Motion Picture Classic (1923, 1924, 1926)

The Answer Replies to CLASSIC Readers Jeanne M. — Here we are, right in the midst of the hot summer, and it sure is warm in New York. So you like Ramon Novarro best of all. Just be patient and you will see "Ben Hur." We had to wait a long time to . : it in New York. Florence H. — So it's Francis Bushman, Jr., that you like. He is married to Beatrice Dante — they were married July 10, 1924, and have one daughter, Betty. Address him at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Culver City, California. Palm a B. — Just you wait until you see Rudolph Valentino in "The Firebrand," from the story of the life of Benvenuto Cellini. He was born m 1895. You want to know if Tom Mix and Ramon Novarro are Italian. I doubt it. I'll see what I can do about getting more on Ricardo Cortez in the Classic for you. Verne H. — You refer to Clive Brook in "Three Faces East " Yes, Raquel Meller has been signed up by Chaplin to play the Empress Josephine to his Napoleon in a picture to be produced some time in 1927. And this is serious, too. Lily N. P. — Well, I'm glad you did write to me. That's what I'm here for, and if you didn't write I wouldn't earn my $15.00 per. Yes, I still live in the little old hall-room. Norma Talmadge was born in Niagara Falls, New York, May 2, 1895. She is 5 feet 2, has dark hair and eyes. That was Jack Mulhall in "Within the Law." Mary L. — You want to know who the banker's son was in "Headin' Home." Sorry, but I cannot help you this time. Royal 17. — Well, it is easy to find fault if one is on the lookout ; •but some people would discover a far greater number if they were on the look-in. George Hackathorne was the son in "The Lady." Madge Bellamy and Edmund Lowe have the leads in "The Monkey Talks." A. Elizabeth S. — Well, I'm glad you like me. I like you, too. And now Cecil De Mille is trying to get Gloria Swanson to play the Magdalen in his film version of the story of the Christus. Mr. Shean's Partner. — Absolutely, Mr. Gallagher. I'll have to go down to your house and rent that room, mine is pretty warm these days, even if I have so many fans. Well, to settle that argument, it was Constance Talmadge in "East Is West." Gloria, Australia. — How are things down your way — pretty cold? No, Bebe Daniels is not married. Richard Dix in "The Quarterback." Jerry A. — Various myself, I like all varieties, and therefore I like you. John Barrymore's first for United Artists will probably be "The Vagabond Lover," which is based on the life of Francois Villon, who is the subject of the play "If I Were King," from which the picture is derived. Write me again any time. Juana. — Well if you are 5 feet 8, and only 14, I wonder what you will be when you are 20. I'd give up the idea of pictures for some time yet. So you think William Boyd is adorable. He is 28 and married to Elinor Faire. Ima Frade.— So you have finally picked up courage to write me. You say your father is Heeza Frade, the big needle and thread man from so and so. And you dont care to ask about the number of teeth Lew Cody has filled, neither do you want to know whether Lloyd Hamilton wears double grip garters, but you do wahtto know if I am married. Well now, that's not such a very hard question to answer — I'm not. Milton Sills is playing in "The Legionnaire." Ole. — It was Agnes Ayres who was once known as "The O. Henry Girl" because she played in 25 O. Henry stories for Vitagraph, and her first starring picture was "The Defeat of the City" in 1917. She is 5 feet Ay2 inches, blonde hair and blue eyes. THE ANSWER MAN is at your service. If you want an answer by mail, enclose a stamped addressed envelope. If you wish the answer to appear in THE CLASSIC, write at the top of your letter the name you want printed, and at the bottom your full name and address. Address : The Answer Man, Motion Picture Classic, 176 Duffield Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Bob Custer Fan. — Wallace Beery was born in Kansas City and stayed there eighteen years, so perhaps you used to play marbles with him. He first played for Essanay, next Universal and then Keystone. He is 72 inches high and weighs about a tenth of a ton. Bob Custer has brown hair and hazel eyes, he is 6 feet and weighs 170 pounds. Eveline. — Well the highest praise for a man is to give him responsibility. Norma Talmadge was born in America as I have said up above. Edmund Lowe is married to Lilyan Tashman. Yes, Esther Ralston is married to George Frey. That was Walter Pigeon in "Mannequin." _ Dolores Costello was born in 1906. No, Dolores is not married. Betty Bronson in "The Wearing of the Green." She's a little early, or should I say late. Bebe. — Opinions are largely formed from observation, but all observers stand upon different peaks. Your peak may be higher than mine, but I may see down into the valleys which your eyes have never scanned. Neil Hamilton is with Famous Players, Dolores Costello with Warner, and John Barrymore with United Artists. So long, Bebe. Ima Flirt. — You better not be. Your flatterer may love you some, but he probably loves himself more. So you like William Boyd. Conway Tearle is playing with Irene Rich in "My Official Wife." Babe. — Greta Nissen, besides playing on the stage in "The Palm Beach Girl" for Zeigfeld, is to make three pictures for First National next fall. Not so bad. So you like Constance Bennett. So do I. Pat. — Sure enough, Buster Keaton never smiles. He told us all about it in the June, 1926, issue. Claire Windsor in "Tin Hats." Bobby B. Columbus. — Famous Players purchased the former United Studios at 5341 Melrose Avenue. Hollywood, and are producing there. First National has moved out and have their studio at Burbank, California. You can reach William Boyd at the Cecil De Mille Studio, Culver City, California. Ena A. Birmingham. — Yes, Ronald Colman is married and his wife is in England and John Gilbert was married to Leatrice Joy, but they aren't now. Norma Talmadge was married in 1917. Eleanor. — Could I make you become an actress? Certainly not, Eleanor. In other words, you want me to help you become an actress. Forget it, and stick to your studies this fall. Eda R. — Ronald Colman and Vilma Banky have finally started work on "The Winning of Barbara Worth" to be released in the fall. Claire Windsor is 5 feet 6,,and Dorothy Mackaill is 5 feet 4 and Mary Astor is5 feet 5. Doris Kenyon's next will be "A Desperate Woman." Bee from Schurz. — Ben Lyon was born February 6, 1900. He has dark brown hair and blue eyes. George Walsh's second picture for Excellent Pictures will be "His Rise to Fame." Marie M. — Twenty-eight years ago, on September 12, Alice Lake was born in this here little village of Brooklyn. Jane Novak is playing in "Lost at Sea" for Tiffany. Bootsy. — So this is your first offense at writing to an Answer Man. Why Tim McCoy is a new Westerner who is playing for Metro-Goldwyn. Lucretia. — You say you are not going to give up wanting Richard Dix. I dont blame you. Yes, I am sure he will write to you. His mother has been very ill in California. Theodore Von Eltz has been added to the cast of "The Temptress" in which Greta Garbo stars. 64