Motion Picture Magazine (Aug 1928-Jan 1929)

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We will restore original tint and return the hair with FREE INFORMATION. Write at once to Neos -Henre Co., 366 Fifth Avenue, Dept. 103, New York City. . Send Lock of Hair for FREE ANALYSIS Letters to the Editor (Continued from page 6) more he has an abundance of moral courage with which to flaunt his principles in the face of those human parrots who preach "the glory of war. ' ' Call it propaganda or what yovi will. It remains an outstanding production and should have received greater publicity. Yours respectfully, A College Student. What Is Status of a Parson? ST. JOSEPH, MO.— Will you kindly gratify the normal curiosity of an innocent bystander and tell me why motion picture producers take such delight in making the Minister of theGospel — the Preacher, if you know what I mean— act and look like a fool, a clown, and an ignoramus — all condensed into one silly bit of humanity? I just want to know why we cannot have a picture now and then in which he is represented as being a decent and dignified human being? Recently I attended no less than three shows in which a Preacher played the part of a buffoon, a nincompoop, a fool. Are they really that kind? If they are, let's make them wear cap and bells. If not, let's quit insulting them. Where does he belong — in the pulpit, or in the psychopathic ward? Yours truly, E. C. Baird. Private, Keep Out VANCOUVER, B. C— Why should the movie fans give two small hoots as to the color of Gloria Swanson's boudoir pillows, the chronological order of Connie Talmadge's husbands or the brand of breakfast food preferred by John Gilbert. Did we in the old days concern ourselves with the intimate private affairs of Maude Adams, Julia Marlowe or E. H. Sothern? Why not let us be content to worship at the shrine of perfect accomplishment instead of interesting ourselves in things that are more or less personal happenings in the lives of the moving picture players? Very sincerely, Margary M. Nature's Background PORTLAND, ORE.— The supreme advantage that the screen play has over the legitimate stage play is landscape, scenery, escape from artificiality. This has been impressed upon me recently after seeing "Ramona," "The Gaucho," and "Shepherd of the Hills." "Ramona" is a classic, and I went to see it twice, but it would not have been so wonderful, even with the perfect acting of Dolores del Rio, Warner Baxter and Roland Drew, had it not been for the beautiful, romantic scenery settings and the artistic atmosphere of the landscape background. "Shepherd of the Hills" was made by the scenery and picturesque settings. "The Gaucho" depended greatly on scenery for its atmosphere. Movie directors will do well to make the most of their great advantage over the legitimate stage. It is a field where there can be no competition, and American films can always take the lead, in this respect, for this wonderful country abounds in beautiful scenery. Sincerely, Emeroi Stacy. Can't Remember Who's Who ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND— How do the producers (or whoever may be responsible) expect the ordinary movie fan to commit to memory, during the brief minute or so it is flashed on the screen, a cast of anywhere from eight to ten or twelve players and the parts they play? It is obviously impossible. The audience is left to grapple with their memory as to who's who in the scenes which follow. Familiar faces of course may be recognized, but this is not enough. Fans like to know the characters such artists are playing and any doubt or confusion produces an irritating effect. The solution is simple, and in many pictures is followed out. As the players make their first appearance in the story, present the names and the r61es. I hope, if you publish this, those kind producers who are guilty will correct their faults and oblige Yours sincerelv, H. F. McC. Wants Fair Play for Chaney TULSA, OKLA— Why not change the tables regarding Lon Chaney and have him win the girl in the picture. Surely among all the story writers you could find one who could write such a play for our Lon Chaney. His stories are too much alike; of course, this is just the opinion of one mere person. But I really think, in order to continue to hold his public popularity, he should have a change in his pictures. LET'S GO— and give the Hero of "The Miracle Man" his rights. If you could just sit in the many different audiences and hear the remarks, such as " I surely hope he wins the girl — he deserves to," I feel sure you would give him fair play. Yours very truly, (Miss) Patricia Ward. A Call for Variety ST. LOUIS, MO.— When an unknown extra suddenly becomes a star overnight, because she has made a successful picture — why is it that this star's producer can't grasp the idea that she has the ability to portray other types than the one in the picture which "made" her. This applies to men as well. For instance, Emil Jannings won fame by playing roles in pictures heavy with plot and sentiment. "The Way of All Flesh" and "The Last Command" are wonderful pictures, and Mr. Jannings did some wonderful acting, but why continue to cast him in the same kind of pictures? To be sure, he isn't the handsome hero type, but he can take other parts as well. The public is tiring of him already. Then look at Charlie Farrell and Janet Gaynor. This young team won the hearts of the moviegoers in the picture "Seventh Heaven." But the producers weren't content. They had to be cast in another almost identical in plot, called "Street Angel." Then there is the actor, William Haines. Can he portray the smart -alec type only? We moviegoers, especially we of the younger generation, still cling to the old adage that ' ' Variety Is The Spice of Life. " We think if a person can really A-C-T, then that person is capable of taking the part of more than one type or character. What do you think? Sincerely, Margaret Browne. 114