SCREEN JOTTINGS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 14 December 1925, Page 7

SCREEN JOTTINGS

“The Triflers,” the Master Picture presented bv B, P. Schulberg, and comiug to the Theatre Royal on Saturday next, features in its cast eight screen favourites. They are Mao Busch, Elliott Dexter, Frank Mayo, Eva Novak, Leo Moran, Walter Hiers, Dorotliv Rovier, and Lloyd Whitlock. All the lovely gowns, negligees, and stage costumes worn by Blanche Sweet, Jane Winton, Belle Bennett, ind the other feminine members of the cast of “His Supreme Moment, . foi showing at the Theatre Royal on Tuesday, were designed and made by Claire West. “His Supreme Moment” is a storv of modern Now York and South America, and offers numerous opportunities for beautiful and lavish costuming. The scenario jvas adapted from the novel, “World W ithout End, bv Mav Edginton. ' The 'first dav of work on “Scandal Proof” at the "West Coast Studios was rather disastrous to the purse of Shirley Mason, dainty star of the picture, and other players. The company ■worked in <v Los Angeles shop which boasts the most -exclusive Oriental jewels and trinklcts shown on the coast. Every minute that Shirley was not actually required to face' the cameras she might be found gazing with a rapt expression at some rare piece of jewellery. At the end of the day Shirley was richer by several necklaces, rings and brooches, but her purse felt very light. Other members of the .company exchanged a week’s salary for various and sundry jades and corals. “Scandal Proof” opens on Tliursdav'at the Grand Theatre.

Hoot Gibson first learned trick riding on the plains where he grew up; then he vent into the movies and found it profitable to add now stunts, which often came- in handy during the filming of a 'Western; final y his greatly increased skill enabled him ‘to win the world’s championship at the Pendleton Rodeo. He has held this title three years. Gibson is the star in “Taming the West,” a special to be shown at the Theatre Royal on Thursday and Friday. In it Gibson is given plenty of opportunity to prove that he merits his title.

An unusual cast of favourites is being featured in the Master Picture, “White Man,” a new picture presented by B. P. Schulberg, and now playing at the Express Theatre. This production brings Alice Joyce back to American -motion pictures. In the supporting cast are Kenneth Harlan, star of “The Virginian,” “Butterfly,” and other recent successes, and Walter Long, featured recently in “'Wine.” One of the world’s most famous swimmers, Duke Kahanamoku, has one or the important roles in “Adventure,” the picture that will be seen at the Grand Theatre on Saturday. The Duke, who has visited Australia, and is wellknown in swimming circles, will be seen at his famous sport in the picture. The others in the cast are Tom Moore, Pauline Starke, Wallace Beery, and Raymond Hatton.

Arko, a wonder dog of European lineage, whose police work abroad attracted considerable attention, and resulted in his entering in the movies is seen on Tuesday at the Grand Theatre, in a photoplay entitled “Anything Once.” This is the film which started Harold Austin on his sineephenomcnal career due to his resembling England’s Prince of Wales. The photoplay is a C'assplay picture and has been commended everywhere it has been viewed. It is a delightful comedy, with touches of intense drama enacted by such artists as Tally Marshall, Gladys Walton and Francis McDonald. The dog’s work in this film stands out as extraordinary, and in this film Arko proves his standing as a dog of remarkable intelligence. “Anything Once” is another of the Grand Theatre’s wed-chosen subjects, appealing greatly to the " family, and the children especially, who will enjoy Arko’s antics.

When John Rowers acts he takes his famous pinto pony along with him. In fact, John’s horse, Patches, is almost as well-known as the actor himself, and according to John, the horse knows more than most humans. The pedigree of the horse goes way back to the days when the Indians roamed the American plains and prairie schooners linked the East and West in an endless waggon train across the unbroken phiins. The horse is unusually intelligent and apparently enjoys acting as much as its master, and seems instinctively to know what is expected of it. In “The Code of the Wilderness,” a Master Picture, the liorso does some of his stunts which have won for him an enviable reputation. “The Code of llie Wilderness” furnishes ample opportunity for fancy riding v.jCrl daring foals. Opposite Mr Borers is Alice Calhoun, and others in the cast include Alan Halo, Otis Ha Fan, Kilty Bradbury, and Charlotte Merriam.

Turbulent married life seems to prevail in Hungaria, as well as the rest of the world. A Hungarian-written stage play has been adapted for the screen unde]- the title of “Reckless Romance.” It implies that husbands and wives can light in any language,. The cast consists of Harry Myers, T. Roy Ilarnc.s, “Wanda Hawley, Sylvia Breamer, and Tally Marshall. After the completion of “Daring Love,” Elaine Hammerstein, the star 1 of this adaptation of Albert Payson Terhuiio's novel, “Driftwood,” spent her vacation between pictures at Del Monte, California, and San Francisco. Miss Hammerstein became a polo enthusiast while away and was present at most of the Del Monte matches. She is now anxious to appear in a picture in which she can mount a polo pony and swing a mallet, and it is quite likely in the near future she w il' have an opportunity. Rin-t’in-Tin is a German-trained (fog, hut he saw service with French troops, and was the most decorated of all the war dogs. Since hi.s “honouarblc discharge” lie has become a movie hero. Rint.v is starred in the Muster Picture, “Tracked in the Snow Country.” Upon the coinuletion of “.Satin in Sables,” Lowell Sherman will make the Master Picture, “The Love Tnv,” for W arners. Erie, Kenton will .direct. What greater love toy that satins or sallies —particularly sables. The call has gone out for the cast of Fred Thomson’s next Western Master Picture feature for Film Rooking Offices. Tt will be called “That : Devil Quomado.” according to an- j nonneement bv R. P. Fineman. general manager of the F.R.O. Studios. Del j .Andrews lias been named as director, l .".ml .v'.'wk will begin next week.

