Motion Picture Magazine (Feb-Jul 1921)

£E39 l^rfie ^fa&pt>&7~ ^yk/otn V Mitch. — It may be wide and deep, but I'm afraid it's empty. I have been answering these questions for the last eleven years, and I live to tell the tale. Yes, I think " 'Way Down East" is the best thing that has been done in a long while. Yet, if you take the ice scenes out, it wouldn't be so wonderful. Wyndham Standing and Mabel Ballin, in "Ave Maria." Just Zack. — Thanks for the fee. You want to know all about Margaret Severn and Mile. Phebe, who played in "Greenwich Village Follies." Cant say, old man ; cant say — I go in for movie answers. W. C, Hongkong. — You do ask peculiar questions. You want to know the measurements of a wren's egg. I give up. You also want to know what is meant by "full-mouthed," mentioned in character books. Hardly think it means filled to capacity. I dont happen to know the price of a Police Gazette Diamond Belt used by pugilists. You also want to know who owns the most fabulous jewels among players. Do you want me to be scalped? Your wants are as numerous and elusive as the sands of the seashore. Sphinx. — You write a very witty letter. Wish I could write as witty an answer. Perhaps I will run down to the Navy Yard to see you. I'm afraid that idea you have would be interesting, but would it be a lesson or have a moral? Write to me' again, and then again. Ernest J. — I'm afraid you are in league with "Sphinx" up above. June Caprice is in California. Yes, about Gloria Swanson. Norma Talmadge is playing in "The Sign on the Door." It is from a stage play. Yes, I liked her in "Passion Flower" immensely. Best thing she has done in some time. Eulalie Jenson and Courtenay Foote were also great. It seemed like an old Vitagraph cast. Isabel R. — Yes, indeed, Jean Mclntyre was in "Ramon, the Sailmaker." She is a very pretty, lovely little girl, and we all liked her here. Iad Oru. — Do you? Congratulations. Your joke was good and your letter very interesting, but where's the questions? Write me again. Happy Dorothy. — You say there are about 99,799 kinds of fools. Some people try to be all of them at once. I'll be looking for that candy and flowers. Why, Rhode Island is the smallest state in the Union. Your letter was a gem. After reading my department for ten years, this is your first letter. You must write oftener than once every ten years. Alive Violet. — See the June Classic. Miriam F. H., St. Louis.— And your letters are always so cheery. You say, what a difference a few hairs make — a la Agnes Ayres since she joined De Mille. Romaine Fielding promised to come and see us, but hasn't as yet. . Hope Hampton is doing another picture, but at this writing she is sick at her home, 131 Riverside Drive. She told me she reads every word of every letter she receives, and usually answers them. ,G„ S. W. — Dont know what I would do without a 7 L'tte> from you every month. Since you insist upon knowing, my beard turned grey before the hair on my head, altho the former was about thirty years younger. ,t I suppose it was because I worked my jaws more than my brains. Emil. — Good news I You say the dues in the Photoplay Club have been reduced from two dollars a year to one dollar a year. That's the spirit. (But I hope they dont reduce my salary from ten dollars a month to nine dollars. I really couldn't get along now on any less than ten dollars.) Margaret H. B. — Good stuff in yours. Why, Anetha Getwell has signed with the Pantheon Pictures and Charles Miller will direct her. Grace Darling, in "Every Man's Price." Just like any institution, the doors of Opportunity are marked "Push" and "Pull." Mostly pull! Gang Dry. — Your letter was brilliant. Nc, I never swear. It is a habit with some men and an art with others. Yes, I believe Mac Ma'sh has written a book called "Screen Acting." .*yJ: Eleanor P.— I enjoyed your letter, but it was terribly long. Your terminal facilities are defective. Why, Wanda Hawley, in "The Outside Woman." Curwood's "Flower of the North" is being done. Dimples, Michigan. — That's what I'm here for, so go ahead and ask. Alfred N. — We had a chat with Mary Miles Minter in the May issue. Yes, she has been in New York. King Baggott is going to direct for Universal. Why, the Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci, and it took him the greater part of four years to do it. H. H. S. — Thanks for yours ; write to me again. Wilhelmina.— Hello, Minnie ! Yes, Von Stroheim is married. Iazz Kid. — Yes, it is true that Mary Roberts Rinehart is, or was, interested in the position of secretary of public welfare. Why, Eugene O'Brien, in "Gilded Lies." You're wrong. My principal vice is advice. Yes, I believe Wallace Reid is a very good husband, but I would hardly call him a model husband. The only model husband I know of is made of wax. Elva and Edith. — Thanks for them kind woids ! You do, dont you? So you think you would like Conway Tearle's kisses, and you want to see a picture of Toseph Schenck. I'll try. Agnes L.— You say you were sent home about ten years ago for reading this department. How did you ever have the nerve to read it again? Well, we have been friends for ten years. Why, Flossie C. P. is probably married now. It's quite the thing among girls, isn't it? Goddard W. S. — Thanks, old man ; that's a fine letter of yours. Georgenson. — Yes, Hope Hampton, at 131 Riverside Drive, New York City. I am quite sure she will send you the photo. Kitty Lou. — Cdme, come, cheer up and take a good grip on the joys of life. Albert Roscoe was Shirley in "Her Elephant Man." Yes, Raymond McKee, in "Love's Harvest." Peggy Hyland is now on the Coast doing a picture. H. T., Sacramento. — Why, as I understand it, Marshall Neilan happened to pick Wesley Barry from a group of youngsters he saw in the street. He is always a delight on the screen. Viola Dana is known as the Peter Pan of the screen, and Maude Adams of the stage. M. Mc. — Be a sport; dont be so serious. Have a sense of humor. Hale Hamilton has been married three times — first to Jane Oaker, who is now on the stage ; then to Myrtle Tannehill, and now to Grace La Rue. Grey Eyes, Toronto. — You can reach Herbert Rawlinson at Los Angeles. Why, that's nothing. Central Park, New York City, has over thirty miles of walks. Oh, yes; there is a difference between talent and tact. Talent knows what to do, tact knows how to do it. Talent is wealth and tact is ready money— therefore, give me plenty of tact. Why, Owen Moore is following in Tom's footsteps. You know, Tom married Renee Adoree. Fessler F., Wallie Admirer, Gustaye W., Nance O'Day, Beulah D., Canadian 17, Virginia A. G., Francis H., Ruth Q., C. H. and Lina E. — Sorry I cannot give you a personal answer. Daisy C. — See above about King Baggott. Thanks. I always like to hear the good things about my department. You are worse than the little girl who asked her mother what a slip-on was. and who replied, "A banana-skin." George Arliss was born in London and he is fifty-tthree years old. Chuan Tseng Ku. — You say you are a Chinese. and not a Chinaman. Beg your pardon. I am always glad to hear from jour part of the world. Lettice W. — Here are the addresses you want : I Jessie Barriscale, 5341 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Calif.; N.azimova, care Metro, Hollywood. Calif.; Thomas Meighan, Los Angeles Athletic Club, Los Angeles, Calif.; Norma Talmadge, 318 East Forty-eighth St., New York; Katherine Mac Donald. 904 Girard St., Los Angeles, Calif., and Man .lerite Clarke, 50 Cen(Continucd on page 95) I \