Motion Picture Classic (May 1921 - Dec 1927)

CLASSIC Wf r ' 1 . \\i F IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOX FILM CORPORATION ' wishes to call to the attention of the public that certain advertising matter has been published by a company known as Fox Photoplay Institute, of which one Charles Donald Fox is the president, requesting the public generally to submit motion picture scenarios to that company and in which the company also offers its services in d evel oping scenario writers. FOX FILM CORPORATION in order to be sure that there will be no confusion caused in the mind of the public, wishes to make it clear that Fox Film Corporation is in no manner connected , either directly or indirectly , with the Fox Photoplay Institute. That the Charles Donald Fox who is the president of that company is in no manner connected with this company, nor is he authorized to act in any capacity for this company. FOX FILM CORPORATION does not make the assertion that the Fox Photoplay Institute has misrepresented itself or has attempted to act for Fox Film Corporation, but numerous inquiries and letters have been received by this company from persons located in various parts of this country with reference to the Fox Photoplay Institute, which demonstrate that they were of the impression that our company was associated with that company, and in order to prevent any further confusion or misapprehension this statement is made, so that there can be no doubt in the mind of the public that Fox Film Corporation is in any manner connected , either directly or indirectly , with the Fox Photoplay Institute. SAUL E. ROGERS, General Counsel. FOX FILM CORPORATION West 55th Street New York City V -r it YF r .... J' I RFAIITYPFFI creates "THAT NATURAL COM. | Jrn.l 1 I rLLL FLEXION" by p«:Wm0-<,# freckle,. *Tiplea, blackheads, liver-spots, wrinkles, pox-pita and >i|y skins. NON-ACID (patented) lotion. Painless, harm* (Tecta astounding. Guaranteed. Proofs. Beauty Talk Free, BEAUTYPEEL COSMETIC CO., C. El Paso, Texas. Pre-Griffith Days ( Continued from page 19) Screens well,” prophed the prophets. This year Gladys Hulette played in “Tol’able David” as the leading woman of “the promising young juvenile.” “The Soul of a Magdalen,” with Madame Petrova. “He gave evidence of his tomorrow then,” said Madame Petrova. “Bab’s Burglar,” with Marguerite Clark. “He was the central figure,” pressed the agents. “For Valor,” with Mabel Ballin and Winifred Allen. “Patrons stated that the work of Dick Barthelmess overshadowed that of the star.” “Rich Man, Poor Man,” with Marguerite Clark. “Young lover is delightfully played by Richard Barthelmess. He seems to have grown up since his fairy prince days,” thus the sages. “Seven Swans,” with Marguerite Clark. “Prince Charming played by Richard Barthelmess won his way right to the hearts of the kiddies. His work was one of the bright spots in the picture.” Selah ! “Sunshine Nan,” with Ann Pennington. “The more you see of Richard Barthelmess the better you grow to like him,” wised the wise acres. “Hit the Trail Holliday,” with George M. Cohan, ’nuff sed. “Three Men and a Girl,” with Dorothy Gish. “The Hope Chest,” with Dorothy Gish. “Dick Barthelmess is splendid,” ’thused the enthusiasts. There followed “Boots,” “Peppy Polly” and “I’ll Get Him Yet,” all with Dorothy Gish. “Young Mr. Barthelmess whom matinee girls do adore,” fanned the fans. Which reminds me : recently, while making “The Bond Boy,” Mr. Barthelmess said to me, “I would never want my success to rest on such transient things as youth or looks. Success must be built on solider sands than these.” “Nearly Married,” with Madge Kennedy. “A marvelous departure from recent work,” marved the marvelers. “The Girl Who Stayed at Home,” with Carol Dempster. “Progression is his slogan,” sloged the slogers. There was also “Camille,” with Theda Bara in the spring of 1917. And there followed the pictures nearer to our minds: “Broken Blossoms,” “Scarlet Days,” “The Idol Dancer,” “The Love Flower,” “ ’Way Down East,” “Tol’able David” and the others. N O W — who “made” Dick Barthelmess ? All answers respectfully considered. A Correction In the October Classic, on page fortyfive, there appeared a picture of Joseph Dowling with Thomas Meighan in “If You Believe It, It’s So.” Unfortunately it was labeled Theodore Roberts. We have received at least a hundred letters apprizing us of our mistake, which error we cannot but regret as inexcusable. ( Eiahtvfour )