Picture-Play Magazine (Sep 1927 - Feb 1928)

Advektisinx Section 117 What the Fans Think Continued from page 10 years and a greater number uf crow's-feet, and has obviousl}' passed the age for romantic love-making. Aline Miller. Cihevy Ohase, Maryland. In Memoriam. "The year is going, let him go." Tennyson. Yes, the year is going, the darkest and saddest year. He is gone who was young, romance and chivalry itself, he who had the most tender smile and the most wonderful eyes of all. Rudolph Valentino has gone forever. And now a year is going, the first year since his death. But we here in Sweden — and I am sure, everywhere on earth people think as we do — all loved and love him more than any other star, and we shall never forget him. We saw only his shadow on the screen, the shadow of a noble, fine personalit)', and now the shadow has gone, too. But though a year is going he is in my heart as much as he was when he lived. He was with us only a little time, but we did not make his lifetime happy. Most critics considered him a bad — listen, fans — actor, and if any one wished to tell the truth people laughed at them. But he gave us the most beautiful impersonations we have ever seen, or shall see on the screen. We will never see more beauty than in "Monsieur Beaucaire," no actor could have been able to portra}^ J nan Gallardo and Julio Desnoyers better than our Rudy did. And not to forget his two sheik pictures ! Immortal Rudy ! No one can take his place either in our hearts or on the screen. So let us be faithful to him ! Remember him, and revere his memory ! The year is going, others will come and go, but he will always be our own beloved RudJ^ Gull Mellin. S. Espl. 4, Lund, Sweden. Up Stage? I want to say first of all, that I got a bitter disappointment recently in meeting Eleanor Boardman, who was always one of my favorites, but now ranks least of all, because in my opinion and estimation, she is a snob. While I was in Chicago recently, I met her face to face at the New Stevens Hotel, and I remarked to one of my girl ifriends, "Why there is Eleanor Boardman." Of course Eleanor had heard the remark and she gave me a very snobbish gesture, as though she were some queen. When they get so hoity-toity, I am through with them, and I don't care if I never see Miss Boardman on the screen again. Eva M. Butterfield. 218 Third Street, Fond du Lac, Wis. A Tribute to Harry Langdon. Not so long ago, I was taken into the town of Wistfulness, near the Valley of Tears. Soon after that, I was ushered into the little village of Joyful Laughter, near the Road to Happiness. Both of these towns are ruled by the same man, and a finer Sovereign could never be found the world over. This ruler understands his people. In either place, he rules supreme. His government is original, and all his ideas of improvement are his own. He is loved by all who have met, and know him, distantly or otherwise, and is looked upon as the best of his kind. He goes about his governing patiently and cautiously, appearing to sense trouble, and looking for it not. When things go wrong, he smiles pathetically, to offer silent cheer for those who are affected most by it. He wants to see he is happy, although seemingly miserable. His followers fairly worship him. Everywhere, one may hear the hearty cry, "Long Live Ludicrous Langdon! Honorable Hilarious Harry!" Now, you know I've been speaking of the King of Comedy, none other than that moon-faced, sad-cj'ed, heart-appealing and inimitable Harry Langdon ! At the sight of him, one offers mentally, "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, here comes the Strong Man, in Long Pants!" So, King of Combined Sentiment, success to you ! Long Live Ludicrous Langdon ! Hylda G. Armstrong. 1723 Polymnia Street, New Orleans, La. Welcome ! Here's another bouquet for a newcomer — Nancy Nash, one of the cutest little newcomers we've had in a long time. I saw her for the first time in "The City" and, although she wasn't featured, she had the choicest role in it. And she certainly did run away with the picture ! She bears a very strong resemblance to Dorothy Mackaill, but she has an individuality all her own. She's as cute as they come, with her wistful charm. Here's banking on this little girl to come to the front before very long. She's got it in her, I know. Una S. Adler. 335 Grant Street, Buffalo, New York. A Protest to the Fans. A. R. must be a first-class grouch or he couldn't say Rin-Tin-Tin and Tom Mix are the "worst ever," not in those very same words but it means the same. RinTin-Tin is a wonderful dog and I have seen many of his pictures and there wasn't one of them that I couldn't have seen and enjoyed the second time. As for Tom Mix and Hoot Gibson — what's the matter with them? I like them both! I'll admit there are some pictures that do not exactly please everx'body — they couldn't — but I can't see why the fans will throw so much dirt at the film folks. The stars were probablj^ just as displeased with some of the pictures as the fans, because of direction or something, and the way they are "hammered" makes me good and sore. I am sure the stars must feel resentful toward some of these fans if they read the letters, but then they are probably so broadminded that the more the fans rave the more fun they get out of it. I'm for the film folk, and I'm here to s:iy, "If you cr.n't boost don't knock." They earn their money and it probably isn't their fault if some of the pictures don't please. Some of these so-called fans, if they had a chance to meet the stars they are forever running down, would be in line two days ahead of time and be the biggest gushers there. I don't know why I read some of those letters, because every time I do I get a . wrinkle on my nose that takes weeks to get out. Then it's time for another issue so I practically have a wrinkle "four weeks out of a month," caused by some old grouch trying to see how much mud he can throw at some particular actor or actress. For every one that doesn't like them there are a hundred that d'o, so why should they worry what you think? I'll probablyi get a few digs myself for this but then the film folks will have a rest. I agree with 'Vivian about Cullen Landis. Eloise Holland. 2913 Springle Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. WHAT makes you think that you can't earn many hundreds of extra dollars yearly playing a King Band Instrument? You like music! You envy the person who plays well. Then make up your mind that you, toOjWiUleam. For more than a quarter-century we've helped young people achieve great success in music. Let us show you the easy way to greater popularity and profits. 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