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Evening star., 1922-08-27
WHAT is the best way to learn sce-
mario writing?

}WHAT is the best way to learn soe-
w mario writing?
This question is one now fire.
quently asked because of the great
| number of people interested in the
new art Of writing for the screen.
Cinema plays are not published like
stage plays. and the picture on the
screen reels of so fast that the
cinema student does not have time to
absorb the technique involved in the
| mechanical structure of the swiftly
changing scenes before him. and gets
only a confused, jumbled idea of how
| it is done. He gets the effect rather
than. the substance. Therefore one
Of the hardest obstacles in the path
of the aspiring photodramatist is the
procedure by which he can become
familiar with the fundamentals of
/ the new literary art.
The question which opens this dis
cussion was. put to Frank E. Woods.
chief supervisor of Paramount pic
lures at the Lasky studio. president
of the Screen Writer'S Guild and
himself one Of the earliest writer's
for the screen. In answer Mr.. Woods
gave a short literary recipe which.
II strictly adhered to. it is said,
should prove highly valuable to the
student of cinema writing.
Select good picture-one of which
the continuity has been pronounced
good" says Mr.. Woods, land go down
to. the theater and see 1t. The first
time one sees a good picture he IS
engrossed in its entertaining quail
ties, provided it has that virtue. He
cannot concentrate attention on me-
chanics. Then go down again and
see the picture. this time studying it
from the angle of the way it Is con-
structed, scene by scene, the charac-
ters playing in each scene. and noting
how the scene changes from group
to q closeup or one or perhaps two
of the characters in order that their
expressions may be more forcfbly
registered and that all the attention
may be concentrated on one or two
particular characters who have the
important action in that particular
spot of the story.
"See the picture a third time, and
fourth, studying closely mechanical
details. effects, settings, camera an
cles, the uses Of tho dissolve. the vis-
ion and the fade-out and the inter-
polation OF spoken and descriptive
titles. Then, after seeing the picture
several times. go home and Sit down
and try to write the story from
memory, scene by scene..~ Translate
into words what you have seen on the
screen.
srhe result will be virtually a
screen continuity.
srFhen 20 back to the theater' ana
see the picture again and ngte the
result of your efforts-your mistakes.
what parts: you have omitted and
their Importance in the stoIy-and
make another attempt at tr3Hslating
thet picture into words.
.Remenber the distinctions be-
tween fiction. plays and cinema plays.
| The novel describes settings and
characters and puts words into the
! mouths Of those chAracterg. Ths
Evening star., 1922-08-27
NEXT WEEKS PHOTO.
PLAYS.
Metropolitan.
Harold Lloyd, in "Grandma's
2 Boy" H.
Rialto.
Edith RebertsS.in Flesh and
Blood" =
Palace.
Wallace Reid. in Mice People"
Columbia.
Rodolph Valentino, in Blood
and Sand"
New Ince Pictures.

Under a new. agreement Just an
nounced Thomas H. Ince will re-
lease eight special productions during
the season of 1s22-1923 through AS
sociated First National Pictures. Inc,
bringing back to the screen the faces
of many favorites who have for some
time been missed by sthe public.
Most Of the productions are already
completed and awaiting distribution
and the first of the series will be re-
leased about September l, with the
others following at intervals of from
four to six weeks.
The eight productions will be made
available for release in about the tol-
lowing order: Skin Deep" with
Florence Vidor and Milton Sills; The
Hottentot." an adaptation of Willie
Golfers play. with Douglas Mclean;
"Jim." with John Bowers and Mar
guerite De La Motto; THE Brother
hood Of Fate with Frank Kee-
ran, Lloyd Hughes and Marguerite
De La Motto; "Bellboy 49," with
with Douglas Mclean; Some One to
Love" with Madge Bellamy and Gull
len Lands, and "A Man of Action"
with Douglas Mclean.
In addition to these. First National
is now distributing the following
Ince pictures: Hail The Woman"
Mother O. Nine" "Homespun Folks.
Lying Lips" and THE Cup of Life
Evening star., 1922-08-27

