
direction Of clever Frances Marion.
Miss Marion has not only written ten
brilliant and successful photoplay
adaptations for Mary Pickford, but
in between times has managed to
write an original story for Sessue
Hayakawa, the celebrated Japanese
star. Miss Marion. being a San Fran
cisco girl. has taken the life Of the
chinese OF that city for the theme OF
her story. and Sessue, instead OF ap-
pearing as a japanese. will be China
man. This story 1t Is said will be
called The City OF Dim Faces"
The conYalescing soldiers Of the Eng
iish and Canadian army have been
allied back to the war by Commodore
J. Stuart Blackton. who is filming
Mrs. Humphry Wards story, Miss
ing" They are having the time of