Motion Picture Story Magazine (Feb-Jul 1913)

158 THE MOTION PICTURE STORY MAGAZINE W. K. G., Galveston, says that the manager of the theater she attends continues to throw advertising slides on the screen, in spite of her protest. In that case, protest again, and get your friends to protest. If that has no effect, then desert the theater, and get all your friends to do likewise. We do not approve of hissing and stamping of feet to show your disapproval, altho in some cases it seems to be the only thing to do. Evie. — Yes, tell your father to write direct to Charles Kent, care of Vitagraph. Dont know of any Independent theater near your home. Vivian R. — You mustn't ask for "the tall, dark, muscular-looking man" and the "fair-haired, tall woman," etc., for we may not have seen the play. Give the name of the character, the name of the play and the company, and we'll be with you. H. C. M., Worcester. — Charles Arthur was Herbert in "The Village Blacksmith." The Best. — Mrs. Costello sometimes plays under the name of Mae Costello. Josephine. — Have handed your letter to the editor. L. B., Montreal. — Thanks for your long letter. You are correct on all questions. Sunny Sam. — Yes, we have sat in a theater and criticized just as you have done. We think your letter is very just, and wish some of the manufacturers could see it C. Josie, N. Y. — It is hard to say if Edith Storey is "on the same footing" with Florence Turner, and Anna Stewart with Julia S. Gordon. All these ladies have played leading parts, and hence are called leading women. Some are higher-salaried than others, and some are considered better players, but it is not for us or for anybody else to say that one is on a higher footing than the other. Marjorie M. — Cecille Guyon was Raymond, and Charles Kraus was Dr. Lanning in "Convicted by Hypnotism" (Eclair). Mildred Bracken was Molly, and Ray Gallagher was Sam in "Molly's Mistake" (Melies). William Shea and Jane Fearnley in "In A Woman's Power" (Imp). E. C, Columbus. — Yes; Irving Cummings played both parts. Flo A., New York. — Lillian Wiggins played opposite Joseph De Grasse in "The Clutch of Conscience." Oh, yes, Brinsley Shaw directs sometimes; usually when Mr. Anderson is away. Pansy. — Elsie Albert was Snow White in "Snow White" (Powers). Mary Pickford did not play in "Oil and Water" ; that was Blanche Sweet. Bessie, N. J. — Harry Benham and Mignon Anderson were man and wife in "Half Way to Reno" (Thanhouser). Yes, the editor said he would have a picture of Octavia Handworth in the gallery soon. A. E. L., Spirit Lake. — No, we wont tell you you are a "back number" ; we are always glad to welcome beginners. Arthur Johnson was the maniac, Florence Lawrence the girl and Albert McGovern her lover in "The Maniac." That was one of the good old Lubins. When Arthur lost his Florence, it was almost as sad as when Harrigan lost his Hart! J. M. E., Greenwich.— Charles Clary had the lead in "The Man, the Servant and the Devil" (Selig). The two girls who went to lunch with him were not on the cast. B. L. D., Chicago. — No, Pathe wont tell us who Mr. Pennan Nick was in "From Pen to Pick." Maybe they will answer all our questions, now that Biograph is going to. Jennie, New Rochelle. — We wont give you Wallie Van's real name. What's in a name? He would be just as cute with another. He is a regular Vitagraph player now. E. G., Baltimore. — Larmar Johnstone and Miss Averill had the leads in "The Gallop of Death" (Eclair). James Young wrote "Beau Brummel" for the Vitagraph, and he also played that part. William Shea was the father in "The Chains of an Oath." Winnifred Greenwood was the stenographer in "The Cowboy Millionaire." The picture was taken in Chicago, and the yachting scene was taken on Lake Michigan. Carl Winterhoff was the cowboy millionaire. Josh. — Dolores Cassinelli was the girl in "The Girl at the Brook." Lily Branscombe has not joined any other company as yet. C. B. — E. K. Lincoln was the actor in "How Fatty Made Good." Hughie Mack was the "fat man," and Richard Rosson was the boy who was milking the cow. What? Hughie better than Bunny? Treason! Ha, ha! He, he! and likewise ho, ho! E. R., Westport. — Vitagraph says there is no valet in "The Thumb-Print." "The French Spy" was released June 17, 1912. Yes, and it was a gem. "The Coming of Columbus" was released on May 6, 1912, but the story of it appeared in this magazine in 1911. Thanks. V. S., Ont. — Bryant Washburn and Francis X. Bushman both played in "A Mailorder Wife" (Essanay). Florence M. B. — Mae Hotely and Frances Ne Moyer were the girls in "Curing a Tightwad." A. E. Garcia was the lion-tamer in "The Artist and the Brute." May Buckley played with Lubin. Sam Bolnik was the boy in "Taking Care of Baby." L. N., Brooklyn. — Richard Rosson was Zeb in "How Fatty Made Good." V. P., the Novice. — Jean Darnell was the oldest sister in 'Two Sisters" (Thanhouser). William Garwood was Miss LaBadie's husband in the play. W. A. Williams played opposite Gwendoline Pates in "At the Burglar's Command."