Motion Picture Story Magazine (Aug 1911-Jan 1912)

Ipqairie-s This department is for the answering of questions of general interest only. Involved technical questions will not be answered. Information as to the matrimonial alliances of the players and other purely personal matters will not be answered. Questions concerning the marriages of players will be completely ignored. Addresses of companies will not be furnished in this column. A list of all film makers will be supplied on request to all who enclose a stamped and selfaddressed envelope. Give your name and address as evidence of good faith. It will not be used. No questions can be answered relating to the identity of the Biograph players. E. B., Brooklyn. — Yes, the story of the Powers film "Across the Mexican Border" was published in the June issue of this magazine. Lillian, San Francisco. — We do not know your ideas on "so few" pictures, but the Vitagraph releases five reels each week, being exceeded only by Pathe Freres with a daily release. If you do not see them there is a simple solution. Change to a theater that takes a majority of these releases. If you will locate the branch of the General Film Company in your city, perhaps thru the telephone list, they may be able to advise you where the reels are booked. Joe, San Francisco. — See answer to Lillian, above. Californian, Los Gatos. — Write the company at Los Angeles, enclosing a stamped and addressed envelope for reply. This applies to your question as to the movements of the company. We do not advise the matrimonial inquiry. B. O. W.s Baltimore. — All of your questions are outlawed by the rules of the game. Matrimonial and other personal questions are not replied to, nor can we give the names of the Biograph players. We cannot promise the photographs you ask for. L. NY S., Rochester. — We thank you for your interest, but our stories are done only front produced films. H. CvYB., Augusta. — The "little lady" you mention is a Biograph player and there is a legend to the effect that Biograph players have their names locked in a big safe and only-get them back when they leave the company. Sorry we cannot answer. REX,iCLEVELAND. — The nearest company to you is in Chicago, but we do not believe that you can watch the making of Photoplays unless you chance upon a company taking exterior scenes. The studios are too busy to entertain visitors. R. J. C, Houston. — James Vincent was Miss Gauntier's opposite in the Kalem Photoplays, "The Perversity of Fate" and "The Plume Hunters." (2) Hobart Bosworth is the Selig player whose work you admire in common with other enthusiasts. A. N. D., Jacksonville. — Guy Coombs is not now connected with the Edison company. C. L. W., Pittsburg. — Robert Conness is not with the Kalem players and your identification of him in "The Express Envelope" is an error. (2) Harry T. Morey was the husband in the Vitagraph's "The Thumb Print." M. W. P., New York. — Jack Standing was the lead in Lubin's "An Accidental Outlaw." (2) Helen Gardner. (3) Trixie Dinsmore was the girl in Edison's "A Cure for Dyspepsia." L. M. L. G., New York. — Gladys Fields was the feminine lead in "Spike Shannon's Last Fight" (Essanay). (2) Edwin August was the lead in Edison's "The Big Scoop." Klens. — Kenneth Casey was the Boy in Vitagraph's "Barriers Burned Away." (2) In Kalem's "The Loyalty of Don Luis" George Melford was the Lieut. Malcolm. Inez R., Jacksonville. — Mabel Normand. (2) Earl Williams and Lillian Walker had the leads in Vitagraph's "The Prince and the Pumps." (3) The operator in Thanhouser's "The Train Despatcher" is Elsie Glynn. Other answers later. M. S. W., Washington. — See answer to L. M. L. G. (2) Mrs. Mary Maurice. (3) Leo Delaney was the chauffeur in the Vitagraph's "A Gasoline Engagement." Mrs. G. M. B., Santa Clara. — There are several advertisers to whom you might submit the manuscript. See the October issue for the list of studio addresses. Allen, Brooklyn. — We do not place "Wilful Peggy," but believe that it was a Biograph. (2) Miss Storey was with the Melies company before going to the Vitagraph. Mutt, Washington. — Miss lone Mcintosh played in the Vitagraph's "The Bell of Justice." (2) Personal questions are not answered. (3) Mr. Blackwell has been with dramatic companies. (4) There have been several short lengths of Italian cavalry pictures put out by various companies, notably Pathe and Ambrosio. Mrs. R. L. B., Norfolk. — We have read your letter with interest. Miss Leonard left the Reliance company last spring and spent the summer abroad. She has lately returned, but at this writing is unplaced. (2) Miss Julia M. Taylor was the Juliet of the Thanhouser "Romeo and Juliet." F. C, Hattiesburg. — The Imp dogs seem to be bashful since the company withholds their names. (2) Mrs. Jones in the American's "The Harem Skirt" was Miss 133