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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

LET US DO YOUR PLAsTERIN0- We w1Il give you service and satisfaO. tton. Call ua for liMde, sand. cement and all kinds of plastertng materials. At. teption eo repair work. R. A. Mcleod Mastering Co.,. Main 629O. 1916 1St Ava
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19
DeMiHe Will
Make Pictures
in the East

CWclL D. pEMlLLEs entire pro.
~ duclng organization win leave
Los Angeles the early part of Sep
TENDER travelling by boat thru the
Panama canal 10 Ness York. where
SIR peMllc win make bio next pro.
duciion for Paramount az the Fa-
nous Players Ions leland studio
This picture d the Golden ned. %
which ia now being written for tho
screen by Jeanne Macpherson from
Wallace irpin's novel Of the same
name.
Al,ho THE Golden Bed" viii be
the first Cecil -. DeAilro picture 20
be made outside California. the Para.
mount director general dlsclaims any
intention OF making his permanent
headquarters In tho IEas,
This announcement" he fald. ''is
not to be interpreted as meaning that
l am leaving Hollywood. Sly entire
lifo h centorod here and win continue
20 be-. I simply am going 20 make
one picture Ia tho East because The
Golden Bed IL Of such "a type that
Il can be made there moro easily %
a. soon as THE Golden Bed IN
completed SIR. DeMlio viii take a
short vacation and then return 10
Hollywood 10 make his succeeding
productions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19
Theodore Roberts
Can't Start Work
for Another Month

-.,oscre Roberts. who was east
,,,u,rrd role Ia Ceclle r. De
II eurent production for Para
-, -Fss, Of Clay. will not APP
!, the plcturc. This annunce.
=, vas made az Hollywood last
- hv Mr.. DeAlille following a
-.f,rencc between the producer and
4. veteran character actor.
s,ee Mr.. Roberts recovery from
!. serious illness no had been anN'
~ awaiting Mr., peMille's call
r-cor, for work o. the studio,
| =, hitter called upon Mr., Roberts
4. home "Wednesday and both De
"a !, would be better for him TO
Z another month before returning
,he strenuous eNaetions Of studio
"a Accordingly. the role in Feet
: ciayr has been assigned 20 Vic.
yArconi.
n, Varconl made his first Amer
!, ~reen appearance in the peAlille
.-.suetion. Triumph. Later he
= ! featured player in Changing
r-.Aands.- which was directed By
| l1.k Urson and Paul Tribe. both OF
an arc now assisting Mr.. DoMillC
FEET Of Clay"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19
Wright Story
to be Made
in Arizona

~. r,iAs, q an The tax ~ NOV
y. ~ movies away from
- - 20 an points south east
e.,,,,h-eomes an announcement
- sS Lesser has moved am eo,.rr
-, = mi, 20 Arisona. but only for
ssgls picture
-.,.plan,ing a studio Is a hur
,,.k-but production q The
&C. Win an Iron po0r'-tho har
~, ~ wrlght story which fr.n-
a y, p,,.,ures started tho fast % ihe
- I 70 BE- made under the
len of is author-in his very
=. ,eaekyardT-for the locale OF
9. 8. .,sry :, Arlsona. and It Is Mr.
v..'..e,'s dssiro that II BE- photo.
49,, on tho very ground that
-. slm tho Inspiration for The "a
SIS novel
r,-.,hy Maekalll Pat o'Aialicy,
-, Fraser. Raymond hatton'
s-.. Hale. Charlie Murray,
~, Car. Mitchell Lewis and Bert
' -. are in the cast
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19
|Spain Honors
| Mary and Doug

|ifARY PIcKFoRD and Douglas
III Fairhanks returned TO Paris
= week. after 4 10 days stay In
|sEn. Their itinerary included San
ls,asihn. Madrid. Seville, Toledo.
|en.ada and Barcelona. II was the
IL visit Of the famous stars 20
san. and the reception accorded
Ian was a bigger demonstration
1n has ever been given In that
sgntry. when Doug and Mary ar.
I'D m Barcelona. crowd OF 5000
rsted them. and Il was impossible
x the police 10 maintain ordcr. so
xcunted troop was called out.
n Madrid a reception WIS given
the American embassy b. Ambas-
z3r Alexander p. Moore. This was
lrsrded BY the king and queen and
rznhsrSo { the royal family and
rsnhers Of the royal family and
y entire diplomatic corps. Dur.
3 the evening the king eonversed
I isngth with Mr.. and Mrs. Fair
AXIS and was most insistent that
@sY make a picture in Spain. Dur.
y Nary and Douglas stay In the
srarish capital they also were en-.
strained By the Princess Hohenlehe
ri the Duke d'Alba.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19

