Motion Picture Magazine, May 1914 (1914)

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This is the only school that delivers such personal and individual service and the proof of the correctness of our methods lies in the success of our graduates. They are selling their plays. Demand increasing. Particulars free. Associated Motion Picture Schools 699 SHERIDAN ROAD. CHICAGO Fervent Film Fan. —Charles Ray was the lead in "The Black Sheep" (Broncho). Richard Stanton was Dan in "Widow Maloney's Faith" (Domino). Dick Cum- lnings was the old man in "Always To- gether" (Majestic). Herschel Mayal was Carlo in "A Venetian Romance." Annie D.—Thelma Slater was the child in "The Harvest of Sin" (Broncho). She is about six years old. Right. As Voltaire says: "Man is the only animal that drinks when it is not thirsty and makes love at all seasons of the year." Naomi, or St. Loins.—Haven't heard where Fred Church is. Come right along; fair one, and I will greet thee. Your letter is very interesting. Lottie D. T.—If a man continues to stare at you in the theater, you should complain to the manager. But remember that if you merely catch his eye. it is not necessary to return it. Carrie Ward and William Nigh in "A Warm Welcome" (Majestic). Lila Chester was the mother in "The Children's Hour" (Thanhouser). Belle Bennett and Lamar Johnstone in "The Frame-up" (Majestic). B. Smith, Cleveland. —Boyd Marshall and Muriel Ostriche in "Her Right to Happiness" (Princess). Charles Murray and G. Gregory in "Skelly's Turkey" (Biograph). Louise Orth in "A Desperate Hero." Thanks very much for the coin. I have never seen one like it before. What a shame I cant spend it! Wee Willie. —Thanks for the beautiful, blue necktie. Now if you had also sent me a blue wig, I'd be right in style. Harold Lockwood in "Hearts Adrift" (Famous Players). Ernest Truex had the male lead in "A Good Little Devil" (Famous Players). You say our magazine seems to improve when improvement seems impos- sible? Thank you. G. V., Michigan. —The Rex Company will not give us that player's name. Harry Carey and James Cooley were the sons in "Concentration" (Biograph). Fred Lucas was Baffles in "Baffles, the Gentleman Burglar" (Keystone). Edwin Coxen was Ed in "The Money-Lender" (American). Lester C. W.—Thanks for your excel- lent printed letter. Oh, yes, it was written perfectly. You refer to Wheeler Oakinan opposite Bessie Eyton in both those plays. Your letter is one of my finest. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Miss Orra Johnson, of Des Moines, makes the mistake of assuming that her interesting letter was to be read only by the office-boy. Here is her letter in full: I have long wanted to write one movie fan's thoughts, and I have a chance. To- day I mailed a 50-word "title and explana- tion" to prize picture in your last issue and gave only my street number and forgot "Des Moines" (a trick I have). It ended with the When answering advertisements kindly mention MOTION PICTURE MAGAZINE.