Picture Show (May-Oct 1919)

ti The Picture Show, Odohei 25th, 1919. BEFORE AFTER. Every lady can liave a beautiful head of CURLY and WAVY hair. There is no need to have sleek, lank, unattractive hair. One bottle of VETKOS will keep the hair in lovely curls for months, also invaluable for making the hair grow. Guaranteed absolutely harmless. Send for a bottle to day, and make yourself the admiration of all your friends. You will be delighted with the results. Price 2/6 per bottle, or three bottles for 5/6, post paid, direct from the maker.?, CHAPMAN, LTD, (Dept. 115),15, Red Lion Sq., London, W.C. 1. YOUR EDITOR REPLIES. FILM ACTING The new profession for both sexes. Large salaries can be earned by trained beginners. We qualify you at our studio for our own and other productions. Call or write, LONDON & PROVINCIAL CINEMA COLLEGES, 255, High Holborn. W.C. I. on^ dark, eyelashes. Cream ^'J' daikea your la^shes and l>tow5, aud make tbem thick, loui;. and Bilky, thus ^iviug to the eyes that fascinating. ex pressive look »vhich uieu ti so appeahni:. " EyDOLAt^H " is a real darkener— not a " make up." Detec Use also " EYDOL" — it cleais the eyes. iiupai ting to them wonderful brillian cy and yoiithful charm. laiiiiles>. 2/9 per Lottie. lion imjiossiblt Harmless. In ivorine pots, full price 1/6 (full si'se— noextra to pay;. Of all i^hem'ists * stores. Of direct fiom EYDOL Co. (Dept. 2S), 170. Strand. London, W.C. 2. nnnnn rtjy THFM nnnnnn T/ie Children's Ne'V^spaper gnnn EVERY FRIDAY. °nnn nnnn CiNEMA ASPIRANTS :(AI.I. AGES)= Receive expert tuition. Students arc included in our own PKODUCTIONS, when prolicient. Write or call for particulars. A1 CINEMA COLLEGE & STUDIO, 171,R<-nfieM St .GLASGOW. lA IJlVIUlyC t'l' 'JO /».! TK. ENGLISH HISTORICAL PLAYS. It is a singular fact that, while we may enjoy the present and look forward to the future, the past never fails to retain its fascination for us. Whatever the present advantages may be, the " good old days " is a phrase by v/hich we seek to express our appreciation of days gone by, even though we may not have enjoyed them ourselves. True, in the latter case, it is only a pose which we like to adopt. But where Time has denied us the personal experience of earlier days, we have the written word of the chroniclers of history. From this we gain our instruction and interest, and our curiosity is whetted to know more about the days in which our forefathers lived. England is peculiarly a country of glorious traditions, and each period has its own store of interest which will never fail in its attraction. From the pages of books which tell their story in prose and song we have gleaned something about the men and women who made their times notable, and themselves renowned. Their dress, their customs and manners, and the surroundings in which they lived, have interested us no less than their deeds. And what imagination has failed to picture, the spoken and the silent stage have both helped us to realise with the resources of their talents and arts. But though the moving picture, with its greater advantages in scenery, has provided us with some excellent historical plays, there is yet room for more. Most of those already produced have been staged abroad, and have had no bearing, of course, on the history of this country. And even where some of them have attempted to portray the England of the olden times, they have lacked somehow, in spite of their quahties, that touch of genuineness which only Ens^lish players amidst real English scenes can give. This is one reason why we shall accord a hearty v/elcome to the historical plays which the British producer may be including in his programme. THE EDITOR. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Will readers kindly remember that, owing to the fact tliat this paper goes to press a considerable timebeforepublicatif^^ ansv>'ered in the next issue f A stamped and addressed envelope must accompany any letter requiring an immediate answer by post. Address: The Editor, "The Picture Show," The Fleetway House, Farringdon Street, E.G. 4. E. S. T. (Eltham). — From your letter, 1 presume you have kept a oopy of your questions, so to save space will not repeat Ihcin. (1) Why be pi'^zzled ? Tlio pLir in September 13t!i issue is, of course, later news. Kemember that all these answers are WTitten and sent to press several weeks before you see them, so that a good deal in the way of change can take place in the meantime. (2) There are four Moore Brothers and references to all of t.hem have been made. (3) A slip. See reply to A. K.. of Coventry, in July 12th issue. Her married name was already known to me, but I do not think she wishes it to be made public. (4) I have not seen the book you mention, but 5 ou could probably obtain it if you know the publishers. S. L. (Stepney).— What ? Have you other favourites still besides all those you have named ? Why, your ioves .must he numerous. Alma Taylor was born in London — exactly when I do not know — and has blue eyes. She joined Hepworths when slie was twelve, which I don't think could have been so very long ago, and has remained with them ever since. 51. 1. (Harrogate). — Well, I do answer all I can as quickly as time and space on this page permits. If you have had to wait some time for this, you must forsrive me. Eddie Polo i.. twenty-nine, and was born in Los Angeles, California. JIary Pickford was born on April 8, 1893, in Toronto. Canada. Douglas Fairbanks was bora in Dinver, Colorado, on Mav 23. 