Picture Show (Nov 1919-Apr 1920)

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It docs not stain, is [erfectly harmless, and is recommended by leaders of fashion. A lew applications will enable you to produce lliat dark, fascinating appearance admired in women. -• Send at once to Manageress, : Send IS. P.O. to-day j JEAN BINET & CO. . »nd receive a supply j (D t „ • under plain cover. • ' . „ .,,.„„_ : 34, Slrand, London, W.C. 2. YOUR EDITOR REPLIES. FILMING BOYS" STORIES Let me give space this week to a letter from a juvenile correspondent named " Donald," who touches upon a subject which, though it may be of more particular interest to my younger readers, may not have lost its attractiveness for some of the older ones as well. " I hope you won't mind my writing to you as one of your fifteen-year-old readers, but I have often wondered why some of the line and exciting stories for boys dealing with adventures are not shown on the films. Many of the plays now exhibited are taken from books which have been written for grown-up people. But what about the youngsters and the tales they so much enjoy reading ? It seems a pity that, no producer thinks of adapting plays from them, especially as many of them contain plenty of exciting incidents which would make good pictures." Although " Donald's " spelling may be slightly at fault, his argument is good enough to be deserving of consideration. He represents a class of picture theatre patrons who comprise no small proportion of those who look to the films for their daily entertainment. And his desire will touch a responsive chord in the hearts of thousands of other boys who have a liking for tales containing a spice of adventure and daring. Unfortunately, the younger generation has not been catered for sufficiently in the matter of film plays, and yet there appears to be no sound reason why this need be the case. In the realm of boys' stories there is an abundance of material which could be picturised with results that would interest not merely the young, but which would awaken in the minds of many maturer people pleasant memories of the escapades and adventures of the fictitious heroes they accompanied in imagination in the days of their youth. Incidentally, I might mention that so far as British production is concerned, a beginning has already been made in the filming of boys' stories, and the first series will deal with the exploits of those three well-known characters, " Jack, Sam, and Pete." 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, Farringdon Street, E.C. 4. A. E. B. (Birmingham) writes, with reference to Ihe. editorial on " Pictures in the Train " : "A cinema car has been produced in America in wlu'ch railway passengers may beguile the weariness of a long journey by wai;ching the ' movies.' Each car is n long one, holding about seventy passengers, and the extra fee for the cinema show amounts to about 4s. per IdU miles of journey made." Another reader wondi rs how long it will be before English railway companies show themselves enterprising enough to have " train cinema shows." (i. W. (Poole).— Lottie Pickford is still on the films, and I shall not forget her. She is not seen in many pictures, because she is not quite so famous as " the world's sweetheart." Pleased to know the latter sent you a lovely photograph of herself. June Caprice is twenty, and has blonde hair and blue eyes. L. D. (Dalston). — True Boardman died of pneumonia in 1918 in California. I believe he was married. His last play was " The Doctor and the Woman." in which he acted with Mildred Harris. You may have an opportunity of seeing this film. B. R. (Walthamstow). — You arc forgiven, of course. Yon say, however, that you sent a hint to me about three or four months ago, but received no reply. Was that the letter you referred to as not having been acknowledged ? If so, it explains the mystery. " Hints " are not acknowledged, B. R„ except, in one way only, and that is by the " winning " hint being printed as you have seen. Yes. then' is a likeness between the two artistes you mention. No news at the moment, of Violet Hopsou's movements. A". T. (Aldershot). — There is only one, and his name is Jack Warren Kerrigan. He had not married when last I heard. Thomas Holding is married. "Mabel" (Devon port). — Yes, Madge Kennedy is married She was born in California, and has golden brown hair J. G. (Seaham Harbour). — Maurice Costello is With Vitagraph again, so you will have a chance of seeing Dim yet. " Old Trans." — If you think it safe enough to send vonr autograph album all that way, I shall be pleased to forward it on ; but, of course. I cannot hold myself responsible for its safety once it has left my hands. You can let me have it securely packed with the necessary postage and bearing the addressee's name. The rest will be added. K. B. (Watford). —The week seems so long to you now because there is only one Monday in it. And"* from what, so many readers tell me the I*. S. seems to be encouraging the habit ot early rising on a Monday morning in order to get to the paper shop in time. No, there Is no cinema guide printed at present such as you Inquire about. II. .1. (Worthing).