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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
INDUSTRIALS AND RAILS DROP WITH
 PRICES OF BONDS

NEW YORK, June 26.-Speculative railroad and industrial mortgages sagged in today's bond trading in sympathy with recessions in stocks. Losses among the higher grade bonds were small.
 Active United States government bonds yielded slightly, losses rang ing from 1-32 to 7-32 of a point. Foreign bonds also were in supply. Lyons 6s dropping 1 b and Mexican As 11e. Serbian Ss moved up l point.
 A drop of points by Virginia Carolina Chemical 7hs. with war rants, was the outstanding change among industrial liens. Fisk Rub Der Ss receded 11s, Cuba Cane Sugar Ss s. and Cuba American Sugar Ss 1.
 Losses of point or more were registered by Frisco adjustment 6s. New Orleans, Texas and Mexico in- come 5s, Katy" new 5s, Interna- tional Great Northern adjustment 6s certificates, Hudson and Manhattan income 5s and St. Paul convertible 41ks and the refunding 41zs. Declines in the rails was attributed largely to the drive against railroad stocks during the day.
 Total sales (par value) were *s'- 546 00O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
FOREIGN BONDS (0D (llrh MurItetl
GILLETTE RAZOR.
 FALLS 31 POINTS M CURB MARKET.

NEW YORK. June 26.-Speculativ tive sentiment among traders on the New York curb market today seemed to be all on the bear side, losses rang ing from small fractions to the sem sational 31-point drop recorded by Gillette Safety Razor stock
 Observers attributed the large de- cline by Gillette to general market conditions and not to any adverse reports on the company's stock. There were reports, of course. during the period of selling that the divi- dend rate might be reduced but lit tie basis for such a rumor could be found. Industrials generally were quiet. with prices shaded slightly.
 Professional traders seized the lack of fresh buying support to push oil company stocks further down. losses running from fractions to points. All of the Standard Oil shares yielded point. Cities Service dropped 2. and Magnolia Petroleum and Prairie Oil and Gas moved off 4 points.
 Trading in the mining group was dull. with prices moving slightly there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
SUGAR MARK FIT

NEW YORK. June 26.-The weakness in the raw sugar market led to increased offerings in the spot market and prices were lower with Cnbas offered at 5iac. cost and freight equal to !. 2sc for cen- trifugal and Philippine Islands at the same level at the close. There were sales early of 0 900 bags of Cubas at %c, cost and freight, equal to I 2sc for centrifugal and 2l 900 bags of Philippines at the same level, but later both Cubas and Philip pines were offered on the basis of D i2c. cost and freight. for Cubas.
 The raw sugar futures market was weak under renewed liquidation and selling by Wall street interests and houses with Eu- ropean connections prompted by the weak ness in the London market. Some of the selling said to be against holdings of Java, with prices at the lowest. show ing decline. but there rallies of 10 to 12 points near the close covering Final prices were 35 to 45 points net lower. Closing: July s 26c. September 5. 25c, December 1. 74c. March 3.74c.
 The sharp break in the rag sugar fu- lures marekt. restricted fresh commit ments in the refined market although withdrawals against old contracts were said to be quite liberal. Prices un- changed to 40 points lower. and while list prices still range from 9.25c to g BOG. two refiners are taking orders at 9.25c and all others at 30 50. Refined futures nominal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
VALUE OF WHEAT IS SENT DOWN BY
 NEW HEDGE SALES

