Picture Play Magazine (Mar-Aug 1927)

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What the Fans Think A Chance to Carry Out Valentino's Wishes. THERE is a very important message which we should like to have broadcast to every single fan in the world, because we want to reach the hearts of all who loved Rudolph Valentino. We offer to his public the splendid opportunity to prove that they are not fickle — that they did not rave over the actor merely to forget the man. Following his death, several plans were conceived, without definite action or result, toward erecting some kind of a memorial to him — a statue, a tablet, or something of the sort. It is fortunate that no definite step along such lines has been taken, because not until now has Rudolph Valentino's own personal wish been made public. When at the height of his fame and happiness, he spoke to his loved ones of what he would like to have done in his name if he should be taken from his earthly glory to a greater one. And his personal desire was, not to have a statue nor any cold, impassive monument erected in his memory, but to have something done to promote the happiness of others — some charitable work carried on in his name. I am unspeakably proud and happy to be privileged to give this, his own message, to the fans he loved, and intrusted with the accomplishment of his own expressed desire. Valentino's name will ever live as a symbol of romance— it is now within his public's power to make it live also as a symbol of unselfishness and thoughtfulness toward others. Rudolph Valentuio was such a vital man, so intense an artist, so generous of character, is so alive still in his public's minds and hearts, that it is beautifully in keeping for a memorial that his public builds for him to be a throbbing, living thing. I should most earnestly appreciate hearing from Valentino fans and receiving their opinions about this proposal, as well as definite suggestions as to a course of endeavor. The best suggestions so far have been the dedication and support of a bed in a children's hospital or the yearly presentation of a scholarship at some recognized art institute. The latter suggestion would probably be nearer to Mr. Valentino's own interest. This project is being launched under the auspices of the Norma Talmadge Correspondence Club, and will be handled with all the effort and importance of a distinct unit, plus the enthusiastic cooperation of the mother organization This movement is an official, active Rudolph Valentino Memorial Club, dedicated to the definite goal of carrying out Mr. Valentino's own desire. Please let me hear from all who are interested in thus keeping Rudolph Valentino's name alive and honored. Constance Riquer. 14207 Northfield Street, East Cleveland, Ohio. She's Having Fits. L. J. S., in the February Picture-Play, came the nearest to sending me into fits that any one has ever „done. In fact, distinct signs of froth may be seen about my mouth even now. Anaemic, pallid, colorless Conrad Nagel better than the vivid, sparkling genius, John Gilbert ! Ye gods ! Lend me courage to bear this ! I have never heard of such idiocy in my life ! But because of the respect I once had for Mr. Nagel's now vanished powers of acting, I might have stood even that, but when it comes to Jack Mulhall beating Gilbert by a mile — too much is too much! Unless L. J. S. is out deliberately to bait other fans, I can't understand his stand. Mr. Nagel gives the impression of being hoisted about by strings in a none-too-skillful manner. Mr. Mulhall doesn't even move that much. How can these two puppets be compared, then, with the screen's best actor? Each characterization of Gilbert's lives — it isn't acted but lived! Gilbert and Vidor forever, is my motto. Lillian Paxtos. 4 East 61st Street, New York City. A Terrible Disappointment. Gee whiz ! I just hate to be disappointed in .i star, don't you? It gives me the funniest sort of empty feeling. I think I was more hurt than anything else. I would like fo tell all the fans about it. But before I start on that, I will say that I saw Bert Lytell in vaudeville recently while he was in Chicago, and he certainly made one hit — with me, anyway. So friendly and nice, with that "just a regular fellow" look. I hope he'll be making a picture soon. Continued on page 10