Motion Picture Directing: The Facts and Theories of the Newest Art

CHAPTER V

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CECIL DE MILLE ALSO SPEAKS

_In which it is noted that the more famous De Mille, besides employing the method of production described by his brother, places unusual faith in the intelligence of his actors and actresses.—“Never show them HOW but tell them WHAT” is his formula.—A case where an actor insisted on being shown_