Motion Picture Magazine (Aug 1928-Jan 1929)

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DETROIT SCHOOL OF LETTERING 162 Stimson Ave. Est. 1K99 DETROIT, MICH. Letters to the Editor (Continued from page 6) the wayside," the quicker do we induce progress to gallop to the chosen heights, unchecked. John Poda. Pity the Poor Players BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND— The public is too ready to overlook the hardships and exactions of movie acting. While admitting the pains and penalties of apprenticeship, we picture stars as floating languidly through an atmosphere of speechless admiration and muddled matrimony. We envy their (alleged) salaries and covet their possessions. Publicity matter has caused many fans to break the Tenth Commandment. We firmly believe that star; lead lives of unbridled license, extravagant luxury and self-indulgence. They sup on nectar and ambrosia with frequent recourse to the hip-flask. One of several dozen cars takes the actor to work (if he feels like it), otherwise, he stays in bed all day with a leopard-skin counterpane, sipping absinthe and reading smutty novels. Seriously, though, can anyone suppose that stars are permitted to play fast and loose with their health and morals, not to speak of reputations ? Of the minor players I say nothing, but the "brave men and fair women" of the movies must preserve their strength and beauty. I have recently seen players of first rank submit to being thrown from horses, dragged by a rope or a limb, plunged into water fully clothed, smothered in mud, kicked, shaken and slapped. Easy money? Not much! Barbara Fletcher. Only One Valentino MANILA, PHILIPPINE IS.— I would like to express my regret that so many people overuse and abuse the name of the late Rudolph Valentino. If a person happens to have his hair exceedingly wellcombed, he is called a Valentino ; if he happens to have some sort of romantic disposition, he is a Valentino ; if he can register certain expressions with the eyes, awkward and ungainly though they may be, he is hailed as a Valentino ; and to cap the climax, if an individual, who looks more like an ogre than a human being, happens to be in sight, for the sake of a laugh and of being called funny, someone, who thinks himself witty, dubs him a Valentino. In my opinion, this is wrong, because, since our gallant Rudolph is now dead, his memory should be held in respect and his name, instead of being used so foolishly and nonsensically, should be respected and revered. G. B. Z. No Occasion for Mud-Slinging OCEAN BEACH, CALIF.— I sometimes wonder if the person who throws a brickbat ever heard the saying that, "It is the differences in opinion that have made the world what it is today." This may be applied to the motion picture world as well. If we all liked the same kind of candy, what would be the use of making a different kind. The same with stars and pictures. Not to cast any reflections on this star's wonderful career, by any means, but just as an illustration. If we all made a tin god of Mary Pick ford and would not think of going to see any picture other than one in which she played, what would be the use of having any other stars at all ? So you see it's our differences in opinion that lead some to like one star and others to like another. But that is not an occasion for "mud-slinging." There's always a little bit of good in a thing, no matter how bad the thing may be. Margaret Allen. Life Monotonous Without Movie? MELROSE, MASS.— I sometimes won der what would be the effect upon people if movies were suddenly entirely prohibited. It seems to me the everyday routine would be decidedly monotonous, while the number of amusements would be few and far between. The wonder of being transposed to the inspiring "Ben-Hur" period, or of following the strange actions of the French Foreign Legion in "Beau Geste," or even of wistfully yearning to be in "Seventh Heaven," is what endears the movies and the stars to me. To Griffith, DeMille, Ingram, Lasky, and hosts of other great directors, we fans owe our gratitude for the wonders of movieland which they have portrayed. While to Pickford, Del Rio, Gilbert, Novarro, and the thousands of other earnest stars, goes the glory of the splendid acting. So here's my three cheers for the movies ■ — and the best of good wishes and success to the stars and directors. Ruth Anna Jcpson. Movies Are a Blessing BROOKLYN, N. Y.— So much has been said for and against the "movies" that to express oneself, in either way, seems trite. There are two factors of importance to be listed by every true patriot of the films. One is, that they are a blessing, sent to cheer the lonely at heart. The other is, that they broaden the mind, give one an interest outside of himself, and set the mind in motion. That is — pictures like "The Last Laugh" and "Wings." And there is one, and only one factor, to be expressed definitely concerning the below par picture of today. It seems to me that America is "growing up" to the realization that we need clean, fine films, that are not made for half-wits and unlettered people. That we should see truth above all things, and yet have the beauty of wellacted stories. Why not cater to the educated millions, who will condemn quickly and severely those pictures which are below notice in plot and acting? The next World War may be with fire and guns, but the next revolution will be the rebellion of the advanced picture-goers, who want wholesome fun not unmixed with sophistication. Then will we arise, and acclaim the great nation of the Motion Picture — America! Virginia Crowcll. For Sue and Nick DALLAS, TEXAS— There is only one actress whom I consider perfect in every respect. The girl is Sue Carol, an actresswho is so charming that adjectives can not even describe her. The best description that I can make of Sue is to say that she possesses the vivacity, individuality and sex appeal of Clara Bow plus the beauty, charm and sophistication that Clara lacks. I do not wish to talk against Clara Bow, as she is one of my favorite actresses, but I do wish to state that Sue Carol is the most perfect all-around actress on the screen and this seems to be the best de(Continued on page 10) ./