"•» DIJ.W JB CCT17 1327 The Q^ALgr/ Tilmpaper ^ - Copyright. 102 7. by Volume 2, Number Thursday, October 6, 192 Vagabond Pub. Co. Blackton Hits Spoor Claims that would appeal to the public at In a statement just issued this time—that is, provided I were in Chicago, J. Stuart Black- permitted to complete the picture to do. ton, motion picture producer which I have not been able and director, makes reply to "I had assumed, and until I saw Spoor's alleged statement in the recently published state- Mr. paper, I had no cause to think ment by George K. Spoor the otherwise, that Mr. Spoor was un- that the "third-dimension" able to procure the necessary funds picture, "The Flagmaker," for which to do so. If it is a fact which was filmed with that he has stated that he is will- Spoor's natural-vision cam- ing to charge $150,000 off and like to era, was poorly made. scrap the picture, I would suggest that he pay the balance of Commodore Blackton's re- my bill for services rendered and ply follows: liquidate the many other obliga- "I feel very reluctant to make tions long overdue which have been state- reply to Mr. Spoor's alleged contracted in connection with the ment about 'The Flagmaker' and picture, for some of which he is me, because I cannot for one mo- now being sued because of failure ment believe that a man with Mr. to make such payments. Spoor's knowledge and experience '"The Flagmaker' was photo- in the motion picture industry graphed under a new and untried would rely his as upon judgment process. It has never been ex- to the merits of any picture, be- hibited in public. I challenge Mr. cause no one knows better than he Spoor to give a public exhibition that the success or failure of any of 'The Flagmaker' before any rep- picture depends upon the verdict resentative American audience and of the public and not upon the am content to leave to them the Vlawini i opinion of any one man or small decision regarding the merits or greatest fighter . group of men, and the public has demerits of 'The Flagmaker' as a JACK DEMPSEY ... the world's not yet seen this film. picture production, as an entertain- idol of the hour . citizen of Hollywood . gentleman "I have no hesitancy in saying ment feature, and as an example . a real friend. that, in my opinion, 'The Flag- of a high-type American-made pic- " s o/i i-vc maker' is just the type of picture ture Read Fred Fox sketchb Pave Fi The Neglected McGroarty — T V K N T o PAGE FIVE Page Two HOLLYWOOD VAGABOND October 0, 7927 hiatus Task to Caldwell Picked For Davies Film A COMPENDIUM OF CLIPPINGS F. German W. Murnau, A total of 576,000 feet of Orville Caldwell, who re- director who recently made WATCH OUT, LON! film were used in the mak- cently concluded a lengthy "Sunrise," the sensational Competition for L o n ing of "Beau Sabreur" by stage engagement in "The picture for William Fox in Chaney, as revealed in pub- Paramount. This is the Miracle," has been picked Hollywood, will return on licity from First National sequel to "Beau Geste," to play opposite Marion October 15th from Ger- studios: which was one of the most Davies in "The Patsy" at The oldest actors in the world many. successful of the recent the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer will be seen in "The Valley of the For a time there was ru- Paramount productions. studios. Giants," First National picture. mor that Murnau would stay They are the giant Sequoias of the in Germany, being dissatis- redwood forests in Northern Cali- fied with working conditions fornia. at the local studio. How- DEEP SECRET! ever, announcement has just Ferreting out an "un- been made by Winfield Shee- known" clan in the studio han, vice-president of the maze of Hollywood, as Fox organization .that Mur- achieved by First National nau will come back. Shee- press agent: han recently returned from wnner Gene Towne. one of that mys- a trip to Berlin. terious tribe known in Hollywood as "gag men " etc., etc. * * * WAS IT A FIG LEAF? Puzzle for tailors and Spanish Smacks haberdashers of Holly- Gow?