Picture-Play Magazine (Sep 1921 - Feb 1922)

Advertising Section What the Fans Think Continued from page 84 Let's Be Fair. Your letters from the "Fans" have long been a source of interest to me, as it is always interesting to hear what other people think about your pet hobbies. The German films seem to be causing considerable discussion of late, and rightly so. Any innovation is worthj^ of attention. For this reason, I had a queer, almost ashamed sort of feeling come over me when I heard how the motion-picture people in Los Angeles had acted in regard to their showing. They, of all people, should have shown the courtesy due to a competitor, for such these foreign actors are. No great art can grow without competition. The present-day state of the American film industry has shown this. Now with an incentive, let's hope the people in our own country can forge ahead of the rest of the world. Besides — why do such a pettish thing as oppose that which offers no real opposition? These films from Germany .are worth considering, but they are nothing miraculous. The acting is excellent, but it has been equaled by American performers ; the stories were excellent, but ours have been better — the best ones — the photography was not equal by any manner of means to Tourneur's or to Griffith's wonderful visions; the continuity of the two pictures which I have seen — "Passion" and "Deception" — was weak compared to the best productions of our land. It is fair for me to compare these presentations with our best, as I understand the^ are Germany's best. One great commendation seems to be the handling of mob scenes. Personall}-, I detest mobs, whether I'm in them or not, so can't enthuse over masses of people rushing back and forth, in perfect or atrocious order. One thing that compels my admiration is that these players, the principal ones, act with astounding sincerit^^ For the lesser roles, the parts are well played, no more. The vivid Pola Negri has won approval here. She is different and decidedly fascinating. I hope I see more of her. I wonder if Norma Talmadge has seen this dazzling foreign luminary? I know when she used to be the object of my adoration ; her very name would send a tingle of fire through me. Now, her acting itself leaves me cold. No one will '.ver take her place with me, but my heart aches to see that pedestal whereon I once placed her — empty. _ With the hope that the players of the silent drama will be as fair and generous to _ these foreign stars — their brother artists, as well as competitors — as your magazine has been, I choose to remain quiet until another disturbance arouses me to write. Rutgers Arden. 145 State Street, Springfield, Mass. From Another Admirer of Mary. It is with murder in my heart that I pen this letter in defense of "America's Sweetheart," Mary Pickford. I have just read Miss Ruth Werst's letter in the September number of the Picture-Play and I wish to state right here that I think her most unjust in her criticism of the most beloved of stars. I admire Miss Minter very much, but I do not think she would have the courage to disfigure her face and depend upon her art alone to carry the picture through. There is one phrase which certainly gets me and that is the remark that Mary's admirers are few, and also the msinuation that those who do admire her are "insane." Why, the cleanest, most wholesome, and most human plays ever portrai'ed on the silver sheet have had as their star — Mary Pickford! Mary Pickford is not my only favorite, however, and I should like to put in a good word for Tommy Meighan, Richard Barthelmess, and that "soon to be" star, Kenneth Harlan. I wish to extend my thanks to Nellie R. Cornelius, and also to say that I will be there to help her root for Douglas MacLean. Hoping I have not expressed my thoughts too freel}' to have this printed, Sincere!}", Eliz.mjeth AIe.vcham. 820 Xi-.'.th Avenue, East, Duluth, 'Slinn. Haughty? Not to Her Friends. I am impelled to write to you after reading Ruth Werst's letter about Marj^ Pickford. I have followed motion pictures from the time they began, and, having seen all the stars, I am convinced that Mary Pickford is the unrivaled queen. I, too, saw "Suds," and I thought it sweet and touching — a simple story that brought a lump to the throat and unashamed tears to one's ei'es — only later to be dispelled b}" laughter. To my mind, no warm-hearted human being could resist Alary Pickford's adorable appeal. The amazing thing to me was the writer's reference to Aliss Pickford as a "haughty little lady." I happen to have relatives who live in Los Angeles, quite near her, and who see her almost daily. ' They all sa}' that she is the most warmhearted, sweet, sincere, lovable person in the world. As for the theater that advertised "Tom Mix — also Alary Pickford," well, without meaning disrespect to Tom Alix, I think that must have been some theater manager ! Aliss Pickford need not and surely does not worry about the few who do not like her. The millions who love her and who have enshrined her in their hearts, simply make the others appear insignificant. West Orange, New Jersey. E. AI. G. You Get the Picture! One of my friends vvrote you a letter last month, and when she got her copy of Picture-Play this month she was rather peeved because her letter wasn't in it. Then I told her that I would bet her a picture of Constance Talmadge against a picture of Wanda Hawley that I could write a letter you'd publish. First, I want to second that article in which you said that you knew that Picture-Play's readers don't want to be bunked. It must be a relief to express your real opinions and that is what your interviews sureh' do. The reason I like PicturePlay so much is because it's so different and so vivid. I don't know whether that's the right word to use or not, l)Ut our English teacher always used vivid in anything she was speaking of ; and besides, I like the sound of it. . I like all your writers very much, especialljf Emma-Lindsaj^ Squier. By the way, Air. Editor, I do wish you could publish Sally's real name in your "Revelations of a Star's Wife." I've made a hundred guesses who she is. I've written 3'ou more than I intended now, and besides, thty have some new books in at the library and they put them on the shelves at seven o'clock sharp. As it's six-thirty now, I'd better hurry if I want to get one. R. E. A. McAlester, Oklahoma. P. S. Do I get that picture of Wanda Hawley or not? Gentle on Hosiery With the All-Rubber shre-vdly fashioned Oblong Bultoii the HOSE SUPPORTER holds the stocking in place securely— but without injury to the most delicate silk fabric. 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