CHICAGO, June 26.-Increased hedging sales led to a decided fall today in the value of wheat and car ried the September delivery and De- cember both down to new low price for the season. Closing quotations cline with September s1.021a to s1.O2M and December s1.o5 to s1.o6% Corn finished hc to $c down and oats a shade to + c off. In provisions. the outcome ranged from 7c de- cline to gain of 2hc.
 With weather conditions very favorable for the harvesting of winter wheat and with cutting reported to have extended northward into Ne braska. the wheat market promptly showed itself sensitive to indicate that new wheat in large volume was beginning to move from the hands of growers. Overnight sales of 500,- 900 bushels to arrive in the south west received special notice in this connection and operated as an im- portant influence on the bear side.. Rains and lower temperature in the northwest just what appeared to be needed for the spring crop tended further to weaken prices here and SO too did New York Stock market de- pression as well as decline In wheat at Liverpool.
 About the only support which the wheat market found came from pre- vious sellers who were in position to collect profits. European demand ap peared to be confined largely to Canadian wheat except wheat avail able for shipment this week. On the other hand. houses with north western connections were cerdited with being free sellers of September wheat here. This selling was sup posedly due to excellence of crop prospects for spring wheat.
 Corn and oats, although easing down a little with wheat, held rela- lively firm. Receipts both of corn and oats here were scanty
 In the provision market, the ef feet of firmness of hog values was partly off set by packers selling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
Short Market Flashes

NEW YORK, June 26.-The Fajardo Sugar company today declared the divi- dend of s2 50, payable August 1. Three months ago dividend of 8. 50 was paid.
 NEW YORK. June 2e.-The veil of mys- tery which surrounded yesterdays jump in the rate of call money to 6 per cent, the highest rate in eight weeks, was removed today by statements by banking houses that interior withdrawals had suddenly reached larger proportions. These with drawals were made by country banks in order to strengthen their financial posi- ton to meet July l reQuirements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
Hubbard Bros. x Co.

du6baFd BrO8. & Co. Members New Orleans Cotton Exehanss. New York Produce Exchange. Associated Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Or. ders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignment of spot cot. ton for delivery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27

3l.s5. Timothy seed: Prime cash. s3.25: August, sas5; October sa.eo; December, CHICAGO. June 26.-wheat, no mar yellow. s5M Q sec. Oats: No. white. Hi Hk 944hc; No. 8 white. 42Q43%c. Rye nominal. Barley. s2assc. Timothy seed nominal Glover seed. s15a17 5O Pork nominal Lard. s1o-s5 Ribs. $s.S7@s.76. KANSAS CITY. June 2s.-wheat: No hard. s7c@S1.07: No. red. s1o3@107. Corn: No yellow. s6*c: No. mixed. s49S6c. Oats: No. white, 42@4Sc; No. white. 41@4lhc; No. mixed. 42@43c. ST. LOUIS. Mo-. June 2s-wheat: No. 3 red. sl .1o3s e IF: No. red. S1. Corn: Nc, white, ss@sshc; No. 2 yellow, white. isM G4aHc. Close: Wheat: July E y1 ,ol. September s1 O1. Corn: July SAC, September 7sc. Oats: July 42c.
 FLOUR MARKET
 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn, June 26.-Flour unchanged; m shipments. 4o,sos barrels
 PRODUCE AND POULTRY
 KANSAS CITY. June 2s.-Butter and eggs unchanged. Poultry weak; No 1 hens down hc; light broilers. 27c; heavy brotlers: 34c; roosters. l6c. Potatoes un- changed.
 CHICAGO. June 3s-Poultry, alive higher: fowls 1sc; broiIers. s5Q45c; roosters. 12c.
 NEW YORK. June as.-Producs ar ticles unchanged.
 CHICAGO. June 2s-Butter higher; creamery extras 3sc; standards. 3slac;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
COTTON SEED OIL

NEW YORK, June 26.-Commssion house liquidation. induced largely by the weakness in most other markets and fears of July tenders, put cotton seed oil lower. Closing bids were at practically the low of the day and to 16 points under the previous night. Sales, 12.900 barrels. Prime crudo. g 9 25c; prime summer vel low spit. 10. Toe: July. 10. 72c September. 10 67c; December 6Sc. all bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, June 26.-Foreign ex- changes irregular. Quotations in cents: Great Britain. demand 4.611s. cables 4.6lA. 60-day bills on banks 4.59h France, demand 6.12l2. cables 6.13. Italy 4.42h and 4.43. Belgium. 5.22A and 5.23. Germany, .0007ts and .00O7 5s. Hol- land. 9.2O and 39.23 Norway, 16.49. Sweden. 26.4s. Denmark, 17.70. Swift zerland, IT s5 Spain. 80. Greece. 3.23. Poland, .0009S <. Czecho -Slovakis, 2.99ia. Argentine, S5.62. Brazil. 10.S7. Mon treal. y1 al-32
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CASH GRAIN
 MINNEAPOLIS, June 26.-Wheat: No. northern, S1.0401.13. Corn: No. vel low, 77Q77hc. Oats: No. 3 white. 36A O 37%c. Flax: No. l. $2. 77h @2.78h.
 TOLEDO. June 26.-Wheat: Cash, $1.14. Clover seed: Prime cash, $10 6b; Octo- Der, q 80; December. q s5: March, S1.55. Alsike Prime cash, $10.2 Au- gust 1.5O: October, $1.35; December,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
LOCKS ESTBLISH. FEW LOW RECORDS.
 ALF A HUNDRED