by means of sun arcs from a million
to a billion candle power that re-
fleet their effulgence against an
aluminium screen usually. The sets
showing interiors are literally
houses without roofs.
William de Mile, Paramount pro-
ducer. gets some wonderful results
by actually having whole structures
built. with the various rooms, ex-
terror and interior alike being per-
feet. Steps that lead nowhere-up
OR down-are common also. A grand
staircase leads the eve to q landing
and a handsome doorway. One can
easily picture mentally what lies be-
hind that door, but lin reality it is
only a blank wall or possibly a plat
form with a stepladder leading down
to the stage.
Such are the oddities in modern
motion picture making
Evening star., 1922-08-27
BELASC0-"Why Men Leave
Home"

Beginning Sunday evening. September
,. the Belasco Theatcr will Inaugural ,e
a short preliminary season of legitimate
attractions with one of the years most
promising hits. 1t is Avery Hopwood' s
new and smart comedy. "Why Men
Leave Home" presented by Wagenhals
x kemper. who are also responsible
for Mr.. Hopwoods most successful play.
The Bat.
Why Men Leave Home" sets a new
vogue in comedy, touching a brand-new
domestic question that arises constantly
among the ultra fashionable sets of
every community. 1t has already been
tested as to merit and turned out big
GER and greater than all expectations
of author and prclucers 1t has now
heen cast for New York presentation,
and goes direct from the Belasco to
tine Morosco Theater in New York city.
Nagenhals & kemper have so much
faith III this newest, and ADMITTEDLY Mr..
HoDwood's best, work, that they have
leased the New York theater for the
entire season for this play. The pro-
ducticn in itself is said to be Sensa-
ton in scenic equipment.
Evening star., 1922-08-27

ton of cream -colored georgette, and one
deep red rose at the corsage formed
the only trimming. The bodice. with
It's quaint decollette ruff1ed neckIine of
the early sixties, was supported by
narrow shoulder straps Of white Sd tin
ribbon. The satin skirt fiared from be-
meath the tight basque folds with a
suggestion of bouffancy but the foun-
dation of accordion -pleated georgette
hung in perfectly straight lines A
large bow of white satin ribbon fast
ened on the rose and seemed to hold it
in place.
Miss Ruth Hoffman wore an attractive
evening frock of pale green satin
sarnished with dangling clusters of sill
yer grapes. Shoulder straps of silver
fringe supported the draped bodice, th.
folds of which were clasped at the
center front with a. bunch of grapes.
The skirt was completely yelled with
rows Of silver fringe, the lowest one
just covering the knees. A sash of
green tulle girtlled the waist and was tied
In huge bow over one hip, another
stem of grapes swinging from the knot.
Later Miss Hoffman appeared in the
afternoon gown illustrated. The ma
teriai was crisp black ta:fet. and il was
fashioned on quaint crinoline lines, with
close-f1tting pointed basque and a
Wide hooped-out skirt edged in scalIoDs.
narrow strand of French blue velvet
ribbon was drawn tightly about the
waist and caught in a pert DOW at ore
Evening star., 1922-08-27

Midgie Miller. who. Is playing in
"Spice of 1922" at the Winter Garden,
has become q permanent member of
the organization. Miss Miller has Just
with Sir Alfred BUTT by thesterms of
which she was to play in London and
the provinces for six months.
Sketches in Spice of 1922" at the
Winter Garden. in which valeska
Suratt appears. are to be published
These include The. California Widow .
Lilies of the Field" and Help" The
book will be illustrated with scenes
from the production and 10 to be
known a. the SYaleska SurAtt edition.
Evening star., 1922-08-27
Coming Attractions
GARRICK-''Her Own Money. "

