Photoplay (Jul - Dec 1916)

170 Photoplay Magazine F. B., Banff, Hlta. — Betty Warren, in Lasky's "Warrens of Virginia," was Mildred Harris; Ayutha Warren and .Xed Burton were Blanche Sweet and House Peters. Theda Bara may be addressed at the Fox office in New York — see the Directory. B. R., Douglas, Ap.iz. Norma Talmadge, now of the Fine Arts-Triangle, was the heroine of "The Battle Cry of Peace," playing the role of Virginia Vanderyriff. You refer to Helen Tiffany in "The Family Stain," a Fox film; Kaihlyn Williams in "The Rosary," Selig : Jane Novak in "The Little Brother of the Rich," Universal ; House Peters in "The Winged Idol." Ince-Triangle ; and Stella Razeto in "The Long Chance," with Frank Keenan. Frances Nelson is with World. G. M., Balatox, Minn. — You do not specify whether you mean the Selig or the American production of "The Quest," but the leads in the former were Roy Clark, as Chora the East Indian boy, and Ann Drew as the wife of the American Consul. In the latter Harry Pollard and Nan Christy were the players in whom the audience was interested. In "The Spoilers," (Selig) Cherry Malotte was Kathlyn Williams; Helen Chester, Bessie Eyton and the two leading men were Tom Santschi and William Farnum. C. M. L.j Anthon, Ia., and J. E. D.. Lansford, Pa. — In "The Tricks of Fate." a Balboa film, Naida was Ethel Fleming. Biograph also produced a play by this name, but you refer to the Balboa film released by Pathe. Vivian Martin was the girl in "The Wishing Ring" (World), and Chester Barnett, Giles, the son of the Earl, Alec B. Francis. Among the World films in which Robert Warwick has appeared are : "The Face in the Moonlight." "The Stolen Voice," "The Flash of an Emerald," "The Sins of Society," and the recent play, "The Fruits of Desire." L. A. Duluth. — William E. Shay was born in New York City, and during his early career played on the stage. He was one of the principal characters in "Neptune's Daughter." which rivalled Aphrodite in the commotion incident to her arrival. The January 1916 issue of Photoplay contained his picture in the Art Section and copies are still obtainable from this office at the usual price. E. W.. Worcester. Mass.. and A. L. U-, Hamilton. Wyo. — Alfred Hickman was the villain in "A Woman's Past." featuring Nance O'Neal. In "The Twenty Million Dollar Mystery," Marguerite Snow was Zudora ; James Cruze. Hassam Ah; Harry Benham, John Storm, and John Lehnberg, Mohammed. F. F., Minneapolis. — We are unable to recall those two plays from the brief statement of the stories. "Lena Rivers" was a Cosmos film in which Beulah Poynter played the leading role ; Robert Tabor was Graliam. Bill Cameron in "A Kentucky Idyll" (Universal) was Warren Kerrigan; Madge Lee was played by Ethel Phillips; Cynthia Plante by Helen Leslie. In "The Coward" (lnce-Triangle), the buck-fever victim was Charles Ray as Frank Winston1 : the Colonel, suh. was Frank Keenan : Mrs. Winstow. Gertrude Claire, and young Winsloic's sweetheart. Margaret Gibson. Rosanna Danford in "A Girl of Yesterday" (Famous Players) was Frances Marion. Stewart Baird. Edward Mordant. Arthur Donaldson. Acieh Ray and Irene Howley were the principal plavers in "The Moth and the Flame." H. J., Kingston. Ont. — Marguerite Clayton came east several months ago and has been playing with the Chicago Essanay company since then and she may be addressed at that studio. She is unmarried. "The Vultures of Society," and "The Discard " are two recent Essanay films in which you will be able to see her. R. D. S., Brooklyn, and A. J. E., West Melbourne, Australia. — As we recall "The Floorwalker," Charles Chaplin played only one part. Alec B. Francis of the World films was born in England, but the date has slipped our memory. A. A., Lynn, Mass. — The cast of "The Price of Her Silence," included Florence LaBadie. the secret-keeper ; Mignon Anderson, the bride ; Arthur Bauer, as the father ; Harris Goodwin, the chauffeur and Thomas Curran, the artist. It was a four-reel Thanhouser of some time ago. A. G.. Denver.— Geraldine Farrar will appear in grand opera as heretofore, her contracts being so arranged that there will be no conflict between stage and screen. She has recently entered into a new contract with the Lasky company. Miss Farrar was born in Melrose, Massachusetts, near Boston, in 1883. A. S., Omaha, and E. L. C, Sedro Woolley, Wash. — Harry Carey of Universal was born in New York City. January 6. 1880. So far as we know. Edith Storey is unmarried. William Farnum played in "Ben Hur," on the stage, but we do not have the role he assumed : he was not in the original cast. The two women in "A Wonderful Adventure" (Foxi. with William Farnum, were Dorothy Green and Mary Martin. M. C. K., Plainville. Conn. — George Walsh and Doris Pawn played the leads in "Blue Blood and Red" (Fox). George Walsh is a brother of R. A. Walsh now directing for Fox. and Miss Pawn recently transferred from Universal. Write either of them at the Fox studios in Los Angeles or write their company, but be sure to enclose a quarter for each picture you wish. R. J., Richmond. Va.. and M. S. A.. Hillsboro. N. C. — Florence Lawrence probably may be reached through Universal's New York office as ■liven in the directory. You will undoubtedly see pictures of Thomas Holding and Fred Church in the Art Section in one of the coming issues of Photoplay. Address the former in care of Famous Players and the latter at Universal City. Lindsay, in "The Commanding Officer" (Metro), was Douglas Gerard, who is now with Universal. while the Prince in "Bullets and Brown Eyes.'' with Bessie Barriscale. was William Desmond, and Michael was Wyndham Standing. M. C. Freeport. N. Y. — The book of one hundred stars of the Photoplay may be purchased from this office for 50c. postpaid to any city in the United States or Canada. Mary Pickford's birthday is April 8th : Mae Marsh claims November Qth. Yes. it is much better to enclose a stamped envelope in writing to your friends among the players, for courtesies of that sort are always appreciated and often bring a reply not otherwise forthcoming from a busy player. L. H. D.. Portsmouth. N. H. — The girl in the picture on page 43 of the May Photoplay is Ruth Blair as Mrs. Xoland in "The Fourth Estate." Clifford Bruce played the leading role in the film. We have no copies of Photoplay on hand which contain an interview with Beatrice Michelena, though she was the girl on the cover in February, 1915. Jackie Saunders is unmarried. (Continued on page 175)