BOTES FROM THE STUDIOS,

Fred Thomson has completed the “Bandit’s Baby” for Master Pictures. Flo Ziegfcld lias lost another beauty. She has been accepted by producers of the silent drama as splendid material for many of their forthcoming productions. The newcomer is Sally Long, who has been featured in the Follies, “Scandals,” and “Kid Boots.” Almost before people were aware of tho fact she had reached the film capital. Tho Warner Brothers’ Master Picture production of “The Man Without a Conscience” was publishing her name in a prominent spot in the cast. Warner Brothers are. about to produce a mammoth Master Picture entitled “Broken Hearts of Hollywood.” “Helen’s Babies,” a Master Picture, is rather a good screen version of one of the best novels ever penned. Those who have read the book will recall that it deals with a bachelor who reckons that he knows all about children: so much so that he writes a book on their upbringing, and dedicates it to Ins sister, the mother of two lovely children. He visits his sister’s bonne and finds her away. The tricks the children play on him affords ample scope for comedy. Baby Peggy is tlie star. Walter Pliers tells this, one. He says he got it from one of the crowned heads of Nova Scotia. An Irishman, passing a shop where a notice was displayed saying that everything was sold t>y the yard, thought that he would play a joke on tho shopman, so lie entered the shop and asked for a yard of milk. The shopman, not one bit taken aback or pi* out, dipped his finger in the milk aim drew a yard long on the counter. Pat, not wishing to be caught in liis own trap, asked nim the price. “Fourpence,” said the shopkeeper. “All right, mister,” said Pat, ‘’roll it up, Pit take it.” Mr Hiors is featured in tho Master Picture comedy drama “Hold Your Breath,” to be screened shortly in. the Dominion. In his latest Master Picture “The Early Bird,” Johnny Hines successfully mixes milk with love. It is a sparkling bubbling draught of entertainment that fizzes and foams with mirth. Pie sells “Grade-A-Certified” with a variety of wise cracks —awakens his customers with an optimistic humour that only a milkman could have so early in the morning, and drives liis wagon to a glorious victory for bigger and better babies. _

Once an actor, always an actor —Bon Turpin, lie of the opposite optics, came out of retirement the other clay to play a part in the Master Picture “Hogan’s Alley,” the picture lloy Dei Puj.li is directing for Warner Bros. Turpin and Del ltuth are old buddies, having been together'for years on the Bennett lot. So when Ben went over to the Warner Jot to see how Boy was getting along in feature company, lie was prevailed upon to p'ay a part in the picture. Everything happened within an hour the visit, the persuasion and the actual shooting of the first scenes. Ben proved that he hadn’t forgotten, how to apply makeup, although he hasn’t worked before the camera, for '-overal months. Turpin agreed to play the part through his friendship with Del ltuth, who averred that no one but Ben could have filled the role as lie did. Turpin’s appearance in the picture will he one of many features of “Hogan’s Alley,” which is now in production with Monte Blue in the leading role, and Patsy Ruth'Miller, Willard Louis, and Louise Fazenda chief in support. We imagine that Pin-Tin-Tin must be so tired of fighting with wolves lie would give liis whiskers for a domestic scene with a yellow bone. Which reminds us that we’d like to engage Rin

for a couple, of nights t. round uie nrst of the month when the wolf lias our back .porch all worn out with s.ttmg on it. Rin-Tin-Tin is starred in nlie -Uastor Picture “below the Line.”-

'Sunshine Sammy, the coloured, comedian of “Our Gang” fame, no are informed, lias been snapped up by a couple of negro revue producers, ’to play the principal part in a coloured revue. Tins is good news for Sammy, but we hope it will not interfere witii his bustin' into the movies between performances. Whether coloured movies ever got to bo a success or not, we like our coloured stars, and Sammy is one of the brightest that shine. John Barrymore's next Master Picture will be Lord Byron's immortal "Don Juan.” We don’t know whether Byron wrote the scenario or not. Probably not.

Ernst Lubitsch has selected the principals for who Mastin' Picture, “Lady Windermere's Fan.” They are May iMcAvov, Irene Rich, Matt Moore and Clive Brook. Harold Lloyd the star of the blaster Picture “Girl Shy,” is responsible for making China laugh. They must have laughed ill broken. China. —which to our mind sounds like holly crockery.

One of the newest of Hollywood’s “baby stars” is a featured player in the Master Picture “Cheap Kisses,” released by F. 13. 0. She is Vera Reynolds, who entered the picture game via the comedy lot as an extra, and who has been signed to star for one of the biggest producing companies. Miss Reynolds is both pivtt.v and talented, and is a favourite on the West Coast.

“The Ma.n on the Box” company with Syd. Chaplin, will go to Washington to film scones around Government building. Lucille Ward was added to the east of Harry Leon Wul-son's .Master Picture “His Majesty Bunker Bean.” Harry Beaumont is directing. Eight Pete Morrison westerns, starring the popular exponent of frontier Hie, are on the current- Vhirner Bros.’ release .schedule, in addition to the Forty Classics, and are much in demand.- They are five-reelers, picturing realistic tales of life and adventure in the “cattle country,” and beyond, and replete with action. hi this list of Master Pictures are “The Empty Saddle,” - “Santa Ee Pete,” “Mystery of Lone Ranch,”. “West of . Arizona.” “G'owbov Grit.” “Range Buzzards,” “One Slmc Ranger.” and “Stampede T 1 Hinder.”