Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 122, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 October 1921 — Page 6

In The Land oj- Make Believe By WALTER D. HICKMAN

In considering Cecil E. De Mille’s extravagance in producing “The Affairs of Anatol,” one is impressed by the thought how the producer will use his extravagant and costly tastes in the future. Whether one considers “The Affairs of Anatol” a "great” picture or not, the individual Is forced to admit that nothing more elaborate or costly has been presented on the screen. D. W. Griffith is extravagant in a spectacular way—as noted in the ice scene in “Way Down East,” the enormous sets and thickly inhabited scenes in “Intolerance” and the large cast employed in certain scenes in “The Birth of a Nation.” De Mllle's extravagance is found in his desire to place his leading characters In “home” surroundings which would be suitable for the use of a king and queen. He has given Gloria Swanson in the "Anatol” movie a dressing room that is suitable for studio purposes alone. It is so elaborate that one wonders how the members of the company can feel at home in It. In addition, Miss Swanson wears gowns of extravagant beauty. The same is true with Bebe Daniels in her scenes of this movie. He even gives her a leopard, I think it is a leopard, as a plaything. 1 am told that jewels worn by Wanda Hawley in “The Affairs of Anatol” are the real article and the looks of them gives one that impression. Careful consideration on my part leads to the thought that De Mille ls the only producer at the present time who is capable of being so extravagant. Hie extravagance is not waste, but a sure means of securing favorable comment. I am of the opinion that “The Affairs rs 'remain for many months JhCßloat extravagantly produced movie. Sir HarrV Larder will i.ppear at the Murat before the Christraas oiidays, according to word received by this department from the offices of William Morris in New York City. To keep fit for his opening In Sew Tort ®n Oct. 37 as tne Lexington

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Theater, Dander will play golf In the Adirondack#. He has been challenged by the Lake Placid and Saranac Lake Clubs. Dr. Melville Dewey of Lake Placid and Dr. C. Trembly 6t Saranac Lake are arranging the match. Sir Harry has chosen for his partner in a foursome, Mr. Duncan Maclnnis, of the finance department of the city of New York, the man Mayor Hylan chose to represent him fin recent investigation matters, and an old friend of Sir Harry Lauder's. Colonel Walter Scott, the president of all the Scottish Societies of the United States and Canada, has orrered a cup for the tournament, which will be eagerly watched by the members of Fort Henry, Plattsburg, Malone and Elisabeth Town. -I- -|- -!- Guy Bates Post da “The Masquerader," has been booked to appear at the Murat for three days, beginning Monday night, Oct. 17. “Up in the Clouds,” a musical comedy now in Chicago, is among the bookings promised at the Murat in the near future. Francis Wilson and De Wolf Hopper will open a week’s engagement at English's in "Ermlnie” oa Monday night, Oct. 17. -I- -I- + When “Dnley” is staged in London Miss Lynn Fontanne will be “sent homo” to play the title role. She is repeating now in New York City the success she won in the smart comedy when it had its Chicago run last spring in the Cort. Miss Fontanne Is an Englishwoman: but ber eminence in the theater has been achieved since Laurette Taylor brought her to this country in 1616. -I- -I- -IBooth Tarkington's play for M'S Helen Hp.•'The Wre-P.,” is to be staged next j week In Eoßton. -I- -]- MThe next Eugene O'Neill play to re- j cetve managerial attention will ba "The 1 Straw." George C. Tyler, the manager of the playwright's famous father, the late James O’Neill, for many years, will put on “The Straw.” with Margola Gilmore,

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who was seen In “The Famous Mrs. Fair,” at the bead of the cast. -I- -I- -I--“lrlsh All" by Canon John Hannay (the right name of the Celtic novelist known to his readers ae George A. Birmingham), is soon to be staged in either Chicago or New York City. -I- -1- -1Whlle attention has been persistently j directed to “the picture of the future,” I it is tho film of today in which the ; theatergoers are Interested and which is J the only accurate gauge of the progress ! already accomplished. Even the great | features of yesterday show their period photographically and in action when ! compared to the products of advanced I picture making today, j This, at least, is the opinion of Wheelor ' Oakman, who is appearing in the title i roles of Oliver Morosco’s productions, | "The Half..Bree(l” and “Slippy McGee.” ; Oakman, who has steadily advanced into tho fore ranks of fllmdom, is qualified to speak, for his picture experience bridges the past and present in the silent drama. He was in the cast of the first “big picture” ever made in America, "The Spoilers,” which revolutionised films and established the "feature” over tho one and two-reelers. “ ’The Spoilers’ was made in 1613 at a cost of $28,000, and the motion picture ‘industry’ at that time gasped at such an enormous outlay of money,” said Oakman. “It was predicted that the public would not accept a ‘long’ picture and that Colonel Sellg would be financially ruined by flying in the face of established precedent with a picture of nine reels! Yet history has shown that the modern picture was born In ‘The Spoilers.' ' “In those days we were making onreelers in a day. Often the director wrote the story while on way to location. When eight weeks were required to photograph ‘The Spoilers’ It was looked upon/as a monumental waste of time. Yet, if that same picture was to be made today 1: would require four to five months with an expenditure of SOOO,OOO, because thoroughness, Infinite care even to the last detail, elaborate sets and scientific lighting would prevent the rushing methods of eight years ago. “ ‘The Spoilers’ was made witbont one electric light being used. Our only Illumination was that given by the sun. In

