Photoplay (Jul - Dec 1927)

QUESTIONS e? ANSWERS Read This Before Asking §l}iestions 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 iti a different way than other questions. For this kind of information, a stamped, addressed envelope must be sent. It is imperative that these rules be complied with in order to insure your receiving the information you want. Address all inquiries to Questions and Answers, Photoplay Magazine, 221 W. 57th St., New York City. M. M. J., Coral Gables, Fla. — For your particular benefit and for Clara Bow "fans" in general, let's have it understood that Clara was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., twentytwo years ago. Address her at the Paramount-Famous-Lasky Studios, Hollywood, Calif. Her latest picture is "Rough House Rosie." How do you like leading oft" the column? "Bootsie," Atlanta, Ga. — William Haines is the lad's real name. He has one sister. Yes, that was really a picture of his mother. In case you should get up courage enough to write for his picture, address him at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Culver City, Calif. Nancy, Washington, D. C. — The name of the actor who attracted your attention in "Johnny Get Your Hair Cut" is Bobby Doyle. "Sis," Galena, III. — Alice Joyce has not left the screen permanently. She may go on the stage, however, but that doesn't mean a farewell to movies. Helene Costello is Dolores' sister. Address her at the William Fox Studios, 1401 N. Western Ave., Hollywood, Calif. Kenneth Harlan's latest picture is "Polish Blood," with Lya de Putti. Write to him at Universal City, Calif. Miss P. S., Vancouver, Can. — Laura La Plante was born Laura La Plante. Pretty name, isn't it? She is married to William Seiter, the director. Write to her at the Universal Studios, Universal City, Calif. She is twenty-two years old. B. C, Davenport, Iowa. — Here they are again! Jack Gilbert was born July 10, 1897, at Logan, Utah. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Jack weighs 160 pounds and is five feet, eleven inches tall. Greta Garbo was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1906. She is five feet, six inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. Greta has light brown hair and blue eyes. A Betty Bronson Club. — Han Jungeling, of Amsterdam, Holland, wants the Betty Bronson Friendly Club announced "with a big hurrah." The members are asked to send in photographs with their names written on them and some appropriate message. All the photographs will be sent to Miss Bronson on her birthday, as greetings from her friends. Quite an idea! Han writes excellent English. The address is Han Jungeling, Ceintuurbaan 181, Amsterdam, Holland. Eleanor S., Brooklyn, N. Y. — No, they are not engaged. Alyce Mills is free-lancing, at present. Hortense M. Guzman, Havana, Cuba. — Sorry I couldn't come to your dance, but it was nice of you to invite me. I am glad to hear that the Gloria Swanson Fan Club is such a success, thanks to your kind parents. Write to me again. Louise A., Buffalo, N. Y. — Natacha Rambova's real name is Winifred Hudnut. She is not working in pictures at present. Sorry, but we can't give home addresses. Valentino was five feet, eleven inches tall and weighed 154 pounds. No one, that I know of, is looking for a successor to Valentino. Everyone realizes that no one could take Rudy's place. M. I., Pinesville, Ky. — Joan Crawford's next picture is "Twelve Miles Out." She has played in "The Taxi Dancer" and "The Understanding Heart." Her real name is Lucile Le Sueur and she is not married. Brown hair and blue eyes. Yes, Joan is a comer. Also, I would say she has "IT," although I am not an expert like Elinor Glyn. Bobby C, Wichita, Kan. — What, fighting with your sister! Ronald Colman is married to Thelma Raye — but separated. Does that end the quarrel? Gary Cooper has black hair and dark blue eyes. He weighs 180 pounds and is six feet, two inches tall. Born May 7, 1901, at Helena, Mont. Not married. Bob Custer was born Oct. 18, 1898, at Frankfort, Ky. He is six feet tall, weighs 165 pounds, has brown hair and hazel eyes and is married. D. L., Washington, D. C. — Neil Hamilton was born in Lynn, Mass., twenty-seven years ago. Ronald Colman was Norma Talmadge's leading man in "Kiki." I bet you knew that all along. Mr. Colman came to this country from England in 1922. He is married to Thelma Raye, but they are separated. N. L. IL, Magnolia, Ark. — Are those the correct initials? Lois Wilson was the heroine in "The Vanishing American." At this moment of writing, Clara Bow is not married. A. B. M., San Antonio, Tex.— Billie Dove is twenty-four years old and has dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is five feet, five inches tall and weighs 1 14 pounds. Bebe Daniels is an American, born in your own state. M. A. W., Utica, N. Y.— "Ben-Hur" was filmed in Rome and at the MetroGoldwyn-Mayer Studios, at Culver City, Calif. Quite a trip, wasn't it? Ramon Novarro is twenty-eight years old. T. B. R. Club, Seattle, Wash. — James Hall is twenty-six years old and five feet, ten inches tall. His first picture was "The Campus Flirt." Address him at the Paramount-Famous-Lasky Studios, Hollywood, Calif. G. N., Bologna, Italy. — "What does Elinor Glyn mean by this 'IT'?" Well, G. N., that's a puzzler. By "IT," Mrs. Glyn means sex appeal, personality and that quality in a man or woman that attracts others. B. Z., Cleveland, O. — Greta Garbo and Antonio Moreno played the principal roles in "The Temptress." M. R. K. — Write to Aileen Pringle at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Culver City, Calif. R. W., Holyoke, Mass. — Betty Bronson is twenty years old and has brown hair. She isn't married. Betty uses her own name in pictures; where could she find a prettier one? Address her at the Paramount-Famous-Lasky Studio, Hollywood, Calif. IN writing to the stars for pictures, PHOTOPLAY advises you all to be careful to enclose twenty-five cents. This covers the cost of the photograph and postage. The stars are all glad to mail you their pictures, but the cost of it is prohibitive unless your quarters are remitted. The younger stars cannot afford to keep up with these requests unless you help them. You do your share and they'll do theirs. F. H., Lexington, Ky. — Joyce Compton and Alberta Vaughn both use their real names in pictures. Write to Miss Compton at the William Fox Studios, 1401 N. Western Ave., Hollywood, Calif. M. E. W., Adams, N. Y. — Lois Wilson was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. That's her real name. She has two sisters — Diana Kane — also in pictures — and Janice Wilson. L. Y., Gering, Neb. — Enclose a quarter with your photo request. Gloria Swanson is twenty-nine. John Gilbert and Jack Gilbert are very much one and the same person. [ continued on page 144 ] 99