Picture Play Magazine (Mar-Jul 1929)

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102 E. L. FROM DETROIT.— As for your "bothering rne" with your questions — if every one else asked such easy ones, I wouldn't be trying to jump out the window all the time as I do. Yes, Ralph Forbes and Ruth Chatterton are separated; not yet divorced, I think. Ralph is six feet and weighs 168. Blond hair and blue eyes, and 'born in London, September 30, 1901. His American films are "Beau Geste," "Mr. Wu," "The Enemy," "Trail of *98," "The Actress," "Under the Black Eagle," "The Latest from Paris," "The Whip," and "Masks of the Devil." Matt, Iuka. — I not only don't object to the typewriter, but I have to sit right down at one and like it! Barry Norton — Alfredo de Biraben, Jr. — was born in Buenos Aires, June 16, 1905. He came to the United States to see the DempseyFirpo fight, with eleven other members of the exclusive, international Jockey Club. He decided to tour the country and so reached Hollywood, and there, fascinated hy movies, he became an extra. A screen writer who met him sent him to Irving Cummings, who gave him a role in "The Lily." Yes, Leslie Fenton was formerly on the stage. Glenn Hunter has returned to the stage ; I don't know his home address, but try him at the Friars' Club, 110 West Fifty-eighth Street, or the Lambs Club, 130 West Forty-fourth Street, New York. Gladys Brockwell is thirty-four. Pauline Frederick played in the talkie version of "On Trial." Kathryn Zayonce. — Yes, Paul Vincenti is an actor — a Hungarian, who was "discovered" by the former wife of Molnar, the playwright. First National hailed him as V alentino's successor, but gave him only bits to play, until his contract ran out. Now, he has been given a better role in a Fox film, "The Veiled Woman." Marcella Hansen. — "Are Ronald Colman and Vilma Banky married?" I should say not — not to each other ! Vilma is married to Rod La Rocque, and their happiness has been frequently shouted from the housetops. Einar Hansen was with Paramount when he was killed ; I don't know whether or not that company would send you his photograph. Write to Mrs. Wallace Reid, Hollywood, California, for a picture of her late husband. And for Valentino's photograph to S. George Ullman, Hollywood, California. Anita Stewart and Pauline Garon can both 'be reached just at Hollywood, California. Camilla Horn is with United Artists ; Thomas Meighan lives at Great Neck, Long Island. Miss Evelyn Gilley. — Sorry, I had to stop printing announcements of fan clubs, but if any one asks about a Dolores del Rio or Greta Garbo club, I'll tell him about yours. Alice Terry is living in Nice, where her husband, Rex Ingram, makes pictures. Address her at the Franco Film Studios, St. Augustin-du-Var, Nice, France. When stars are not mentioned in the list of addresses given at the end of The Oracle, it is usually because they free lance and have no permanent studio address. I have been assured repeatedly hy the stars themselves that just Hollywood, California, will always reach them. There is a John Gilbert Club; write to Joseph J. Varhalak, 223 Boston Avenue, Stratford, Connecticut. The Norma Talmadge Club has headquarters with Constance Riquer, 14207 Northfield Street, East Cleveland, Ohio. Joseph Block. — So you Brooklynites are nosey? I thought that was the city of churches, not of noses. Lillian Gish's picture has been on the cover of Picture Play, but so long ago the copies are out of print. She is scheduled to make "The Miracle Woman" for United Artists ; leading man not selected. There is no fan club for Dorothy Gish. Pictures are sent to fan magazines from both Eastern and Western offices of film companies. Peggy. — You're quite right, Ramon Novarro was born in Durango, Mexico. If you saw Mexico City in print, it was a mistake. I believe Ramon re-signed with Metro-Goldwyn for about five years. His real name is pronounced Sam-en-yag-ose, and, of course, spelled Sameniegos. Omerine Brisette. — So I "take all the kinks and knots out of troubled minds"? Wow, that would be a large order. You've got me all mixed up with Freud, and we're really two different fellows. Pearl White has been living in Europe for years — Paris, the Riviera, and so on. And I doubt if she will return to the screen, at least in America. Gilbert Roland was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, December 11, 1905. Real name, Francisco Luis Alonzo. He has black hair and hazel eyes, is five feet eleven, and weighs 160. Nils Asther was born in Malmo, Sweden, January 17, 1902, and came to America a year ago. He is six feet one and has brown hair and hazel eyes. I should not advise your sending your autograph book to stars for their signature, as their mail comes in such bulk it is carelessly handled, and you might not get your book back. A Braggiotti Fan. — Francesco Braggiotti should be delighted at your interest. As she is only an extra I have no record of her, but she is doubtlessly registered at the Central Casting Agency in Hollywood, which supplies extras to all the studios. Maryana. — The secret is out, as to why you think I never printed your answers. The waiting list is so long, an answer in Picture Play sometimes takes six months. If you're in a hurry, send a stamped envelope for a personal reply. Matty Kemp is under contract to Mack Sennett ; write him at that studio. He would probably send you his picture. His next film hasn't been announced. George Meeker is in his early twenties, and, I think, unmarried. Charles Farrell played Timmy, in "Sandy." John Antkowiak will be pleased to make a pencil sketch of any star who would like him to. Sorry, John, I can't give out home addresses ; Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels and Josephine Dunn can all be reached at their studios — or just Hollywood, California, would be sufficient, and would probably reach them at their homes. Conrad Nagel was the leading man in "Sacred and Profane Love." Elsie Ferguson lives in Great Neck, Long Island. Ramona. — Socko! Your opinion of men seems very low ; I "couldn't be a man and possess all the information that I do." Whaddye mean? And I don't see why you consider my address "vague." I'm part of Picture Play, and therefore have the same address. Joan Crawford has blue eyes. And if you'd look at the list of stars at the end of The Oracle, you'd find that long list of addresses you wish. I don't know whether the Barrymores ever owned a place at Mount Sinai, Long Island. Continued on page 120