NGw YORK, June 26.--Fresh buy i.s power was again lacking in to- ..-..'s stock market and professional culators for the decline had little A., culty in forcing recessions all er the list Fifty stocks established low records for the year in
 ling such leaders as United States . -. Gulf States Steels, Baldwin. rdebaker, American Woolen and ufornia Petroleum. The indus :, Il average also touched new 1923
 he campaign of bear traders un- , .ubtedly has been influenced by the
 -ady decline in mmodity prices , t the marked curtailment of for I'd buying in several industries, D hich is regarded in some quarters
 forecasting a slackening in Ousi- u s this fall. Todays selling was led by the belated liquidation of
 ocks pledged as collateral for loans
 firms which recently went bank .pt.
 The bearish forecast on conditions I tblished today large statistical eency and the decision of pipe line o -inpanies to pro rate their oil runs
 ltnment
 Most of the standard industrials
 lied to show any effective buying
 ipport until their previous low cvels were reached. United States eel touched 90ss and then rallied ' ,arly point, showing slight ,actional loss on the day.
 Baldwin touched 11S3s and then rallied to 119, off 27s. Losses of ,o points also were registered by American Can. American Smelling, tmerican Sugar, Bethlehem Steel, central Leather Chandler, Com : olidated Gas, International liar ' ester, Kennecott Copper, Phillips -'etroleum, Producers and Refiners, Utah Copper and many 1thers.
 Rail shares were heavy sold on reports that two of the big brother doods were to meet soon to consider ne question of wage increases. SeV-
 ral carriers. notably Pennsylvania. leading and Northern Pacific, touched new lows and the losses in ome others ran as high as two or hree points. This selling was made in the face of more favor able May earnings reports, the Union Pacific System showing net of S2,417,59s compared with s2,S6S,O0O in April and s1.574,7S3 In May 1922.
 Further withdrawals by interior banks resulted in opening rate of F per cent for call money which was advanced to 6 before the close. Time money was somewhat firmer. o0-day loans being quoted at per cent. The commercial paper rate was unchanged.
 Foreign exchange business quie with recessions in all principal rates m sympathy with the heaviness in London. Demand sterling dropped nearly 3ac to SACHS and French francs dropped 5 points to 612c. German marks were quoted around .00o7c.
 2 Days total sales 1,06460O shares a Twenty industrials averaged 90.11; net loss 1.37.
 Twenty rails averaged so.23; net loss 1.23
 High 1923, 9o.6S; low So.1S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
BOND MARKET
UNITED STATES BONDS
 

Readers should note that Liberty bonds are quoted in dollars and thirty seconds of dollars instead of dollars and cents. The fractions are designated by giving the numerator only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
RICE MARKET

NEW ORLEANS, June 2s.-Rough rice ouiet sales none. Receipts mllers. 2T42 sacks. Clean rice quiet; sales none; re- ceipts s.4os pockets. Bran and polish un- changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
METAL MARKET

NEW YORK. June 26.-Copper quiet; electrolytic, spot and futures, l5c. Tin easy spot and nearby, 40. S7c; futures. 3e. SIC. Iron steady. prices unchanged. Lead steady: spot, 7c. Zinc quiet: East St. Louis spot and nearby. 5.75 SOC. Anthony spot. 6.90Q7c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27

The Hope Diamond" was purchased by Mrs. Edward B. Mclean of Wash ington, D. G. in 1909 for s1S0,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27

