Picture Show (Nov 1919-Apr 1920)

The Picture Show, February Uth, 1920. 23 ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (Continued from page 22.) ■iv.T 0 (Claphwn Common).— I am just as pleased to bear from a Dutch girl as I am from any Br,tish wilder. Judging from your letter, you appear to have picked up our language remarkably well, con• iderina you have not been in tliis country very long. m> Mary Pickford is not Dutch. She was horn m thoronto, Canada, and her real name, Smith, sounds to me very English. Yes, you can certainly write through tliis olliee to any artiste you like. There is 10 restriction also as to the number of letters you may wish mc to forward either at. once or at different I R. (Cardiff).— You arc right. Gladys Brockwell lias dark brown hair and eyes. She was horn in £884. So you have a large number of favourites. Alma Taylor is certainly a very good actress. Enid Bennett measures 5 ;t. 3 in. in height. 1 T (Barton-on-Humber).— You have a friend called Betty Blytbe. Her namesake of the films does not disclose the'exact information you want ; perhaps she may later on. Betty Compson (there is no " t" in the surname) was horn in Salt Lake City. June Caprice is 5 It. 1 in. in height. Ethel Clayton was born in l«W. ■ , T , , M B. (London. E.C.I. — Dorothy Bernard, Isabel Lamon. and Lilian Hall in " Little Women." N. A. M. B. (Worthing).— No, Douglas Eairbanks is not, and lias not been, in Loudon. Did you happen •to see someone like him ? (If the other artiste you mention, tbcre has been practically nothing made public about her up to now. That comes of having do one to boom her. " DOT " (London. N.W.).— I am afraid your film ■artiste friend is very little known, for I have seen nothing about him before. At any rate, no particulars of him have reached this ojjice. P. C. (Portsmouth). — No. it was not a real orphan(&ee The whole of the scenes were taken chiefly for the play. In " The Wild Cat." it was Geraldlne, Earrar who played. ■ K. J. (Down).— Queenie Thomas has dark brown hair and deep violet eyes. > P. O. (Guildford).— Glad to hear that Olive Thomas sent you her photograph. I note you had to wait about four months for it. but, it shows how busy these artiste folk are. 'Jack Pickford is her husband, and Olive herself was born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, a ittle more than twenty-one years ago. She was a member of the Ziegfeld Follies belore she appeared on the films. W. S. (Bedlington). — Yes. Jack Mulhall is married, but not to Queenie Thomas, as you were told. The tatter's husband is George Newman. E. S. and A. S. (Worksop).— Pearl White's pictures are " Perils of Pauline." " Exploits of Elaine," " The Iron Claw." " Fatal King," " Pearl of the Army," " Annabel's Eomance," The House of Hate," and " The Lightning Raider," Write to Geo. Palmer, Ltd. (Universal Cinema Supplies). -17, Gerrard Street, London. W. 1. E. E. (Highgate Hill).— Louise Duff and Jack Mulhall took the two chief parts in " Wild Youth." K. \. (Renfrew). —Lionel T. Kent is the gentleman whom Ruth Roland married, but he is not an actor. The one who appeared with her in " The Red Circle " is Frank Mayo. I hope you were lucky enough to get an answer from her. "MADO" (London, W. 1.).— In "The Painted Lady," Alma Reubens was Mary Eanjoy, Jack Richardson was Cecil Grey, and Claire Anderson was Jeannette Wayne. E. 1!. T. (HrierfieldV— So you think it is a great pity that Charles Clary should always have to act the villain when he would make such a splendid hero. He is certainly not as had a; he is filmed, though I ilont suppose the choice is altogether his. "Rose of Blood," " Each Pearl a Tear," and " Joan the Woman,'' are three of his pluys. M. V. M. (East Greenwich). — Your mode of addressing file was ouite in order, so tremble not, for you have not aroused my wrath. Believe me, I am a peace-loving person. Norma Talmadge in private life, is Mrs. Joseph Schenck. She