Motion Picture Story Magazine (Feb-Jul 1913)

146 THE MOTION PICTURE STORY MAGAZINE J. J. Noberly. — We dont quite understand, but if you mean you want to send in more than one coupon, that is permissible. You may send as many coupons as you like. Nellie M. M., Long Beach. — Amen, say we. Glad that that director was arrested for allowing the horse to plunge over the precipice of jagged rocks to his death, merely to make an exciting picture. As you say, it was heartless cruelty. R. R., Bayfield. — Looky-here, Ruth, you ask too many -silly questions, such as "Does Arthur Johnson dance? How old is he? Is he sentimental?" You know what happens to girls who ask such questions. H. W., Lockport. — We agree with you on your criticism of "With the Boys of Figure Two." We all know how absolutely necessary branding of cattle is, but we dont like to see those painful subjects in the pictures any more than is necessary. Wilbur P. — You must give your address. The Motion Picture Patents Company holds patents for the following ten Licensed manufacturers : Vitagraph, Biograph, Melies, Kalem, Pathe, Essanay, Lubin, Edison, Selig, and Eclipse and Cines. The Licensed films are rented to the exhibitors by the various General Film Company Exchanges all over the United States. One of the objects of the Motion Picture Patents Company was the regulation of the film to and thru the exchanges, preventing the making and distribution of immoral and ultra-sensational melodramas. The Independents are divided into two classes, the Universal and the Mutual, and then there are others, and still others are coming with every new moon. Helen L. R,, New York. — Write your name and address on two pieces of paper; on one write the name of your favorite actress, and on the other the name of your favorite actor. You may send in as many coupons as you secure. E. H. Calvert was Frank, and William Bailey was William in "The Hero-Coward." Leslie Scose was Lily in "The Nurse at Mulberry Bend" (Kalem). Arthur Hotaling was Willie in "Will Willie Win?" (Lubin). Betsy (?), Chicago. — Betty Gray and Roland Gane had the leads in "The Gate She Left Open." Gene Gauntier is playing in her own company. Thanks for the fee. Flossie, Jr. — Elsie Greeson was the daughter in "The Missing Bonds." Lillian Christy was Virgie in "Where Destiny Guides." Marshall Neilan was the guardian, and Junita Sponsler was Sally in "Sally's Guardian" (Kalem). Bessie Sankey was the sister in "Broncho Billy's Sister." Thomas Moore was Mr. Gregg, and Naomi Childers was Edna in "Panic Days on Wall Street" (Kalem). Much obliged. J. J. W. — We are sorry, but we cannot help your friend to get with some company. Why doesn't he write direct to the manufacturers, telling them of his experience, etc.? It sounds good to us. Nellie, London. — We are always pleased to hear from England, even if there are no questions to be answered. Evelyn. — Eileen Paul was the child in "The Redemption." Herbert Rawlinson and Bessie Eyton had the leads in "John Bolton's Escape." Irene Hunt was Helen in "The Lucky Chance" (Lubin). A. J. C, Vancouver. — Cannot identify the Keystone director and player from your description yet. Yes, we have noticed the defective make-up. Players who wear high collars on the street should remember that the line of demarkation between the weather-beaten skin above and the ladylike skin below the collar line will make him look like a half-breed unless he makes up his neck like he does his face. 'Tis to laugh to see a sailor with a white throat. Perhaps you refer to Fort Sterling in that play. L. P. — No, nothing has happened to Florence Lawrence. We cannot reproduce the pictures you send — cant make a good half-tone from a reproduction. Brunette. — Lila Chester was the wife of the manufacturer in "The Cry of the Children" (Thanhouser). M. M. O. — E. H. Calvert was the skipper, and Ruth Hennessy was his wife in "Odd Knotts." Small favors thankfully received. G. W., Salida. — Just put "Inquiry Dept." on envelope, and we will get it. After the contest is over, the votes and poems are sent to the players. M. C, Bridgeport. — Yes; Thomas Moore has had stage experience. Once more, Harry Myers, Charles Arthur and Martin Faust were James, Frank and Martin in "Until We Three Meet Again." Florence LaBadie was Mary in "Mary's Goat." Saxet. — But you must sign your name. Lillian Christy was Conchita in "The Greater Love." Yes, she was formerly with Kalem. R. M. M., New York. — You can get back numbers direct from us. The nearest Lubin studio to New York City is in Philadelphia, otherwise known as Lubinville. W. H: — Lillian Christy in the American play, and Harry Myers in the Lubin play. E. O. M., Washington. — Yes, if you subscribe to the magazine you will receive it earlier than the newsstands. Peggy O'Neal. — Pathe wont tell us about "The Half -Breed." No, you need not typewrite your votes; write them in pencil, and they'll count just as much as if they were embossed in gold. Thanks, Peggy. Miss Texas.— That's trick photography. Get Talbot's book for that. Thanks.