Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-15
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WILLIAM DE MILE. in announce
ing the closing of his reading de-
partment to all original scenarios. term
ed it his rejection" because in nearly
ten years of searching through thou
sands of manuscripts. not a single
screenable tale had ever been secured
from an unsolicited manuscript. He
stated that from now on his energies
would be centralized entirely upon the
published works of recognized and train
ed authors. Cecil B. De Mile says:
II have had no more luck than my
brother in the peruSal of amateur manu-
scripts. but as yet | have not Yet quite
given up hope. I am giving careful at
tention TO all stories submitted, wheth
solicited or unsolicited.
Eileen Percy. we'll known film star,
has been signed by Paramount to APP
pear in featured role in Children of
Jazz" jerome Storm production,
which also features Theodore koSion,
Ricardo Cortez and Robert Cain. Beulah
Marie Dix adapted the screen story from
the play by Harold Brighouse.
Will II. Hays. president Of Motion Pic
ture Producers and Distributors of
America. Inc, recently received from
Mrs Jane Deeter Rippin, national di-
letter:
at seems to me that the moving pic
ture industry has accomplished a great
achievement in putting before the
American public The Covered Wagon
This picture is extremely valuable As a
historical record. And in this day when
many of us are wondering about the
superficialties of life. ] believe that an
hour or two viewing the courage and
fortitude with which our American an
he
new inspiration and a deeper under
standing of the basic values of life"
Gloria Swanson's picture in fire.
works is one of the novel effects IN
her next picture. ''Prodigal Daugh-
ters" The idea was worked out re-
Gently at the west coast studio and
put into effect after elaborate prep.
arations with the assistance OF a Wen
known f1rworks manufacturer as one
of the features of a night party on
the lawn of an estate in this sam
Wood production. Beneath the hre,
works picture is the word "Swlftle,
the name of the character Miss
Swanson portrays.
George Melfords Forthcoming pic
ture. .'Salomy Jane" will have
strong cast, The name or louise
Dresser is the latest TO be added To
the list which already Includes JAo,
oueline Logan. Maurice Flynn ana
William Davidson.
Ralph 1nce has begun production
of a. new picture starring Dorothy
Dalton. 1t is a. French story adapted
by ]. C1arkson Miller from the play,
Leah Kleschna," by H. NJ. 5. Nc
Lellan. Miss Dalton will have the
support of James Rennle, Alphonz
Either and Frederick Lewis.
Charles Ruggles. a formef motion
picture actor, who in recent years
has been engaged in stage work, has
returned to the screen and VIII play
the light comedy role of Gaspard IN
1.-THE Heart Raider" which his
brother, Wesley Ruggles. is directing,
with Agnes Ayres in the star role.
Dan Pencil. who has an important
role in You Can't Fool Your VIE
George Melford's latest production.
was born in Boston and began ms
stage career there as a super he
was for twelve years with Henry NIL,
Ter as actor and stage manager ana
appeared in Daddy Long Legs ana
other successes. He also was with
Otis Skinner for five years.
The authenticity of settings, cos,
tunes and architecture OF SuZanna,
Mack Sennetts new starring picture
for Mabel Normand, at Loew's Palace
this week, was attested by the con,
sular representatives of Spain and
Mexico in this country. The story is
laid in California during the time or
the Spanish dons.
Poor Mems Wives" the Cashier
special production to be seen for the
first time in Washington at Crandalis
Central Theater. is claimed to be one
of the most pretentious pictures of
the year. Barbara La Mari, star OF
Rex Migrants "Trifling Women" and
also a prominent figure in Tho
Prisoner Of Zenda," heads the cast.
In a gorgeous ballroom scene, where
the poor mans wife experiences her
first glimpse of gay night life, Gas
nier employed 700 extras and enlisted
rs under directors to aid in handling
the vast action.
"Wonders of the Sea- the William
son Brothers submarine drama, to
be shown here this week, is declared
to be one of the most remarkable of
photodramatic achievements. 1t is
packed with the romance Of the deep
and thrills of an unusual nature.
Lulu McGrath, a local beauty, is cast !
in it as diving Venus.
A. new discovery" makes his debut
on the screen with Charlie Chaplin.