Motion Picture Magazine (Feb-Jul 1919)

!M°; moN picruRF MAGAZINE. L e Shot the Gun And Found that He Had the Greatest Wheat Food in Existence Prof. A. P. Anderson knew that each wheat kernel contained some 125 million food cells. He knew that each cell contained a trifle of moisture. So he said, "I will turn that moisture to steam, then explode it. Thus I will burst every food cell so digestion can instantly act." It Took Years But He Did It Pie finally solved the problem by sealing the grains in huge guns. Then he revolved the guns for one hour in 550 degrees of heat. When he shot the guns every food cell exploded. About 125 million steam explosions occurred in every kernel. Airy, Flaky Bubbles The grains came out shaped as they grew, but puffed to bubbles, eight times normal size. The fearful heat created a toasted nut flavor. The explosions created flimsy morsels, which melted away at a touch. He had. what is recognized everywhere now as the most delicious wheat food in the world. But above all it was a whole grain made wholly digestible. Every food cell was broken, and that never before was done. He applied the same method to rice. Then to pellets of hominy, and created Corn Puffs. Now there are three Puffed Grains, each with its own delights. And happy children are now getting about two million dishes daily. Don't let your children miss their share. Keep all three kinds on hand'. Puffed Wheat Puffed Rice and Corn Puffs Each 15c — Except in Far West The Quaker Qals (pmpany 9 Sole Makers (3034) From the Inside Looking Out {Continued from page 54) fashionable, sloppy, hollow chest and back one too often sees in all their meager ugliness. "Someone once asked me whether I use a screen to keep out intruders when I am doing emotional scenes, and altho the idea presents picturesque possibilities, I can honestly say 'No,' for I never feel self-conscious to that extent. The fewspectators that sometimes gather in the motion picture studio keep their respectful distance and act as an inspiration. "The high pitch of enthusiasm and real emotion required of the movie actress for creative and effective screen acting sometimes communicates its*lf with amusing, and every now and then aanoying results, to the small audience that is allowed to gather in a studio. The 'silent' drama is not silent in the making. "Personally, I think the direction in which_ to look for the greatest improvement in the perfecting of the motion picture, is not so much on the mechanical side (that result is inevitable : every day some inventor finds something new to enhance photography and projection), but in the perfection of scenarios, and a more intelligent care in the continuity. "For myself, I should like to see some standard dramas — to wit, costume dramas, well received by the motion picture public— but the exhibitors seem to feel that they are warranted in keeping to modern exteriors and embodying in their stories every-day subjects in our present-day surroundings. And as we, the players, have no other barometer of what the public wants than the exhibitor's opinion, we must be content to believe him." He's Still When He's Asleep (Continued from page 67) miserable "fit" and said, "You know you've got to get wet three times in that suit. I wonder if it will stand it? Those pepper-and-salt affairs are not very reliable, I find." "Three times? Gee, I do have a lot of wet plays. Didn't I just get thru swimming in ice-water at Big Bear? Well, bring on your rain — I'd rather get it all over in the beginning," said young Pickford, resignedly. "You and Mr. Kirkwood must be quite old friends . . ." we began, when Jack interrupted vivaciously and with the same winning smile which gets tons of followers for wee Mary. "Yes, you see Jim directed Mary in nine of her very best pictures and if he and I can turn out anything approaching her successes, mother will be mighty pleased. After all, it's more for her sake — for she's done so much for us all." If there's a secret to success, it is when a lad appreciates his mother's advice. When one stops to consider the thousands of rich young fellows who are averse to receiving any suggestion, who frequently feel ashamed of the little mother, and who insist on going the pace as they see fit, it's a mighty splendid inspiring thing to see a star of Jack Pickford's magnitude, with big earning power, deferring to his mother's better judgment, and relying absolutely on her management. They're a united family, those Pickfords. They may have temporary disagreements among themselves, but let any one criticise or judge one of the famous five — and you'll find the rest rallying to the defense, for they've lived thru hard times and good, thru joys and sorrows together, and now they're sharing even the stellar honors. 94 Mi