Motion Picture Magazine (Aug 1928-Jan 1929)

r \ LILY, ROSE AND VIOLET.— How about pansies, orchids and what-not? I prefer daisies. Ramon Novarro can be reached at the Metro-Goldwyn Studios, Culver City, Cal. "Across to Singapore" is his latest picture. You know, he's in Europe vacationing. Audrey Ferris is playing in "Noah's Ark." Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Barbara Kent and Helene Chadwick have the leads in "Modern Mothers." John Darrow's real name is Harry Simpson, brother of Alan Simpson, who also plays in pictures. BUSTER COLLIER FAN.— This country is not going to ruin; it's going to the movies. Buster was born in New York City, February 22, 1902 ; has brown hair and eyes. His latest picture is "Tide of Empire." Write him at Warner Bros. Studios, 5842 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Cal., as the stars do not give out their home addresses. MARION R.— The three balls in front of a pawn-shop mean, two to one, you won't get it back. Write Reginald Denny at Universal Studios, Universal City, Cal. Gary Cooper is not married. Ralph Forbes is playing opposite Dorothy Mackaill in "The Whip." Jackie Coogan is not doing anything in pictures right now, but your letter will reach him at the MetroGoldwyn Studios, Culver City, Cal. James Murray was born in New York City. Write Malcolm MacGregor at the Tiffany-Stahl Productions, 933 N. Seward Street, Hollywood, Cal. B. E. S. A. LOVER OF BOATS.— And all this means brown-eyed, semi-athletic lover of boats. How about an ocean liner? Louise Brooks was born in Kansas twentythree years ago. Has black hair and brown eyes, and you may write her at Paramount-Famous Studios, 5451 Marathon Street, Hollywood, Cal. Alice White is eighteen years old. Has reddish hair and you may write her at First National Studios, Burbank, Cal. Jeannette Loff at De Mille Studios, Culver City, Cal. Vera Reynolds, Harrison Ford, Sally Rand and Kathleen Key are playing in "Golf Widows." Yes, Neil Hamilton really sings in the picture "Mother Machree"; he also played on the stage before entering pictures. S. R. — How's Africa? You bet I'm glad to hear from you. Kent Meade is not playing in any picture at this writing. Clive Brook was born in London, England, June 1, 1891 ; he has dark brown hair and hazel eyes, is married and has two children. Write Carrol Nye at FBO Studios, 780 Gower Street, Hollywood, 80 I am at your service. Write to me and I'll promptly answer as many letters in MOTION PICTURE MAGAZINE as space permits and reply by mail to the others. If you wish a reply by mail, please be sure to write your name and address and enclose stamps or a stamped, addressed envelope. Address me: The Answer Man, Motion Picture Magazine, Paramount Building, 1501 Broadway, New York City. Cal., where he's playing in "The Perfect Crime," starring Irene Rich and Clive Brook. RED HEAD— There's a flock of 'em in the movies. Larry Kent is not related to Arnold Kent. Larry's real name is Henri Trumbell. Harold Lloyd's wife is Mildred Davis; surely you remember her — she was his leading lady for quite awhile, and played with him in "Safety Last," "Grandma's Boy," etc. Ralph Forbes's latest picture is "The Whip." Yes, I can supply you with photos of your favorites, twentyfive cents each, five for a dollar. SARA M. L. — You forgot to give me your last name. You can reach Alice White at First National Studios, Burbank, Cal. Her latest picture is "Lingerie." Lupe Velez at DeMille Studios, Culver City, Cal. Norma Shearer was born in Montreal, Canada, August 10, 1904. She has returned to the Coast after her short vacation in Europe. Her latest picture will be "Ballyhoo." Address your letter to her at the Metro-Goldwyn Studios, Culver City, Cal. MISS NO-NAME— Raymond McKee and Eleanor Boardman had the leads in "The Silent Accuser." Virginia Brown Faire was Angelica in "Recompense." Lillian Rich played opposite Douglas MacLean in "Never Say Die." Marguerite Clark seems to have retired from the screen. Lillian Gish is in Europe right now. PAT. — William Haines is playing in "Excess Baggage." Buddy Rogers in "Red Lips." That's their real names. Write Louise Brooks at the Paramount Studios, 5451 Marathon St., Hollywood, Cal. Betty Bronson was born in Trenton, N. J., November 17, 1906. She will make one or two pictures for Warner Bros. Studios, 5842 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Cal. Your letter will reach her there. Doris Dawson at First National Studios, Burbank, Cal. Lupe Velez at De Mille Studios, Culver City, Cal. B. B. — Yes, I know the Hawk brothers. "Mo and Tommy," that is the real names of Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell. Norma Talmadge was born May 2, 1895. Her latest picture is "A Woman Disputed" and Gilbert Roland plays opposite. Rin-Tin-Tin in "Land of the Silver Fox." Warner Baxter and Martha Sleeper are playing in "Danger Street." Write Mary Carr at De Mille Studios, Culver City, Cal. Milton Sills's latest picture is "The Barker." DOLLY AND POLLY.— How's Milwaukee? Billie Dove is married to Irvin Willat. Mary Pickford was born April 8, 1893. She and Doug are in Europe, where she is recovering from the shock of her mother's death. Clara Bow is single. Madge Bellamy is twenty-five years old ; real name is Philpotts. Her latest picture is "Mother Knows Best," and you ma\ write her at the Fox Studios, 1401 North Western Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. A Scotchman sent me his picture today. How does he look? I don't know; I haven't had it developed yet. WONDERING— Cease right now. Billie Dove's real name is Lillian Bohny; Mary Astor, Lucille Langhanke. Sue Carol was born in Chicago, 111., Oct. 3, 1907. Yes, Mary Pickford appeared in one or two scenes in "The Gaucho." Send me your name and address in regards to photos. Tom Tyler and Frankie Darro are playing in "The Texas Tornado." Write them at FBO Studios, 780 Gower St., Hollywood, Cal. • A BIT NOSEY.— I wouldn't say that. Charles Farrell played the role of Timmy in "Sandy." Alice White is eighteen years old, has reddish-gold hair, and you may write her at First National Studios, Burbank, Cal. You bet Buddv's a wow. His latest picture is "Red Lips." Send your note to him at the Paramount Studios, 5451 Marathon St., Hollywood. Cal. Mae Busch will play in Lon Chaney's "While the City Sleeps." Lars Hanson was born in Gothenberg. Sweden, June 1, 1895. Is six feet tall, blond hair and blue eyes. F. GAYBILL — You'll have peaches down your way soon. Rudolph Cameron played ^opposite Lois Wilson in "Coney Island." Alphons Fryland was Vinicius, Andree Habay Petronius and Lillian Hall Davis was Lygia in "Quo Vadis," starring Emil Jannings. Lane Chandler was born June 1, 1901. Write Arthur Lake at the Universal Studios, Universal City, • Cal. Fred Thomson's latest picture is "Kit Carson." Lloyd Bacon, son of Frank Bacon, will direct Al Jolson in "The Singing Fool.' {Continued on page 99)