and night nobodles sprung into the
white glare OF electric lights. their
names household words turnout the
world
And the next day-oblyion,
Not quito that A few stray fan
letters" stragEio in from day 10 day.
Tho illusory thread that holds AN
image Of light and shadow on IA
screen TO tho affections OF flesh-and.
blood audiences Is not completely
broken once tho image u removed:
CCRATCH your memory and Ger.
- tain names will loom large.
Florence Turner. tho "vitagraph
Girl; Maurice Costello. who turned
millions OF hearts upside down. Flora
Finch. the iauEh.provoking partner
OF John Bunny; IlllianWalkcrwith
her dimples aud long. golden braid.
Mary Fuller and Helen Holmcs-a
long parade OF them march down
memory lane,
Three OF them met az tea the other
day and talked OF Fame. tho ficislo
jade.
0NTo. l don't believe tho public Is
~ flckle-I know Il isn't"
Florence Turner, OF the tragic face.
tried ever so hard 10 hide unhnppi.
ness behind a smile.
They haven't forgotten. They
arc not given chance 10 remember.
It's the producers. not the people.
How do I know How does any
OF Us know BY tho fan letters. OF
course. often think that IL someone
would get all tho old gang together
there would he huge public TO
greet them back. But
Then a shrug OF resignation.
Florence Turner Is Just back from
England. whore she came TO know
actual privation.
In 1918. at tho height OF her pop.
ularity. she left America after organ.
ling her own company. Tho war
came. Her fortune was wiped out
Since then II has been one thing and
another. Some theatrical engage.
ments, and a tour on the road.
As she talked she fumbied at her
hat.
1T Is six years old" she SMILED
sadly.
Even her fInery was of ancient
vintage.
Yes. I am going TO try to como
back" she said.
0Do you expect to return 10 tbs
| ~ fllms?'
Lillian Walker. tanned TO a deer
bronze from life on little New Yorl
farm, smiled wistfully and revealed
the dimplcs that once had brough
her fame.
IF they will let me" she said. ~
too. think tho public would welcom,
US. I stili get piles OF fan Letters
asking where / am--and that help.
lot. IL shows one Is not forgotten
4 MAURICE COSTELLO. his hal
lfl we'll silvered. years OF tens
emotional work seeming 10 have toll
upon his nerves. smiled rcmlnis
Gently.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19
At Last! We've
Found Out

Low do you pronounce Thorn.
IL 40 Mcighhn's last name1
This question bothered certain
golf professional az a well known
summer hotel Ia Western Canada
where Mrs. Thomas MeighRn
stopped while her husband was
playing tho tito role In The
AlaskRn." which was filmed IN
Alaska and the Canadian Rock
les.
Whether 10 pronounce u "Mee.
gan" or "Mse,han" was the qucs.
ton in the golf pros mind. lie
argued that it should be pro
nounecd Nice. gan because II re
somblcd In spelling the word
Afghan" a territory with which
no was familiar from hls previous
military service In India.
Mrs MeiEhan settled Il for all
time by explaining that tho
McighAn'a for numbsrlehs gen.
crauons IN Ireland and for ucy.
cral generations In America had
chung 90 "Meo.han" as tho off.
clal pronunciation. and that set.
tied that.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19
Completes Script
for ooh. Doctor

Edwhfd T. Lowe. wlio wrote tho
continuity for the UniyersalSuper.
Jewel production OF The Hunch.
back OF Notre Dame" Tho Tur.
moll' and many other biz Uniyer.
sal pictures. has Just finished writ,
ing the scenario for "oh. Doctor
an adaptation Of the famous Harry
Leon Wilson novel.
Tho Wilson story viii be filmed
as Uniycrsal.Jewel production
and will probably star Reginald
Denny. Denny is now playing with
Laura la Plante in Husbands Of
Edith" adapted from the novel by
George Barr Mecutcheon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19
Horses DeUotion
Makes Filmplay
Thrill Possible
DEvoTfoN raised to the nth de.

