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Pictures and Pict\jreOuer
AUGUST 1924
TOLD TO
ELIZABETH LONERGAN
There is considerable difference between visiting London on a holiday and going over to make a picture. Constance Binncy has done both and has greatly enjoyed both experiences. She found it most interesting to work in an English studio after being an American picture star. " 1 had a wonderful time during my last trip " she told me, " and am so pleased that A Bill of Divorcement was liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
"The experience of working in a studio over there was delightful and I think it is one that every player would enjoy. There is not the rush and bustle that we have but things seem to get finished just the same and it is a pleasant atmospher in which to work.
" between times 1 greatly enjoyed the many attractions of London. I have many
N?3 CONSTANCE BINNEY
Altogether England appeals to everyone though not always in the same way. The old streets are fascinating and Z nothing pleased me more than wander around in strange parts of th .City and see the quaint old-fashioned houses that have lasted since Dickens' time.
" T heard a story the other day about two Americans who were on their first trip abroad. Part of the time they were with a personally conducted party but when the time came for them to spend a fortnight alone in London before sailing time, they were absolutely without resources. Althnno-v, fhev lived in Russell Square
Above and
Left:
Constance
Bin ne y in
characteristic
poses.
Circle: With
Clemence
Dane, authoress
of "A Dill of
Divorcement,"
to film which
Constance
came to London
friends there and was entertained a great deal. The theatres are a never ending source of delight and. womanlike, the shops proved most attractive. My time was mure or less limited because of studio work but 1 managed tn get in lessons in singing and dancing as well as go about a tittle.
"rT,he frit iidl) re ception 1 1 1 tin 1 ns I
p< opl< touched m< I everything in their power to make me o unfortable and happy. I oyed the outdoor life, the tennis and golf as well as the horseback riding.
in one of the big hotels, they seldom went out, spending the time in the lobby or reading trashy novels in their rooms. This was " seeing London " with all the wonders of the City right within hand! I feel that these two are exceptions as almost every visitor to London makes the most of every
nent. It is particularly enjoyable if you have friends and the entree into
lish homes; then you know the meaning of the term ' hospitality.' That is one of the keyn life
across the Sea and 1 am so glad that 1 was fortunate in meeting it."