San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-23
"Grand Old Man of Screen"
Says Cheap Pictures to 60

the Majestic and participated in by -
invited guests. including representa-
tives of the press. the army and both
mems and women's civic clubs. II
was a beautifully appointed affair
for which Manager Charles Leach of
the Majestic was responsible.
Nat NJ. Washer was master of cere-
monies and in his usual happy fashion.
introduced several speakers who as
Sured Mr.. Roberts of his welcome 10
the city and of San Antonio's appre-
citation of his work on the Screen-
not only his excellent acting but his
effort TO give the public clean plays.
Brig. Gen. Paul Il. Malone, Harry n.
Rogers. Mrs. j. X. Beretta. Mayor q.
II. Black, Manager Leach and Mrs. A.
l.. Chiffon, Interstate Circuit pub
licity director. were the speakers.
Mrs. Roberts was called upon by
Mr.. Washer and she told of her apprc-
probation OF the hospitality extended
to "the perfect 81 l married." and to
herself.
Mr.. Roberts. when he SPOKE, re-
called n visit he made TO San An
tonic Al years ago, land my how the
old town has changed" He also cx-
planned the Paramount people were
trying 10 put out pictures without sex
appeal or any of the cheap clap.
trap.
Cheap Pictures Must Co..
I'VE have found that our pictures
must be directed to the understanding
of the 14-year-old mind" said Mr..
Roberts. Scientists have determined
that lis the average intelligence of
the American nation. In every pie
ture we endeavor TO put in 80 per
cent amusement and 10 per cent edu-
cation. Such pictures, we find. are
money-makers, and il is only a ques-
ton of time until the cheap pictures
will be crowded out"
Mr.. Roberts told of his appreciation
of the welcome he had received and
said he liked it because he had been
in pictures SO long that he missed con-
tact with his audiences and with his
friends, old and new. 1t was for that
reason. he said, that he has asked
Jesse Lasky for leave of absence
from the studio. Il asked for a year."
he said. "and Mr.. Laslky said: Sure,
that's all right. Take ten weeks"
When the breakfast was finished.
Mr.. Roberts spent half an hour or 50
autographing photographs for the
guests, then went to the Gunter Ho-
tel 10 speak before the Mems Central
Bible Glass. In the afternoon and
at night his time was taken up by the
theater performances. At the break
fast 1t was announced that he was
to appear Monday before the Advprtis-
ing Club. Tuesday go on q ride. We'd
nesday something else. Thursday to
appear before the women's clubs Of
he city and Friday before the Rotary
Club, all of which led Mr.. Washer TO
'ear that he would be in the predica- |
nent of the West Texan who came to |
San Antonio and nut up at the 81. |
anthony Hotel. He asked when the |
lotel meals were served and was in
'ormed by the clerk that breakfast |
vas from = TO IL n. M. luncheon |
rom IL TO p. m. tea from > to =.
Inner from D 10 . and supper from 9
o midnight. Then. hell" said he.
when am | going to have time TO see
he town."
Those Who Greeted Him.
The following were guests at the
breakfast TO Mr.. Roberts: Mayor O.
). Black. Mrs. o. Il. Black. Mr.. and
Hrs. Nat Washer, Gen. Paul B. Ma
one, Mrs. Malone. Colonel Day. Mr..
nd Mrs. Harry Rogers. DIR. and Mrs.
Harry Lean. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
.ewis. Charles George, Henry Hirsh-
,erg. Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Johnson.
Ralph Durkee. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Miss Winerich. Miss Stauf-
er. Mr.. and Mrs. J. *. Bcretta, Miss
larry Carter, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Burke. Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Wallister.
Hiss Walliser. Mr.. and Mrs. Bert J.
lcLean. Miss Margaret Mclean.
henry Rabe. Mr.. and Mrs. Will Law
orn. o. c. Speight. Miss HuntrceS.
iaster Huntress, Mrs. George Pay
on, DIR. and Mrs. F.. W. Mechanism.
ir. and Mrs. Hugh II. Rice. Mr.. and
hrs. Wheeler Pettus. Mr.. and Mrs. I.
:. Smith. Mrs. A. l.. Chiffon. VI.
.evy. Charles A. Leach Jr.. W. NJ.
lorgan. Miss Morgan. Gale Iycrs. !.
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