Motion Picture Magazine (Aug 1914-Jan 1915)

MOTION PICTURE MAGAZINE 165 being the "Greatest Artist," be is the best emotional actor on the screen. He plays every part to perfection. If necessary, he can portray all the passion of the Spanish, or the tenderness of the Germans, or the life and vivacity of the French, or the coldness and deliberation of the ^English, and play each and every part perfectly. Are these not artistic qualities? His work in "The Secret Formula" and "The Perils of Pauline" especially deserves credit. His acting is certainly wonderful, and I wish him all the success in the world. Kathleen Herrmann. Natchez, Miss. Enclosed please find my votes for the Great Artist Contest now being conducted in your magazine. Altho I have hitherto sent in no votes, I have followed the results with interest, as I am one of the countless number of "Movie" fans. Mary Pickford's ability and charm have been so praised by the public that I can add very little to the genuine stamp of approval that the great audience of the screen has given her. But I wish to add a word to the praise of her wonderful facial expression, which I think is, more than anything else, the success of her work in the pictures. Certainly, a girl that can play the variety of roles she has so beautifully done should be classed ahead of all her rivals in the "Movie" world. Miriam E. Woolley. Woodbury, N. J. Last night I saw "Lord Algy," a tworeel comedy released by Lubin, featuring Arthur Johnson in the title role. This is the nineteenth part I have seen Mr. Johnson play, and I cannot help but wonder if there is any limit to his versatility. I have been attending Motion Pictures for a little over a year, and among the licensed companies I do not think there is a single actor who can in the slightest way compare with him. 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