Next week will witness the return
:" Washington OF one Of it's greatest
repertoire and legitimate stars, Julia
Dean. Miss Dean has been identified
with the best stock ganizations that
have entertained capital playgoers, and
her success in legitimate drama has
long since elevated her name to the
electric bulbs.
For her engagement of one week
she will be seen in a new comedy
drama by Mark Swan entitled. Her
own Money" In this production she
has toured the country with notable
success. and while the basic theme is
comedy. there are frequent oppor-
runities for her to reveal the emo
tional talents which have come to be
associated with her art. Duncan PEN
warden will be the leading man.
Evening star., 1922-08-27
Girls F1atted Long Ago.
a new idea! should
say mott"

.CLAPPERIsM new idea! should
say not"
George Fitzmaurice. who Is produc,, :,
ing ITO Have and To Hold laugheo
at .ff ife YOU think happerism is new.
he laughed. watch At few :, scenes Ten eoef OF
ITO Have and TO thaq J a4i1 the action MS is
laid % in the early seventeenth century.
Then The watch the sequence" - a..
~ .t,'i nerson will see a few of the
o coouettes Of early history roll their
eyes and flap as successfully as mod mod
tifn, girl with high white wig and
bustles crosses her knees slyiy % and
smiles coyly at Bert Lytel: IN ans, a d,s,
tant corner another miss Of sweet
sixteen mounts. the stairs and hesI-
tates a moment-long enough to ex-
hibit a few inches of silken CLAD an
kle. And SO on.
"Flapperism new idea.' laughed
Fitzmaurice. 81 should say not
Evening star., 1922-08-27
STRAND-"Getting It Over"

Manager Sparrow Of the Strand The
ater announces Getting 1t over,
which is described as "a revumusical
ferent," as the headline attraction OF
his inaugural program to be presented
the week beginning Sunday. September
3. by seven original soldier stars Of
two Broadway musical comedy sue
cesses. "You Know Me. Az and Let s
Beat It," with bits and pieces as origi-
nally produced by the 9th Divisional
show.
Others will include Carl and Emma
Frabell. wire walking wonders, IN ar
tistic dances OIL the wire: Jack Prince
ton and Lillian Watson. with an original
humorous incident: the Otto brothers. In
a burlesque travesty on vaudeville en-
titled "In. the First Entrance, and
other numbers of equal merit. The
premier showing of a special play and
short film features will complete the
bill.
Evening star., 1922-08-27
4 Dog Star:

limousine. but before entering it he
was allowed to stretch his legs and
get his first glimpse of New York.
Without leash he walked very
proudly with his mistress along 42d
street and thence up 5th avenue
several blocks. followed by an admir-
ing crowd. who at once recognized
in the intelligent head and graceful
lines the celebrated police dog star
of the screen. Near Central Park he
was picked up and whisked away by
the limousine.
Strongheart recently completed
work in a second big Trimble- Murfin
production. "Brawn of the North.
which is a forthcoming fall attrac-
tion. He was taken to New York to
star in third production, a dog story
by Albert Payson Terhune, (which
with Long Island locale. Will be
departure from the north country
type of drama in which he has pre-
viouSIy been featured.
Evening star., 1922-08-27

THERE is a very famous visitor in
New York
And he's a dog at that.
This isn't slur at his character or
manners. either: it is simple state
kment of fact. for the visitor is none
other than Strongheart. canine star
"f the screen. whose work in THE
silent CALI was the sensation of the
picture world last season.
Strongheart created something of a
sensation when he arrived at Grand
central Station In baggage car of
the Twentieth Century Limited. ac-
"ompanied by keeper who bore
watch over him all the way on the
'nnG overland trip from California.
He made a great demonstrat ton of
his affection and joy when he spled
lane Murflu, his owner, and Larry
Trimblc. his director, at the station.
Awaiting him at the curb was big
Evening star., 1922-08-27
The Dover Road" "

