Picture Show (Nov 1919-Apr 1920)

10 Tht 1'ktun Shun; JfovemWr 8///, 1919. AS TOLD BY THE FACE. No. l.-PEARL WHITE. "p'HE face is the best index to character, most ol us pride ourselves on being able to tell character io this* 1 way. In this series of readings oi well-known stars, given by a famous expert, readers will be able to realise their own or their friends' characteristics, by comparing the definitions given with those they resemble in feature. Thus, many will resemble, say, Pearl White, in some way or another, and by reading carefully what the expert has to say about the features of this particular artiste they will gain an insight) to their own character. J The Shape of the Nose. ^T"*HE nose is indicative of determination, endurance, tenacity of purpose, justice iti the shape of the nostrils, tact and diplomacy. Her Mobile Mouth. AN affectionate nature by the beautiful mobile mouth showing in repose wonderful sympathetic lines, in a merry mood keen sense of humour, and a love for humanising influences, showing an expansive temperament. The Full Chin. SEX attraction by (he contour of the chin, and determination; also great independence, will power and self-control, cra\ ing for soul companionship rather than for the physical. People who possess this chin are born leaders, capable of cutting out a lino of life for themselves, and of making headway against all obstacles. How the Features are Set. LARGE imagination is shown by the eye coming down at the corners ; here imagination may be another name for inspiration. The jhape of the face is to be taken into consideration. A forceful and lucky personality by the width of the face. Loyalty, especially if a friend is attacked in an underhand way, is shown by the width of the '..ek-bones, and high ideals by the space buiAcen the eyes. The Short Upper Lip. THE short upper lip denotes impulsiveness^ prejudice, and hastiness, and wdf ufnees by t he modelling of the under lip. A kind, genial, persuasive nature, ihouc.h sometimes seeming to hide this trait on accuuit of the strong sense of trying to force people to, do what is right to others. The charming smile is indicative of ready wit, graciousness, humour, and good conversational powers. Great tenderness is shown for ii 11 the oppressed and afflicted by tho mobile, mouth, which also shows subtlety, affection,' benevolence; sensuousness is shown by the clear-cut contour of the face represent:)/,' a clean-cut marked nersonality. Heart Force. P EOPLE with faces like this lady represents vhat is called the heart force of the human raci. They have no mercy forj weaklings, or evaders of the truth. Amori^ their wonderful characteristics they are extremely proud, and would never ask a favour from others. They are most magnetic, bringing the grand sunshine of their life into others' and, without knowing, are the means of helping the weaker of their sex to a very great extent. Jealousy. JEALOUSY is shown by the expression of tlai under-lid of the eye. A wayward eharaeterj likely to go under when opposed by » friend, a fighter when attacked by the enemy. (The C'luiruHer an toll by her photograph of PAVLI'SK FREDERICK wXtt appear next week.) PEARL WHITE. I Fox.) IN the face pictured above the eyes in this lovely face tell much. She has culture, and refinement of a very high order. Tenderness, sympathy, wit, and originality. There is no wish to deceive another, though tho lady would like to arrive cleverly at her own ends. What the Eyebrows Tell. THE well-marked eyebrows denote lucidity of ideas, mentality, quickness oi brain, and originality. The eye itself is expressive, showing a desire to thine above one's fellows, love of approbation, the spirit of conquest strong, sarcastic when put to the touch. '* 'T'HEY also serve who only stand and wait."' 1 Well, I served a long time at the stagedoor of tho London Pavilion before I saw Delysia, but it was worth it. Incidentally, there are few more interesting places at which to wait than a stage-door, where one may catch many a little side-light on life " behind the scenes.' ' For instance, there was the girl wlio was waiting for the audition which was to taka place directly after the performance, and who confessed to being dreadfully nervous at the prospect of having her voice tried. She thought my job must be lovgjy, but as I reflected that I must wait, not flhly till the conclusion of "Afgar," but also till the conclusion of its heroine's toilette, I glimpsed fascination in my companion's profession that I couldn't find in my own. Then there was the little group of hero-worshippers waiting, with eager expectancy, for their idol to come out to her motor-car. and right by my elbow was no less a person than the great M. Morton himself, who has so often supported tho fair Alice on the stage. Very debonair he looked in his grey-blue suit, and his face is every bit as whimsical in real life as it is across the footlights. A Long Wait. AT last, just as I was changing from my right to my left foot, word came through that ' Madame," as Mademoiselle Delysia is briefly and affectionately called, was at liberty to see me. 1 found her in her dazzling gilt-walled dressing room, gowned for the street, in a Navy -bine costume surmounted by a distracting little toque, while a magnificent mole-skin wrap was wound about her shapely shoulders. She extended a hand glittering with diamonds, and apologised for having kept me waiting. And how I wish that, however perfect her already good English may yet become, she will never quite lose her delicious French accent ! " Did you not once appear in films, mademoiselle ? " I asked, coming to the point at once. She was so late already ! ■ Yes, in ' She,' which I did for Barker's. That was my only film." " May I ask why you have not " " Oh, much too busy ! No time ! ' put in mademoiselle quickly, with a dazzling smile. " Then you have no dislike for film acting ? " Prefers the Stage. NATURALLY, I prefer the stage, but still, I liked acting for the screen, 1 like the pictures as an amusement, too. My favourite screen stars are Pauline Frederick and Charlie Chaplin. That little man — he is wonderful ! " It was distinctly interesting to learn that Delysia is a film fan — " even as you and I " — and that her choice falls on one of the greatest mistresses of emotion, and certainly the greatest master of comedy, on the screen. At this juncture came the warning " hoot " of a inotor-horn from the street below. I ookod in mademoiselle's very blue eyes, and, emcmbering her long and arduous performance, prepared to take my departure. But before 1 MADEMOISELLE DELYSIA. (Photo : Kitty Raphael, Hanover Stpmre, 11'.) left I asked her if she had any message for my readers. '" Tell them," she said, ' how happy I am in England, and that J should like to stay here ^\\ my life — if they will have me ! " M, H. C SPLENDID NEW COMPETITIONS. LARGE MONEY PRIZES COMING SHORTLY.