THE DEADHEAD'S DIARY

NZ Truth, Issue 749, 25 October 1919, Page 2

THE DEADHEAD'S DIARY

Mr. . Abel Rowe, he, of the tenor tones, well-known throughout" s musical circles m Queensland and New Zealand, will probably accompany "The Sentimental Bloke", on tour, to sing Bert Royle's late London Gaiety success, "I've Chucked Up the Push for my Donah." v

The "Big- Four" will release D. W. Griffith's wonderful picturisation of Burkes story from " Limehouse Nights," entitled "Broken Blossoms." The picture marks an epoch m production as the most wonderfully artistic, touching, realistic . piece of real life presentation' that the screen has furnished yet. . ■

Leo' D. Chateau received lengthy cables from Sydney and Melbourne, where '-'The Sentimental Bloke" ■ was launched simultaneously, 1 ? stating that Dennis's film had broken up all previous records. Incidentally, we hear the Governor-General's lady was also broken up by the human sentiment of the Bloke and Doreen. Aristocracy would have ridiculed this some years ago.

Sessue Hayakawa makes another appearance to New Zealand audiences m "His Debt," a picture of unusual merit, and one m which the star appears m a role entirely different from anything, he has before attempted. He is m "His Debt," the prbprietor of a house, of chance, and m the role is markedly successful m depicting the various moods of the type he represents! ■'Charming' little Jane Novak is the daiifty feminine lead, and is especially charming m her portrayal. Artistically the production is remarkably fine.

Likable Tom Moore has been given m '"Just for To-night" the best chance of showing his ability as a star that he has ever had. The story suits him to perfection, proving that his talents are many-sided. Romance and adventure are prominent members of the caste, and love and lucre reward Tom's attempts to right a wrong. The leading lady is Lucy F-ox, a damsel of many parts, who is exceedingly easy to look at.

: : :: Tf "Film House," Wellington, the head office of the N.Z.. Picture Supplies, Ltd., celebrated on the 15th inst. the return to the daily round and common task of two soldier representatives of the staff, Messrs. Burton and Snelling. The function took the shape of a social and dance at St. PeteVs I^all, and was an unqualified success. . The returned "heroes" were the recipients of many verbal bouquets, and the light fantastic was trodden till the wee sraa' hours. /

Mac Marsh has decided that the attractions of the small son she so proudly presented her husband with are strong enough to keep her away from the screen for an indefinite period. Her next release m New Zealand is a. fine story of old Kentucky, "The Racing Strain." The dainty star has suffered of late through ill-chosen stories, but' the "Racing Strain" will make up m strength for some of the weaker vehicles that have gone before. It is undoubtedly her best picture for many moons.

The' average photo-play has a bad run m Japan. No kisses 'are allowed on the screen, and the police had a busy time deleting them during the six months ended March 1 last. No fewer than 2350 kisses were removed from (productions for exhibition. Even our old friend Columbus, the pioneer gentleman who discovered the land of stars and stripes, was not allowed to kiss the dainty digits of Queen Isa-. Bella m homage. No, thanks, .we won't be visiting the Far East at present. "

:: :: a Louise Glaum has become naturally associated with "vampire" parts, owing to the many and varied brands of sinuous temptresses she has presented from time to time. In her latest feature, "Shackled," she i£ no longer a 'Vamp," but a good girl gone adrift. The change is a welcome one, and Louise proves that she can be just as attractive and charming as an everyday woman, as she is seductive m the "rag and bone and hank of hair" roles. The stovy gives her every opportunity to show her ability to handle a highly emotional part.

"Fatty" Arbuckle was born m Smith Centre, Kansas, m 1887. When he was fifteen, "Fatty" joined a stock repertoire company on tour. Later, he managed his own company, and also played m stock for Morosco and Hartman. "Fatty's" screen 1 career began m 1913, when Mack 'Sennett, the well-known manager, took one good look at his chubby face and engaged him on the spot. Minta Durfee, the petite blonde, who played with him, was his wife. The. talented couple worked m many come-' dies together, and seemed to enjoy their work quite as much as the great public enjoyed it, "Fatty" haa a stunt record that would appal the hardiest Circus performer,.: Includftig drops through . skylights, cakewalks along telegraph wires, and high dives from bridges. 'Some of his early pictures include "Fatty and Mabel," "He Did and He Didn't," "The Bright Lights," "His Wife's Mistake/ "The Walter's Ball," "The Village Scandal," "Fatty's Jonah Day," and others. "Fatty" Arbuckle has signed a new thi*ee years' contract with Paramount, which means that for the next three years all the Arbuckle 'comedies will be released by Paramount. . .: - ■„