1883. A. F. (Finsbury Park), R. B. (Monmouth)," Ch.arlie " (Saltley), G. P. C. (S. Woodford), A. .ind X. D. (Hove), A. M. (Dubhn). T. H. (lioniford), C. C. (Southall), " Iris " (HyUon), and J. K. D. (Glasgow). — Excuse me dragging you all in together, but it is better to be in here than outside in the cold. Your questions have been answered in this and in previous issues against the initials or nom-de-plumes of other readers, so I trust the information will do for you all as well, and (hat you will write again. C. W. M. (Hampstead). — Your first question is answered in the rule below. Tom Mix was born in Oklahome. 11. B. (Glasgow). — Pearl Grant Is Eddie Polo's better half. " TiiYR.\ " (Levenshulme). — How am I getting along ? Oh, very well, thank you. .^s you say, I am " up to the neck in work," but still happ.v. Christopher Kent, in " Three Men and a Girl," was no other than our friend, Richard Biirtbelmess. The Picture Show is one of those good things of wliich yon can never have too much. G. A. (Rochdale). — I thought you were " Broncho Bill.v " when I glanced at your name first. " Saiisonia " is the siTcen name of l.ucian Alberti. Will remember your request about Maristc. " M.\iilE " (Stroud Green).— Voa can address the nrti-it.es you mention by their film names implead of by tlieir married ones. .M. Rene Creste played the title-role in "Judex." \e.<, W. S. Jiart'.s iiluys are always worlli seeing. il. II. (Glasgow). — " Motion I'ieture Operations, Stage Electrics and Illusions," is the title of a \><>iik wliirh may answ-r your que.stioas. It can be had )i>r .")s., post free,from S. Rentell and Co., Ltd., 3'j, Maiden J.aiie, London, W.C. 2. A. C. IS. (Ijristol). — K.in;y noticing how well Mary MacLaren had trimmed her naiU ! You must be observant ! Do you mean Cameron O.rr ? Yes, ' he iloes make " an excellent ras-eal," Jmt f.idy on the films, of course. King.ston-on-Thames is his birthplace. He has black hair, and is 5 ft. 11 in. iu height. Some cf his films are: '".Meg o' the Woods," " The llu'-'ged Path." " A Turf Conspiracy," " Under .Su.spieion," '■ A Daughter of Eve," .and " '1 he Gentleman Rider," to be shown later. D. F. H. (Yorks).— Wanda Hawley has dark liair and black eyes, and was born in New York twentyfour years ago. Besides " Tfie Price of a (iood Time," she has also appeared in " A fiau'n a. Man," '" Betsy's Burglar. I'lic Dynast," " The Flame of the Yukon," and '' The .Moder.s Confession." W. L. (Chobhaiii). — Marie Walcanip says she is not married at the moment of writing. Will consider your suggestion. C. G. B. (Halesworth). -" The Hope CUent" and " BattUng .lane " are two other filni-s for which Dorothy Gish has acted before thf camera. A new one of hers is " The Peril Within." E. M. B. W. (Isleworf.h). — You have guessed right (he ver.v first time. Mnry Pickford is twenty-six. Her hair is not auburn, but light brov.n. W. M. (Leicester).— (iladdcn James st^-.rted his stage career at the age of six, and when he twik up screen work lie joined the Vitagraph, for vhiiti company he is still playing. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio. Mollie King is twenty-one, and wa-i born in Xew York. .She has a sLster n.ained Nellie King. Y'our other questions have been answered elsewhere. G. R. (Pembroke Dock), and " May Queen " (Gosfortb). — '1 he artiste you both name ha not tieen on the films for srrme (ime, and, therefore, there has been no news about her. K. R. (Blackpool). — Queenie Thomas and Olive Thomas are no relafion to each other — in fact, the hitter's real name is Olive Duffy. I hope you have Been " The Lightning Raider." V. L. (Xewc.istle-on Tyne). — ^\'es, unfortunately, the openings are fewer than the applicants. Katherine MacDonald, who took the part of Kathleen Harkness, was the one who pl.iyed with W. S. Hart in " Riildle Gwane." No. your one letter hasn't made any ditference, so you can send another one when vou like. '• Ginger Mick " (Bow), E. B. (London, E.C ). " Indignant " (Ponders End), and others, aU hurl large and heavy brickbats at " Queenie " of (ila.sgow. for saying that JIary Pickford is "■ common looking." So look out, Queenie, they're coming. M. K. (Eahn?).— No, I am not surprised to receive a letter from " a woman of forty-four," for my -correspondents arc >oung and old. Your letter quite interested me. I note you have travelled all ove/ India aiid-~liave even lived there tlressed a-s a Jlohammedan, and that you liave also been to Australia and Africa. No doubt the pictures which depict scenes'in these ilifferent lands must be doubly^ intere.sting to you. 1 am glad you like the good,' clean pictures " made in England." There will be plentK more of them. F. G. (Birmingham). — Do you mean Violet Mersereau ? .she went on the tlieatrieal stage when quite a child, She is now twenty-live, and wa» born in New York. H. SI. (Chester).— Jack Pickford is twenty-three (not twenty-lwo, as you said in figures bust time, Mr. Printer), ami i-s married to Olive Thomas. •• GWEN " (Cannock).—" The Key of the World.". " Pallard the Punter," and " The Green Terror," are just three of Heather Thatcher's films. (Corttinued on l>ack cover.) HINTS TO PICTURE PALACE MANAGERS. Put up the lights after every picture, as sometimeSj during the exciiement of the picture, patrons drop personal belongings, and the light for about half a minute would give them time to look for them, without groping about, or striking matches to the danger of other people. It would also assist people who are standing to find a seat without inconveniencing those sitting down. 2 6 awarded to H. LEW, 105, Trafalgar Street, Walworth, London, S.E.