Picture Play Magazine (Sep 1919 - Feb 1920)

Contents Continued Charlie Hawker: Film Doctor ..... Archer Eagle . . 50 Doubtless you've never heard of his profession — but it's saved many a picture. Illustrated by Clarence Rowe. Intoxicated by Proxy Emma-Lindsay Squier 52 Many a man will envy May Allison till he knows the truth about her. Fade-Outs ........ Harry J. Smalley Gentle jibes at the fads and follies of the screen, with sketches by H. L. Drucklieb. Bound and Gagged C. L. Edson The conclusion of the thrilling tale based on the Pathe serial. Niles, and the "Voice from Within" .... Jerome Weatherby An effort to make Niles Welch unconventional fails completely. A Yuletide Tale ....... Ruth Weber-Gould Her role in "The Miracle Man" was Betty Compson's biggest Christmas present. The Screen in Review ..... Comment and criticism on recent releases. Over the Teacups . . . . . It's the unofficial news that's always most interesting. Friends Tried and True A quartet of famous and devoted pals. Hints for Scenario Writers Suggestions and advice for the amateur screen playwright. Permission to Shoot . . ; . Dustin Farnum got it from Julian Eltinge. All Work and No Play That's what Alice Brady's life is most of the time nowadays. In Again, Out Again Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran write their comedies cooperatively. Everybody's Little Sister . She's Colleen Moore — and any big brother would be proud of her. Her Obstacle Race for Fame . . Ann May hurdled a lot of difficulties on her way to the screen. Bill Desmond, Indestructible Irishman He's an artist at drawn battles — on the screen and elsewhere. The Picture Oracle . . Answers to questions from our readers. Henry Dunn Cabot The Bystander . M. Lewis Russel William Lord Wright J. B. Waye Helen Ogden Celia Brynn Gordon Gassoway Thomas Shepherd Warren Reed 54 56 60 62 64 67 70 71 73 74 76 78 80 82 91 THERE is nothing more interesting in all human experience than the story of a young person who faces adventure, overcomes difficulties, and finally achieves some worth-while object. While talking recently with Cullen Landis, it occurred to a member of our staff to ask Mr. Landis to write for us, his own story of how he worked up through an adventurous career to his present position as one of the "stars of to-morrow." So interesting is this "autobiographical solo," as the author calls it, that we decided to follow its appearance in this issue by a series of similar brief autobiographies in succeeding numbers, each a bona fide story telling exactly how the player overcame his or her difficulties. The second in the series, which will appear in the following issue, will be by Tom Moore. Our intent is to show to American Youth how American Youth has made good in the fifth greatest industry. There are to be several unusual and timely features in our next issue, to which we would like ■ to call especial attention. • One is a story of the gorgeous gowns displayed in the lavish De Mille productions, and of how they are designed to emphasize the distinctive points of beauty of the women who wear them. It is a striking and unusual talk on feminine attire by the woman who has charge of that particular work. Another "different" type of article is a story of the perils of the cameramen who from the observer's perch in aeroplanes film the records of great events for the Pathe News, that great news-gathering agency which encircles the globe. Since the war, news photography from aeroplanes has become as regular as our aerial mail delivery. But it is likely to be much more exciting and perilous at times. The story of these "aerial reporters" will help to increase your thrill when you see their work on the screen. Many of our readers showed us by their letters that they were interested in Herbert Howe's article, "New Stars for Old," which appeared in a recent issue. Of even greater interest, we believe, will be a film forecast which Mr. Howe has written for our next number, in which he outlines the tendencies of the screen for 1920. There are to be many other features which we should like to speak about here, but space forbids. On account of the recent labor difficulties, which forced our entire plant to shut down, it will be necessary to issue PicturePlay Magazine more frequently than monthly, in order to make up for lost time. We urge our readers, therefore, to watch the stands for our next few numbers, so that they may get each issue on its first appearance.