Picture Play Magazine (Mar-Aug 1916)

The Picture Oracle 147 ought to see quite a number of pictures. Well, be sure and let us hear from you soon again. W. T. B. A. — So you two sixteen-yearolders want to be "movie actors," and want some advice about how to get in. Our advice is to keep out. There are thousands of boys just like you who write us the very same thing. Home, sweet home, is where you belong at your ages. Now, don't get angry. Sammy Otis. — You're all wrong, Sammy. Kerrigan is a good actor, but he cannot be compared with Henry Walthall. Harry Carey is absolutely the best heavy in the business, but his playing leading roles has nothing to do with the case. Wally Reid has the looks on Kerrigan. Our readers have proven that they think so by the number of letters they have written saying so. The public is fully aware of the "Peg of the Ring" serial. Come again, and stay a while. Vera S. — Sorry, Vera, but we cannot help you out. Hundreds have written us the same thing. There is no man that we know of who makes a successful practice of taking girls who want to act and making picture stars out of them, although some one may profess to do such a thing. Why don't you apply for extra work at the different studios, and in this way get used to things? June. — Whew! Some little questioner you are, take it from me! Well, I'll do my best. She is twenty-eight. Yes, I think they would answer your letters, all right, although they are all so busy that it might take a long time. Address Lillian Walker in care of the Vitagraph Company, New York City. Anna Little can be addressed at the American Film Company, Santa Barbara, California. She is twenty-two years old. I am neither old nor young. It all depends on what time I get up in the morning. No, I must admit that Mary Pickford gets a few more cents than I do.^ I earn a lot, but I don't get it. Every one wants my photo, but I am all out of them and am so busy answering questions that I never get time to have any taken. Are you pretty? How do I know? I haven't seen you, but I will take your word for it. Yes, most actors and actresses answer all the letters they get. but it takes lots of time. All right, thanks for letting me off so easy this time. All right, anything you want to ask I will answer, providing it isn't against the rules. A very readable hand, indeed. Wish all the letters I receive were as plain as your own. Dixie. — Your very interesting little ( ?) letter received. I quite agree with you that the moving pictures are a godsend to the masses. Marguerite Clark is being interviewed. Yes, Ramona will be seen in the West shortly. Most of the companies do print their cast before the beginning of each picture. Lottie Pickford Admirer. — Your question is not within the rules of this department. I don't know why she changed her name. He is twentyfour years old. Yes, they are brothers and sisters. Beulah Poynter is still acting — considerably so. So you like the married-club idea? Very good. Write again. F. O'Connor. — Yes, Blanche Sweet is a very good actress, indeed. You must spend all of your time at the movies, don't you? "Stolen Goods" was produced in California. Carlyle Blackwell has it on him in looks. You say you think he is handsomer because he sent you a photograph of himself, .and Carlyle didn't. Why don't you write Carlyle and ask him for one? M. D. — Marguerite Clark, in "Seven Sisters." Alan Dwan is directing for Triangle now, since he left the Universal. Alice Hollister was the first real "vampire." She played that part in the "Vampire," a Kalem production. Theda Bara, however, has become recognized as the greatest portrayer of the alluring female on the screen. Louise Glaum, of Triangle, is also rapidly ascending the feminine seducing gallery ladder. The companies are using stage stars mostly for the reputation they have attained on the spoken stage. Lord Hazenback No. 7771. — Wow, me lord ! Where on earth did you dig up the title? It's long enough, to be sure, but why the No. 7771 ? Reminds one of the rogues' gallery. Hope your conscience is clear, however. No, I only answer questions for this magazine, and am just old enough to know better. Some boy for my age, eh, what? L-ko stands for Lehrman, ko — company. Billie Ritchie goes under his own name, is an Englishman, and was born in his native country. Billie Jacobs' "ma" got him into the movies. King Baggot is his real name, although he never sat on a throne outside of the movie realm. So you, too, want to become a motion-picture star. Ye gods ! Have I one reader who does not possess that desire? Don't all speak at once. You are some poet, but modesty forbids me to print such a tribute to myself. Thanks, just the same. Ruth ie H.— Hello, Ruthie ! So this is your first offense? Such a little bit of a letter, too. However, I hope you will improve as we get better acquainted. Xo, Wil