The Maker Up (1926)

Quickchange studies of Will Fyffe the Character Comedian. Some curtains are moved apart to reveal Will s dresser combing one of his wigs which is on a stand on Will s dressing table. Will comes into the room and we see him in C, U wearing a hat and overcoat. The dresser takes his hat and gloves. I m going to put my 94 makeup on first, said reads an intertitle. C, U of Will s face as he makes up. He applies false eyebrows, and a fake nose which seems to be made of a putty like substance. The curtains close over the scene. But, a few minutes later Will is rushing back again for another character this time, the gentleman who s had about Will rushes in and takes off his old man disguise. His dresser helps him to take off one outfit and put on another. He puts on a wig and a bowler hat and turns to face the camera. C, U of him putting a pipe into his mouth and lighting it. He pulls some funny faces and acts drunk. Was item in Pathe Pictorial issue number 420. FILM ID