Picture Show (May-Oct 1919)

ii George Robey, Esq. CB.E. write;:— "I hasten to tell you how much I enjoyed smokiuR your ' De Reszke' Cicarc tlcs. I shall smoke tlicm ui future a; I think they are excellent in every way." R. Kennerley Rumford, Esq. writes : —" Many thanks for the ' De Reszke' Cigarettes. They are most excelleut." Prank Reynolds, Esq.. R.I. writes:— "I think your'De Reszke' Cigarettes very good indeed." Robert Donald, Esq. writes :— " I consider the ' De Ueszkc ' are the best American cigarettes on the market." The' Picture Show, Aufjusl 16th, 1919. THE price of the best cigarette is such a trifle more tlian that of ihe mediocre kind, that it is surely worth paying the difference to obtain the extra satisfaction k^aia^ " Reszkes ' $»3t-s' CIGARETTES SolU al all Tobacconists, Stores, and Military Canteens. eyelashes Oream wiii dm k.-n \')nr ■lashes an<J hio« s. ' jiri.l luako th.in t)ii(k. long, and silky, tlms L'i\iiii,' the cyps ih.il fii« ]n;ctin|>, exIiies-siv. lt.uk which men BO ai.pcaliiiL'. "EYDOLASH' is a leal dai konei — jKit a ■■ iii.ikt I'ae also " EYDOL " —It cleats II, f ,-y,.s, iinpartittg tti thi-iti wonderful l.iilliancy and lutitliful charm. H.ii itile.s.s. 2/9 per l,,,ttlf tlo hie In ftill i.iicf 1-6 (full size— noe.xtra tt. payj. Of all fhe,,, i sts & stores, or ili.eet fioii. "EYDOL "Co iDept. 170, Strand, London, W.C. 2. DESIGN KliGISTIiREfJ. THE HOME CINEMATOGRAPH How to obtain one (or 2 '6, Particulars free. ^Vrite at once : BRITISHSCOPE, 236H. Higrh Holborn, London, W.C.I, REAL POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPHS Messrs. Hepworth Picture Plays Ltd. have just added some fine new postcard studies of Miss Alma Taylor, Miss Qirissie White. Henry Edwards & Gerald Ames to the large Steele of real photographs which they already hold. Fulldetails of these new photographs can be obtained by sending direct to Publicity Dept., Hepworth Picture Plays, Ltd., 2, Denman St., Piccadilly, W.I. Stamped addressed envelope should be enclosed for reply . You can easily avoid lliat most dHqiiieting sign of age — Kiey hair — by ^ing Valentine's Extract, which riparta a natural colour, light \liro\vn, dark brown or black, and akes thf hair soft and jrlossy. It a perfect, cleanly and harmless ain, waHh.'i>>le and lasting. One juiil, most easy to apply. No od'nir nor Htickinesa. Does not ^snil the pillnw. Price Not Advanced. Qnallty and f^'ni r\ Strength maintained at Pre-War y / Standard, d y Of atlC'hemiHts.at 1/-,2SA 6/6 per m buttU-;or.il d(*siit;(l.by pu-st ^Jd.fxtta. I H S. VALENTINE. 46a, Holborn Viaduct. London, EX. 1. MORE BEAUTIFUL ART PLATES COMING {See Special Announcement Next Week.) YOUR EDITOR REPLIES. LITERATURE AND THE FILM. A few weeks ago I wrote on the subject of film adaptations of well-known novels, and pointed out that what is needed in this country is more originahty in screen plays. Among those of my readers who thought the subject worthy of discussion are some who hope that we may still continue to see picturisations of well-known books. I need hardly say that I share this hope as well, for, as one lady reader, writing over the pen-name of " Easter," says : " When people have seen a film they liked, the knowledge that the story can be had in book form would make them eager to get it and have it by them. Thus I think that the production of films adapted from books encourages a taste for good literature." Precisely the same thing, of course, holds true with regard to stage plays, although the drama would be poor indeed if it were to be never anything more than the mouthpiece of literature. The truth is that the public look for freshness and originality, and an excess of adaptations, no matter how excellent, would soon tire the public taste. Unfortunately, the chief fault about all adaptations is their lack of complete resemblance to the originals. No adapted photo-play, however well staged and acted, can give us an accurate picture of a book and the delicate interpretations of the author's theme. That is not a fault of the tUm, but because literature and photography must always remain separate and distinct. The one is dependent on the mind, through which everything must filter ; while the other has to rely on external qualities. And in spite of our endeavours to bridge the gulf by adaptations, it cannot be said that the union is a success. Let us by all means have occasional adaptations since a gool film may introduce us to a good book, and vice versa. But in the province of motion photography there is surely an abundance of talent which could be used to greater advantage in .he production of original play?. After all, we do not want the film io become simply an animated illustration to the novel. THE EDITOR. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Will readers kindly remember that, owing to the fact that this paper goes to press a considerable time before publication, letters cannot be answered in the next issue ? A stamped and addressed envelope must accompany any letter requiring an immediate answer by post. Address: The Editor, "The Picture Show," The Fleetway House, Fafringdon Street, E.C. 4. " Norma " (Birmingham). — Lou Tellegan i.s still on the screen, and will be appearing with his wife, (ieraldine Farrar, in a series of pictures produced b.v CioUlwyn. Sydney Drew and True Boardman are both dead. Photos of the former appeared in our issiie for May 3rd and May 24th. Will bear in mind your requests about Marie Walcamp and J. Warren Kerrigan. (;. M. F. (Stourbridge).— 'Sorry no postcards of K.Ttlileen C'litford. You can write to her through tliis office if you follow the instructions given in the rule below. C. F. (Sunderland). — Have you sent me the wrong letter in mistake ? It bears no name, though the envelope Avas addressed to me, and is evidently intended for some film company. H. H. B. (Warrington).