Motion Picture Magazine (Aug 1921-Jan 1922)

rMOTION PICTURE 1101 I MAGAZINE ■) Lven As T ou an d I (Continued from paye 23) and do my best to win its approval and re.yard. "Besides, I believe the all-star pictures, such as William dc Mille has been making, where a strong story, capable cast and sincere direction combine to make a worth} production, offer a splendid chance to a player. Pictures such as these are the ones which will live longer. Mr. de Mille is marvelous to work with; he is so sincere and so sure that motion pictures will develop into the greatest of the dramatic arts. ''Of course, I like to see pictures. I have my favorites. I admire Priscilla Dean's fire and dash; I adore Mary Pickford's genius, John Barr>more's artistry, and I think Conrad Nagel is a very fine actor. He has sincerity, depth and an intellectual power that will carry him far. "My favorite role?" and while she repeated my question, she puckered her smooth forehead, mentally reviewing the series of recent films in which her excellent work has placed her among the most promising actresses of the screen. "Perhaps I enjoyed developing the character of Maggie Wylie in 'What Every' Woman Knows' more than anything else I have done," she replied, slowly. "It was an older part than I usually like, but there was so much in it. 'The Lost Romance,' I loved that, too. In fact, each picture I do, I am sure it is the very best of all. I prefer dramatic and emotional roles, for they offer a wider opportunity for real acting, and I hope some day to do something really worth while in this line. I have high hopes for 'Miss Lulu Bett.' "My first year with Lasky was spent in comedy, for I played opposite Bryant Washburn and Wallace Reid. Comedy is splendid training; laughter and tears are very closely related, and the actress who wants to do emotional work must understand comedy methods. Anyway, it is a wonderful thing to make people laugh." Birmingham, Alabama, is Lois Wilson's native city, and, after being graduated from the Normal College in Livingston, she planned to teach school. She hoped to specialize on languages, and perhaps, some day. occupy the chair of languages in some big college, yet — and it was this yet that sent her into the studio in Chicago to ask Lois Weber for a chance before the camera. Miss Weber, who has been the guiding spirit for so many aspiring young stars, must have felt the compelling force of the girl's desire, for she gave her a small part in the picture she was making, in which the famous dancer, Pavlowa. was the star. The ambition smoldering in the youthful breast burst forth in full power with this encouragement, and Lois Wilson determined to go on, so when Miss Weber transferred her picture activities to Universal City, Calif.. Lois came along, and she has been here ever since. "Mother came to me in a few weeks." said Lois, recalling the important step, "the rest of the family following shortly. I tell you, they were good sports, weren't they?" and she smiled happily at her mother, who came in to tell Lois that Mrs. William de Mille had phoned, asking her to an informal dance that evening. "Wonderful !" exclaimed Lois, with enthusiasm. "We always have such good time^ there ; the De Milles entertain beautifully." As I left her, I felt I had come close to one whose dignity and strength promised well for the future of motion pictures. 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