GUTHRIE MccLINTIC will make
his bow in Washington as a pro.
ducer when his comedy, THE DoveI
Road" begins its second season al
the Shubert-Garrick Theater October
2. Mr. McClintic. formerly an actor
has been assistant director for W IN.
throp Ames since 1916 and was closely
concerned with the directing of ''Tbt
Green Goddess" in which George AR.
liss scored a big success last season
Mr.. Ames became interested In \
A. Mines comedy, THE Dover Road
and presented 1t to McClintic for
wedding gift on the occasion of 'hii
marriage to Katherine Cornell. I'll,
young actress who acted in THE Bill
of Divorcement" "The Dover Road
opened at the Bijou Theater Decem.
Der. "a. last. and, with Charles Cherry
featured, took its place as one of the
leading productions of the season
The original company will be seen II
Washington.
Evening star., 1922-08-27
GAYETY-"Big Jamboree."

James E. Cooper's big Jamboree"
will come, to the Gayety Theater next
week. The production is heralded as a
musical extravaganza in two acts and
eleven scenes. with a company of nine
principals and eighteen chorus special
ties.
Frank Hunter heads the cast, which
includes Charles Ward. Teresa Adams
prma donna; Gladys Stockton. SOU
brette, and Virginia Ware, leading
woman: William P. Murphy, character
man. and Burke and Lilette. instrumen-
talistS.
Evening star., 1922-08-27
DANCING.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION IN SOCIAL DANC-
ing given to persons Of refinement. BY expert
enced teachers. Call Franklin 1901. 27s
PROF. AND MRS. ACHER's STUDIO. 11e7
10th ct. NV. Glass Monday and Friday. to
II pm Private lessons by appointment.
Phone Franklin S561. Established 1890. "a
CATHERINE RAILE
AT 1I9 9Th af. NV. fraHSlln $500. wilt
zach you 10 dance in a few lessons and pro-
du.,e results Private lessons, aay time.
classes Tuesday and Friday: hours. 10 an. to
10 Rm. Special rate to ladies. -
Evening star., 1922-08-27
B. F. KE1TH's-Rooney, Bent &

Labor day week will be observed by
holiday bill including Rooney, Bent
and company in Rings Of Smoke; Craig
Campbell; Bob Anderson and pony;
Davis and Pelle; Bryant and Stewart;
the Andrfeff trio. and others. An extra
matinee will be given at pm, Monday
Labor day.
Evening star., 1922-08-27

Miss ImOEen Taylor's evening gown
of white satin and EeOrEette. seen at
the GaPrfck.
Evening star., 1922-08-27

Whether Avery Hopwood is fbx
most popular American PLAYWRIGHT
may be debatable question, but III,
is no question that he can be ra ed
among the most prosperous. DurIra
tne past year his royalties from s,s
dlnerent productions, four of which
ran on Broadway, approached the 500 !.
900 mark
Evening star., 1922-08-27

Dolly Jordan" by B. Iden Payne.
will be produced in New York Sep
tember % by John Cort. The cast will
include Josephine Victor. Whitford
Kane and Amelia Gardner.
Evening star., 1922-08-27

Of Good Morning, Dearie" in New
York. Ada Lewis has taken part in
every performance. reputation
which she has kept through three
other musical comedy ENGAGEMENTS
Evening star., 1922-08-27

Adalph klsuber has begun rehea RS
ais of THE Emperor JONES'" in which
Charles Gilpin will be seen again this
season. opening in Montreal Septem-
Der 10. Mr.. Klauber's production of
THE Charlatan" is to reopen in Phil
adelphia Labor day.
Evening star., 1922-08-27

Sophie Tucker arrived in New York
last week after ten weeks at the Lon
dpn Hippodrome. She will return to
Keith vaudeville in Atlantic City this
week
Evening star., 1922-08-27

The new mystery play. THE Warm
ing" will be known as "The Last
Warming. 1t will be produced in
New York in October. with Robert
Edeson in the leading role.
Evening star., 1922-08-27

Francine Larrimore will return from
Europe this week. She will again be
seen on tour this season in Nice
People"
Evening star., 1922-08-27

The play to be introduced to New
York tomorrow night by Brock Penn
berton will be known as The Plot
Evening star., 1922-08-27
Secrets Laid Bare.

