Motion Picture Magazine (Aug 1924-Jan 1925)

Trie Answer Man This department is for information of general interest only. Those who desire answers by mail, a list of film manufacturers, etc., must enclose a stamped, addressed envelope. All inquiries should contain the name and address of the writer, and, if it is desired that a fictitious name be used in answering, it should be written in the upper left-hand corner of the letter C. H., Denver. — Fire away ! This is the month for it. Why, Richard Dix is about thirty-one years old. No, he is not his son. House Peters has been signed up by Universal to star in a series of eight pictures. Boomerang, England. — All the way across the briny. So this is your first epistle ; welcome to the fold. Warner Baxter is playing in "Those Who Dance" right now, but he was born in Columbus, Ohio. So you think you would like to have Rodolph Valentino and Thomas Meighan on the cover. Sorry you dont like Vargas' drawings. Mary Miles M inter is not playing now. That's some joke of yours — "why did the farmer call his white pig ink — because he ran out the pen." Haw, haw. S. E. G., Philadelphia. — Well, all I can tell you about Milton Sills is that he was born in Chicago, in 1882, and is married to Gladys Wynn and has a daughter, Dorothy. He played on the stage for eight years as leading man. He is with First National right now, playing with Corinne Griffith in "Single Wives." L. K., New York. — Why, by "Flying Dutchman" we mean a specter ship, cruising about the cape of Good Hope and said to forbode trouble to whoever sees it. Address Eugene O'Brien at the Talmadge Productions, S341 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, California. Glad you like the magazine. Alvina P. — Well, there's nothing half so sweet in life as love's young dream. I have no record whatever of Thomas F. Tracey. Anybody know? Winifred M. C, New Zealand. — Your letter was mighty interesting. Because Democritus of Abdera believed that life was only to be laughed at, he was known as the "laughing Philosopher." Anyway, dont take it too seriously, life's too short. Couldn't very well give you the twelve addresses you ask for right here. James Kirkwood is to play opposite Mae Murray in "Circe." Run in again, some time. R. M. S., San Francisco. — Well, you know what Oscar Wilde said : "You should never try to understand women. Women are pictures, men are problems. If you want to know what a woman really means, which, by the way, is always a dangerous thing to do — look at her, dont listen to her." Write to Richard Dix at Famous Players-Lasky, Astoria, Long Island. Colleen Moore and Conway Tearle in "Counterfeit." Maybelle S. — Tell your brother for me that a married man has many cares, but a bachelor has no pleasures. I know. After living these some odd eighty years I could write a book on the subject. Tom Forman is directing right now and the other three players are not playing at present. You would be surprised at the number of well-known players who are not playing right now. I. C. V. — You want to know if the actors play what the director gives them, or if they can pick their own play. No child, the player is usually quite pleased to play in anything the director selects for him. George Larkin was born in 1890 and he is married to Ollie Kirby. Richard Talmadge is not related to the Talmadge girls. Dorothy U. W., St. Paul. — I like your paper very much. You refer to Forrest Stanley as Michael in "Tiger Rose." Antonio Moreno is playing in "Tiger Love" . with Estelle Taylor. Lois Wilson is five feet five and a half, and Monte Blue is not married. Is that all for today? Tillie the Tailer. — Oh boy ! You call it a treat, and suggest that I publish my picture at the beginning of this department. That would never do. I'm much better to write to than to look at. No, Laurette and Estelle Taylor are not sisters, but Irene and Lillian Rich are. That's the only name I know .., Nita Naldi by. Dont know who said, "Why did she love him? Curious fool! be still; Is human love the growth of human will?" Sounds like Byron. June, California. — So you have a hunch that I am a girl. All wrong. Enid Bennett is playing opposite Milton Sills in "The Sea Hawk." She has signed up to play in Fred Niblo's "The Red Lily" with Ramon Noyarro. You want to see more Mary Pickford pictures. So do we all. Harold F. W. — So you know from a friend of yours that I am a young man. He is a friend of mine, too. Well, here goes. Tom Mix was born in 1880. Never heard that story about his horse. That is Pearl White's real name. Yes, she does wear a wig sometimes and she is about thirty. Yes, Dorothy Dalton married Arthur Hammerstein in Chicago. I Wanna Know. — You can write to Virginia Warwick at the Christie Comedies, 6101 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. Hurrah for Pat ! Pat O'Malley's third baby girl was christened Mary Kathleen. Her sisters are Eileen and Sheila. Best wishes to them. L. L. Irvington, New Jersey. — That's right, when you have nothing to do, write to me. So you want to see more of J. Warren Kerrigan. Jackie Coogan's last picture before he starts on his milk crusade will be "Dirty Hands." "Little Robinson Crusoe" has been completed. Peter Pepp. — So you dont think she is as beautiful as she used to be. Perhaps she has washed it off. Grace Cunard has not been playing for some time. No, Chester Conklin is not related to the Conklin Fountain Pen Co., whoever they are. William Scott has an importart part in "Dante's Inferno" with Pauline Starke, Ralph Lewis and Gloria Grey. Write me quantum libet. Jill, England. — My word, I was glad to hear from you. Hope you have fully recovered now, and you say you wish you could thank Mary Pickford, Richard Barthelmess and me for all the comfort we have given you. We hereby accept thanks. Do write to me again. Chicot, Carshalton. — So you like Patsy Ruth Miller. She was born June 22, 1905, and is playing in "Strathmore" with Wyndham Standing, for Fox. Mrs. Sidney Drew has rented space at the Hollywood studios and is working on the first of a series of four comedies in which she will star. Edmonton, Canada. — Yes, I have read something about the mud affairs for beauty, but it hasn't done much for the turtle, you know. Tom Mix has two children ; one by a former marriage, having been married twice. Now, now, I dont know what Lois Wilson's salary is, but I am sure it is a great deal larger than my twelve dollars per week. No, May Collins and Gladys George are not playing now. Charlie Chaplin was married to Mildred Harris for about two years, but they didn't live together that long. Anna Q. Nilsson was married to Guy Coombs and is married to John Gunnison, but she was never Mrs. Franklyn Farnum. Buddy Messenger in the Century Comedies. Bobby Vernon born in Chicago. Your typing was good, keep it up. So long for this time. Barbara E. J. — Yes, the tallest building in the world is to be erected once again in New York City. Ramon Novarro is twentythree and he was born in Durango, Mexico. He was a dancer, you know, and is now playing in "The Arab" and "The Red Lily." Dark hair and eyes, and is five feet ten and weighs 160 pounds. Pittsburgh Baby. — Ah, your batting average is away down, come out of the cellar. Richard Barthelmess is twenty-nine, and he was born in New York City. Rod LaRocque is about twenty-six. Dorothy Black was the daughter in "Lillies of the