Motion Picture Story Magazine (Feb-Jul 1913)

144 THE MOTION PICTURE STORY MAGAZINE Miss E. L. — You have read our magazine for over a year, and then ask Biograph questions? Fly away, little one. E. S., New York. — Pauline Bush was the girl in "The Girl of the Manor" (American). Francelia Billington was the girl in "The Pride of Angry Bear" (Kalem). Dorothy M. B. — Thank you for your interesting letter. W. H. — Yes ; Gilbert Anderson plays the part of Broncho Billy. Billy is dead, but Gilbert is not Billy dies quite frequently. We know of no George Anderson. K. R. S., Chicago. — Maurice Costello played in "As You Like It." It is pronounced Moi xece'. v . L. K. — Yes ; Jack Halliday is playing in "The Whip" in New York. But dont you know that we cant keep track of all the players on the speaking stage? Alice C. P., New York. — Edward Coxen played opposite Ruth Roland in "The Hindoo Hat." In "Her Only Son" (Selig), Orma Hawley was the mother, Kathlyn Williams and Harold Lockwood the leads. Please dont write next month and ask if Orma Hawley and Ormi Hawley are related. Barbara D., Dayton. — Helen Parker was the nurse in "From the Submerged." Rosalind. — Jean Acker was Marcelle, and Jane Fearnley . was Cora in "In a Woman's Power" (Imp). Genevieve. — The National Board of Censors is a body of prominent citizens appointed by various civic bodies. The various film manufacturers voluntarily consented to accept their censorship and to pay the expenses thereof. William Clifford is with Bison. Laura, Boise. — Some like many subtitles, and some do not. Some companies start every play with one, but we dont think it wise. Words should be used only when the action is not sufficient, or to show lapse of time, etc. Why not ask the Photoplay Clearing House? D. H., Rochester. — Francis Bushman was chatted in February, 1912. Billy Baker. — We understand that Marion Leonard is still with Monopol Co. H. B., Chicago.— Yes ; King Baggot had the lead in "She Slept Thru It All." We dont mean to be "cross," but we cant help it sometimes ; neither could you, if you are human. Suppose you had to read hundreds of letters a day, some from idiots. A. F. — The Selig Co., with Charles Clary, is located in Chicago. Victor is in New York. Edward Coxen was the lead in "The Fugitive" (American). C. P. — Vivian Prescott was leading lady in "Leah, the Forsaken" (Imp). I. H., Riverpoint. — Harry Myers had the lead in "The Guiding Light." Always give name of company. Gertie R. — Yes, players like to receive letters. See above. Alicia C. — Lila Chester was the rich client in "The Count That Counts." » G. E. M., New York. — Naomi Childers was the beautiful girl. M. G. — No, we are not bald-headed, nor is our hair turning gray, but we are expecting both every day. What difference does it make to you? Lyllian D. W. — It is pronounced "Thanhouser." Harold Lockwood in that Selig. Kalem have a studio in Birmingham. J. J. Clark is no longer with Kalem. E. M. and L. R. — Write direct to the player. Always address care of company. A. J., Brooklyn. — Miss Taku Takagi was Miss Taku, and Harry Benham the son. G. L., Montgomery. — Eclair are in Fort Lee, N. J. Cines pictures are all taken abroad. George Klein, of Chicago, releases them. E. B., Chisholm. — Louise Lester was the witch in "Blackened Hills." B. S., Penn.— Betty Gray is with Pathe. E. W. S. advises that the British & American Co., Montreal, produce the Briam films, the name being taken from the italics. H. A., Manhattan. — We dont know the name of the lady who sang the "Last Rose of Summer" in the Colonial Theater. Ask at the box-office. R. H., Kansas City. — Dont worry about that letter. We dont remember it. J. M., Detroit. — We dont know of a Mrs. Romaine Fielding. You shouldn't ask us about her if there is one. 'Gainst the law ! And Romaine is a constable. H. F. W., New York. — Bessie Eyton and Thomas Santschi had the leads in "Whose Wife Is This?" (Selig). W. E. — Charles French was the old scout in "Peggy and the Old Scout" (Pathe). Peter Lang was the mayor in "The Mayor's Waterloo." We still have those portrait books for sale. G. N., Chicago. — Florence Turner's picture appeared in — get ready— October, September, July and March, 1912, and March, July and November, 1911. R. Mc. — Muriel Ostriche is now with Reliance. "The Charge of the Light Brigade" was taken at Wyoming. The picture — not the poem. Betty, St. Louis. — E. H. Calvert was Slivers in "The Redemption of Slivers." We dont know the name of the picture that was taken February 22d at King's Theater. That's out of our line. We are not quite omnipotent and omnipresent — yet! Please give the name of the company.