has dark hair and brown eyes, and began her sfteen career at the age of fourteen. "MABGK" (Southampton). — Little Zoe Rae's Sttjname is Beeh, so that she is not related to the ;irlistes you name. Mary Pickford Rupp is the little daughter of Lottie Pickford, and is, therefore, the niece of the " world's sweetheart." The cutting you sent me is incorrect." P. \\ . (Cape Province). — Thanks for your contributions, thoueh 1 am sorry I could not use tin in. Mildred Harris was horn in 14X11. I). G. (Seven King-). — No doubt when you go out to South Africa this year you will be able to sec Sessue Hayakawa on the liims. as his pictures are shown in many parts of the world. Yes, his wile. Turru Aoki, is also a talented screen actress, but I have not heard that he has any relatives acting lor t he films also. "Wanda" (Walthamstow^. — No, Marjorle Daw and Wanda llawley are two different actress' s, and ,nro not even related to each other. v " LEONORA " (Richmond) and " BARUAEA " (Clapbum). — Pleased to hear from both of you ; but, there is one little, thing you have, ae regular readers, overlooked on this page in previous issues. That is, full names as well as addresses of all correspondents should he given. Only Initials or iinm-deplumcs will be published. " Dinky " (WallascyV I have not, heard that Norma Talmadge has any children. Yes, Violet Llopso!! i married. M. I. C. (Hitchin). — The particulars required concerning the artistes you name are not known at the moment. Later on. however, 1 hope to have something to tell you about them. G. E. C. (Inverness). — I agree with your idea, and may have something to say about it on this page later. Dorothy Dalton is now playing for Ince. Jane Novak Was born in 1800, and is the wife of Frank Newburgh. St. Louis is her birthplace. Charles Bay is now on the way to his twenty-ninth birthday, and is fi ft. in height. You say you are only eighteen and " can top him by nearly two inches." Some giant. " Gretchen " (Manchester). — " Ts Sessue Hayakawa a full-blooded Japanese " ? He is, every inch of him. Did you see his photo smiling at you from the cover of our issue for January 3rd ? And there was more about him and his wife inside. " Bonds of Honour " is one of his recent pictures. M. M. (Hampton Court,.— Sorry you have been disanpointed. though answers to your questions have been given many times before. Henry Edwards and Stewart Rome arc both single. Owen Nares is married. " Bobuie " (Kingston-on-Thames). — Jay Belasco was born in Brooklyn, but received his education in this country at the Bedford Grammar School. He began his film career later'on in America. "Dinkum" (Norwich), M. A. C. (Oxford), E. 0. (Lambeth), L. E. (Wolverhampton), ALLIE " (Wallaslev), G. D. (Lowe-to.t), " INTERESTED READER " (.Tarrow), " PaI'LIN'K " (Gateshead), C. B. (Rotherham), " JUDY" (Pcckham), J. B. (Bailgate), V. R, (Tlford), " GlLI'IN " (Liverpool), E. H. (London, N.), M. H. (Swansea), J. W. (Gloucester). C. S. (Whitley Bay), P. F. Q. M. (Wvmintrton), Raymonde (Oswestry). J. B. (Romford). S. M. (South Shields), E. C. F. (Hammersmith). J. C. (Brockley), E. M. (Peckham). A. T. (M It by). " Moli.y " (St. Ola), and T. K. (Bath). — Sorry, space forbids repetition, as the answers to your questions will be found elsewhere. 1 "Kim" (Leamington Spa). — Whatever kept you back from writing before ? I am sure it couldn't have been lack of courage. Anyway, my hearty thanks for those new readers you obtained. Hilly Merson has apt eared in " The Only Man " and "Why Get a Divorce':" An art* plate of Stewart Rome was given away with " Woman's Weekly " for December 13th, 1910, so you had better hurry up and try to get it. " Phyllis " (Bawtry). — Write to Winkle and see. He's a good-natured soul, and his heart might be touched sufficiently to send you a photograph of himself. You like mysteries. So do I. Norman Kerry was in " Up the Road with Sally." J. G. II. (Blackburn). — Y'es, 1 