Motion Picture Magazine (Feb-Jul 1919)

-Hm* -W ]csft e ^7rgsp0ez~ '"Jk/iotn % Sweet Sixteen. — Those were the happy days. 50 you think it takes a lot of courage to write to me. Well, I'm going to be good — hell's no place for me. Always expected to go there, but it's too full of Germans. I'm convinced that it's no place for a gentleman. Which reminds me of a fellow, who on being asked by a pious parson, if he was prepared to meet his God, replied, "No, but what I'm most 'feared of is the fellow at the other end." Marion C. W. F. — George MacDaniel was Nigel and Casson Ferguson was G. Seldon and Albert Roscoe was Lord Dustan in "The Shuttle." Julian Eltinge is not married. I suppose he never found a man to suit him. Yes, but avarice is criminal poverty. J. Francis Murphy is the dean of American art. One of his landscapes recently sold for $16,500.00. Wanda D. C. — Some day you hope to become as famous as U-S3 and Olga 17. Maybe you will, but you will have to go some to keep going. Thanks, about the complimentary remarks about my department. My hat wont fit me tomorrow. 100% Canadian. — Good for you. Every one for his own country. As the dark complected man says, the razor is my flag. Wouldn't want to be around when he waves it. No, to your first. Monroe Salisbury was born in New York. Frank Borzage is with Triangle. W. Thompson and Marjorie Wilson, in "The Eye of the Night." Certainly. Blue-Eyed Violet. — 'Course, I admire pretty hair. Yes, yes, but the toilette of a woman is an altar erected by self love of vanity. Enid Markey is playing in "Up in Mabel's Room." Benjamin Wilson in "Silas Marner," the old Edison. Gladys Hulette and Gertrude McCoy. X. Y. Z. — Yes, Alice Brady. Casson Ferguson in "How Could You, Jean?" Rhea Mitchell in "Boston Blackie's Little Pal." Radcliffe Fellowes in "The Man Hunt." Constance No. 2; Dotty; M. P. A.; Anna R. E. ; Donna McI. ; Elenore O. C. ; Corp. L. W. ; Elizabeth K. ; Rachael V. ; R. V. ; Janette M. ; Stewart K. ; Mariette J. ; Miss P. M. ; Girl Scout. — Your letters have been answered elsewhere. Call again, and welcome. Railroad Jack. — Hello, Jack! You want to know the definition of currency. I should define it as something obsolete, formerly carried by people of means, and by others for purpose of display. Dont remember that other letter of yours. T. J. Q. — Send along the cake. Every day is my birthday. Why wait until then? Just had one. You are mighty fortunate to have such a friend. It is easy to find a lover and to retain a friend. What is difficult is to find the friend to retain the lover. Radcliffe Fellowes in "The Wasp." Olwin K. — Thanks for the picture. I enjoyed your letter very much. Edward G. — September 6 to 10, 1914, was the date of the first battle of the Marne. Isn't it wonderful to realize that the great war is over! Jack Sherrill was the leading man in "The Crucible of Lies." Helen Holmes is out West. Yes, I smoke, drink, but dont chew. Swear occasionally, curses not loud, but deep. Wop. — Your joke reminds me of one on Homer. "That Homer should a bankrupt be, is not so very Odd-d'ye-see; if it be true as I am instructed, so Ill-he-had his books conducted." Marguerite Clayton in "Hit the Trail Holliday." I saw the stage play a couple of years ago and it was no better than the film. Marn J. C. — Dont be superstitious, nor sceptical. Superstition renders a man a fool, and scepticism makes him mad. Florence Dagmar in "The Clown." John Bowers in "The Reward of Patience." Winifred Kingston "A Son of Erin." Virginia. — Next ! William Fox has signed William Farnum for $780,000 a year. Just figure it out for 365 days. Anna Q. Nilsson and Bryant Washburn will play in "The Way of a Man With a Maid." It ought to be good. Elliott Dexter was formerly on the stage. He was not in the "Oliver Twist" picture. Lucretia D. — Your letter was a gem. I should say, pure. Blossom Rode. — Never mind. Syracuse is on the map. And it's surrounded by New York State or. all four sides. Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee in "Once to Every Man." Well if we were all what we think ourselves to be, what a perfect world this would be. C. U. H. S. — I dont blame you in the least. To discuss an opinion with a fool is like carrying a lantern before a blind man. Dont do it. No, Mary Pickford has no child. There's no flies on my head in that picture at the top of this department. You're seeing things. Toppy and Topsy. — Yours was clever. Yes, a dual role in "The Ordeal of Rosetta." Vivian M. — Jas. Dowling in "Madam Who," Bluebird. Rhea Mitchell in "Boston Blackie's Little Pal." Carol Holloway in "The Fighting Trail." So you think that woman is the sweetest present that God has given man. Not having enjoyed such a gift I cant agree, nor disagree. Helen De; Dora Dick; Clarrinne M. ; M. M. K. ; Sweet Sixteen ; Warda D. ; Irma C. ; Beatrice P. ; Anna O. ; D. E. S. ; Scottie ; Lenore G. ; Georgie L. S. ; L. M. K. ; Aleen Elliott; Elaine; Patty L.; Ruth H. ; Bob Hall Paltation ; Christine G. ; Iva W. ; Rose F. ; Vicky Van; Geo. Walsh Admirer; Mrs. C. K. ; Miss E. A. S. — Sorry I cant give you individual answers. But space does not permit, and your clever effusives did not give me the divine inflatus. Gertrude S. — I believe in vaccination — that is, when the patient is inoculated with the pleasant medicine from this department. It prevents the blues, if not the small-pox. You think I ought to use rain water for my bald head. The profundity of your remark is past my comprehension. Is it jest a jest? Margaret F. — 'Bert Lytell is with Metro. Robert Harron is with Paramount, and Marguerite Fisher is with American. No, I'm not hiding behind my camouflage. You want to know, if I know the answer to the conundrum : "What are two things everybody wants and are ashamed to be seen in?" I thought everybody knew the answer to that. A Ford car and a bath-tub. Prithee, desist, Percival, lest this become a joke department, which would become it not. Let's be more serious and sensible, and less frivolous. In other words, kindly cheese it. Movie Annie: — Frank Bennett was the lead in "Stage Struck." Vernon Steele in "Hearts Afire." Julies Rancourt in "At First Sight." Blanche Chapman was Mrs. Wiggs in "Mrs. Wiggs, of the Cabbage Patch." L. G. S. — So you think I am rising in the world. Only when I enter a Fifth Avenue bus. You know the higher we rise, the harder will be the fall. But it is easier to slide down a ladder than to climb up. No, Florine Walz is not an actress. Alice Brady in "The Spurs of Sybil." Rachel E. — Thanks for jours, it was mighty interesting. T. F. Fitzpatrick, 209 Winnepago Ave., La Crosse, Wis., would like to have the September issue of The Classic. LTpon receipt of same he will pay 20 cents. We are entirely sold out. Help ! Doris Kenyon Admirer. — All right, go ahead, and see who can ask the most foolish question. I enjoy reading them. Yes, the President stopped at Buckingham Palace. That's the cheapest palace in England, because it was bought for a crown and kept up by a sovereign. (Stand a little back, reader, these are apt to happen at any minute!) Jane K. — So you think I'm a jolly old sport. You've got the right idea. No, I didn't see Ethel Clayton in "Women's Weapons." I always did like Ethel. Thought she was one woman who knew how to wear clothes. Fannie Z. ; Mail Driver ; Welde Dare ; Beth ; Ellen S. ; Helen F. ; Jack's Friend; Lawrence D.; Margaret R. ; Katherine M. ; LeRoy P. ; and Jennie B. — Nothing doing. Better luck next time. You must ask something original or try to stir me up from my lethargy. (Continued on page 98)