CAMERA Comedy Clippings, October 6, 1923

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CAMERA Comedy Clippings, October 6, 1923

Postby Joe Moore » Wed Sep 15, 2010 9:43 am

Hi All,

Well I'm back to start off another issue of CAMERA comedy clippings. Beginning this issue's clippings is a short interview with the King of Comedy-Mack Sennett, himself.

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Published Literature vs. the Original Story

At the present time, and undoubtedly more than usual, there is much discussion among producers relative to the value of the published story, or novel, as against the original story for screen production.
An inventory of the pros and cons shows that opinion is about equally divided, despite the fact that a novel or or other published work, by the time it has been adapted to the screen, is in reality an original story.
Dwelling on the subject with Mack Sennett, that well-known and pioneer producer was most emphatic in his choice of screen material. “To begin with,” said Sennett, “It must be admitted, the story is the thing. We need bigger ideas and stronger themes with which to make bigger and better pictures. There is a crying need for more wholesome plots and greater action in pictures.
“Personally, I prefer an original story for screen material, probably owing to the fact that I have made a special study of the effect my own productions have had on the public. I am quite sure that I am acquainted with a particular demand, which I am supplying. Such photoplays as “Mickey; “Molly O'; “The Crossroads of New York”; “The Shriek of Araby”; “Suzanna” and “The Extra Girl”, recently completed, and which were all produced from original stories, resulted in big, interesting and human screen plays and met with popular favor wherever they were presented, and already I am being deluged with information regarding the next play to be produced with the same star. Certainly there is proof enough that as far as my own productions are concerned, the original story is being accepted by those whom we all try to serve-the public.
“As a matter of fact,” said Sennett, continuing, “I would much rather visualize a personality in a particular role, then have a special story written for both, than to wade through dozens of books for a theme which struck my fancy and have it rewritten for the screen.”

(Camera Vol. 6 No. 25 pg. 7)

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Re: CAMERA Comedy Clippings, October 6, 1923

Postby Joe Moore » Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:26 am

CAMERA'S WEEKLY WAKE-EM-UP

British Magnates Here on Business
John H. Taylor of London and John Maxwell of Edinborough and Glasgow arrived in Los Angeles with Charles H. Christie for their first visit to American producing centers. The foreign visitors came over on the Majestic and will be the guests here of the Christie brothers for ten days.
Mr. Taylor is managing director in London for Christie Film Sales, Ltd. And also of Screen Arts Ltd., distributing pictures for the United Kingdom and Continental Europe; while Mr. Maxwell has large theatre interests in Scotland, booking pictures for his own group of houses and for additional Scottish theatres.
Mr. Christie returned to his studios after an absence of six weeks in Europe, during which time he traveled extensively on the Continent as well as visiting the important film centers in the British Isles. The visiting party was met with a typical “western style” welcome on Al Christie's set where a cowboy comedy is in process of filming.

(Camera Vol. 6 No. 25 pg. 10)

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The "cowboy comedy" referred to here as "in the process of filming" is quite likely the Bobby Vernon two-reeler RIDE ' EM COWBOY which was released on January 13, 1924 by Educational and is still extant today.

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Re: CAMERA Comedy Clippings, October 6, 1923

Postby Joe Moore » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:19 am

CAMERA'S WEEKLY WAKE-EM-UP

CHRISTIE GOES CALLING

“Come out to the studio sometime; just try to get in!”
The above has been a famous catch phrase around the Los Angeles studios for many years, but Al Christie found out the real truth of it last week when canvassing for Hollywood's second annual dog show.
Many hundreds of people have knocked at the front door of the well known comedy producer's studio in the past, but going around collecting trophies this year showed Mr. Christie just how tough it is for the outsider to “crash the gate” at the other fellow's studio.

(Camera Vol. 6 No. 25 pg. 12)

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I find it a hoot where they say "The above has been a famous catch phrase around the Los Angeles studios for many years" because when you think about it the earliest west coast studios were only about a decade old at this time and most were much newer. Hardly what I would consider "many years."

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Re: CAMERA Comedy Clippings, October 6, 1923

Postby Joe Moore » Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:00 am

Who’s Who and What’s What in Filmland This Week

Robert McGowan, who directs the Hal Roach “Our Gang” comedies, is now busily engaged in getting costumes and sets ready for his next production, in which the “Gang” will appear as pirates bold.

Injured in Auto Acident
While driving near Elsinor Fred Guiol, director, and Jimmie Parrott, who is known on the screen as Paul Parrott, both of the Hal Roach studios, were struck by a larger and heavier car than theirs, and hurtled from the road. Guiol suffered a fracture of the arm and Parrott's nose was broken as a result of the crash. They were enroute to San Diego.

(Camera Vol. 6 No. 25 pg. 13)

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The Our Gang comedy referred to here is THE BUCCANEERS which had recently begun filming.

Anybody ever run across any other info on this auto accident with Guiol and Parrott? I wonder if drinking was a factor.

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Re: CAMERA Comedy Clippings, October 6, 1923

Postby Gary Johnson » Wed Sep 22, 2010 1:19 pm

And I wonder if drinking wasn't a factor.