DEVOTION raised 10 the nth de.
~ gree involves blind loyalty.
Such devotion - exhibited by sll.
vor. the beautiful horse owned by
Charles c'Buck'1 Jones. and used by
him IN his recent picture. Against
Al Odds" directed by Edmund Nor.
timer Ht the William Fox West
Coast studios. Hollywood.
In one sequence Of tho picture
Chick Newton" played by Mr..
Jones. IL chasing a train In which
his friend. "Bill Warner" played by
William Scott. Is held captive
Chick" is endeavoring TO release
"Bill" and jumps from sllyer's back
90 the train. In the meantime the
train proceeds on It's way and the
faithful silver. without question. FOL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19

Are the Real
Discoveries

VOu hear o good deal about tha
Il 'diHcoveTy' and that Boa fhe
screen world. about newcomers who
give great promise" Who have
'uud0ubted stellar cfiiber'-but the
real discoveries of 1894 paradox.
ically. are players who have acted
Tor many years
Actors who have been hauled 0ff
the shelf. out Of the rut faIraErl
from enforced msdiOcriry by shregI
and stimulating dlTectou.
That their light should have been
hidden under O bushC while pro
dueers chased after new names and
faces merely pho phoreacent. 10 an
uncompllmentary reflection upon
many movie moguis who pose as
star makers.
Consider the rise. the spectacular
screen regeneration. Of Adolph Men.
jou. Marie Provost, Rod La ROGUE
and willard Louis. for instance.
All oid.tlmcrs these IN the movies.
but their names meaning very little
20 the theater public until few
/ months ago. names now widely
blazoned IN connection with remark
able recent performance.
AiiscaBt or casually asEigned 10
type roles. their fun talents pre-
viously unsuEpected--JuEt sort OF
good and dependablc-the players
were virtually resurrected by dis.
corning directors. 20 the amazement
OF some o. their old associates.
Adolph Menjou found his own
/ stature under Charlie Chaplin IN -
Woman Of Paris" a year ago. and
by virtue Of his performances In
The Marriage Circle" broadway
After Dark and several other re-
cent pictures. today stands bril-
liantiy alone as the polished devil.
the suaye man Of the world.
Willard Louis. after 20 years OF
hard and conscientious work on
stage and screen. came into sharp
prominence under the guidance Of
Harry Beaumont as Prince OF
Wales" In Beau Brummel" and IN.
trenches his new position in his
Characterization OF Rabbit" also
directed by Beaumont
Marie Provost, one-time Mack Sen.
nett bathing chorus girl. recently
forged 10 tho top under the adroit
guidance and inspiration Of Ernst
Lubitsch. who rates her among tho
finest dramatic actress in America.
Msrie's work in THE Marriage
Circle" made the eyes OF good
many OF her old film cronies pop.
They didn't suspect her capacities.
Miss Provost herself was stag
gered with the revelation.
Rod La ROGUE, for years with
Paramount. suddenly enlisted the
appraising interest Of Cecil =. De
Mile and demonstrated what he
could do in THE Ten Command.
ments." Now Rod is Rocqueting to-
ward the zenith.
INSTRUMENTATION who search
and see behind the mere label with
which many potentially superb play
: ers have been tagged and cata.
. logued-they are the answer.
These re-discoveries have started
period OF intensive cultivation. OF
I careful stock taking in Hollywood
Quite a lot OF pure gold seems "a
s have been overlooked right in the
4 home lot while producers went pros
pecting abroad.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19
FREAK POLICIES

AmonE the freak policies issued 10
all sorts Of people and for all sorts OF
things. perhaps the frcaklest ia tho
one issued 10 Lowis stone. Wallace
Bccry and Lloyd Hughes. all taking
part in First Nationals production Of
The Lost World"
Tho actors have had themselves
fully insured agains, python bites
and the consequences possibly re
suitIng themefrom.
a huge python Is necessary In the
jungle scenes and the players are re.
CURED 10 engage In battle with the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19

WOULD YOU like 10 SEQ the
old.timcrs come back into pictures
again. Would you like 10 see
them all in ono picture?
DO NOu prefer the stars OF yes.
teryear 10 those Of today
Write In TO The Star. II may
br that some OF tho old stars will
shine again on the screen u the
public shows interest In them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19
BY GENE COIN

BY GENE COIN
UMEW YORK. July Famcl
IN How fleetlns. how momcntaryi
What a nothinsncss for humans 10
pursue.
Tho thought springs from the fate
OF tho old.tlme movie stars. In day
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19

~ don't KID myself I'm atm good
for heayies and characters, but ia
bo big boob 90 think could DO the
juveniles and heroes again.
Costello free lancea now, lie may
bo seen from time 20 time In a char.
ncter bit
~ broke that kid in" he romln.
iscod. pointing 10 tho golden.hRised
Lillian. whose long locks have disnp.
poared IN barber Hhop. OTIS a
pretty different game now"
8.
II you want happy endlnga TO your
Il films YOU will have TO be patient.
There may be a happy ending to this
one yet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19
Special Music for
captain Blood

