Recaptured Love (Warner Bros.) (1930)

6 *“RECAPTURED ye Warner Bros. Production Traveling ‘“Mike’’ Solves Problem of Obtaining Unusual Camera Angles Warner Bros. Studio Officials Develop Unique Innovation in Sound Photography (Feature) ITH novel and unique camera angles of the silent screen virtually exhausted, motion picture directors and cameramen are now giving their attention and study to photography on the basis of the microphone. According to John Adolfi, director of ‘“Recaptured Love,’ the Warner Brothers and Vitaphone production now playing at the Theatre, it was with no great effort in the days of silent films that directors and cameramen conceived complicated and effective photographic angles. Probably one of the greatest and most striking of camera shots, believes Adolfi, was that of a moving camera above the heads of players while they were in action, literally getting a bird’seye view. In fact, not restricting the elevated photography to moving shots, there were scores of varied stationary angles that brought gasps of amazement from audiences. The Demon “Mike” With the advent of talking pictures the directors and cameramen were seriously hampered by a new _problem. Small as it is, the cylinder shaped electrical gadget known as the microphone caused no end of mental agitation to the men behind the camera. This new demon known as “mike” preyed upon their prolific minds, but soon established himself as a necessary evil, and an evil, if it must be called, that was here to stay. It was, and still is “mike” that picks up the voices of the players and carries them to the recording apparatus. It hangs directly above the heads of the artists and at most, for distinct recording, not more than three feet. This restricted the cameras to horizontal angles. If they were moved just a little too high, “mike’”’ would be in the picture. As can readily be seen, elevated shots were impossible and it was a problem indeed that directors and cameramen were forced to cope with. Solving the Problem Like most mechanical problems there is always. some likely solution. Now Warner Brothers Hollywood studios have developed what is claimed to be a unique and novel innovation in sound photography, which has vitally helped to elimi nate the major part of sound photography troubles. It is the “travelling mike.” In the past it was possible for the players to move about while under the microphone, but only for limited distances, and as the cameras could only be moved from side to ‘side the photographic angles were limited. With the “travelling mike” it is possible to photograph large scenes, such as ballrooms and hotel lobbies. A good example of the new sound photography is effectively brought to the screen in several sequences of “Recaptured Love.” In one particular scene, representing a crowded ballroom of a large hotel, the camera remains stationary and it is the “travelling mike’ that moves from one couple to another picking up individual conversations and sound effects. The Enemy Conquered The novel result is, in effect, a series of sound close-ups combined with:a long shot, instead of the usual camera close-ups and stationary microphone. It is now possible for players to move about quite freely and feel that “mike” is within speaking distance, for the rotund little demon of talking pictures has been brought to task and, despite his injured dignity, he is moved here and there at will. “Recaptured Love” is taken from Basil Woon’s original story ‘Misdeal,’ and adapted to the screen by Charles Kenyon, Belle Bennett heads the stellar cast that includes John Halliday, Dorothy Burgess, George Bickel, Richard Tucker, Bernard Durkin and Brooks Benedict. FAMOUS NOVEL ADAPTED TO SCREEN (Current) One of Basil Woon’s most successful novels, ‘‘Misdeal,” adapted to the screen by Charles Kenyon, is the Warner Brothers and Vitaphone picture which is now play PO ter ee ee ee eee Theatre, under the title of ‘‘Recaptured Love.” The story deals with a business man who sacrifices his wife and son for a chorus girl. Through a series of highly amusing events he is finally brought to his senses and realizes his mistake, but not before, smart as he thinks he is, he has been made to jump through the hoops. : The splendid cast, headed by Belle Bennett, includes John Halliday, Dorothy Burgess, Junior Durkin, George Bickel and Brooks Benedict. ADVERTISEMENT WARNER BROS. present © oLOVE Two Column Slug—Style D—Cut or Mat Oh, to be Young Again! John Halliday and Dorothy Burgess in"Recaptuss « VA Warner Bre Proddenon EELS Feeling his youth slipping, Brentwood Parr suddenly changes from the conservative businessman to a prize whoopee maker Production No. 4—Cut or Mat. Dorothy Burgess Irresistible Charmer in New Warner Film, “Recaptured Love” (Biographical Feature) OROTHY BURGESS, famed fore vamp characterizations on stage | and screen, but who plays a new type of role in “Recaptured Love,” the Warner Brothers and Vitaphone production starring Belle Bennett at the Theatre, is a native of California. She was born in Los Angeles, but moved to New York with her parents when still a child. She was educated in the public schools of New York, completing her education at Miss Dow’s school at Briarcliffe Manor. Though her mother and father are non-professional, Fay Bainter, celebrated stage artist, is her hs aunt and _ the late Dave Mont gomery, of Montgomery & Stone, was her cousin. Miss Burgess SRA: made her stage Dorothy Burgess debut in “Hast is West,” which Stock N-204 was soon folCut or’ Mat. lowed by small Order Separately parts in “Crookei Square” and Review.” Her first real“chance came when she was selected for the ingenue role in the original stage produc “The Music Box tion, “Dancing Mothers” at the Maxine Elliott Theatre in New York. Following this, she played in “The Adorable Liar,” ‘Synthetic Sin,” “Bye Bye Bonny” and “Good News.” Squall” and it was during her engagement in this play that she was |chosen for the part of “Tonia” in “In Old Arizona.” It was in this talking screen production that she proved her ability in depicting the role of a:fiery native ‘‘vamp.” Among the outstanding films in which she has appeared are ‘Pleasure Crazed,’ “Protection” and “Song of Kentucky.” Miss Burgess is five feet, two and one half inches tall, weighs 110 pounds, has dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is fond of all outdoor sports, especially golf, in which she excels. The Stories and Ads in this Press Sheet can readily be adapted for use with the silent version of ‘“‘Recaptured Love.” FAMOUS DANCING TWINS VOW TO REMAIN UNWED (Feature) The “G Sisters” have vowed never to marry! Eleanor and Carla Gurerlein, famous Berlin twins, who perform several of their famous Huropean dances in “Recaptured Love,” the | Warner Brothers and Vit? xe comedy drama now playing } Ure iS nance ath pce dae Theatre, & She was brought to Los Angeles |. to play the featured role in “The |. this solemn promise to each other only a few months before coming to Hollywood. They maintain that due to their almost identical likenesses and sizes, it would be impossible to find anyone who resembled them enough to effectively substitute for one or the other, and that this state of affairs would ruin their future success. Eleanor and Carla were born in Konigsberg, Germany, on August 18, 1911. They were educated in Berlin and given dancing instructions by their mother, who was a dramatic student of the famous Prof. Rinehart. Their stage debut was made at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, and for more than a year they were employed. as dancers at this cafe. From there they went to Spain, playing in Madrid and Barcelona, giving a special performance for the King. They were brought to New York to appear in several musical comedies. i ADVERTISEMENT (WARNER isi: ee td See this hilarious matrimonial comedy drama of a wise wife who matched her wit against a siren’s wiles. with BELLE BENNETT John Dorothy HALLIDAY BURGESS One Col. Ad—Style E Cut or Mat