Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-14

wood. 1t is Is feet in height, with IA
panels, each feet broad. and was
designed by Hans Dreier for use in
Pola Negri's latest picture, East OF
Suez" Its groundwork Is emerald
green. Across the whole IA panels
blem of China, done in gold and olacK.
The triple alliance Of Meighan, AIDE
and Geraghty is preparing another
picture to be called "Old Home Week..
John Sainpolis has been added to
the cast of THE Phantom of the
Opera" now being filmed at Univer-
sal City.
Clifford Smith has started the pro-
duction of Dark Rosaleen," by Max
brand. Hoot Gibson will be starred
with his favorite horse, Hal, In the
title role.
Patsy Ruth Miller will play the
feminine lead opposite House Peters
in overheard" being adapted from
\. NJ. Sinclair Wits novel. Head
Winds"
william de Mile. Paramount pro-
Queer, has been invited by Prot.
George p. Baker of Harvard UniVer-
sity to address the students of drama
there Ia the neal lokuiS'
Bebe Daniels coming Paramount pic
ture is to be an adaptation OF tine
Crowded Hour" a Jane Cowl stage
success of which John Russell is pre-
pairing the screen version.
Warner Baxter Is unique in that he
is perhaps the only actor who never
has played a Shakespearean role or
expressed a desire for part in one
OF the plays of the "old master"
.cu,ntor in real life-between
screen appearances-Carl Miller will
play the role of Paul Dubois. a young
sculptor, in THE Redeeming Sin"
which stars Nine. ALA Nazimova.
A new face appears in movieland.
William otis, a former Princeton man,
has started his career in pictures,
having Just finished the leading role
in The Goose Hangs High" directed
by James Cruze.
Lilyan Tashman played in both
stage and screen versions of The
Garden of Weeds" seen at Loew's
Palace today When Paramount de-
cided to film the story, Lilyan agreed
to play her stage role for the camera.
The Paramount west Coast Studio
is fast coming to be the visiting spot
OF sport favorites. Recently 1t has
had for it's guests Walter johnson.
world series hero; Babe Ruth. and
William Tilden, national tennis cham
pion.
Betty Bronson. the 17-year-old girl
chosen by Sir James NJ. Barrie to play
the title role in Peter Pan" will
shortly arrive In New York and will
make personal appearances at the
theaters where the picture VIII be
shown.
This story. which is the fourth
original product from the pen of
George AIDE to be used as "a vehicle
for Thomas Meighan, will be adapted
to the screen by Thomas Geraghty,
who performed like service for
Meighan in THE Conquest Of Canaan
Back Home and Broke" and THE
Ne'er Do Well"
James Cruze has completed produc-
ton Of THE Goose Hangs High"
story of Christmas-time and the
homecoming Of q family. It's fea-
tured players include Constance Ben
nett, Myrtle Stedman, Esther Ralston,
George Irving and Edward Peil. jr.
The story was adapted from the play
by Lewis Beach. |
Herbert Brennan, who produced
Peter PAN" will attend the opening
of the picture in New York December
%. after which he will return to the
coast to direct Pola Negri in her next
picture, THE Charmer," made from
Henry Baerlein's novel. "Mariposa."
Aurelio COCOA. credited with being
the originator Of the Apache dance on
the American stage, has gone in for
a movie career. He is featured in
Argentine Love-" seen here this
week, and made his picture debut
with Gloria Swanson in The Hum
ming Bird
Mrs Ernest Terrence now wants to
enter the motion picture field. For
two months she was alone while her
husband was in Texas working in
Irwin willat's North Of SO" and her
son was there acting as a property
boy. Now she also wants to go on
location trips.
Al st. John. screen comedy star.
has temporarily deserted the custard-
pie school Of humor to go in for drama
in 'The Garden Of Weeds" seen here
this week. According to reports from
the West Coast, AL Is simply crafty
ing the old desire OF the comedian to
play q serious part.
wallace Beery. who has the role of
roughneck miner in Coming
Through" does not use grease paint
or makeup powder. but mops dust
and CRIME from the Klieg lights, floor
and furnishings of the studio and
diligently applies it to his cheeks,
forehead and chin for makeup.
Kenneth MacKenna, the we'll known
stage player who made his screen
debut with Bebe Daniels In Miss
Bluebeard," has been signed for an
important role In "A Kiss in the
Dark" which will be made from Cyril
Maude's Broadway success, Aren't
We ALL" by Frederick Lonsdale.
Charles French. who play, an TN
portant role in "The Girl Of Cold" 10
one of the pioneers Of the film In
dustry, having been a member of
the first melton picture company
Sormed in New York. Bessie Eyton,
Formerly a favorite Of the films and
Eater q stage favorite, is also seen in
this production.
Europe will be the mecca for Cecil
3. DeMille and a large party after the
first Of the year, their plan being to
spend 10 week in London. Paris. Ber-
lin, Vienna, Venice and Nice. Included
in the party are: Mr.: and Mrs Cecil
9. DsMitle, Mrs. e. Claire O'Neill and
daughter. Miss Jeanis Macpherson.
Mrs. LOUISE .Covsll. Miss Julia Faye.
Pevsesn Harley and Mitchell Leisen.
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