agree. Casts-on the screen are not shown in the way they might lie. Some day these little defects will be altered, let's hope. The " Lord Somebody " in "' Sporting Life " was Balph Graves, who appeared as John. Earl of Woodstock. Norah was played by Constance Binney. The Zane Grey novel you name has been filmed. All three Talniadges are on the films. Natalie, the youngest, being the last to make a beginning. " Mollie " (Watert'ord). — Y'our letter was quite welcome, so there was no harm at all in your writing and thus getting a load off your mind. Evelyn Nesbit you liked immensely in The Woman Who Gave." Don Waleott in this picture was Robert Walker. Russell Thaw, who took the part of Rudolph, is Evelyn Nesbit's son. D. H. (I'pper Parkstone). — Your album by now must be. indeed, thi'k with all our art plates in it. Madge Stuart was the lady with James Knight in " Nature's Gentleman," . "OLIVE" (Higham's Park).— With Kathlyn Williams in " The Rosary " played Wheeler Oaknian as Bruce Wilton. You like Montague Love, but would like to know whether it is bis real name, as Montague is one of your pet abominations. Perhaps I'll ask him to change it. " Romance of the Redwoods " was good; but what did yon think of " Daddy Long-Legs " ? Topping, you say ? Rather '. " Nomad" (Bournemouth.— I cannot say for certain whether you will be. able to see all the latest films in the countries vou intend visitin.'. but you will undoubtedly see a geod many. TjTF Picture Show can _ he obtained in any part of the woild, or you can get it. direct Iroin this office. Subscription rates will he found on the back cover of every issue. My good wishes for a pleasant and interesting tour. T N. T. (Upper Holloway). — As you wish me to answer vmir query here lor the benefit oi other readers as well.' I may say that the art plates being given away with " Woman's Weekly" will not be issued later on with this paper. The same applies to the art plate- being given free with the " Boys' Cinema." Ea' h of these three papers will continue to give away different nhotos. " WHK Ho" (Yokcr). Madge Evans was born in New York City, ami will he eleven on July 1st of this year. Herewith the cast of " The Gates of Gladness " : Silos Welch (Myron Deeds), Rosena Henry (Helen), George MacQn'irc (Roger Leeds). Gerila HolmeS (Rogers v ile). Mrs. Stuart Rohson (Nurse), and Madge Evans (Beth Leeds). " Picture Lover" ( Brooklands). — Mrs. Drew is still acting and is directing her own comedies. Pauline Frederick was born on August, \->, 1886. " LILT. " AND "BECKY." (Bow). Was yours a heated argument ? In these cold days you want something like that to warm you up. Sessue Hayakawa played a dual role in " Bonds of Honour." M. B. (London, E.). Vou will find small trade advertisements in " The Clnoma." A MESSAGE FROM STRATHLEVEN ROAD. Will i" Nellie " who left home on November 9th, please, return or communicate with mother ? All forgiven. M. T. (Islington). — Thomas Meighan is not married to Blanche Sweet, but to Florence Ring. Willard Mack, the husband of Pauline Frederick, is a playwright as well as an actor. DOREEN (Wadebridge) and "Bobber" (Upton Park). — Lewis Cody in " Borrowed Clothes " and Richard Bartheliness with Dorothy Gish in "The Hope Chest." W. G. (Sheffield).— Yes, the leads in " The Safety Curtain " were taken by Eugene O'Brien and Norma Talmadge. The latter is American, not British. Her acting, as you say, is " just great ." There's no doubt about that. E. M. B. (Tunbridge Wells), " GREY EYES " (Maida Vale), " Susie " (Gateshead), and " Constant Reader" (Thornton Heath). — Chrissie White in " Comiu* Thro' the Rye." Margaret Marsh and Ma ■ Marsh are sisters. Mildred Harris Chaplin was the star in " For Husbands Only." Margery Wilson, Lee Hill and Pete Harrison in " Old Loves for New." " NOBBY " (Shoreham-by-Sea), E. C. (London, W.), M. B. (Gt. Yarmouth), E. P. (Sutton), L. D. (Plymouth), " Pippie " (Bawtry), " Mother " (Sheffield), M. F. G. (Dublin), J. K. (Walthamstow). B. McC. (Belfast), E. W. (Upper Clapton), " KITTY " (Lee. Is), "Henry" (Port Elizabeth), " Maisie " (North Shields), " Kitty " (Dublin), " Betty and Boots " (Huddersfield), " Darkie " (Richmond), "Betty" (Crewton). " SQUIBS " (Sunderland), "RUBY" (Belfast), and O. W. ( Leeds).