Pictures and the Picturegoer (October 1915 - March 1916)

PICTURES AND THE PICTUREGOER 524 \Vtt£ ENDING Jan. i, 1916 ml.— Addr. (.' ra Kiinball S 1 1 orporation, 130, \n ei ' 1 1I1 stiLct, New 1 U.S.A. rds o* p| 1 wo, and >n :i 1 " fc • tlave'i Florence Tumor. Bitai, 1 1.'. at Grexre ' 1 lli>| " Stewart Rome ; nil Naaliley,' Cyril Morton; '• Mr. Fothergill," Hurry Gilbey; " Detective," Jobo irenila Welham," Marie deSollo ; "Veru I) hi," Violet ttopson. We have not heard from Freddy Fryer, of Barnliam (Backs) for quit* n long time; p rhnps he is serving liis country. There are, aa you sny, scvcivl Bornin this country; seven of them ore in 1 lit. old oute.li goes, "All begin with ;in A." Can you see the joke, Bitali" Nil DBSPEBAmvou (Kettering). — So glad you like your prize, Beth the companies you mention died long ago. Muriel Ostriche and Fau Bourie I'uth played in "The Strike" (Solax), so one of these mus! he the one you are thinking' of. We have no postcards at present of Fred Paul and Blanche Horsy the. Domino, Broncho, and Kay Bee rands are all controlled by one fliin. "The Battle of the Sexes" was the first of the special < irirlitlis brand. I. M. (West Bn.mwich). — The Kulem Co.'s address is S35 to 239, West 23rd Street, New York City, U.S.A. Sorry we cannot trace the cast, Theresa (London). Bead our rules, and don't be so shy of giving your name and address. If yon will repeat your query, giving name of company producing the film in question, we will do our best tor you. See our interview with Earlo Williams in a recent number— it will answer all your questions about him. B. B. (Coventry).— For particulars of films, &c., for sale of the two companies, write direct to them : — i';i the Freres Cinema, Ltd., 103, Wardour Street, London, W. ; and Essanay Film Service, "2,Soho Square, London, "W. John (Porth).— We do not know the man yon speak of. .^o p eased your cash prize was useful. Hope your "moving " was accomplished satisfactorily. Isaac (Glasgow).— Confession is good for the soul 1 30oc— so we will forgive you. The price paid for a photo-play varies according to type and merit; you might get five shillings or five guineas. Addresses of British Film Companies are continually being given in this p ige— look up your back numbers. Photoplays should be typewritten, as producers are busy men. You can send jour plays to American Companies— not to . players unless they are producers themselves. Shall expect you iu future to live up to the motto at the head of your letter—" Ever True." Constant Beaded (Leith). — Have sent you another War Album. Address G. M. Anderson, c.o. £s3nnny Film Mfg. Co., 1,333, Argylo Street, Chicago, and Francis X. Bushman, c.o. Metro. Film Co., 1,466, Broadway, New York City, U.S.A. J. U. (Brighton). — The World Film Corporation is an American Co., and is not owned by Pathes, N. T. (Birmingham). — Mary Pickford's beautiful, curly hair is her very own— so your friend is right. Minnie (Grimsby).— So sorry to hear your khaki brothcriu nw is wounded ; hopo ho will soon be' lit again. Pleased you won a prize in our Competition. Win some inoro, Minnie. Yes, we are quite settled iu our new offices, thank you. B. S. (West Norwood). — " -ho Stoops to Conquer " is a fairly recent " Loudon " film. Most likely it will be shown in your neighbourhood later ou. Thanks for kind words. Ei.siK (Snt ton-inAshfield) would like " to act for pictures." Well, well, perhaps one day you may bo one of the fortunato ones — quicn ?abo? Because two players play opposite each other iu 0 lilin, it doss not follow they are married, Elsie. Have sent your love to Herbert Bawlinson. S, P. (Ryde) is one of our supporters since Feb* ruary, 1014, and has a standing order for PICTURES. That's the w.iy not to he disappointed. Glad you are keen on our competitions. Jock iReiding). Vol. Vlll. of i'ihtks would be an ideal present for your sweetheart. The price is 3s. 9d , post-free, from Pictures, Ltd., 85 ana -1.. Lou , A, re, Loudon. Jkrf.my (Coftleford). — We have beautiful new coloured piotui-eu istcords of Blanche Sweet and Pauline Frederick, price Id. each, postage extra, O. .1. 1 Fullowlield). Your newsagent OOn easily get PICTURES from bis wholesale agent, and' you should have no trouble at all if you give bin) D standing order. Mine seni you a postcard list. P. S. (Bow). — " The Avonglng Conscience "(Bell' ;— "The Nephew," U. B. Walthall; "The 1 ill.