| One of the screens most artistic directors is Maurice Tourneur, who was
born in Paris, France, where lie also received his education. After a stage
career of about fifteen years Mr. Tourneur transferred his talents to the
screen where he has directed for Eclaiir, World, Paramount and Artcraft
as well as his own productions, such pictures as "Trilby," "The
Whip," "The Poor Little Rich Girl," "The Blue Bird,"
"Barbary Sheep," "Rose of the World," "Sporting
Life," "Prunella," "Woman," "The White Heather,"
"The Life Line," "Treasure Island," "Victory"
and many others. Although it seems paradoxical he finds his work in the
studio as entrancing that his work is his hobby. Mr. Tourneur is a member
of the Associated Producers, one of the foremost production organizations
in the industry. |