BIRD CAGE as big as a house,
an aeroplane propeller full
OF activity, but no aero
plane; a rainstorp, but no
Evening star., 1922-08-27

Peul J. Schwartz. composer of the
B. P. o. =. march. The Grand Old
Column Knights of Columbus marct
ana other popular musical numbers
bert -Belasco Orchestra for the COM ~ f,
season. :;
Evening star., 1922-08-27

George Sidney will begin his third
year with Welcome. Stranger" in
New York September IL.
Evening star., 1922-08-27

Molly Darling" a new musical
comedy. will be presented in New
York Wednesday, for the first time
under the management of Moore and
Megley.
Evening star., 1922-08-27

Mitti and Tillio, the Partisan dane
ers. who were in the ''Follies'' last
season. are returning to this country
to headline in the Keith theaters.
their initial appearance being made
in New York this week. They will be
seen here in the future.
Evening star., 1922-08-27

The Shuberts are said to have prac-
tically closed a deal with Charles H.
Miles of Detroit to place their vaude-
vile productions in the. Miles circuit
of theaters in Cleveland. Detroit
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre
Evening star., 1922-08-27

A FARCE by Frederick Isham is an
nounced for production by A: G.
Delamater.
Evening star., 1922-08-27

Alabama Night" will be oficiaIIv
observed at the Belasco during IN,
coming week. when members of The
House and Senate will be invited tc
witness the performances of Miss Tai
lulah Bankhead, daughter of Renr..
sentative Bankhead Of ALBANIA. Tea.
tured player in the new Selwyn prU.
duction, The Exciters.'
Evening star., 1922-08-27

Judge Drayton. author of Amt 1t
the Truth" has completed new one
act play of Chinese life, called THE
Vine Trellis." to be put on in vaude-
Vile with William st. James as the
star.
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NINE. D'ASHMAN.

T83 NTH ST. N. ". =
Card Reader and Crystal Gazer.
If you are in doubt about business
love, marriage, or any matter needing
decision, call on me for advice.
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WAR DISABLED
ARE HELPED BY
CLEANUP SQUAD
New Branch Of Veterans
Bureau Apprises Them Of :
U. S. Benefits.

Thousands Of disabled world war
veterans were unaware of the
benefits to which they were entitled
and ignorant Of the procedure Of
applying for compensation until so
informed through Cleanup squads"
of the United States Veterans Blu.
reau, II was announced today.
AS a result of the bureaus cam.
paign to aid the disabled veterans, II
is stated that the squads made 6s,143
physical examinations. forwarded
45.S45 new compensation claims.
2s,S92 new vocational claims. pre-
pared 33,475 appeal cases and hos
pitalized 3,545 veterans whose dis.
abilities were of such a serious
nature as to require hospital treat
ment. In addition to this work. the
cleanup squads reinstated and con-
verified a large number Of insurance
policies.
Many OF the disabled veterans were
visited Ut their bedside and made the
necessary adjudication Of their
claims. The squads have visited all
institutions where beneficiaries Of
the bureau are hospitalized. The
work was conducted under the direc-
ton Of Charles r. Forbes, director
OF the bureau.
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Gives true advice in business, love,
health and family affairs: tells the
name OF future husband or wife and
how to win the one you love; makes
up lovers quarrels or family troubles;
tells what business and what part OF
the world 10 luckiest for you and how
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0fted Egyptian Clairvoyant and Palmiss
guarantees to read your entire life. Past
present and future; she asks no question:
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giving names, dates and facts on businssc
matters, love, health and family affaIrs
cells the name Of who you will marry and
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what part Of the country II luckiest To
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IN life. Brings the separated together.
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