Twenty-one of the 50 largest cities In this country have zoning 6fdi- nances in effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
NEW YORK STOCKS

NEW NOFK, June 26.-Following are today's sales. high low and closing prices of stocks listed on the New orN Stocit t3NChauge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
BUTTER MARKET

CHICAGO. June 26.-The supply of fine butter continued light and the butter mar ket here today on these grades were firm. Below 90 score. however, the market was well supplied and easy. Dealers sold these grades freely and frequently gave cons sessions when the buyer appeared indif- ferent. The grade cars were firm with occasional cars bringing a premium but ss than yesterday. were hard to selI-r -rOualitE was running poor.
 Fresh butter: s2 score 3etsc. sh eco-a 3sc, 90 score BIC, S9 score 35Hc, Ss score 34hc. s7 score 34c, S6 score 33c.
 Centralized car lots: 90 score 3sc, 80 score 36Ac, SS score 35% D35hc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27

Railway freight weighing 1.i30 000,- 900 tons is hauled over United States highways each year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
COFFEE MARK EFT

NEW YORK. June 26.-There were rallies from yesterdays declines in the market for coffee futures here today. Ru- mors that the Brazilian government had plans for supporting Rio exchange rates were colored to some extent by the ac- tion of the Brazilian markets, and the opening here was 10 to l6 points higher on covering. Active months sold about II to IT points higher, with July advanc- ing to 8 COG and December to 7.32c. The demand was not aggressive. and prices sagged off from the best later with the close net unchanged to 15 points higher. Sales were estimated at 36.000 bags. July S 45c, September 7.69c. October 7.49c, December 7.27c, March 72bc.
 Spot coffee dull and nominal at 1l1ac for Rio Is and 1s% Q14lsc for Santos As. Firm offers were in moderate supply ow- ing to the fluctuations in exchange. Bour- bon 3s and bs were offered for prompt shipment at II AS a II soc. Part bourbon 3s and 5s were quoted at 10. 70Q11c for September. Rio Is, s.s5c for July shipment
 The last official cable from Rio showed a decline of lad in Rio exchange on Lon don and a decline of 100 reis in the dollar buying rate. The Rio market 75 to $50 res net higher and Santos 400 to $50 reis higher Brazilian port receipts. 41,- 900: Jundiahy receipts. 2s.0oo.
 Minimum temperatures in Brazil range from 37 to 55 degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
NEW YORK CURB
Iudusfriala

NEW YORK, June 26.-Following Is the official list of transactions on the New York Curb Exchange. giving all stocks ana bonds traded in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
Specuzators For Decline Force Recessions AM Ouer List
NEW YORK BONDS
kailWny and Miscellaneous

NEW YORK, June 26-FollowinE are todays high, low and closing prices of ponds on the New York stock Exchange, and the total sales of each bond:
 linn. lL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
NEW MOTOR FIRM
Darby Motor Company Incorporated d
 With S3O,OOO Capital Stock

Papers of incorporation were issued at the probate office Tuesday for the Darby Motor company, whose prin- cipal place of business Is to be in Birmingham, conducting an automo- bile and accessory business. Total authorized capital stock is $3O,00O. the company to begin business with $S.700.
 Officers and incorporators of the new firm are c. L. Darby, president F. J. Halliday. secretary and treas urer; J. J. Burlss. J. H. Erwin, all of Birmingham. and W. R. Halliday of Atlanta.
 Ants native to Argentina are said to have been known to eat babies in their cradles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
MONEY MARKET

NEW YORK June 26-Call money strong: high $. low 51s, ruling rate ra, closing bid 6, offered at F. last loan ,S; call loans against acceptances, 4i2 days s. 4-s months 595A. Prime com 1nercial paper 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
LONDON MONEY

LONDON, June 26.-Bar silver, 31Ad per ounce: money, 1h per cent; discount rates, short bills. 3-16 per cent; three months bills, 2 3-16 ped cent.
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CHICAGO VEGETABLES

