Pictures and the Picturegoer (Jan-Dec 1924)

66 Picture s and Picfxire $ver e\t doYouThir\k? VOUR VIEWS AfND OURS «*T AM not altogether pleased at the prospect of Peter Pan in celluloid,'' writes Myra (Deptford). "Of course I love it, who doesn't? But I can't find my Peter, Where ideal " Peter " in Art Thou7. all Screenland. " Wendy " is easy, May McAvoy, so is " Captain Hook " Lon Chaney, or perhaps Ernest Torrence. But I've thought and thought and thought and I cannot find the perfect " Peter." What do you think?" [Selections by your fellow thinkers for Peter Pan include Jackie Coogan, Marion Davis, Viola Dana, Shirley Mason, Mary Pickf ord, Betty Balfour, and Nazimova. Ernest Torrence is Paramount's own choice for " Hook."] "I'VE got the latest "Movie Malady " — it's changing from a Valenjtino to a Novarro fan. Judging by my friends it's very infectious. I fought against it, A Fair fortifying myself Deserter. with memories of Julio Gallardo, The Sheik, etc., but to no avail. Risking death from " brickbats " I hereunder set down my symptoms. 'RudyMad ' — very prejudiced, I superciliously went to see The Prisoner of Zenda. Ramon. — A clever little " swank " with wonderful eyes. Rudy.— My Star ! ! ! ! ! Where the Pavement Ends. Ramon. — A young god who can act. Rudy. — Brightly shining. Trifling Women. Ramon. — Gets me at the throat — that's all. Rudy. — Shining. Scaramouchc. Ramon. — Brilliant ! Like Barry more's best. Rudy. — Flickering. Thy Name is Woman. Ramon. — OutValentino's Valentino ! Rudy.— Snuffed ! ! ! Boldly I sign myself. — Mary Lytton {London). " ""THERE are some very good films, I know," laments " The Scarlet Pimpernel (Torquay), " but there are also some which are simply piffle far-fetched and alDrastically together impossible Yours. And we poor inno cent fans have to sit through them and suffer ! Yet stories of the West like Clarence Mulford's ' Bar 20 ' series remained unfilmed. I'm surprised, too that, more of Baroness Orczy's and Ridgwell Cullum's stories are not screened ; and one more thing. May I, through the medium of this page, sign on as a member of the AntiRudolph Gang? I was keen about him at first, but now I am a staunch " anti." For really wonderful acting, Matheson Lang wins every time. Please ask the Editor to print some more photos of him !) For the best athlete and the jolliest fellow, Douglas Fairbanks, and Harold Lloyd is the best comedian. I cannot imagine what anyone sees in Charlie Chaplin. His films are generally too vulgar to be comical." " J ABSOLUTELY agree with and most heartily champion Wini freda's sentiments," remarks Vera JULY 1924 Paqualin (Finchley), in the course of a long and heated A Persistent letter. " As one of Pleader. Wally Reid's most faithful fans I must say something about revivals of his films. How is it that Valentino's ancient masterpieces ( ?) in which he was usually the villain have been dug out and shown everywhere as " starring the greatest screen actor " without adverse comment?' If renters can send out revivals like this, and can re-issue Chaplin's oldest and worst annually, surely Wally's films could appear once again. I missed several I would give worlds to see because I was away at school. I'd like to know if other fans agree with me. [PICTUREGOER agrees with you to the extent of publishing the full story of Clarence, starring Wally Reid, in the August issue, so let that content you, emphatic one.] "REGARDING re-issues, I too, disagree with H'inifreda. I am an ardent picturegoer and loved Wally Rcid and dear little Olive Thomas, but when Let Them they died I couldn't R. I. P. understand why their films were shown. Much as I admired them, I have never been to see a film where they were and several of my friends likewise." — Dora Bonella (Thornton Heath.) " T SHOULD like to know why it is that more movie fans do not appreciate the excellent acting and fine personality of athletic George Walsh. George, be .„ , ^ sides being a noted All for George. ^^ £ ^^ M_ round athlete, and a clean, wholesome, vigorous specimen of manhood. There is no swank about George, he is genuine. He has all the qualities for screen-acting, in face, figure, manners, and personality, there is something superior about George. One of George's characteristics is his long wavy hair which is a great asset to him in the historic roles in which he plays. George's handsome smile plays a great part in his acting, and his lovemaking is so quiet and manly. George looks a gentleman, and has the manners of a gentleman. In Rosita, George and Mary Pickford -made an excellent combination. In the prison scenes, and on the altar, George was excellent. In Vanity Fair his acting was fine. There is not another fellow to come up to George on the screen." — Walsh's Understudy (Watford). THE THINKER.