Picture-Play Magazine (Sep 1928 - Feb 1929)

Advertising Section 115 What the Fans Think Continued from page 12 tainly surprised while viewing "Tillie the Toiler," that upon the introductory flash of George in this picture, the theater was swept by a storm of applause. I was really glad to see how much other people liked George and, believe me, I helped applaud. Was delighted to note Faye Bush's admiration for Leatrice Joy. I am completely captivated by that famous dimple of hers and think she is just perfect with the boyish coiffure. I make it my business to see every one of her pictures. However, due to a cinder in my eye, I had to miss one of her latest, and I cannot remember when I ever missed anything so much. Rose Boris. 104 Waldorf Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. Who Is the Greatest Actress? After seven years' experience as a fan, I have come to the conclusion that Adela Rogers St. Johns is right in her opinion that Norma Talmadge is the greatest actress on the screen. Pauline Frederick might once have held this place, hut she has been so long snowed under in obscure pictures that, notwithstanding the general excellence of her latest release, "The Nest," she should now resign her claim to the one and only Norma. Lillian Gish is reckoned by popular acclaim a great actress, but "The Wind" and perhaps "Annie Laurie" are the only ones worth mentioning of recent efforts. Vilma Banky and Gloria Swanson are extremely talented, but neither is versatile, though Gloria grows more worthy of fame in every picture, and is a distinct personality. There is a difference of opinion concerning Greta Garbo. Some, mainly of the masculine gender, fall for her charms and fascinating beauty, but there are many others who do not agree. Personally, I believe that her great popularity is due to her magnetism and dynamic, mysterious beauty. I would not compare her with Norma in acting a'bility. Now that I have disposed of all possible intruders, I will turn my attention to the object of my admiration. Think back over all the Norma films and try to discover a single disappointing performance by the star. Ever since the days of the old Vitagraph, she has been delighting audiences. Even in "Graustark," the least commendable of her pictures, she endowed the Princess with a charm all her own and imparted a glamour to the whole film. "Camille" had rather an old-fashioned story, but that was no handicap to our Norma. She put her entire self into her acting, and, with the aid of Gilbert Roland, the film is extremely popular. Besides, Norma is not only our greatest dramatic actress, but an exceedingly clever comedienne as well. Recall "Kiki," the fascinating story of a Parisian waif of the streets. All others who have prospective candidates please bring them on, and let the fans be the judge of the question. Helen Beal. Delaware, Ohio. The Battle Goes On. Malcolm H. Oettinger's interview on Greta Garbo was all that I knew it would be. Why should Malcolm pan Greta after John Gilbert had lauded her to the skies? Surely, if a sophisticated matinee idol took the trouble to praise her, and even fall in love with her, there must be something to her. Malcolm, therefore, ap proached her with a rosy eye shade clapped to his brow. He couldn't have criticized her if his life had depended on it. Any one can see that Greta was no different from Pola. Both posed and melted from one gesture into another. If Pola's "The Queen Receives" attitude was insincere and failed to impress the interviewer, why did Greta's drowsy eyes and cigarette-between-slender-fingers gesture impress him? Prejudice. He went to interview Pola prepared to dislike her. He went to Greta with Gilbert's praises ringing in his ears, expecting to like her. All unfair prejudice. No matter how I try, I cannot respect Mr. Oettinger's opinion; he has shown himself up so many times. Sister Clara. Hibbing, Minnesota. An Intelligent Analysis of Valentino. Not even death annuls the power of that composite of diverse and contradictory characteristics — Rudolph Valentino. In life, indifference was seldom his portion— people either liked or disliked him. We know he was a delight to watch on the screen, even in a poor picture. We took an entirely different interest in pictures from the day we first saw him ; we saw each Valentino film not once, but several times; and those shown since his death take precedence with us over any other. The picture itself grows wearisome, certainly, but he never does. Sentimentalists? Not at all. Valentino had a unique power to attract and hold the interest of people of quiet tastes and few enthusiasms. Naturally, since his death, it is impossible, somehow, not to resent unkindness shown toward the naive and lovable little boy who often looked out of Valentino's eyes. It was part of his strangely complex charm that, while he personified romance, smoldering, sullen anger, even cruelty of a sort, he could also give lessons in wistfulness to those to whom wistfulness is their only stock in trade. His acting was distinguished by quietness and restraint, mingled with a powerful suggestion of fire and dynamic force underlying his calm. It is this, and the fact that he was never hurried or abrupt, which gave his love-making such perfection. M. F. F. Cleveland, Ohio. Greta Put on a Better Act. In the April issue of Picture Play Malcolm H. Oettinger goes into raptures over the great Garbo, which many will consider an insult to Pola Negri. If Greta can put herself over better than Pola, why should not the fellow be candid and say so? Norbert Lusk reviewed "The Patent Leather Kid," rating it a good picture, and I agree with him; but he ridiculed the ending. The film was shown at one of the leading theaters in my city, the audience consisting of intelligent adults, not youngsters ; and at the close of the picture when Mr. Barthelmess, as the wounded soldier, struggles to his feet to salute Old Glory, the audience applauded and cheered as I have never known them to do before in this city. Helen Noel. 3554 North Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana. Miss Vidor Vindicated. I have kept quiet " when they argued over Gilbert and Novarro, panned the glo A FEW drops of NONSPI (an antiseptic liquid) used on an average of twice a ■ week — will keep your armpits dry and odorless — and also save your clothing from destructive perspiration stains. NONSPI, used and endorsed by physicians and nurses, does not actually stop perspiration — it destroys the odor and diverts the underarm perspiration to other parts of the body where there is better evaporation. More than a million other men and women abo use and endorse NONSPI. 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