CHICAGO. June 26.-Peaehes: Few sales: Georgia six -ba sket crates. Arps e.15d3;
 Tomatoes were steady; Mississippi four basket flats, ripe. $225. green. S1.75@2.
 Watermelons: Georgia Watsons, some spotted, 1925 pounds average, $S.S5@7; 30 pounds. $1o.26; Irish Grays. 2o-2I pound averages, $444.50
 Potatoes: Alabama. Oklahoma and Louisiana sasks. Triumphs. $2.25@3: poor heated low; North Carolina Cobblers, $50 5.25.
 Auction Monday: Florida grapefruit, Golden. large. s1.e592.s6: Russets, large. S1.55@2.70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27

NEW YORK, June 26.-Butter firm; re- ceipts, 23.511; creamery higher than ex- tras 39l4 O 40c; creamery extras, 92 score, firsts, ss to 91 score. 36i2 q 3shc.
 Eggs firm; receipts, 4s,s4s: fresh gath cred extra frsts, 25 a 26c: firsts, 231 24c:
 seconds, 21@22Rc. Cheese unsettled; ceipts 26o654; state whole milk flats, fresh, average run, 24A @24hc; state whole milk twins. fresh fancy 24h a 25c; average run, 24hc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
HORSES AND MILES
FOREIGN SILVER

EAST ST. LOUIS, H.. June 26.-Horses and mules about steady. Quotations un- changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
POTATO MARKET

CHICAGO. June 26.-Potatoes: Market on sacks firm for good stock: receipts. z5 cars; total United states shipments. sso; Alabama and Louisiana sacked Bliss Tri- unphs. best. s2.75@s; poor, s2 and up; barrels steady: North and South Carolina barrel CobblerA, t6@b.2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
RAW SILK

NEW YORK, June 26.-Raw silk was steady Prices per pound: Kansai double extra cracks Ss.4o4s.50; Kansai best No. o.1. s7.90@S.O5; Kansai No. l filler. s7sb6s Shinshu No 1. s7.so@7.s6. Canton extras A 14-16. s7 .b0@7 .66: Shanghai China steam filler, gold double deer So 65dp9. 70.
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NEW YORK. June 26.-vLive poultry ir- regular. Broiers by express. 25a soc: dressed poultry steady; prices unchanged.
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CHICAGO STOCKS

CHICAGO. June 26.-Armour of Della monweath Edison, 127; Libby McNeil 6h. Middlewest Utilities, 45; National Leather. {: Standard Gas. 27; Swift X Co.,
 seh; Swift International, 12A Union Car bide, 64 Western Knitting, 4 Yellow Manufacturing B, 264h; Yellow Taxi. 91 La .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27

extra firsts. 3sh @ssc; Tirsts. a41a @s5hc: seconds, SS9 34c- Eggs lower; receipts ss.4s3: firsts. 22@221sc; ordinary firsts. 2o1a 21e; sa z 21 q 2l 9ac stor packed firsts 24A q 241ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27
NAVAL STORES

Savannah. Ga. June 26-Turpentine nominal. SC. Sales none receipts. 1.O96 . shipments: ass; stock, 7,S42. Resin firm; ; sales. 1.102: receipts. 1,03S shipments s.7ss stock. 79,1l7. Quote: B to l. s4.7o: K. s4 7oQ4.72i2; NJ, s4.S2ia: N t.sSQ5; VIC. 50. 20; wv. s5.7o.
 JACKSONVILLE. Fla. June 2s.-Tur- pentsne quiet. 95c. Sales none; receipts. s74: shipments, 160; stock. 1914 Resin firm; sales, 1524; receipts. 3,559; snip ments. 91o; stock, 11s,401. Quote: B to N. S4. 76; I. 4 TIA; K and M. s4.sO; we. $b. 70; wv, $5.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-27

DULUTH, Minn.. June 26.-Closng flax: July s2.71; September, s2.4 mid: October S2.3S bid.
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STEEL NEW YORK, June 26.-Steel unchange

NEW YORK, June 26.-Foreign bar sil- Ter. 6hc. Mexican dollars. 4sBc.
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ST LOUIS, Mo-, June 26.-Butter, 40c: poultry and eggs unchanged.
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CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS

