Neilan

"It wasn't that dull, it just let you know they knew 'something'... then they put in a bit of tension music... then they decided to not tell you," says Paul Neilan.

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For Neilan, acting in movies was based on externals, mostly movement.

Empire of Dreams Scott Eyman 2010

When Marshall Neilan cast her as a household drudge, he outfitted her with a large facial wart.

Empire of Dreams Scott Eyman 2010

Aside from having to write what she regarded as a humiliating letter, Pickford was insecure, and happiest when being jollied along by an ebullient director like Marshall Neilan.

Empire of Dreams Scott Eyman 2010

Famous Players-Lasky held a sales convention, the special attraction of which was a short directed by Marshall Neilan in which comedian Ford Sterling was showing Neilan all the wonderful plans the company had for the future.

Empire of Dreams Scott Eyman 2010

Around the lot, he still functioned as the Director-General; in November 1917, he had a come-to-Jesus meeting with the alcoholic Marshall Neilan.

Empire of Dreams Scott Eyman 2010

For some time, Gloria Swanson had been engaging in enthusiastic adultery with Marshall Neilan under the eyes of her husband, Herbert Somborn.

Empire of Dreams Scott Eyman 2010

Ten days later, Neilan published a letter in the trade papers: “Neither Mr. Zukor, Mr. Lasky nor Mr. Kent saw the trailer before it was shown at the convention,” insisted Neilan.

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When Swanson went to Europe, Neilan went with her.

Empire of Dreams Scott Eyman 2010

Marshall Neilan, who was evidently still involved with Swanson, was acting as go-between, and told DeMille that Swanson was as concerned about stories and directors as she was about money.

Empire of Dreams Scott Eyman 2010