Photoplay (Jul-Dec 1926)

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Redd Tin's Before Asking Questions 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. Costs 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. Ed. B., Cushing, Okla. — " Sheik of by-gone days," heh? How do you know that my sheiking days are "by-gone"? Laura La Plante began her career in Christie comedies. She is five feet, two inches and weighs 112 pounds. Born November 1, 1904. L. E. T., Wichita, Kan. — Lon Chancy parks his make-up box at the Metro-GoldwynMayer Studios, Culver City, Calif. D. E. N., Pittsburgh, Pa. — So you say in defense of Lillian Gish: "I read in one of the movie magazines that she flaps her hands, rubs inanimate objects against her face, runs about in circles, twists her feet and shows her molars to express emotion. Well, what if she does? I'll venture to say that is exactly the way seventy per cent of all women do act, or would act, if placed in the same or similar dramatic situations in real life." Since you ask me no questions, I'll put your defense of Miss dish on record in these valuable columns. Mrs. G. A.. Antico, Wis. — Yes, grandchild, Richard Barthelmess is now making pictures in Hollywood. It is your privilege to invent a little romance for your favorite comedian, but I have me douts. And so Ronald Colman "is another genius, but so sober!" And Jack Gilbert is "out of place" for you. Call again. Miss. A. W., Dun-more, Pa. — Here's a faithful fan who remembers Pearl White. Pearl was born in Missouri and has reddish hair and brown eyes. Corinne Griffith's hair is light brown and her eyes are blue. She is five feet, three inches tall and was born in Texarkana, Texas. Pola Negri was born in Yanowa, Poland, and has dark grey eyes. M. M., London, Ont. — Yes, William Haines has a good chance of becoming one of your best stars, if he gets a good chance. His next film is "The Road to Mandalay." I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I don't think there is much hope of his visiting London, Ontario. Kay. Seattle, Wash. — More fun is right! You wouldn't flirt with an old Answer Man. would you? But I know you. You're just one of these girls that doesn't know her own mind. George Lewis was born in Mexico City, Mexico. He works at LTniversal City. Raymond Keane does his stuff at the same place. William Boyd, born in Cambridge, Ohio, may be reached at the De Mille Studios, Culver City, Calif. Happy? H. V. L., West New York, N. J. — Where have you been all these months? It is safest to send the quarter. Lawrence Gray was born in San Francisco, Calif., July 27, 1898. He started in pictures in 1924, first appearing in "The Dressmaker from Paris." Lawrence is five feet, ten inches and weighs 155 pounds. Brown hair and green eyes. D. R. S., Baldwin, L. I. — So you sat near Richard Dix at a movie and you found him better looking in person than he is on the screen? That is saying a lot — a whole lot, I must admit. Write to Mr. Dix at the Famous Players l.uskv Sludio, Astoria, L. I. His newest picture — the one you saw at the pre-view — is "Say It Again." Alyce Mills is his leading woman. N. C, San I u.if. — Constant woman! you just ask about one man. Here goes: Robert Fra/cr is married; his wife is a non-professional. He is six feel tall and was born in Worcester, Mass. Dark brown hair, brown eyes. He played a leading role with Mae Murray in "Jazz mania." R. A. L .. \i w l;i r\. X. C. — Lawrence Gray is not married. Write to him at Famous Players-Lasky, Astoria, 1. I. Marion Nixon was born in Superior, Wis You may no) see her anymore in Western pictures as she is going to Germany for film appearances. Reginald Denny is married. Horn in Richmond, Surrey. England. A Novarro Fan. Louisiana. — My dear. you certainly have a wild crush on Ramon. And I really don't blame you a bit, for he is one of the finest boys in pictures. The exact date of Ramon's birth — sure — February 6, 1899. You have a treat in store for you, that is if you haven't already seen "Ben-Hur." His next picture will be "A Certain Young Man.'' Little Sally O'Neil, the recent Marshall Neilan discover.-, is playing opposite him. Vilma Banky is five feet, six inches in height and weighs 120 pounds. Thanx for your kind woids. Mary E. Hale, Cedar Key. Fi.a. — Please excuse. I'm sorry. Dorothy Mackaill can be reached at the Biograph Studio. 807 Fast 1 75th St.. New York City; Gloria Swanson, 522 Fifth Ave., Xew York City. I'm here always, call again! And as often as you want. 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 can not afford to keep up with these requests unless you help them. You do your share and they'll do theirs. J. Lee. Newton, Maps. — Yep, my hair will soon be all white, but that doesn't worry me. And you think I'm handsome — well I'm as handsome as a hackman's hat — if you know what I mean. Here goes for all your questions: Jack Pickford is thirty; Lois Wilson was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., June 28, r8o6; Alice Joyce was born in Kansas City, October 1. 1800; Esther Ralston was born in Bar Harbor, .Maine. September 17, 1002; Thomas Meighan is six feet in height and has brown hair. Evidently you don't think much of the photographs the star sent you if you are willing to give them away. I don't think that's nice. You should at least appreciate their efforts to please their fan public. F.dythe Yuii.i., New Zealand. — Well, you certainly did travel a long way to receive advice from your Treasure Man. I hold the lil tie key to the chest that contains all the secrets of moviedom. You girls are getting all excited over the reports of kii hard Dix's engagement. Iiut in vain! For Richard told me. only the other night, that he knew nothing about the engagements that were being rumored about him. He still has the advantage of going when and where he pleases, without the advice of a wife. If you are anxious to obtain a photograph of him write him at the Paramount Studio, Pierce Ave. and Sixth St., Long Island City. X. Y. Of course you won't forget to enclose the two-bits for the photo. T11. L. Lim. Semarang, Java. — I am de ■ lighted to hear from fans in foreign countries. I had no idea that they were so interested in movies. But I can readily see that you have been taking an interest for many years for your question concerns an actress who was popular many years ago — Mary Macl aren. Mary's last appearance in pictures was the Warner Bros, production, "The Dark Swan." Then she said goodbye to films and married Colonel George II. Young, of England, on active service with the British army in India. Shortly after the marriage they sailed for Punjab, India, where Colonel Young was posted. And so another of our beauties passed out of our lives and we wonder if she will ever return. X'ita Xaldi. formerly Anita Dooley, was born in Xew York City, April 1, 1899. She is five feet, eight inches in height and weighs 123 pounds. Xita is in Europe at present making pictures. Drop in again! Sandy, Hollywood, Calif. — Don't fool yourself, "Maytime" was released December 2, 1923. Why should they put that on the shelf? H. P., Lakeland. Fla. — William S. Hart has made no pictures since "Tumbleweeds." I'll pass on the compliment you pay him. "He knows more about the West than any other actor or director in the film world.'' [ CONTINUED ON PAGE 120 ]