/s Wraps wood: A pre-Grecian nightgown was or Connie, Mary made for Lewis Stone, who plays Street and Aftemoo?i Dresses Menelaos n "The Private Life of Helen of Troy." Spanish kisses, both chaste and fervent, seem to Unusual Sportswear be the current vogue, judg- ing from the movie bill- Hats Accessories ermine boards. Q A lithograph for "Rose of the Golden West" shows % Antiques Gilbert Roland, new Latin Not Reproductions screen lover, bestowing an osculatory salute upon Mary 3289 Wilshire, at Berendo Slant Top Desks and Astor's neck. Secretaries Another billboard for Los Angeles Poster Beds "Breakfast at Sunrise" Talmadge High Boys shows Constance clasped in the arms of Don WA. 1350 WA. 1359 Low Boy Alvarado, another new Serpentine, Bow Front, Latin favorite, who is greet- Chippendale, Shera- ing Connie in like manner. t o n, Hepperwhite Last, but not least, poster Chests of Drawers, ads for "Loves of Carmen" PHILIPPINES CHLXA MEXICO BELGIUM and many other have just appeared. Here, pieces, too numerous once again, the Spanish kiss "Something Different From Everywhere" to mention. is evident. This time Dol- ores del Rio is seen in the THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF RATTAN, REED AND HEmpstead 8832 arms of Victor McLaglen, WILLOW FURNITURE IN THE UNITED STATES British interpreter of Span- ish love, who is bestowing a M. J. ENGEL raber's kiss upon Miss Del Rio's neck. 123-125 N. Western Jlntique Shop Avenue OESS MEREDYTH has been ex- Los Angeles, Calif. ChestQof Drawers, Beds, Daven- -'-' tremely busy for some days ports. Settees. Secretaries, Chairs, Mirrors. Tables, Etc.. Etc. past completing the continuity for Phone Upholstering, Repairing, "Sailors' Wives" for First National. Refinishing According to underground re- GLadstone Specializing in Antiques ports, the story is a dandy and will 0142 have Mary Astor and Lloyd Hughes 617 No. Western Ave. in the leading roles. Furnishings for Spanish Homes Los Angeles, California Joseph Henaberry will wield Navajo Rugs - Zarapes - Draperies - Pottery the potent megaphone. — October 0, 1927 HOLLYWOOD VAGABOND Page Tin I Maybe He Reads Ralston Signed Bitzer Rejoins Our Pa er ^s? To New Contract D. W. Griffith The Best Picture P > for you to keep in mind is To infer that the eminent Esther Ralston, beautifu Billy Bitzer, regarded as one of yourself living com- Mr. Monroe Lathrop, drama blonde of the Paramount! the ace cameraman of the fortably in the future on the editor the Angeiles stellar aggregation, has just of Los film industry, has rejoined interest from today's sav- Evening Express, would pil- been signed to a new long- D. W. Griffith here at the ings. fer any articles from term contract by that com- HOLLYWOOD VAGA- pany, according to late ad-l United Artists studio. BOND, would be too shock- vices. Bitzer first attained wide- The Greatest ing for words, indeed. She will soon start work spread prominence with his on "The Glory Girl," under photography on "The Birth However, in our issue of direction of one the act Nation," the first big August 25th, we wrote a of of a directors of the Lasky fold. Griffith film. Theme story about Schulberg's sale of the Clara Bow contract to is thrift, for it is closely re- Paramount for lated to self preservation, in- $100,000 and in- MULTIGRAPHING TYPING MIMEOGRAPHING dependence, home,, love, pro- pointed out other stances tection of loved one, pride where stars who had gained in box-office Specialize Plays Sides Manuscripts Df ownership, comfort, self value We Copying — — respect and esteem of oth- had not personally lieaped Eight-Hour Service the full ers. reward of their monetary worth. Seventeen days later, in - the Evening Express of Sep- WRIGHT O The Biggest Cast jember 10th, what was prac- Ten million people in the tically a re-hash of the same STENOGRAPHIC STUDIO United States save and in- story appeared in Mr. vest in Building and Loan. Lathrop's Saturday column. Phone HEmpstead 6812 There musl; be some reason In our previous issue, 6282 Hollywood Boulevard for this popularity. September 22nd, we car- GILBERT WRIGHT GRACE T. WRIGHT Taft Building ried a headline on Page 3, "Power Shifts to Schencks,'' Six Billion Dollars which told how the balance of movie influence was now are now invested in Building leaning toward Joe and ALL THIS and Loan Associations. Nick Schenck following the WE WILL DO Your dollars "won't feel death of Marcus Loew. FOR YOUR CAR lonely" in this form of in- In the evening Express of vestment. September 24th, two days IN LESS THAN ONE HOUR later, Mr. Lathrop had a headline on his column, Clean the Chassis Thoroughly Will Live Forever "Schencks Rule Movies," Clean the Motor over a story that again ap- Wash the Top and Body Building and Loan has with- peared to be a re-hash of Air-Dry and Chamois the Body stood the test since 1831. It ours. Dress the Top has proven to be the safest Further on, in the same Dress the Radiator, If Desired investment known to sci- department, Mr. Lathrop ence. Polish the Body carried a story on Neil Mc- Guire's scenic innovations Clean and Polish Nickel and Glass Your Part as used in the production of Vacuum-clean the Interior photoplays to eliminate Fill the Radiator with Soft Water Is to find out how this great giant sets.