Captain Blood" the nautical ro-
rlaee BY Rafael SabatinI which Wit.
lFaph Is picturizing on a heroic
eals, is to have a special score Gre
ned ey one Of Americas foremost
|rupnser.
Nzsraph IS collecting old Eng.
~, French and Spanish nautical
'snes' old Yankee sea chanteys and
ntary pirate songs, whose airs
wy 4 e woven into this proposed
suphony Of the sea" and used as
= theme and motif.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19
LOUISE FAXENDA
DONE IN MARBLE

LoulBc Fazenda, Who Is again max.
ing her appearance In two-reel come.
dies under the Jack White banner,
has been done" again In marble. She
was recently presented with a life
size bust OF herself done by Harold
Schwartz, formerly Of New York but
now located at Glendale. Cal.
This is the second time the como.
dlenne has been immortallzed by a
sculptor. she is greatly interested in
art objects. and has a collection In
her home from all parts OF the world.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19

Leicis Stone. An off-Stage
glimpse of the clever actor,
iCho can play any role from
a red-biooded mounted police
to a middLe-aged flightly hus-
band. Stone plays the former
role in the James Oliver Cur
rood story, "The Rivers
End" .1chich has been booked
for O return Snoring at the
Heilig soon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19

'nsiead Of being released d.
'eesly to motion picture the
AIRS the Cecil b. DE Mile pro
aastIen, beginning next month,
WIN Be presented on tour with
sAse effects and complete or
snes'ra exactly the same as
snoWn In New York and Chi.
tago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19

lows as fns; as his feet VIII carry
him because he realizes that his be.
loved master Is on the train and be.
fore long win need his assistance.
The horse proves the final means OF
outwitting the pursuers after Chick"
has managed 10 free ''Bill" from his
captors and the two have jumped
from the moving train.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-19

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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-05
CHRISTMAS EDITION

Pursuant to custom OF many
years, next week the News-Re-
cord will issue the annual Christ
mas edition. This will be a
twelve page paper, with colored
cover, and a fine reproduced paint
ing on front page Of "Twas the
llght before Christmas" If our
Island merchants and others de-
sire space in our advertising col
umns will they kindly advise this
office not later than Monday
morning. We do not ask for ad-
ditional advertising, but should
amy be desired it will tickle US
beyond words. We ask our cor
respondents to send in early all
news, as we will be buster than
beavers around this den from now
until the paper is mailed. Suffi-
cient copies will be printed to sup
ply all needs and will sell at ten
cents each.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-05
STAR RISKS LIFE
Gloria Swanson Takes Chances
Filming my American
Wife.

Forty miles an hour along the
lop of a bluff three hundred feet
high!
This the thrill recently cxper-
fenced by Gloria Swanson, Par
amount star. The scene filmed
for My American Wife" her
new Sam Wood production,
which win be shown at the Wash
on Theatre. next Saturday night,
and in which she has the stellar
role, was race against time to
prevent a duel between the girls
Argentine sweetheart and his
enemy, who had insulted her.
The scene was filmed along a
high promotory on the Pacific
coast, where the road, in places
approached to within three feet
of the edge of the precipice. Sc,
veral times during the race, the
large car in (which she was rid.
ing, skidded dangerously near the
edge and to a point where few
inches more would have meant
death by sheer drop to the
reach below. Antonio Moreno is
the leading man.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-05
Vashon Federated Church

Bible School at 10 a. III. Glasses
for young and old.
Sermon at II a. m. Subject:
"The Spirit Of Prayer. -
Junior congregation at IL a. m.
in Sunday School room.
Junior Christian Endcavor at
6:30 p. m.
Sermon at 80 p. m. Subject:
In Christi
The "Rcd and Blue" contest
closes next Sunday and a large
number Of pupils are expected
o be present when the final score
is announced by the contest conn
mittee. The banquet will be CIV
IN on Dec. u at Z 80 p. m. when
the winning team will receive
ice cream and cake and the losers
crackers and cheese.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-05
En- GENERATORS ARL
CHOSEN FOR ISLAND
l, NJ. Krosket will list the North
End and w. G. Whitfield will
look after the South Part