-.' Spottiswoode Aitken; "The Sweetheart," Blanche Sweet; "Italian, G maun . ' Detect Ivo," Ralph Lewis, THE ANSWERS 1AM. Cooling HIS FtVERE-D BROW AFTER, ft HA.RJ) DAY AT THE OFFICE . L. C. (London, E.C.).— No cist was published of the film you mention. The 1 ovs at the Front will appreciate youi thoughtfulness in sending them a parcel of Pictures buck numbers. Hive sent your love to Mary Pickford, Norma Talmadge, Victoria Forde, Enrle Williams, &c. Becexar Reader (Hovci. — Alice Joycj still plays for Kaleui. "Little Pal" (Famous Players} was filmed iu California. Osb or the Bhoys (Dublin).— We have still a few of the Souvenir War Albums left, so send along your P.O. (Is.) for one before they are all gone — you can either hang it on your watch-chain or give it to your best girl for her bracelet. Tho Editor's fighting weight is not given ; in his caso " the pen is mightier than the sword." Marie (Eastwood). — You deserve tweuty kisses for those twenty new readers. Anita Stewart, your favourite player, is now producing for herself at Bayshorc, New York. We have only one kind of postcard of her. The story of " The Juggernaut " will appear in our next week's issue. Bob W. (Liverpool).— Our recent interview will Earlc Williams will give you the information you want. Charlie Chaplin's " mousy," when of the hair variety, is affixed with spirit gum ; if it isn't hair, it's grease-paint. Why tho American motor car had its lights shaded in tho way you describe we don't know, dear boy. Robert Warwick's address was giv-11 in a reply on this page a week or two ago. We are all " iu the pink," thank you, Bob. W..F. (Leeds). It was indeed aggravating for you missing the first prize in our Foreign Film Players Contest n> wonder you nearly kicked yourself. The English players you mention are all of them strong personalities, aud there are. as you say, many others, aud a good number 01 the favourites in America hail from this " tight little inland." Yes, pilUe about films and players is often found in non-cinema p ipers, L. B. (Walworth).— Tho address of the World Film Corporation is ISO, West 4tlt.li Street, New York City, U.S.A. L. W. (Fiuhaiin.— Sorry we do not know the Idrcssyou want. *."■ Many replies are unavoidably held . Editorial matters should l>c addr THE EDITdR, "Pictures an 1 The Pictnregoer," 85 & 86, iOV; ACRE, 10MHK VV.C, Telephone Gerrard 2595. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. ( fi and Ahvoa s. rL One Year (post-free) 6 6 Six Months 3 3 Three Months I 8 Publishing Offices: 93 and 94, Long Acre, W.C. As Usual. He : " An actor is born, not made." Hhl : " 01' course, the poor woman iblame." A Clean Bill. Bill : t: Wt it's this "ere blank space ou the bills for?" Joe : "Dnnno; p'raps it's fortheblokes as can't read.7' The Woman Who Did. Hubby : 'It was so sweet of you to hold my hand at the pictures. It reminded me of our courting days." Wifet (aghast): "But I didn't hold your hand ! Poor Mister Nobody. The pretty little dresser answered the Knock on the door of the dressing-rcni. Returning, she lisped, " It's only your husband. Madame. I thought it was a gentleman An Amazing Achievement. "I've just been talking to your wii "Good Heavens ! How did manage it ? " ''Manage what ?" "To talk to my wife." The Show that Sleeps. Employee (to new doorman ): "Has the cashier told you what you have to do in the afternoon r " " Yes. sir. I am to wake her up whenever I see you coming." Studio Sarcasm. Lady Visitor : "So that is the Sirebell ? If a fire broke out you would ring it. I suppose ? " Manager : " Oh. no. Madame. I should walk up and down the studio and wring my hands.' Nothing Doing. Old Gext. (to beggar who ha s kn< < k ed at his door on Christinas Eve): "Win the devil don't yon go to the Front p TR.VMr : "I've been, gov'nor; but body answered, so I've come round to the back.'' A Mince-pie Mystery. " Good gracious. Freddy ! Where are the mince-pies I left on this pi "I haven't touched oue. Mummy.'' ■■ Rut there's only one left." 'Yes. Mum, that's the one I haven't touched." The Feast that Failed .1 \< k : " Are you dining anywhere on Christmas Day " Dolly (eagerly): "Er— no— I think not." Jack: 'Won't: you be hungry 1 a Boxing morning !" The Hat Trick. This notice used to appear in Bpicuous position in a French theatre: 'The manager requests that all goodla >king ladies will remove their hat the accommodation of the rest of the audience.'' And never a hat was seen after the audience had once settled down iu that theatre.