— Come gather round this " Lucky Dip " my friends, and pick out your answers. What matters it if they are not brand-new, so long as thev please vou. Moliv King plavcd a dual role in " The Mystery of the Double Cross." Jack Pickford born in 1806! Henry Edwards is single. Conway Tcarle in " Stella Maris." Charles and Albert Ray are cousins. Winkle (Harold Lloyd) is an American. Violet Hopson is married. Kathlyn Williams played the title role in " Adventures of Kathlyn." Ann Little and Herbert Rawlinson in the " Black Box." Pimple (Fred Evans) now on the music-hall stage. Gladden James as Dick Annesley in "The Mystery of the Double Cross." Charles Ray married. Kathleen Clifford and Cullen Landis in " Who is Number One? " Marguerite Clark is Mrs. H. Palmerson-Williams. Herbert Rawlinson married. Milton Sills a-; ('apt. Donald Parr in " Patria." Owen Nares married. Mrs. Vernon Castle (Irene Castle) is now Mrs. Robert Treinan. Creighton Hale married. " Ethel " (Hull) and " Anxious " (Crouch Hill). — Will get what information I can about Henry Ainley and Jose Collins. So far, they have not disclosed the private details required. " ALMA " (Sheffield).— Why should you wonder. Alma » It is I really who a^i greatly puzzled. If vou have read this page cart.fi Uy for some time, as vou say, however did you happen, then, to miss my replies' to other readers stating that letters for artistes cannot be acknowledged ? My having to answer hundreds of other queries, more important, is the reason. «ij " Australian Madge " (Bow). — Y'our " breezy letter very nearly blew the other papers off my desk. The fact that you were drinking only milk when you wrote probably accounts for the cream of some of vour remarks. Of course, I remember having heard from vou before. Did you see your reply 5 Yes, Warner Richmond was the man in " Sporting Life." " MOLLIE " (Sacriston). — The one you admired in " The Brass Bullet " must have been Jack Mulhall. So Creighton Hale heads your list. Well, since you admire the Irish wdiere else could you put him ? " Effie " (Newt.on-le-Willows). — No news of Arnold Daly's doings reached me in the post or1 would have found a corner for them somewhere. Whatever comes along will be published. (Mere Amwirs Next Week.) WHERE TO WRITE TO YOUR FAVOURITE FILM STAR. You are kindly requested NOT to ask for any addresses by post, owing to the large number of other queries that have to be answered. If you wish to communicate at once with any artiste not named below, write your letter, putting the name of the star on the envelope, and enclose it with a loose lid. stamp to the Editor, " THE PICTURE SHOW," Room 83. The Fleetway House. Farringdon Street, London. E.f. 4, and it will be forwarded by the nezt mail. Such letters cannot bo specially acknowledge.! by the Editor. Remember, always, when writing to artistes to gi»e your full name and address, including the name of your county and country, and mention " THE PICTURE SHOW '" to ensure the safety of a reply. It must be understood, however, that we cannot guarantee that such letters nlQ be replied to. Pleise keep this list lor reference. Mary Pickiurp. — Mary Pickford Studios, Hollywood. California, C.S.A. Pauline Frederick, Geraldini: Farrar, Milton Sills, Tom Moore. — Goldwyn Pictures Corpoiai , Coldwvn Studios, Culver City. California, I 3, \ Violet Hopson, Stewart Komi:. Bmadwist Film Studios, Wood Street, Walthamstow , London, E 1 7 Alma Taylor. Henry i.pwaris — Hcpworth Picture plays Company, J, Dcnuian Street. London, W W. S. Hart — W. S. Hart Studios. 121">, Bates Avenue, Hollywood, California, U.S.A. (More addresses next week.)