Picture-Play Magazine (Mar-Jul 1929)

120 Advertising Section A Volume of a Thousand Wonders The Marvel Cook Book by Georgette MacMillan There is a recipe to suit every one for every occasion in this remarkable book. The favorite recipes of the leading stars of the stage and screen are included. There are 28 recipes for beverages 57 " " breads 71 " " cakes and cookies 31 " " candy 57 " " canning and preserving 11 " " cereals 10 " " chafing dishes 76 " " desserts 31 " " eggs and omelettes 20 " " famous people's dishes 17 " " cooking fowl 26 " " frozen desserts 9 u " fruits 19 " " icings and fillings 10 " " invalid cookery 39 " " meats 12 " one-dish dinners 18 " " oysters 41 " " salads 10 " " salad dressings 28 " " sandwiches 28 " " sea foods 32 " " soups 79 " " vegetables 9 " " vegetarian dishes AND MANY OTHERS This Volume Should be in Every Home Price, $1.00 CHELSEA HOUSE Publishers 79 Seventh Ave. New York Ethel S. Cottingham. 1 will keep a record of your Kenneth Harlan club and refer his admirers to you. Also your Bee Line chapter of the Richard Dix club. Carlie, Milwaukee. — Yes, Picture Play published an interview with Mary Brian, "Wendy Grows Up," in the issue for April, 1928. You can obtain this issue •by writing to this office inclosing twentyfive cents with your request. A Disgusted Picture Fan. — I'm sorry to hear that Gertrude Olmsted high-hats her former neighbors in La Salle, Illinois. But perhaps you're doing her an injustice about her claim of Chicago as a birthplace. Her biography states that she was born in Chicago and educated in La Salle. So probably her family moved to your city when she was small. Paul Martin, a French boy, would like to hear from other Charles Rogers fans. His address is 21 Rue Vernet, Paris, 8 arr., France. And don't forget, boys and girls, that takes a five-cent stamp. Your English is perfect, Paul, and needs no apology. Perhaps it was a special favor that Buddy Rogers personally autographed the photo he sent you. He probably doesn't get so many letters from France, in such excellent English. Most talking pictures, so far, have been made with silent versions for the benefit of those theaters which are not wired. Do write again. Buddy's Buddy.— What a coincidence! There's a Buddy Rogers fan club with headquarters right in your home town of Chanute, Kansas. See Randolph Tye, 708 South Central Avenue. James Reed. — You're just four years too late for the Paramount school. That was organized in 1925, but was discontinued after the first class. Sally. — As to how long Colleen Moore has worn a Dutch bob, what a troubling question for an old man like me! Several years, I should say. Clara Bow uses her real name. Zasu Pitts can be reached, I think, at just Hollywood, California. I believe you may obtain Valentino's picture from S. George Ullman, Hollywood, California. Hula of Hawaii. — It was thoughtful of you to send me the casts of those old films, which I didn't have. Any time I can return the favor ! Dolores Costello and John Barrymore 'were married last November twenty-fourth. Dolores' fan club is in charge of Francis Wilson, Blountstown, Florida. There is none for Barrymore, nor for Audrey Ferris. Madge Bellamy is one of the stars honored by Our Club fans ; Julia David, 62 West Dedham Street, Boston. Barbara Bedford doesn't give her age. She is five feet four and weighs 130. I don't know of what descent she is. I haven't seen Douglas Gilmore's name in any recent casts, but as he is only a minor player it's rather difficult to keep track. I'm sorry, but Mona Rico is so new to the screen I haven't yet been able to get her biography. Barney Google. — I have no way of knowing the reliability of fan clubs ; I merely keep them on record when I am asked to. Bill Haines was born January 1, 1900 ; he is six feet tall and weighs 172. His fan club has headquarters with Vivian Stephens, Perry, Lake County, Ohio. Robert Frazer was born June 29, 1891. He seems to keep quite active on the screen, chiefly in quickies, which perhaps you don't see. In the past year he has appeared in "The Little Snob" for Warner; "The Scarlet Dove," "Out of the Ruins," First National; "City of Purple Dreams," "Black Butterflies," and "Sioux Blood," M.-G.-M. A Girl Who Worships Joan Crawford.— You and Doug, Jr. ! Joan is a Metro-Goldwyn player, and perhaps would send you her picture for ten cents. She was born in San Antonio and grew up in Kansas City. When she was fifteen she ran away and went on the stage in Chicago. From there to New York, where she was "discovered" for the screen by Harry Rapf. Olive Borden works at the RKO studio, 780 Gower Street, Hollywood. Nina B. Cowan. — There was a fullpage .picture of Richard Dix in Picture Play for February, 1929. A Buddy Rogers Fan. — Buddy is twenty-four and six feet tall. Dick Arlen is twenty-nine, six feet tall. I don't know what the chances are for a reissue of any of the Valentino films. Alice Clifton. — So you think you've unearthed the secret of my identity? I'm curious to know how you went about your "detectiving." John Darrow is the young man you fancied in "The Racket." Giggy H. — A nickname for "Giggles"? Yes, you may have your own way about Nils Asther ; he's getting very popular. He was born January 17, 1902, and is six feet one. He's with Metro-Goldwyn. He has no fan clubs as yet. At last accounts Betty Bronson was working in "Broadway" for Universal. Write to Chaplin's leading lady, Virginia Cherrill, at his studio, 1416 La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles. The list of addresses of foreign players which was sent me is too long to publish entirely, and I don't know which ones you are interested in. Would you like Brigitte Helm, Fehlerstrasse 4, Berlin, Friedenan, Germany ; Suzy Vernon, 46, Boulevard Soult, Paris ; Willy Fritsch, Charlottenburg Kaiserdamn 95, Berlin ; Gosta Ekman, 19 Hjorthagsvogen, Stockholm, Sweden? Helen Blaisdell. — Dear, dear, by the time I get through with your questions, where will all my magazine space be then, poor thing? Yes, Phyllis Haver is rather the party-girl type. Malcolm McGregor freelances. I never heard of any signs of temperament about Lina Basquette — quite the contrary. Mary Astor is now a Fox player; "The Woman" is her newest film. I don't think Mary makes personal-appearance tours. Dolores Costello has been on the screen three years, Gloria Swanson about eleven. Conrad Nagel's rise has been so gradual, I can't set a definite date as to when he first became prominent. Victor Varconi looks precisely as he does on the screen ; yes, I've met him. Evelyn Brent is divorced from B. P. Fineman ; Madge Bellamy's first film was for Thomas H. Ince. I think Rex Lease uses his real name. And I don't know whether Clive Brook's parents are living, or where Vilma Banky was educated — except, of course, in Budapest. Addresses of Players Richard Arlen, Esther Ralston, Mary Brian, Neil Hamilton, Richard Dix, Adolphe Menjou, Kathryn Carver, Warner Oland, Ruth Chatterton, Florence Vidor, Clara Bow, Chester Conklin, Clive Brook, Charles ("Buddy") Rogers, Gary Cooper, James Hall, William Powell, Emil Jannings, Evelyn Brent, Doris Hill, Nancy Carroll, Jean Arthur, Olga Baclanova, at Paramount Studio, Hollywood, California. Greta Garbo, Leila Hyams, Bessie Love, Edward Nugent, Gwen Lee, Ramon Novarro,