— I do not think a film of the life story of the dead actre.ss you name would do tlie good you imagine. People might fltck to see it out of curiosity — but that is all. The ijuestion re. coloured films is too technical to answer adequately in the space at my disposal. H. C. (Ramsgate). — Your letter io Pearl White was forwarded, so it was quite all right. .4. G. (Oldham). — Have you seen our offer on " Film Fun " page ? " Pi;cK " (West Kensington). — Pauline Frederick, as you say, is in America, and you are in business in Lonclon. So how could I tell you whether you will ever meet her or not ? E. B. (Birmingham).— So you would like Thf. Picture Show to be published twice a week V Well, I am glad to know you appreciate it so much. Yes, there will be more pictures o£ Mary Pickford from time to time. H. B. (Dundee). — Don't be so modest. One question is not a " great deal," and I shall not mind if you ask more next time. Jack Pickford is twentythree. 1 note you would like photos of Thomas Meighan ('. K. (Bristol). — So you think this paper is " run by leading ciiietna stars with the idea of discouraging any aspirants to the profession." You arc wrong. 'J'he former have no more sav in the matter of people wanting to get on the films than tlie omI)loy6cs of a firm which can only engage a certahi number and no more. Film companies, as a matter of fact, Jiavc no vacancies, and the letters 1 receive from disappointed applicants support this fact. Tlift film industry in this country is being deluged with applications from many hundred,s of pcopli; who think they can act, and to find work for even the capable ones would be an impossibility. Crowd work is irregular and infrequent, and a producer can always get a crowd with case w ithout having to scour the country for " cxtr.'is." 1 agree with you thai there is plenty of fine British scenery, and may we soon see it all on the films. Hope to iicar from voii again. L. Y. (Inverarie). — Delighted to know you are proud to go and buy this paper. Are the.se the facts ^ ou want ? Constance Talmadge was born in Brooklyn, New York, on Ai)ril 1!), )H0(). She has golden hair and brown eyes, and is .5 feet 6 inches in height. Norma Talmadgc's birthplace is Niagara Falls, New York, and the date, May 2, 1897. A. A. (Wandsworth). — Charlie C'hapliu'.s talent for the films, like that of many other stars, was discovered on the stage. • A. S. (O.xford). — The scene you mention may have been reproduced by " stage settings," or it may have lieen taken at Oxford and used for the pictuc^' in America. Douglas Fairbanks has not been in ttiis country. Your letter to him has been sent on. B. a. (Kdinburgh) and others. — Art plates are again being issued. Do you Uke the one in thin number ? A. W. (Burropfield.) — I have read with interef-t the account of the " make-believe " film play which you say your friends perform in the wooils. It is not bad at all. Y'ou can write to Antonio Moreno and Pearl White through this office, as 1 cannot give addresses, .1. (i. H. (Hereford). — Sorry, I cannot adopt yoi.r suggestion, as the khid of photographs you mention would have no bearing on cinema matters at alL li. H. (Birmingham.) — Any one of the trade journals would be able to supply you with the infoimation you want. " Anxioi s Kate " (Eaglesfiekl). — Sorry I am imable to oblige you with an art plate of Mary Pickford, but if you ask your newsagent, he may be able to get you the issue for May 3rd containing it. Pleased to welcome you as a new reader. A. W. G. (Gunnersbiu:y). — " Ham " is Lloyd Ycrnon Hamilton, while " Bud " is the screen name of A. U. Duncan, M. K. (Liverpool). — You must have been interested to learn from your cousin in New York how closely you resemble Dorothy Dalton. I hope to pritit more about her in The Picture show. " Dixie " (Chester). — Neither Theda Bara nor Pearl White are married, i^ew Cody is the husband of Dorothy Dalton. He was born in WaterviUe, Maine, U.S.A., thirty-four years ago. Marguerite Clark has brown hair, hazel eyes, and fair complexion. H. r. W. (Siegburg, Germanj'). — It's splendid of you to be getting other readers of this paper, and for passing it round. Accept my best thanks for your " chunks of good luck." L. M. (Blackpool). — I cannot tell you for certain, but no doubt if you wrote to Mary Pickford ami Pearl White they might tionour you, as you say, with a letter in return. Of coiu-se you may write again, so don't forget. M. 1{. (Brixton). — As you are only twelve, why not wait till you are older, when your ambitions may have changed ? I have sent your letter on to .\ntonio Moreno as desired. ' (More answers next week.) HINTS TO PICTURE PALACE MANAGERS. Monthly issues of a bcoklet containing parlicalars of coming pictures should be given to regular patrons (o enable them to arrange visits to their favourite picture-house. It sometimes happens that a previous engagement makes it impossibh for one to attend to s^e a certain film, and an advance notice would prevent this. — 2/6 awarded to L. W. Sinclai'-, 45, Gorthland Drive, Deniristoun, Glasgow. /yV answer to the many inquiries^ we have received from our readers as to how they can send letters to ^ Cinema actors and actresses,'* The Picture Show " will forward all such letterf^ on, but it must be distinctly understood that we cannot guarantee such letters will be replied to. Moreover, as many of these Stars travel all over the world, a considerable time must elapse before the letters reach them. All letters are forwarded by the next mail, and every letter received to date has been sent on. The Editor cannot enter into any correspondence on this matter. How to send your letter ; Write the name of the Star on the envelope and enclose it with a loose I id. stamp to the Editor," The Picture Show," The Fleetway House. Farringdon Street, London, E.C. 4.