/, NJ. Krokset of Cove and w. C.
Whitfield Of Burton have been APP
pointed enumeratorS for the agri-
culture census of Vashon island.
MIR. Krolset will have charge of
the work in Cove, Lisabeula
VaShon and Dolphin precincts
and Mr.. Whitfield will have
charge Of tthc work for Docton,
Maury, Quartelmaster, Burton
and Island precincts. Both men
are capable and conscientious in
their work and II predict the
returns from the island will be
among the top-notch reports sent
in to Headquarters. The gentle
men have commenced their la
b0rs which will occupy their time
until the first of February.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-05
BOY SCOUT CONVENTION

Clarence Weiss. Donald Thorn
pson and Tom YoshlmNlra attend
ed the three day international
convention, which was held in
Seattle last Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. The program consist
ed of a BANQUET. scout stunts,
scout lectures by Prof. Meany OF
U. of W, and other prominent
men as well as scout experiences
by numerous Troop leaders.
Sunday was devoted to the re-
Iigious effects Of scouting at the
First NJ q. Church, conducted by
Rev. Dr. Magee.
The boys report a fine time and
are more enthuscd over scouting
than ever.
Now, parents we ask you to en-
courage the boys in this great
work.
Ira o. Thompson.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-05
Y " u Il y
PORTAGE
(Mrs. Fred S. Sherman)
u n y

- i " u " " &s ~ y *# - Y
A. B. Coe is out from Seattle
again making improvements on
the place and taking a vacation.
Mrs f. M. Hazelhurst of Still
water, a former resident here,
visited among friends on Satur-
day. She was luncheon guest
at the home 10 f Mrs. VanOlinda,
where covers were laid for five.
Mr.. e. Hall spent the Thanks
giving holiday and week end at
home with his wife and children.
Mr.. Hall is in the Government
Radio service and the vacation
came when his boat went into
Bremerton for repairs, after which
they sail for San Diego and other
southern points.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Hill spent
Thanksgiving day at Ollala with
friends.
Mr., and Mrs. H. NJ. Lee had as
guests on Thanksgiving Mr.. and
Mrs. G. j. Pyle and Donald G.
Parker of Ellisport.
Mr.. II. L. Brakil took advan-
tage of the recent school holiday
to come over and do considerable
blasting of stumps and other work
on the home place. Mr.. Brakil
is professor in the Washington
University.
Mildred and Raynold Mattson
we're home from Seattle for the
week end.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Hansen entertained
Ter son, Jack Hansen, and Miss
Alma, both of Seattle, on Thanks.
giving day.
Mrs. p. Il. Christman. Miss Mar,
tha Christman and Mr.. and Mrs
&. Y. Dauner, all of Kapowsin
dined with Mr.. and Mrs. G. F.
VanOlinda on Thanksgiving day,
Mr. VanOlinda left on Friday for
Spokane, returning Monday.
L. Z. Mari is working for the
Bloedel-Donayon Lumber Co. al
Sekill.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-05
WHO'S WOOZY NOW?

y This is December 4th and
" as we write there is a flock of
y over a hundred robins back
v Of this office, hopping about
' in the grass and singing as
" merry songs as ever were
y heard on a MAY dav in Iowa.
. The song of the meadow lark
" is repeated these mornings,
" the grass is as green as the
" famous "greenback" curren-
. cy, and mail carrier Thorn
son lust passed with a wind
y shield motto asking you to
. send Xmas mail early. Xmas
and robins! Ho, hum!
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-05
BURTON BAPTIST CHURCH

Services next Sunday as fol
lows: 10 a. m, Bible Sshool.
Classes for all. II a. NJ. Theme:
In His Name 6:30 p. m.
Young Peoples meeting, J. Lewis
Fretz, leader.
80 p. IN. Seeking The Lost. +"
A Male Quartet will sing at the
morning service. "The Ninety
and Nine" will be sung as solo
by Richard Tregidga, at the eve
ming service. All are welcome.
Y. S. Fretz, Pastor
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-05
ANOTHER NEW FERRY

The Pierce County Com
missioners this week approx
' ed and let the contract for a
new ferry to ply between Pt.
Defiance and TahleQuah and
Gig Harbor. The new boat
will cost $4,000 and will ac-
comodatc thirty cars. 1t is to
be ready for occupancy on
Jan. 1st 1927 and will make
*regular runs each day to and
from the island. While 9th
ers are talking about boats
Pierce county goes ahead and
builds 'em.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-05
Proved

She: 81 showed father the
verses you sent me. lie was
pleased with them"
He: Indeed What did he
s1y2
She: "He said he was delight
ed TO ffind that I wasn't going to
marrv a poetN'-Vikingen Christi
ania.)