Picture Play Magazine (Mar-Jul 1929)

Advertising Section 115 They have acquired much of her own rare personality — exquisite manners, calm control, serenity, consideration. No one ever appears to be working. Yet with the quiet comings and goings, business machinery whirs, its rumble muffled. There is now a brighter, quickened rustle; smiles, overlain with love, flash quickly, follow her. One after another asks, "Isn't her hair cute? Don't you love her even more?" Secretaries have a low-toned voice in her selection of frocks from an array just arrived. The long table in her bungalow dining room is set with sparkling glass and silver for the dozen who lunch daily with them — directors, writers, visitors, cousins. Employees exhibit at once the deference of menials and the love of friends. The oral version of "Coquette" completed, a joy she could scarcely credit, induced by the relief that the picture had turned out well, was mounting. Her worry is a sure sign of success ; the more despondent she is over a film's reception, the higher the hopes one may entertain. Her voice is considered by many the most mellifluous ever tested. It is low and rich, vibrant, a bit throaty, yet with a curious crispness. With her own tones, and John Mack Brown's Ala bama accent safely caught, she was starting the silent version. The ending? Suicide? Mary wouldn't tell. Possibly there will be two endings. At any rate, it will be convincing, with no obvious catering to movie tradition. The first victim of Norma's cajolery is her father. Discovering that a smile and a wink are faculties for acquisition, she develops an art in using them. Mary plays her in a light, bantering key, until her tragedy sweeps into her turbulent emotions. Risks are of far more consequence to a crowned career ; slight mistakes have tremendous effect. Mary's courage, however, has many times demanded respect. Her shrewd judgment and tenacity of will are known. Right now thrones are insecure and salvos acclaim new queens each day. I doubt that at any time Mary has ever hazarded as much upon one picture. Yet I have no fear that she will fail in "Coquette." She doesn't know what she will do next. If she did, she wouldn't tell. She is too clever in gauging the time value of an announcement. Whatever the plot, it will be mature drama. For Mary is determined to go forward. That she will acquire new laurels is the firm belief of those who love her. Information, Please Continued from page 103 "The Sea Beast" and includes also "Don Juan," "When a Man Loves," "Beloved Rogue, " and "Tempest." Also a new one, "Eternal Love." A De Putti Fan. — See Violette Moyer. Lya de Putti played in "The Scarlet Lady," for Columbia, about a year ago. She is now making pictures in England. Lya was born in Vesce, Hungary, twentyfour years ago. Anne Chadell. — Don't you believe everything the interviewer said about me. I think she was kidding. See Buckeye S. and Mae Riefer. Lou. — If you admire Nils Asther so much, you're wishing him hard luck to want him to play in a John Gilbert picture. Second fiddle to another male star — how would Nils like that? Yes, that's his right name, and he's a Metro-Goldwyn player. He has brown hair, hazel eyes, and weighs one hundred and seventy. I don't know about his playing in a talkie. He naturally has an accent. Mrs. W. P. A.— You'll be glad to know that your favorite, Leatrice Joy, recently signed a contract with First National. She was 'born in New Orleans; I don't know of what descent she is, though Zeidler, her real name, sounds Dutch. Her latest films are "The Bellamy Trial" and "Strong Boy." Movie Phann. — One of those trick spellers ; I suppose you run a little "shoppe." Lon Chaney is five feet ten. He was born in Colorado Springs. His next picture is "Where East Is East." Clara Bow is five feet three and one half and weighs one hundred and nine. Born July 29, 1905. Karl Dane weighs two hundred and five. Mrs. Julie Sandberg. — Violet Mersereau has certainly dropped out of sight, hasn't she? She was born in New York City, but doesn't say when. The last I heard of her,_ some years ago, I believe she was playing in some European film. I've no idea where she is now. Jetta Goudal was born in 1898 and is about five feet two. M. M. R. — No, I didn't think from your stationery that you were sending me a gas bill, though perhaps some of my friends would like to when I grow talk Continued on page 120 freckles Can be Secretly Removedl ^^OU can remove those annoying, •"■ embarrassing freckles, secretly end quickly, in the privacy of your own home. Your friends will wonder bow you did it. Stillman's Freckle Cream bleaches them outwhileyou sleep. Leavesthe skin soft and white, the complexion fresh, clear and transparent, the face rejuvenated with new beauty of natural coloring. The first jar proves its magic worth. At all druggists. 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