The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-02
TONY MORENO
SIGNS WITH
COLLEEN
By REGINA CREWE
Copyright. 1928, by King Features
Syndicate, Inc.l

(Copyrtght 1873, Dy King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)
HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 1.-The best
laid plans of stars and movie ex-
ecutives miscarry much like
those of mice and men. John
Mccormick and Colleen Moore and
the other nabobs of First National
agreed that young James Ford
was Just the laddybuck to play
opposite Colleen Moore in her new
picture, Synthetic SIM" And he
was given a contract for the
photoplay.
But apparently some one, or
perhaps everyone, changed his
mind. James, it is agreed, Is a
fine, outstanding youth, and an
excellent actor, but, nevertheless,
it has been finally determined that
Antonio Moreno shall play Col.
leen's masculine lead. Ford Is to
be retained in the cast, and will
enjoy a prominent part in the
picture. A little more experience
before he steps definitely into the
glazing liIllclight of leads, or star
ring roles, will prove of benefit
to him in the long run. Many
a promising player has been per.
manently injured by premature
promotion.
Jack Warner and AL Rocket are
back from New York following
the transaction of one of the
most stupendous deals in the his
tory of the industry. The valiant
Warner brothers are the miracle
men of the movies, and no one
knows just what magic they will
next perform. First in the field
with their Vitaphone singing
screen, they have thoroughly revo-
lutionized the industry, and at
present have a long lead on all
competitors in the production of
the amazingly popular talking pic
lures.
Warmers now control First Ma
tional through the ownership of
forty-two seventy-fifth OF First
National stock. In Hollywood
they are saying that Jack Warner
will take charge of all productions
with Rocket as his lieutenant
that the Warmers will move to
the Burbank studios, perhaps
selling their old lot-and that the
product will soon be known as
Warner.First National Pictures.
When it comes to>a6complishment
you have to hand it to Warner
Brothers.
Director Berg Glennon, former
ace cameraman, who has been
knocking 'em over ever since his
first film, THE Perfect Crime"
will next make 1.-THE Voice OF the
Storm" for FBO. An interesting
fact about Glennon Is that when
Paramount released him to direct
for William Lemaron, 10 was spe-
officially stipulated that he shall
not so much as touch a movie
camera. ANY time he wishes to
return to his former profession,
it must be with Paramount. But,
judging from the success of his
pictures, Glennon will have his
own cameramen to crank on his
films in future.
'Tt never rains but it pours" is
held a very true saying by Vir.
ginia Bradford. who recently sur
prised Hollywood with a Tia
Juana elopement with Cedric Bel
frage, a screen writer. Virginia
postponed a honeymoon to go far
into the mountains on location for
an FBO film in which she Is
starred under the direction OF
Leon D'Usseau. During her abb
sence, there were calls for her
services from Warner Brothers
and two other companies. Her
absence cost her three roles. But
there are plenty more awaiting
this Brownsville, Tenn, beauty
who has made good in the cinema
city,.
Ben Bard, the Fox Menace" Is
very much engaged to Ruth Ro-
land. And Louise Fazenda is
Mrs. Hal Wallis when she's busy
making her celebrated preserves.
But nevertheless Louise received
a fan letter congratulating her
upon her engagement to Ben. She
sent 1t to Ben with the notation.
Fly. all is known" Which, il
you remember the amusing story.
proves that Louise knows her
Mark Twain.
Marie Provost brings word OF
what sounds. like a talk mara.
thon held in Salt Lake City while
she was there starring in 'The
Exodus" a Marmon story. There
was a Mormon convention in Salt
Lake at the time, and one sign
proclaimed that ELDER Soandso
will speak tonight-bed and break
fast provided for visiting dele
gates!"
Leone Promoted
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