Motion Picture Classic (May 1921 - Dec 1927)

4 L c c c c c \k \LaXE' nr 'a? Everybody else is wondering exactly the same thing Dear Editor : I happened to see “East of Suez” tonight. I’m wondering why they cant give Pola Negri anything but rotten stories? Her entire ability is left out. I dont like to dig up her past success, but give her a part where she can use her versatility as an actress. There certainly are better stories than those we’ve seen her in lately. I’ve seen nothing yet that would equal her “Mme. Du Barry.” So let’s have her in a role befitting an actress who gave us the greatest portrayal of Du Barry. A. M. Kalloy, Chicago, 111. Here is an interesting letter we are glad for the opportunity to publish Dear Editor: In Dorothy Donnell’s article (February Classic), “The Cross on the Foothill,” she makes the bold statement : “In only two places in the world is there any organized attempt to enact the life of the lonely Man,” etc., and then goes on to specify Oberammergau and “Wicked Hollywood.” I challenge that statement. Here in Hudson County are located two towns, West Hoboken and the town of Union. In the former is produced' “Veronica’s Veil,” and in the latter we have the “Passion Play.” When Anton Lang recently visited America he was taken to West Hoboken, where “Veronica’s Veil” was produced for him and his entourage. His praise was of the very highest character. Dont you owe us a published apology ? Both of these productions enjoy an enviable reputation and have called forth praises from both high and low. They are attended by people from all over the U. S. A. The world is large, but you will find West r r~ WE WANT TO KNOW What do you think of us : of Classic, of the movies, of the stage, of the stars and starlets? Write us letters. We haven’t room to print all of them, so we’ll have to select those of greatest interest and provocativeness. In other words, we’ll try to “start something.” That’s always interesting. But dont ask us questions. That’s what we have an Answer Man for. (See page 70.) And if you want to see your letter in print make it short. Letters to this department, must he addressed: The Letter Box, Classic, 176 Duffield Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Sign your letter exactly as you want it printed. THE EDITOR Hoboken and Union Hill on the map (even tho they are only a dot). Yours truly, William Bates, Union, N. J. All right, we will ! Just give us time Dear Editor : I believe most people are tired of the pictures of motion picture stars. Why not give us a series of the Ziegfeld Follies girls, who are generally conceded to be both talented and beautiful? I for one would like very much to see you begin with them, using Noel Francis, a lovely girl and an excellent dancer, real soon, if not first ; at all events let us have her picture some time. I thank you. T ,, ~ J L. V. Gayle, San Antonio, Texas. Lloyd Hughes will be CLASSIC’S Handsome Man, No. XII. It’s a promise Dear Editor : In your Classic Gallery of Handsome Men, please make Lloyd Hughes the next. For the last nine months I have been buying Classic with the hope of finding my favorite screen star’s picture on that page. Hoping you will take a hint — I am, Gratefully yours, Beatrice V., Tarrytown, N. Y. Last, but not least ! Dear Editor : 1 just love Classic. I wish I could have one twice a month — but — please give us another picture of Valentino — a big one. And cant we have him on the cover? And Ramon Novarro, too? As Ben Hur, he would be wonderful. But, anyway, Classic is the prettiest picture book in the world. I mean it. Admiringly yours, Elsie Singleton, Mitchell, Nebraska. C c c c c ±J 61