Photoplay (Jan - Jun 1925)

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Read This Before Asking g}uestions You do not have to be a reader of Photoplay to have questions answered in this Department. It is only necessary that you avoid questions that would call for unduly long answers, such as synopses of plays or casts. Do not inquire concerning religion, scenario writing, or studio employment. Write on only one side of the paper. Sign your full name and address; only initials will be published if requested. Casts and Addresses As these often take up much space and are not always of interest to others than the inquirer, we have found it necessary to treat such subjects in a different way than other questions. For this kind of information, a stamped, addressed envelope must be sent. As a further aid, a complete list of studio addresses is printed elsewhere in this Magazine every month. Address all inquiries to Questions and Answers, Photoplay Magazine, 221 W. 57th St., New York City. Elaine, Mount Shasta, Calif. — You advise me to drink buttermilk because "it's good and good for everybody." Better than a lot of things. Answer Men and others drink, you opine. All right, my dear. I'll consider it. Ramon Novarro and May McAvoy continue with Metro-Goldwyn and Bert Lytell with Warner Brothers. A. Sandquist, Council Bluffs, Ia. — Of a truth, little one, Jack Hoxie is wedded. His wife's name before marriage was Marian Sais. No children. He maintains his connection with the Universal. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks (Mary Pickford) have no children, of their own but Mary adopted her sister's little girl, Mary Rupp Pickford. Mr. Fairbanks has a son by his former marriage, his namesake, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Billle, Meriden, Coxx. — You're a sweet girl, Billie. That in return for the salutation "Hello Old Dear" and the explanation "I'm not calling you old dear because I think you are old but because I have been reading your section of Photoplay for so long I feel as though I know you very well. "You can get Richard Dix's picture by enclosing with your request for his photograph a hoarded quarter to the Paramount Studios. Conrad Nagel is not neglecting his admirers. His latest pictures are "The Wife of the Centaur" and 'Excuse me." F. B. G., Brampton, Can. — Your admiration for Alma Rubens is profound. You saw her in " Gerald Cranston's Lady" and thought her a wonderful actress but you were convinced as soon as you saw her that she must be an English or a Canadian girl. She "certainly isn't an American girl according to my idea of Americans." Prepare for a blow, Charlie, old boy. Ready? Steady. Miss Rubens was born in San Francisco, Calif., which you doubtless know is well within the boundaries of the United States of America. M. J. H., Detroit, Mich. — Here are the dates of the birth of your favorites, M. J. H. Like all player folk they live here and there for a little while at a time. They are much on the wing seeking entertainment for you and me and others. These are the birthdates you request: Colleen Moore, Aug. 19, 1902; Marion Davies, Jan. 1, 1900; Corinne Griffith, 1902; Glenn Hunter, 1897. E. L., Vancouver, B. C. — Thanks for your New Year's wishes, Edna. Same. Betty Bronson was born Nov. 17, 1906. Not married. Ernest Torrence, who proudly calls himself the "ugliest man on the screen," is the Captain Hook of "Peter Pan." Agnes Ayres was married in the autumn to Manuel Reachi. He is her second husband. She is about twenty-eight. Bebe Daniels, fortunately for thousands of impressionable male picture seekers, is single. Evelyn, Philadelphia, Pa. — No, maid of Philadelphia, Pierre Gendron is not married. Feel better? He is 24. Height five feet, 8 inches, weight one hundred forty pounds. Recent pictures in which he appears are "Cheap Kisses" and "Rampered Youth." Alice, Wanda, Minn. — I am glad to save you from the "daffies" that you say threaten you unless you get the information you want. Here it is. Richard Barthelmess is a dark, serious young man of tremendous sincerity. Thinks deeply. Smiles seldom though he has been discovered smiling radiantly into the eyes of a tiny coquette, his year and a half old daughter. Douglas Fairbanks is cheerful and dynamic. Looks like many of his pictures. Guildford, Jamestown, N. Y. — Richard Dix is an American. His coming picture is "Too Many