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This department will answer questions submitted by our readers either of general interest, or relating to pictures. Xo answers will be given to questions regarding matrimony, religion, " or photo-play writing. Letters should be addressed : Picture Oracle, care of this magazine. 79 Seventh Avenue, Xew York City. Write only on one side of the paper. Xo questions will be answered unless accompanied by full name and address, which, however, will not be used. At the top of the paper give the name, or initials, by which you want the question answered in the magazine. No questions will be answered except through these pages. All questions will be answered in the order received, so that failure to see the answer in the next number means that its turn will come later, as we receive many letters a week, all wanting an immediate answer. "When inquiring about plays, give the name of the play and the name of the company, if possible. Questions concerning photo-play' writing should be addressed to editor of the scenario writers' department, above address.
ELSIE. — My dear girl, you certainly have given me a long and hard job! Don't let that trouble you, though; the more I have to work, the better I like it. Theda Bara was born on an oasis in the Sahara Desert, twenty-five years ago. No, she is not a Jewess — her mother is French and her father Italian. For all the details, read her own story of her strange life in the issue of February 15th. While it is against our policy to state the salary of players. I am willing to tell you that Miss Pickford draws a salary of more than twice the amount you mentioned. If you want to knowT whether or not the field is overcrowded, just walk along Broadw7ay, in the vicinity of Times Square. You will find hundreds of capable players parading "the Great White Way"— jobless. If you ever did become a screen player, your hair, being red, wouldn't be against you. Look at Mae Marsh. I
think, though. Elsie, that you had better stick to the choir — you would be much nearer home, and the work is easier. I am very glad to hear that singing in the choir never "affects" you. In my opinion, humble as it may be, the Ince Brothers should be ranked: I. Thomas ; 2. Ralph ; 3. John. You see, I am no respecter of ages, as John is much older than the other two. Compare Henry Walthall and Crane Wilbur, eh ? Walthall. I think, is the greatest screen actor in the world. That's the answer. Four versions of "Carmen" have been produced. I rank them as follows: 1. Fox Film Company, starring Theda Bara ; 2. Lasky, Geraldine Farrar; 3. Thanhouser, Marguerite Snow ; and" 4. Helen Gardner Players. Helen Gardner. The "vampires" you mention I rank thusly: 1, Theda Bara; 2, Louise Glaum; 3, Grace Cunard, although it's been a long time since the latter has played one of