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the studio we worked oeneath a glass roof. Today we work on dark stages deftly lighted by batteries of electric lights of varying itensity and diffusion. “One earners-. was used to photograph ‘The Spoilers.' Today always two, and more on the larger scenes, would be used. There were no assistant catneramon or assistant director. And the technical director was the scene painter! today there are tho chief electrician with nis crew, the technical director with his artists, draftsmen artisans and supervisors. It is a business for experts. "In ‘The Spoiler’ days we had no daily rushes —that is, w© did not have the opportunity of seeing ourselves upon the screen in the studio projection room a few hours after the scene were ‘shot.’ We had to wait for days. Tho result was that we had no opportunity to check up and correct details of make-up or action. “Picture-making is undergoing constant changes. There is constant striving for betterment. The mechanics have been advanced marvelously. Directorial and acting methods ara improving. And we ara being given better story material with which to wotk, for after ail ‘the play’s the thing.’ Some are working to develop a 'new screen literature,’ whatever that may mean. Others are working with proved material, such as Morosco, in the picturlzing of his stage successes. But it is all bringing the desired resultr-bottei pictures." HINES REVIEWS LATEST SHOWS ON BROADWAY (Continued From rage Five.) himself once more as he tosses on the lounge. He revels in the society of his two boys. He even feels a fresh impulse toward her under the affection of tho devoted wife who knows of bis love affair with the lady of quality who has so long neglected him. He will retire from the ring and devote himself to his family. Then there comes a telegram that another chance awaits him In the arena at Madrid, with the lady to receive him. The call of the old days is not to be resisted. So he Is off again as the curtain falls. Mr. Skinner is, of course, the bull

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fighter. He gave a humorous and graphic depiction of the career of the fighter and his affairs d'armoeur. His chief assistance came from Catherine Calvert and Madeline Delmar, although the cast was a large one and in the main effectively appealing. -I- -I- -INEW MU'SIO BOX THEATER HOUSES KEYUB. It would be Impossible to do Justice to the new Music Box Inaugurated this week by Ram H. Harris and Irving Berlin. Mr. Berlin himself wrote the "revue,” or at least the lilting tunes that .go with it, while Frances Nordstrom, William Collier, Thomas Gray, George V. Hobart and others of the Broadway Who’s Wlto added lines and Jingles, and to this was added the stellar efforts of William Collier, Sam Bernard, Florence Moore, Irving Berlin, Wilda Bennett, Joseph Rantley, Ivy Sawyer, Paul Frawley, Richard W. Keene, Emma Haig, Hugh Cameron, Mile. Marguerltte, Frank Gill, Chester Hall, Rene Rlano, Rose Rolando, Maurice Quinlivau and others to tho number of fifty or more. To speak of the entertainment is beyond the power of the average reviewer. These "revues” must be seen and heard to be understood and appreciated. It is only necessary to say that of this type nothing has been done or is likely to be done that will bring the blush of disappointment to the cheek of any one associated with the new enterprise. Nor to the beautiful, artlsitc and attractive new playhouse as well. Mr. Berlin’s “Say It With Music” was perhaps the outstanding feature of the vocal numbers. It Is sure to be sung wherever tuneful music is a fad. And the lyrics are not less interesting than the music. Who will not agree with the writer who slags: Ray it with music, say it with music. Somehow I'd rather be kissed To a tun© by Chopin or Lisat. At any rate the Music Box is a welcome addition to the fast growing group of local playhouses.

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i if |1 t! r I SA Hefts the Gist Cecil B.DeMille KsSh (paramount**. oncex.os, i ■ara A /T ■ Bebe Daniels | H The Affairs 9 ofAn ato I 10 " j i i Jul,a fry® ® II —r AskLjoitrnei^hboVuniat R ©lie thinks of tlxis pictviVe # j He’ll tell you that this production \ ' from every standpoint—investiture, V its all-star cast, sumptuous ness of Vvf I settings, brilliance of directorial ity of story and general artistry—is I showing last week. Throngs wire ■■■ -1 jjj ij ' *7l i, turned awayl h! If k| R FOB THI ® PRODUCTION OM.T f j , fffl y I ° ur "Ui bt as follows: P I \ ]U \ /jMftW Matinees—B6 cents, all over the house 3 Evenings—so cents, all over the house. j i | §9 I l /M HV’ ■—" Evening prices will jxrevall on R-Mst* I (CtrlOhio HI I I

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