THE DEADHEAD'S DIARY

NZ Truth, Issue 936, 3 November 1923, Page 15

THE DEADHEAD'S DIARY

For the information of the many frjiends of Scott Colville, the well* known J.C.W.— -Talt pilot, it might be mentioned that that lengthy personifir cation of popularity has been on the sick list for some time past.' If the good wishes of Scott's frienaa'will help him towards recovery he should get well right now.

:: :: :! Isabel Brosnahan, who was through this country a couple of years ago as Paddy m "Paddy the next Best Thing*' and Peg m "Peg o' My Heart," is cutting big ice m Xiondon m "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife."

Lewis Setone, >vho plays the important role m "Trifling Women," a Metro offering to be screened here soon, is himself a veteran of two wars. When 19 he enlisted with the Twelfth New York Volunteer Infantry at the outbreak of tho Spanish American war and Hervod m Cuba. In 1917 he attended the. first Reserve Officers' Training Camp at Plattsburg and served , as an infantry . captain. Mr. Stone made his first important appearance m "The Prisoner of Zenda," in* which he played the double role of King: Rudolph, and Rudolph Rassendyl. "Trifiing: Women" is presented by Rex Ingram, the man who created "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse."

It has been said that the history of the world is written m its love storie^. Certainly the history of tho * ancient Roman fimpiro was *affecte<l by tho love affairs of Theodora, the girl who started life as a circus dancer, and afterwards became tho wife of tho Emperor Justinian. , A further love affair with a handsome Greek led to an act of unparalleled audacity. To save her lover, Theodora loosed a horde of lions into the arena filled with 25,000 people. "Theodora," the film, was made In Italy at a cost, of £ 600,000. ti ' »» »: Charlie Chaplin has a remarkable knack of getting m and Out of complicated situations m a most original fashion, In "The Pilgrim" he steps right into them In tho very first foot of 'the film, and he does not Wholly escape until the final fade-out , :: 2: :: "Thorns and Orange Blossoms," duo for release shortly, is the screen version of Bertha Clay's popular novel. The story opens m the beautiful gardenß, shady patios, and picturesque buildings of Madrid, which serve as an effective background for Bstelle Taylor, who plays Roslta, the fascinating Spanish prima donna, m gorgeous, embroidered shawls, lace mantillas, high combs,' and flirtacious fans. Kditb Roberta, an opposite type, proves a formidable rival, m the "capture of Kenneth Harlan, the hero of the story. 1; . , :s s: "Main Street, the screen adaptation o£ Sinclair Lewis's book, is not only true to life, but it also possesses a rich vein of humor. Through the story runs a pretty romance, In- which Miss Florence Vldof and. Monte Blue shore the honors. r :: :: s» The title "Westbound, Ltd." suggests a train thundering along through the night, and, coming to an open bridge, either tumbles to its doom or Is saved by the timely intervention of the stationmaster's daughter. Such speculations will not be wholly without foundation m this flfan featuring Johnny Barron and Ralph Lewis,

: ., ■•;■ :: . ■ '■■::•■•■. :: ' . ■ The Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company is coming over to New Zealand m December , and it is due at the Grand Opera House, Wellington, m January. The show is said to be somewhat different from any that has been over here.

Among the latest recruits to Warner Brothers' army of 411 m stars and experts are Mac Marsh,. J. Harron, brother of the well-known Bofablo Harron, and Charles Roaher, one of Mary Plokford's chief cameramen. They ere all at work on the new production of "Babbit,"- from Sinclair Lewis' novel.

Rupert Hughes wrote "From the Ground Up' 1 to suit Tom Moore's screen work. It is a typical Irish story, and tTom Moore Is the gay, irresponsible^ Irishman to perfection. One of the fattest scenes isf Where ho learns to ride a horse. He wonders when he will be able to "joomp the Joomps," but tho horse soon settles that!

All who saw "The Miracle Man" will remember Betty Compson and Lon Chancy. These two players appear together again In "For Those We Love;" Chancy, with his usual remarkable mejee-up, makes a sinister roughlo, not without 8, streak of goodness, and Betty Compson atrikoa a fine attltudo In her endeavor to prove a loyal daughter and sister, when circumstances are decidedly unfavorable.

Mary Miles Mlnter, the screen favorite, is so convinced that she Is the Intended victim of a murdor plot that she has appealed for police protection, and sleeps with a pistol under her pillow. It will be recalled that Mlsa Minter figured prominently In tho public eye at tho, time of tho myatwrlous murdor of William Desmond Taylor, tho English Mm director, In his villa at Loh Anfireles, In February, 1922. Miss Sigfrld Holmauiat, tho "Swedish Mary Pickford," who occupied as a tenant Mlas Mlnter'a sumptuous residence m Los Angeles, has also appealed to tho police to guard her from molestation as the result of strange happenings In tho house. Soon after sho took possession of the place. Miss Holmqulst complains, two strange men entered the house. Asked what tuey wanted, as they glanced about the room and then at her, they said they were detectives, but took their departure without further explanation. A few woeks ago, while Mies Hounqulst was entertaining friends, a shot was tired at her from bushes on tho luwn as she appeared on tho verandah. Somo of the mon hunted for ncr assailant, but found not race of him. A few nights later Miss Holmquist was awakened by tho glare of a flashlight In her bedroom, but the light was shut off when she screamed, ana the intrudor pot away without being seen. M1«» Mlnter complains that she U being watched.

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