Kisses." Write Paramount Studio in the usual way for his photograph. Eveline, Nashville, Tenn. — Aileen Pringle has the rather unusual coloring of green eyes and black hair. She is about twenty-eight. Height five feet, three inches, weight one hundred nineteen pounds. M. C, Collinsville, III. — Your letter was a marvel of succinctness. And how little you want to know in this instance. Give Brook is about thirty-five. And I hate to strike the blow — he is married. Engaged in pictures, usually at the United Studios. V. A. B., San Francisco, Callf. — Norma Shearer was born in Montreal, Can., Aug. 10, 1904. Her height is five feet, three inches. Weight one hundred twelve pounds. Blue eyes, brown hair. The source to which to look for her photographs is the Metro-GoldwynMayer Studio. Jeaxnette, Florida, N. Y.— Rod La Rocque was born Nov. 29, 1898. Who doesn't admire him? His last name is pronounced as though spelled "La Rock." He is not married. Send your request for his photograph to the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, with a quarter. Luetta, Richmond, Va. — Charles Jones is "your star." O, that possessive spirit of the feminine of the species! I never knew a man to say that Gloria Swanson is "his star." Poor piker. He wouldn't dare. Charles Jones is working his head off at the Fox Studios. Another way of saying that he is pleasantly busy. Actors don't mind working their heads off. They like it. A. B., Brooklyn, N. Y. — Jackie Coogan is neither blonde nor brunette but of light brown coloring, both as to eyes and hair. He was born Oct. 26, 1914. Baby Peggy's birth occurred four years later, also on Oct. 26. A photograph of Marion Davies can be secured through the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer offices and one of Ramon Novarro from the same. Elizabeth, San Diego, Calif. — I believe that if Patsy Ruth Miller knew how you palpitate at the mere thought of receiving her autographed photograph she would arrange for the forwarding of one to you. She look-; like a kind hearted young woman. Your idol is of St. Louis, where she was born Jan. 17, 1904. Her height is five feet, two inches. Weight one hundred eight pounds. Her eyes and hair are brown. Betty, Ottumwa, Ia. — You say that you "always liked Connie Talmadge but that since seeing her in 'Her Night of Romance' you have a terrific crush on her." Miss Talmadge was born in April, 1900, in Brooklyn, N. Y. Her height is five feet, six inches, her weight one hundred twenty pounds. She is of the type that has been classed as a "French blonde," for her eyes are brown while her hair is golden. And bobbed. Beautifully, curly bobbed it was at the tea she and Norma Talmadge gave to their writing and other friends before Norma sailed for Europe. She was married but has been divorced from John Pialoglu. She and Miss Norma make their pictures chiefly at the United Studio while in California. Frances, Chicago, III. — Your favorite star was born in 1901. Why did you think Corinne Griffith is retiring from the screen? She denies with emphasis such intent. Her height is five feet, three inches. She weighs one hundred twenty pounds. Her eyes are blue, her hair brown. Agnes C, Fort Lapwait, Idaho. — I like being your " Dearest Sir," Aggie mine. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. was born Dec. 9, 1910. Getting to be an old man, isn't he? A photograph of him can be obtained through the Famous Players-Lasky Studio. One of Mary Pickford from the Pickford-Fairbanks Studio. Is abelle, Philadelphia, Pa. — I think your sketch of Rudolph Valentino would reach him. He might be much interested in himself, as you, according to your sketch, see him. There is a chance for every capable person to fulfill his or her ambition. M. H., Dallas, Tex. — You are enthusiastically a Norma Talmadgite. You think her "lovely, exquisite and beautiful — the most beautiful actress in the movies and the most beautiful woman in the world." I thank you for Miss Talmadge, who is across the Atlantic. Allan Forrest plays Nikky in "Long Live the King." Winifred Bryson it was who did the vamping in " Pleasure Mad." H. B. H., St. Louis, Mo.— It is the same impressively handsome Thomas Meighan, while he was on the stage. Mr. Meighan was born in April, 1879. I shall take pleasure in forwarding the old stage picture you found in your scrap book to Mr. Meighan, as you request. [ continued on page 109 ] 83