The Washington times., 1926-08-31

credit for the choice.
But another story Of jealousy
and spite f. told In explanation Of
Ills big opportunity.
Valentino married Jean Acker,
already personality Of the films.
in November, 1919. He was stiu
q scarcely known screen actor. But
his first love, Miss Aclzer. was the
protege of Mile. ALA Nazimova,
tempestuous star who had achieved
great renown on the legitimate
stage before she was called TO
Hollywood. It was conceded that
under the guidance Of Nazimovap
Jean Acker was on her way to
great success.
NazimOva Opposed Match
Nazimova, according TO Holly
wood gossip, was. jealous Of any
rival influence in the life OF the
young actress she had decided to
aid. But Jean Acker could not
resist the call of her heart. The
handsome young Latin whom she
had met in vaudeville two years
before meant more to her than the
favor of the celebrity who picked
her as protege.
It was against Nazimoya's wish,
according to report, that Miss
Acker married the little-known
romance turned Nazimova's warm,
friendly interest in the young ac-
tress to spite.
Timely Assistance
She turned to Valentino, the
story ran, and placed her power
full influence behind him. Valen.
tino rose to fame and Jean Aciser
followed, forgotten of Nazimoya,
and known to- the screen world
more as Mrs. Rudolph Valentino
than by the fame attaching to her
own name.
Nazimova was reported influen-
tial in getting Valentino his part
in "The Four Horsemen." Later
he starred opposite SNazimova ner'
self in Camille"
But for the purposes Of success,
his selection as Julio Desnoyers
was the important step, however 1t
came.
The big spectacle which was
made of 1.-THE Four Horsemen"
cast Valentino for the role of grand.
son of a venturesome old land
baron Of the Argentine. Like his
grandsire, young Julio loved, drank
and fought.
Julio Dances Tango
In his native Argentine garb
Julio danced the tango. Director
Rex ingram drew q deep breath
scene and thought OF the havoc to
RRn H.. sRnw,Ntw1fvaA n
that 1.-THE and graceful figure, full
screen.
The story carried Julio Desnoyers
on the odyssey of every wealthy
Argentian-to Paris.
Here Valentino had his first op-
portunity as the lover Of the screen
in his affair with the wife of
member of the French Chamber Of
Deputies. And further opportunity
for his latent ability as actor was
developed in his belated decision
to join the French army and his
death in battle.
Valentino was not scheduled rs
the featured player Of the big spec.
tacle when the first shots were
made. But the keen eye OF the
director first saw the course the
story was taking, then 1t became
apparent to every member Of the
company. Valentino was the star.
In the phase Of the disgruntled
screen player. the youngster had
stolen the picture"
Valentino Arrives
When the -Four Horsemen Of the
Apocalypse" was released, Valentino
was, featured in the billings. He
had arrived!
The success Of that picture is
screen history. With a story of
worldwide appeal and the brilliant
acting of the newly made star,
Valentines arrival was heraided
wherever motion pictures are
shown. The film fitting was trans
lated into thirty-seven languages.
It was shown In sixty-five different
lands.
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