Pictures and the Picturegoer (Jan-Dec 1924)

64 Picture s and Pichjre $ver JANUARY 1924 The Outlaw (Washington). — Isn't a bit attracted by Rudolph, and can't bear his eyes. It's a dangerous opinion to express aloud, my fair outlaw, but I admire your courage. (1) Interview with Dorothy and Lillian Gish appeared in May, 1922, PICTUREGOER. (2) Art plate of Lillian and article in October, 1922, PICTUREGOER, and April, 1923, issue. Bobs (Paisley). — No need to remind me of my grey hairs. (1) Write to Rudolph, c/o this office, and the letter shall be forwarded. (2) The Young Rajah released next month. (3) Natasha Rambova has done screen work as well as dancing. (4) Rudy will start filming again, as soon as his contract with Famous-Lasky permits. Cricklewood Belle (Cricklewood). — I'm delighted to make your acquaintance, fair lady. (1) Pauline Frederick's been doing stage work in New York, but is now filming again. (2) Write to Thomas Meighan c/o this office. If you ask nicely, I daresay he'll let you have a signed photo. Helen (of Troy), Macgregor (Edinburgh)— No, I haven't a squint. My reason for refusing to print an art plate of myself is my excessive shyness. I have been known to hide under my own desk, and pretend to be a shadow, in the vain hope of escaping unrecognised by some intruder. (1) Syd Chaplin is Charlie's brother and business manager. He, too, is a comedian, but of a rather heavier style than Charlie. (2) Write to Milton Sills, c/o this office. Sorry I wasn't at that window when you passed. I should like to have seen a real Scotch vamp in full war kilt. Matheson Mad (Bristol). — I hope you found November issue " Matheson-y " enough to suit you. (1) Malcolm Todd is 24 years old and he's not married. His latest film is The Typhoon with Charles Hutchison. (2) Lew Cody played opposite Norma Talmadge in The Sign on the Door. E. J. J. (Guildford). — Lewis Stone is in the early forties. Married Laura Oakley, his one-time leading lady, and he has two daughters. Has had a long stage career, fought in two wars, and appeared in a number of films. His first picture was Honour's Altar. Others are The Dangerous Age, Muffled Drums, Nomads of the North, The Concert, River's End, The Northern Trail, Don't Neglect your Wife, Trifling Women, The Prisoner of Zenda, and Held by the Enemy. His next release is Scaramouche. You're right, E. J. J., Job hadn't much on me for patience. Winifred (London). — Welcome, Winifred to these columns. For a beginner you've done remarkably well in the query dept. (1) Richard Barthelmess born 1895 is 5ft. 7in. tall with dark complexion and brown eyes. Married to Mary Hay, and has one little daughter. (2) I think he would autograph a photo for you if you asked nicely. (3) Joseph Schildkraut was the " Chevalier de Vaudrey " in Orphans of the Storm. R. P. (Birmingham). — An interview with Pauline Frederick appeared in PICTUREGOER, February, 1922. An Old Reader (Bristol). — Theda Bara retired from the public eye about five years ago, when vamps went out of fashion. Her husband, Charles Brabin the director, has tried to persuade her to leave the screen permanently, but Theda is to appear in The Easiest Way, produced by Selznick. G. W. G. (Liverpool).— (1) Art plate of Conrad Nagel in August, 1922r issue. (2) Little Old New York will be generally released this month. Fox (Aberdeen). — Sorry I omitted to send a wreath. Is it too late, now? (1) Violet Hopson is Mrs. Walter West (2) Tom Forman and Noah Beery in The Sea Wolf with Mabel Julienne Scott. (3) Casts are taboo from this month onward. Send a stamped addressed envelope for it. (4) Am I married? I told you last time to be more cheerful, Fox ! Cheerio. Dorothy (London). — Read the interview with Rudolph in September Picturegoer. It will tell you all you want to know. There's also an article by my encyclopaedic self in May issue. C. J. C. (Newcastle-on-Tyne). — Try Associated First National, 37, Oxford Street, London, W.l, for stills from The Eternal Flame. Eunice (Honor Oak Park). — Your words in praise of 'Gene O'Brien and Norma Talmadge, in The Voice from the Minaret, are duly noted and broadcasted to the fans in general. Pastora (Newmarket). — Your " little story " is very amusing, but " Carols " are the only readers' contributions we use. Glad you had such a nice signed photo from Stewart Rome. Estelle (Brisbane).— Bill Farnum's adopted daughter is about fourteen years old and her name is Olive. At present she's too busy at school to worry about film work. Afraid we can't publish a photo of her, but here's a slight description. Tall for her age, and slender, though well-built. Fond of outdoor sports and all forms of athletics. Face healthily tanned, eyes studious and intelligent. Altogether, quite the kind of daughter you would picture Bill Farnum choosing. V. M. (Amsterdam). — (1) Films for both children and adults have to be passed by the censor before they're shown to the public. (2) The English Censor is a body of men appointed by the Government. (3) Cinema taxes aren't quite so high as theatre taxes. Serialli (Bradford-upon-ye-Avon). — Greetings, oh mine ancient friend, and my thanks for thy praises that fall sweetly on mine ears and on those of the illustrious Thinker. Charles Ray Fan (London). — Yes, you may expect to see Charles in London some time this year. He may appear on the stage in " The Girl I Loved," but nothing is definitely settled. QUALITY AND FLAVOUR'1 BOURN YILLE Cocoa | see the name ^adbury MADE UNDER IDEAL CONDITIONS ON EVERY PIECE OF CHOCOLATE