Motion Picture Story Magazine (Aug 1911-Jan 1912)

In your May number in The Motion Picture Magazine I read the interesting article, "A Pleasant Afternoon." It put me greatly in mind of my 11-year old son, who used to coax me to attend the Motion Picture shows. I too did not think it proper for a child to go to them, until one evening my husband persuaded me to go. It proved to be an excellent show, and there was nothing shown there that I would not wish my boy to see. After that I often gave him a nickel and told him to go and enjoy himself, and I knew that he would be off the street and at a safe place. And since he has seen such instructive pictures, Natural History and other history, I see a great change in his report card. Whereas he used to get marked in history from 60-70, he now has no lower than 85-90 and sometimes higher, and he dearly loves those lessons. And often of an evening, when tired after a hard day's work, with my little ones I will take a short walk in the beautiful fresh air, then sit comfortably for one hour and have a good, hearty laugh, forget that I ever was tired, and walk home happy, feeling that life really is worth living after all, on account of the Motion Picture Show. Mrs. Charles Daehn, Riverdale, 111. My husband brought me a copy of your magazine a day or so ago (knowing my fondness for the Moving Pictures and everything pertaining thereto), and I was never more pleased with anything in my life — am very "keen" on the pictures and know the faces of the players in them as well as I do those of my friends, can even tell when they change from one company to another, or can look at a picture of any of the Motion Picture players and tell what company they belong to. The Moving Picture certainly is a wonderful thing. Some poet or philosopher once said, "Would the gods the gift had given us, to see ourselves as others see us." Well, the Motion Picture has certainly solved that problem; however, guess it's a good thing all of us are not Motion Picture players. Your magazine certainly is "great" and I appreciate it especially, because I am so interested in the pictures and the people in them, and, of course, am anxious to see their pictures elsewhere, know their names and read about them. My husband bought the May number of your magazine Sunday, a week ago, and Tuesday we saw "Big-hearted Jim" run at the "Folly" theater and played by the same company as shown in your magazine, the Kalem players. Think your idea of putting your magazine on sale in the Motion Picture theaters a good one. Am not "pulling" for the "Agency for Savannah," but just like to see a "good thing" succeed, and believe me, whenever the opportunity presents itself, I shall certainly speak a good word for The Motion Picture Magazine. I see a notice in the back of the May number, stating that the February supply is exhausted. I am very much disappointed at this. I had hoped to get every copy; "begin at the beginning" as it were. Am sending a postal for reply, and hope to hear from you regarding same, at your earliest convenience. If I receive favorable reply from you. will forward money for same immediately. Hoping that you can furnish me with the "greatly desired" {hree copies, wishing you and your "classy" little magazine all success, and impatiently awaiting your next issue, I am, Mrs. II. A. Stratton, No. 28 Abercorn St.. Savannah, Ga. I am a little girl, eleven years old. My father is a subscriber to The Motion Picture Story Magazine, and I think it is the most interesting magazine that we take. Whenever the "Bonita" advertises a picture that is in these hooks we always go. Fernande Edetblut, 2">9 Telfair St.. Augusta. Ga. A friend sent me to-day a copy of your magazine. It is the first time I have seen it. I think it is splendid, and fills a long-felt want. The pictures called "Pals" have been presented here at the "Bonita" and were clear and good, and every one seemed to like it. I like the "Musings of a Photoplay Philosopher" very much indeed. I think he understands "human nature" pretty well. I shall not miss a copy of your magazine after this. Nora G. Page, 228 Telfair SI.. Augusta, Ga. If the May issue of The Motion Picture Story Magazine contained one or two good stories, and if the rest were not up to the usual magazine standard, it would not be hard choosing; but why, oh why! publish all good stories and then ask the poor public to pick a winner? 1 found it difficult. T. C. McConnell, 1247 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111.