Picturegoer (1923)

64 Pict\jKe5 and Pict\JKeOoer Ler Sl'ky. — It's such a lonjj time since anyone called me by my other name that I've almost forgotten it myself. (1) Buster Keaton's solemn face is one of his " props " on the films, just as Charlie Chaplin's boots are one of his. If Buster were to smile he wouldn't be so unique a comedian. (2) Weep, if you want, at sad pictures — only don't drip salt tears down the neck of the person in front. It isn't " cranky " to be stirred by a picture — it's a tribute to the good acting. (3) People rave over their particular favourite because they can't help it. It's a disease and you ought to feel thankful if you're not a sufferer yourself. (4) Ivor Novello played in Miiirku, the Child of the Bear. Write again when you like — but not too soon. M.F. (Esher) and Screen (Lincoln). — Send letters to me for forwarding. I should think Bill Farnum will let you have a photo, if you ask nicely, " Screen." P.A. (West Hartlepool). — You're a very contradictory damsel. First you call me " your false friend " and then you think I must be " a nice young man with sparkling eyes." Now I ask you, could my eyes sparkle so brightly if I weren't the very soul of truth ! No, my child, you're in the wrong this time, so own up. (1) Frances Ring is married to Thomas Meighan, not Eddie Polo. (2) Kathcrine MacDonald and Mary MacLarcn are sisters. P.C.H. (Birmingham). — (1) Some of Thomas Meighan's films are : M'Liss, Out of a Clear Sky, Don't Change Your Wife, The Miracle Man, The Prince Chap, The Easy Road. City of Silent Men, White and Unmarried. Later ones are : A Prince there 7cas, If You Relieve It, It's So, ('<//'/' V Richs, The Pro.xy Paddy, Our l.eadmq Citizen. Manslaughter, and I he Man Who Saii' To-morroic. ."^ninc of Janu-s Kirkwooii's best known films arc : The Luck of the Irish, In the Heart of a Pool, The lUandinq Iron, The Scoffer, ManH'oman Marriage, Hob ilaniptun of Place, l.ove, The Man from Home, I M. U I gow) r I Norr I • Her The Sin Flood. Pink Gods, Under Two Flags, and The Ebb Tide. M.ARGE.STINE (You don't say where you live). — Yes, George is my name. So I'm the first " answers man " you've ever written to. Your hero. Rodolph, will be in London when you read this. (1) A good many of the American and British films are shown in France, though not all. (2) Agnes Ayrcs isn't married now. Her husband was a Mr. Shucker. (i) Film folk get " Kleig eyes " when they have been under the " Kleig lights " too much. Complete rest and darkness for several weeks is needed to put them right. (4) Rodolph hasn't done any film work for some time. He left FamousLaskys because he wasn't satisfied with the films in which they were starring him, and, as he's under contract with them until 1925, he isn't allowed to make films with any i>tlur Coniiiaiiy. (5) .'\ii article on -Malcolm McCregor appears in this month's Pictlrei^oer, so you ought to be very grateful. Write again when you get settled in France — only remember four questions a letter is my general rule, unless they're very, very short ones. AUGUST 1923 M.^NOR (Glas r). — Talmadjc is rma's real name. next release is M^ithin the Law. R.H. (Accrington) — Warner Oland is Swedish. Who wins? An Interested Rr.\DER (Norwood). — (1) Agnes Ayres has fair hair, of a rather auburn shade. Her married name was Mrs. Shucker, but she is'nt married now. She hasn't any children. (2) Miss Du Font's name is Margaret Armstrong. (3) Dancer in Four Horsemen, Virginia Warwick. M.F.M. (Leyton). — Glad you liked your carol prize. Many thanks for the nice things you say about PicruilciOER. Your good wishes are returned with interest. Is it possible you're not " sure you've got a film face," and " you're not crazy over Rudy." Shake, my Leyton lassie. 'S'ou're unique — but delightfuL S.M.H. (Farncombe). — Letter forwarded on arrival., "That humorous encyclopaedia George " is pleased to give you all the information he can, but feels too hot to live up to his jocose reputation. Bessie Love was born at Midland, Texas, September 10. 1898.. Her real name is Juanita Horton. She is not married, but lives with her mother at Hollywood, Los Angeles. She also owns a ranch which her father, a doctor, manages for her. She made her start with Griffith directing for Fine Arts Productions, and played in Intolerance and The Flying Torpedo. Joined WS. Hart's Company and played opposite him in The Aryon, then returned to Fine Arts Company and starred in a series of pictures. She began to lose popularity when she played in four mediocre pictures for Pathe, and a year with \itagraph completed her downfall. Now she's working her way back to public favour. Forget-me-not is one of the best of her later films. Her latest is Human Wreckage, Dorothy Davcni)orts much talked-of production. I've passed your " think " along to the right quarter. Admirer. — (1) Milton Rosmcr'l birthday is November 4. (2) Hc'« Quality AND FLAVOUR" BOURNYILLE Cocoa Mask under IBKAL e^NDmoNt ON ■VKRY PIIOI OF CHOCGLATI J