WILLIAM DE MILLE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17171, 15 October 1923, Page 5

WILLIAM DE MILLE.

A MAKER OF STARS. Seldom given* but greatly deserved, are credits t.o William de Mille for the stars and leading players of the screen to-day vim owe much of their success to him. When big producers and directors are being praised for having aided many a struggling artist to higher things, de Mille’s name is seldom mentioned. However, it is because lie is entirely too quiet and unobtrusive to seek spotlight.

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“L‘liss Lulu Beth" and “Midsummer .‘ladnessf‘ all “'iHiam rle llille Pammount prndurfiont. Thomas Meighnu adder! inmmeasurablv tn Ins fame under (19 L‘line‘s direction in “The Prinre (‘hapf‘ and “Conrad in Quest of His Youthf’ In “filirlsnmmer Madness" and “The Last Romance" Jark Holt won laurel; which elevated him to the point nf stardom.

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