Pictures and the Picturegoer (Jan-Dec 1924)

82 Pictures and Pict\jrQOver DECEMBER 1924 •£\ In Nude, Flesh, Fawn, Black, Champagne, Grey, Nigfler, Silver, Silver Grey, etc. This is not so extravagant as it sounds. Contoural Silk Stockings are full-fashioned, and exquisitely clocked. They are every bit as economical as so-called art silk, cotton or mixture hosiery, because they wear twice as long without sign of holes, keeping their slim shape and glossy texture too, in spite of repeated washing. They are specially reinforced throughout to prevent laddering, and unsurpassed for durability, strength and brilliancy of finish. Contoural Silk Stockings are admittedly equal in every respect to other lines at double their price. Their price is less than that of ordinary silk stockings, and therefore you can afford them for everyday wear. Yon can order with perfect safety because we guarantee to return your money if you are not entirely /-> satisfied. 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I Foob ore Phyllis Monkman, the popular dancer and revue artist is too well known to need much description. At the moment she is the bright particular star of " Chariot's Revue." Photo by Janet Jevons. 1 think I must be a descendant of " Karen of the Red Shoes " in the fairy tale. For like her I can dance and dance and dance and never get tired of dancing. Only it doesn't matter to me whether I wear red shoes or white shoes or even no shoes at all. I commenced my career as a dancer, the singing and acting came along later. One of my first " parts " was in a musical comedy with Ada Reeve in which I did a speciality barefoot dance dressed as a blue butterfly. And, of course, being a dancer I have to take a great deal of care of my toes, not to speak of my ankles, and the rest of my lower limbs. People have been very kind and have said really charming things about them; have composed lyrics about them, which they wanted to have Melville Gideon set to music but he says I'm quite stuck up enough as it is. Llowever, we are going to talk about feet not about Phyllis. If you have pretty feet and neat ankles I hope you, like every other girl nowadays, treat them kindly and keep them always trimly shod and silk-stockinged. Nothing is so nice as a fine silk stocking. I think the inventors of artificial silk should have a seat in Paradise, because every woman cannot afford real silk ones much as she longs to have them. Pretty shoes, too, are no longer' the monopoly of the girl with a long purse. For both day and evening wear dainty footgear can be purchased at a PHYLLIS MONKMAN Teally reasonable figure. But I advise you to buy from a firm of repute rather than trust to an unknown maker. There are fashions in shoes just as in everything else. But if the long pointed shoes do not feel comfortable on your feet, do not, I beg you, raise corns or other foot troubles by forcing them on. Much better wear the shape that follows the shape of your foot. Those little stubby-toes are very attractive on some women. Also, very high heels do not agree with everyone. Personally, I adore them, but some people find them jar the spine if worn all day and every day and that may cause nerve trouble. "W/hen the feet are tired or aching, special foot baths are a boon and a blessing. Excellent salts and preparations can be bought but one of the very best you can find in your own kitchenette. I mean common washing soda. A whole pound costs about three .halfpence, but a little in a hot footbath will relieve aching feet at once and a large handful in your bath will relax the nerves and make you feel revived all over. Only those who have suffered from tired feet know how the discomfort of them will show on one's face sooner or later. Don't forget too, about treating your shoes kindly. Get a good polish for them and always keep them on trees. Fine leather shoes last double the length of time without cracking if you use a really good cream. ]V/Tany dancers say that to be graceful you shouldn't wear corsets. I disagree. I think there is no golden rule on this subject, it all depends upon whether you have been accustomed to this invisible means of support from childhood or no. In conclusion I would like to point out to you that if there is a golden key to the movies it is surely dancing. Make a list of the bisrgest stars of today and you'll find you have enough names to fill every music hall and cabaret and revue in London with stars. Mae Murray, Valentino, Novarro, Irene Castle. Constance Binney. I could reel off dozens and I don't profess to be a movie fan. I haven't the time. Dancing develops brain power. It rids you of awkwardness and timidity, because it gives ease of movement and gesture. And are not these essentials to a movie star?