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Re: CAMERA Comedy Clippings, October 6, 1923

Postby Joe Moore » Mon Sep 27, 2010 8:45 am

Who’s Who and What’s What in Filmland This Week

Production is now in progress at the Hal Roach Studios on the new two reel Stan Laurel Comedy. The story has for its locale, Olde Ireland Herself. There is to be a regular Irish “Wake" in it.
Among the supporting cast are Mae Laurel, Ena Gregory, Jimmy Finlayson, Glen Tyron, Helen Gilmore, and Jack Ackroyd.


Len Powers, director for the Hal Roach “Dippy-Doo-Dads” comedies, is now deep in the mysteries of producing a picture that deals with the divorce question-from a monkey's point of view. There will be a wedding scene and a trial at court.

(Camera Vol. 6 No. 25 pg. 13)

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The Stan Laurel film referred to here is NEAR DUBLIN which was then in production under the direction of Ralph Cedar

The Dippy-Doo-Dad short referred to is probably LOVE'S REWARD.

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Re: CAMERA Comedy Clippings, October 6, 1923

Postby Joe Moore » Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:58 am

Who’s Who and What’s What in Filmland This Week

A comedy special for First National release which he declares will “knock the spots” off the record hit scored by “The Hottentot” last year will be Thomas H. Ince's next production.


Ince today announced that he is casting “The Galloping Fish,” a story for laughing purposes only. With “Anna Christie” in the cutting room, the producer has turned to an entirely different field and proposes to put out a comedy that will make the laugh specialists sit up and take notice.
A trained seal will be one of the star performers in this tale which is said to have some entirely “different” angles as original as they are humorous. There are numerous sequences built around spectacular water stunts that promise a laugh a minute. Camera work will start in ten days.

(Camera Vol. 6 No. 25 pg. 13)

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THE HOTTENTOT was a Douglas MacLean/Madge Bellamy comedy feature (directed by James W. Horne) that had been released the previous December (it was also later remade in 1929 with sound-starring Edward Everett Horton/Patsy Ruth MIller).

GALLOPING FISH would eventually have a stellar comedy cast that included Louise Fazenda, Syd Chaplin, Ford Sterling and Chester Conklin. It was released in March of 1924. Interestingly enough it was reissued in 1930 by Selected Pictures with talking sequences.

Both Ince features were released by First National.

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Re: CAMERA Comedy Clippings, October 6, 1923

Postby Joe Moore » Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:08 am

Who’s Who and What’s What in Filmland This Week

Lesser Speaks in London

Sol Lesser, president of Principal Pictures corporation, was invited to speak at a dinner given in his honor by the Author's League, in London. Ralph Pugh, London representative of Associated First National Pictures, made arrangements for the film chief to address the newspapermen's organization of that city as well.
Lesser has chosen his subjects”The Screen and Proper Stories” and “A Firmer Film Bond between Europe and America.”
After touring the European capitals where he expects to make foreign connections for Principal Pictures Corporation, Lesser will return to his studio in Hollywood where “The Winning of Barbara Worth” will go into production immediately upon his arrival there.

(Camera Vol. 6 No. 25 pg. 13)

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Re: CAMERA Comedy Clippings, October 6, 1923

Postby Joe Moore » Thu Oct 07, 2010 4:42 am

Who’s Who and What’s What in Filmland This Week

Chaplin and Schildkraut Laud Goldwyn Directors

Erich von Stroheim and Victor Seastrom, famous Goldwyn directors, have received compliments from two of the best known men of the films.
In a recent article in a los Angeles paper, Charles Chaplin said: “Seastrom distinguishes himself with a finer feeling and better taste than the rest of us.”
from Joseph Schildkraut, star of “Liliom” and “Peer Gynt,” comes this straightforward compliment to the genius of von Stroheim: In my opinion, Erich von Stroheim is the greatest man in motion pictures.”


Louise Fazenda already has been signed for a featured role and the supporting cast will be an all star affair. Del Andrews who directed the steeple chase for “The Hottentot” has been chosen to megaphone the production for which he has written the continuity. The story was adapted by Will Lambert from Frank R. Adam's story “Friend Wife.”

(Camera Vol. 6 No. 25 pg. 13)


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The film Louise Fazenda has signed on for here is GALLOPING FISH.

Frank R. Adams (1883-1963) was a reporter and author of books, stage, films, magazines and television. GALLOPING FISH was based on his play FRIEND WIFE. His papers reside in the Special Collections at the University of Oregon.

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Re: CAMERA Comedy Clippings, October 6, 1923

Postby Joe Moore » Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:29 am

This Week's Theatre Notes

Criterion Theater

With its new policy of two shows a day and all seats reserved becoming popular equally with the screen attraction, “A Woman of Paris” at the Criterion Theater is playing to capacity houses at every performance.
The Chaplin picture, in which the famous comedian does not personally appear, but which gives Edna Purviance and several others an opportunity to achieve screen honors, stands as one of the most revolutionized cinemas the world has known.
“A Woman of Paris” is a story of a girl whom Fate separates from her lover and who becomes the plaything of a rich bachelor in the gayest city in the world. How this girl, willingly or unwillingly, by the life she leads, brings sorrow and grief to people forms the intrigue story which runs to a natural and sane ending.
Edna Purviance is supported by Carl Miller, Adolph Menjou, Lydia Knott, Charles French and others.

(Camera Vol. 6 No. 25 pg. 4)

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A WOMAN OF PARIS had just had its world premiere in Hollywood on October 1st.

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