Pictures and the Picturegoer (Jan-Dec 1925)

64 P/chjres an d Pichure puer AUGUST 1925 Wandering Scot (Scotland). — Glad to hear I'm some use in the world. Gloria's Admirer (Westcliff-on-Sea). — (1) Letter forwarded. (2) Gloria Swanson was born 1899, and her address is c/o Lasky Studio, Sixth and Pierce Avenues, Long Island, New York. S.R. (Riga).— I wish half the Britishers I have letters from, wrote as good English as you foreigners ! (1) Write to Colleen Moore, c/o Associated First National, 37-39 Oxford Street, W.l, and they'll forward the letter. I think she'll send you a signed photo if you ask nicely. (2) Gloria Swanson is 5 ft. 2 in. in height. (3) Colleen Moore is 5 ft. 5 in. tall. (4) I've seen some very good German films — and some very bad ones. Movie Mad Maiden (Middlesbrough). — (1) Sorry you've had to wait, but if you saw my large post you wouldn't wonder why. (2) Henry Victor is in Hollywood where he has a five years' contract with First National. (3) British Studio Gossip will come into being again as soon as the British studios wake up. At present, there's very little doing in the British film world. (4) Henry Edwards is at present playing in a new Stoll film The King of the Castle. Henry is married to Chrissie White, and the couple have a little son just over two months old. Peppina (Surrey).— -You can get postcards of your favourites from "Picturegoer Salon," 88, Long Acre, W.C.2. Write for list of postcards in stock. Mary (Reigate). — I don't see why you shouldn't love Ivor Novello to distraction if that's your idea of a quiet hobby — only make sure it is a quiet one. (2) No, he isn't married. H.O. (France). — I've forwarded your letter and think you will get that photo. Brickbats have been sent to the right quarter, and I'll do my best about the article you want. Aren't I an obliging fellow? G.L. (Victoria). — Letters forwarded. I'll see about those interviews later. Let eoKQe Doit1 J.H.A. (Hinckley). — There's only one of me, so treat me gently. (1) Jacques Catelain was " Raoul Vignerte," and Georges Vaultier was " Grand Duke Frederick in Koenigsmark. (2) Huguette Duflos is about twenty-four. If she's married she hasn't told me. (3) Dick Talmadge's real name is Metzetti. Polinski (India).— (1) Einar Hanson is a Swedish actor, but I haven't heard much about him since The Judgment. Try writing to him c/o Phillips Film Co., Ltd., Motograph House, Upper St. Martin's Lane, W.C.2. Pip (London). — Yes, there was another Garden Party at the Royal Botanical THANK YOU! By "GEORGE." Is Malvina Longfellow married? Has Hoot Gibson got blue eyes or brown? Percy Marmont — why does he look harried? And what causes Conway Tearle's frown? What does Reginald Denny's wife look like? And what is Lew Cody's real name? When was Earle Williams born? Why was Doug's moustache shorn? Just how did Mae Busch achieve fame? That's a typical peep at my post bag Nine days out of every ten. My vacation occurs in September — That is, if I live until then. So will you PLEASE study page fifty? T'was put there by my special request. For if you are willing to lay out a shilling, Maybe /'// indulge in a rest. Don't think I don't like correspondence. I do. But my mail is unique Nine hundred and ninety-nine missives Comprising an average week. My vacation occurs in September. So if for " Who's Who " you will pay, I can " fold up my tent like the Arab " And thankfully vanish away. Gardens on July 11th, and it was just as jolly as the last one. H.B. (Lancashire). — Of course, I'll wish you good luck if you think it will do you any good. I've forwarded your letters to the right addresses. Two Bright Specks (Scotland). — Thanks for good wishes and all the affection. Glad you think mc a ' dear.' (1) I've forwarded your letters and hope you'll have some replies. (2) Lillian Rich, not Lillian Gish, played in the Golden Bed. Elsie (Brixton Hill). — (1) Tom Mcighan's no more dead than I am. His latest picture, Tongues of Flame is just due for release. Cynicus (Liverpool).— (1) Yes, that was a slip of the pen. Ivor's right height is 5 ft. llins. (2) Sorry, but Vincent de Sola doesn't read characters privately. Glad you appreciate my sterling qualities ! Elise (Paris). — (1) Ivor Novello and Mae Marsh made the exteriors of The Rat in Paris, and the rest was made in a London Studio. (2) Certainly send your fault in, so long as you have two witnesses. (3) If I'm not grey I ought to be after you fans have finished with me. True to Betty. — (1) Address Betty Balfour, c/o Welsh Pearson's, West End House, 3-6, Rupert Street, W.l. (2) Betty was born March 27th about 23 years ago. (3) Philip Stephens played opposite Betty in Satan's Sister. (4) I've forwarded your letters and think she will let you have a photo. L.C.W. (Godalming). — (1) I'm quite real, thank you, but in imminent danger of melting away if the hot weather continues. (2) Rudolph Valentino's in America at present, and is hard at work on his new film, The Slave. (3) The Sainted Devil will be his next release. Jacqueline. — (1) Betty Balfour's address is given in another answer. (2) Ben Hur isn't finished yet and won't be released for some time. Patricia (Seven Kings).— (1) Letter forwarded. (2) I am rather a clever chap, aren't I? Dotsie (Bearwood). — (1) Matheson Lang is married to Hutin Britten, but he has no children. (2) Ramon Novarro has appeared on the stage, but he's primarily a screen star. Mutt (Gloucester). — (1) Miriam Sabbage was the winner of a beauty competition in The Daily Mirror, and I expect this is the girl you mean. She played in one film The Bridal Chair but has not done much picture work lately. I have an idea that she's married, but am not certain. P.M.M.M. (Essex).— Letter forwarded. Joan (London). — Rod la Rocque left London some time ago. (2) Agnes Ayres was originally in The Ten Commandments but the whole of her part was afterwards cut out. (3) If Iprint all those addresses I shall have your fellow fans after my blood (or yours), for filling up the space, but if you send any letters you want forwarded to me I'll see that they are re-addressed. Thanks for thanks ! A. B. (Openshaw). — (1) I've forwarded your carol to the right department. (2) Charles de Roche took the part of " Pharoah " in The Ten Commandments. Myself (Sussex).— (1) Letters to Chaplin and Tom Mix forwarded. (2) Did you read the latter's " Impressions of London" in July PICTURF.GOER. A Rudy Worshipper says " I shall die if I don't see The Sainted Devil before September." You'd better start saving up for the funeral expenses then, because the film won't be released until the autumn. (1) Mrs. Valentino has been art director of all his latest films. (2) I think he'll send you a photo of his wife if you ask nicely. J.W. (Surbitori).— (1) Letter forwarded. Glad to hear you've been so lucky. (2) Rod La Rocque was born November 29th, 1898, in Chicago. (3) See reply to " Movie Mad Maiden " on this page.