— TOIU Mix was horn in ( iklohama and is ii: irrl: :l t:; \ii:n: lord;, \i.,cl I am. was born in Calcutta, India, thirty years ago. He has a dark complexion, dark hair dark brown eves, is << ft I in. in height. He was educated in this country, ami in Germany . Alia N'azlmova is a real Russian, and was born in Vialta. Crimea. E. A. (London, \V.) Tl,< artiste von nun" has not disclosed the required particulars about Bersell I note the art plates are helping you to form a nice art gallery. Will remember vimr requests. "ARCHIE" (Itye).— ,Do I know vour town it all jf Rather. Hope to visit, it again some day.) June bJvtdge has had a stag" career. Tw-nt\.-U \.-ars ago she was born in St. Paul. Minn., V.H. \ . phd was educated at Pennsylvania Colleg'-. Her Inur anil eyes are both brown, and her height is 5lU 0 in. Peggy Hvland was horn near Worcester, so thJt there is no doubt about her being English. She was educated in Belgium, and played in numerous Stage productions in tlu< coimtrj . " Hei,e\ " (Stamford Hill). Though you are onjy twelve, Helen, don't let that deter you from waiting Pearl White a nice letter ii >ou want to. You wish that, she and Antonio Moreno had really married each other. Perhaps their own wishes an different. P. M. (Manchester). — Seventy questions with only twenty-four hours in a day. p ut of which I must sleep, and hundreds ot other letters imploring my attention ! Too much. P. M.. far too much. Send them in instalments next time, and here's three to console yourself with. Wanda Hawley is twenty-two, and Seattle, Washington, is her birthplace. She llae blond hair and blue eyes, and simply loves music. Gloria Swanson was born in Chicago, and measure. ."> ft. .'J in. William Desmond is an Irishman, ami Dublin is the place where he made his very lir.sl appearance. E. M. F. (Oxford).— Billic Burke is still on tin films, and at the moment, is in America. .She maybe, but I cannot tell you for certain. " K.HEM *' (Croydon). — Herewith a few detail* about Sessue Hayakawa. Bom June Id. 18S'.>. in Tokyo. Japan. Has black' hair and eyes, and i5 ft. 7}in. in height. His wile is Tsuru Aoki. He was educated for the Japanese navy, but took to the stage instead, where he spent six years. He studied HINTS TO PICTURE PALACE MANAGERS. A notice should be exhibited in a prominent place, stating that the right arm of the seat is for the occupant's use. There has often been unpleasantness over this question, as some people want to rest their arms on the left arm, or sometimes want both. Where the chairs are in blocks and do not possess two arms, such an instruction is necessary to remind thou vtless people. — 2/6 awarded to Edwa riolt, 89, Somers Road, High street, Walthamstow, E. 17. ^ English in America, and on his second tvisit to that, country, he commenced bis screen career, and the following are some of Ins recent films : " The Honour of His House," "The WJrite Man's Law." The Bravest Way," and " The City of Dim Paces." " PrcK " (E. Moseley). — Wallace Reid took the leading pact, in " Believe inc. Xantippe." The other one. 1 haven't particulars of at the moment. Yes, Walton-on-Thames is the address. [ -hould imagine it would be a nice walk if you can do it. D. E. M. (Bristol). — I have spared time, yon see, to answer your letter. The Lee Kiddies are Americans. E. W. (Poulton) — Yes my imitation to write to me is open to all who care to do so. so you are welcome. Hoped you liked " The Heart of Ewa Green.*' M. H. (Wc.sthoughton).— The "S" in William s. Hart's name stands for Shakespeare. He was born on December 6, 1870. No news of his parents. W. M. (Littlehampton) — Vs promised in my li tter, "Bondage" and "The Bridal Chair" are two coming film:' in win: li you will be able to see your favourite. C. M. Hallanl. M. S. (Cardiff). — Am very grateful indeed for the kind sentiments expressed in your letter. I an pleased to know the PICTURE Show is the family favourite. I. E. D. (Plymouth). — For the sake of brevity, " Hints to Managers " should he sent on postcards. Yes. Mary Miles Minter has a sister, Margaret Shelby, who is two years her senior. Would 1 a,k < hrKs'ie White and Alma Taylor to act in plays of tin " Man Miles Minter and Mary I'ickford type ? " Why. don't you like the two British stars as they are ! No. you haven't reduced me to a state of exhaustion. I Still have plenty of energy left, thank you. " Peter " (Bayswater). You appear to. have quite a goodly number of photos in your picture gallery. Of Jack Pickford. I notice. . \ 011 have the most. Yes. Tsuru Aoki played in " The Bravest Way." About the children, 1 don't know. Olga Petrova is married to Dr. John Stewart. Sessue Hayakawa was born <>u June 10th, 1880 ; and Wallace Reid 00 April 1Mb. 181)2. The others have been given before. (More Answers on Back Page).