CHICAGO, June 26.--Following are the opening, high low and closing quotations in grain and provisions:
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CHICAGO. June 3s.-Poultry, alive higher: fowls, 1sc; broilers. 35Q45c: roosters, 12c.
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$l Sb. Timothy seed: Prime cash, $325;
 August. S3.s5; October. $3.60; December,
 S3.60.
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FLOUR MARKET MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., June 26.-Flour unchanged; shipments. 40,30S barrels Bran. 320. 6OQ21.
Evening star., 1923-10-07
Where the Millions Go

JOSEPH M. ECHENCK. movie pro.
y ducer, when asked recently how
the millions that are pun into motion
pictures are spent. produced this
tabulated reply. To make q long
story short the money goes out
thirty-seven different ways, he said.
and here they are: @
One. scenario: second. director and
assistants: third, art director; fourth,
cameraman and assistants; fifths cut
ter ana clerk; sixth, company prop
men and grips; seventh, star; eighth.
talents. ninth, extras: tenth, ward
robes. rented and purchased; eleventh,
wardrobe, labor and material ;
twelfth. purchased and rented hand
props; thirteenth. architects; four
teenth. carpenters' salaries; fifteenth,
scenic salaries; sixteenth. prop sal
terIai; ] deest eighseenth. scenic material; !;
nineteenth, props rented ana pur.
chased; twentieth, props expense:
twenty first, location cost; twenty.
second, dressing" locations: twenty
third, transportation: twenty-fourth,
hotel and meals; twenty-dtth. auto.
electricians' salaries; twenty seventh.
electrical material; twenty.eighth,
negative Aim: twenty-ninth, develop
ing: thirtieth, cutting; thirty-nrst,
sample print; thirty-second, labor ana
on titles and inserts; thirty
third. photographing titles; thirty
fourth. Aim and developing same;
sixth publicity and advertising; /;
thirty. seventh, miscellaneous.
Evening star., 1923-10-07
Show Real Life.

THE day Of the rough-and-tumble
screen version Of life In the wild
and woolly" west Is apparently over.
Picturesqueness, say directors, is
taking the place of hectic rough rid
ing. Epics OF the real west are ind
ing favor In the public eye. rather
than series of fast-movinE but mean
ingless events,
Victor Fleming. who directs "To the
Last Man." Zane Grey production,
states that in making this picture eff
forts were concentrated in presenting
the real life OF the western pioneer.
"The story is natural and pictur-
esque,' states Mr.. Fleming. "and It
holds interest by the gripping pathos
of it's plot--itB human interest--its
historical realism. believe that the
public is tired OF seeing nothing but
bucking horses and ridiculous gun
fights. over nothing in particular.
I'm filming To the Last Man we at
tempted to show the real life OF the
pioneers as 1t existed in Arizona in
the late eighties. The story is SO fill
ed with the romance, the love ana the
hate OF those old-timers that to exag-
gerate 1t would have been to impose
upon the intelligence OF audiences"
Evening star., 1923-10-07
Classic Acting Influenced.
"MoTIoN pictures are influencing

EMOTION pictures are influencing
Shakespeare today" declares
Robert Edoson, an actor Of the old
school.
THE traditional acting of the past
in Shakespeare is disappearing. and
1t Is my belief that this is due largely
to the effect OF the motion picture. an
art which has not been handicapped
with the iron-ribbed fetters OF con-
vention which stifie originality"
Referring to the performances Of
John Barrymore in Hamlet" and
Jane Cowl in Romeo and Juliet"
which have drawn unprecedented
crowds. he states his belief that this
is because they have infused youth
and romance into roles played before
in a stilted. formal, traditional way
with Standardized mouthinEs and
walks. h. =
Both actors have been in motion
pictures. he says. where realism in
acting is supreme. Here neither dia-
logue. characterize tton.. gesture nor
entry and exit are based on set rules.
and new Shakespeare has been Gre
appreciate as we'll as the intelligent.
schoolgirl realizes that Shakespeare
wrote something besides words. and
a casual study OF audiences reveals
that they are having the time OF their
lives enjoying the new Interpretation.