Picture Show (Nov 1919-Apr 1920)

22 The Picture Show, February 28M, 1920. IF vou want to know anything about Films or Film PJayenr IS THREE DAYS ENOUGH? THERE are disappointed cinema-goers in many provincial towns, and even in parts of London, whose letters to me express a note of regret regarding some particularly good film which they have missed seeing. Naturally, there is also the inquiry as to when and where the picture in question will be shown again. The idea that a three days' exhibit is enough for a picture appears to have become, except in a very few cases, an established featnre of film entertainments. The underlying reason obviously enough is that variety is essential, and that a twice-weekly change of programme is a thing looked for by patrons who would tire of a longer run. This is certainly true of a good many films. But, unfortunately, in a rule of this kind the exceptions have been overlooked, with the result that some picture over which extra pains of production have been taken, and which is specially interesting, is rushed through the cinema theatres of the country at a three days' limit and then stored away, often never to be re-issued. Probably the enormous success which has attended the long run of " Daddy Long-Legs " may cause a revision in the three-day booking system in the case of other films, too, of which the public would like to see more. Nor need there be cause to fear that this would do harm to the theatre concerned. After all, there are picture plays worthy of a little longer run than they are now given, even as there are plays of the speaking stage which draw their crowds nightly for months and years. 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 P A stamped and addressed envelope must accompany any letter requiring an immediate answer by post. Address: The Editor, " The Picture Show,'' Room 83. The Fleetway House, Farringdon Street, E.C. 4. Daist (Gorleston-on-Sea>. — So you think I merely rnjoy myself and let my secretary do all the work ? Perhaps you picture me seated with my feet on my de^k. and with a nice fat cigar in my mouth. Too lovely a vision, Daisy, to he true. Mae Murray is nearly twenty-six, and T hope you will he able to bee more of her on the films. 1). R. (Bournemouth). — Wanda Jlawloy will ho twenty-three this year. The other two artiste? are silent about their matrimonial alfairs. D. S. (Bristol). — Charles Ray is married >o a noniirnfession.il, and has brown hair and eyes. No, Norma Talmadge is the eldest of the three sisters, Constance comes next, and then Natalie. So far oply Norma is married, the lucky man being Joseph Schenck. Olga Petrova is not appearing on the films at present. M. A. (Hassocks). — 1 hive not failed you. so here you arc. Marguerite Clark is not French. What makes you think so? She. is a pure-bred daughter of the States. Edna Pui viance has not scleeted her opposite in life as yet. Edith " (Blackpool). — Your question is not out of place at all. Naturally, you aYc interested in Robert Harron because he resembles so closely a friend of yours. The last 1 heard was that this film artiste was still single. Wallace Rcid is still acting, and you will be able to sec him and Ann Little in •' Alias Mike Moran." " Sistine " (Kew). — You will find subscription rates to this paper on the outside of the back cover. " The Girl HATER " (Maidenhead). --So yon hate girls (with the exception of a very few), though you ;ire one yourself. Well, I won't puzzle it out this lime. Anyway, your proposed film name, " when yon get there," is quite a good one. Your favourite has not disclosed his birthday as yet, and I doubt if he will make it. public. 8. C. (Colchester). — Wiite to the " Cinema." Rf), Gerrard Street . London, W., or to the " Bioscope," x.'). Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W.. and either of them will advise yon altout the Selection of suitable music. Mary l'ickford (this question has now developed lengthy whiskers) is married to Owen M of ire. E. S. (Xewton-le-Willows). — Sorry, I forgot, and herewith the answer you searched for in vain. "1'was Madge Stuart In " Nature's Gentleman.." " Dorothy " (Upton Park). — Quite true. Dorothy. Oraldinc Farrar sang in opera before she took to the silent stage. N. P. (Oswestry).— Ruth Roland would not mind at all, I am sure, it you wrote to her. She is tweutylour, and l.aby Mane Osborne will be nine this year, B. W. ( BaySWater). — So you were born in Paris, wont to the States when a mite, then came over here, and are still travelling to and fro. You are some traveller. No. Patty Arhurkle is not English. He and Milton sills ate both Americans. " I>. M< A." (Kennington). — Marie Walc-imp. who was born in 189J, is now Mrs. Harland Tucket. Doris Pawn was the artiste with George Walsh in " Some Boy." "JACK" (Gt. Yarmouth). — Ernory Johnson is married to Ella Hall, in " My Lady of the Beanstalk" Ella Cassidy, Jack Connolly, and Baby Marie Osborne played. Yes, " Sir " is too formal, I agree, so let it be " Editor " wiicn^writing to me, for 1 am not one to stand on ceremony. " Bl'SNIF. " (Strabaue). — Though I cannot remember it now, Bunole, I have no doubt I received your previous letter all right, and there was no harm at all in your writing again. So your friend will not believe you that Mary Pickford and other artistes do reply to their numerous admirers ? Let her write herself and see. Rene Oreste and Mdlle. Andreyor wore in " Judex," and Robert Harrou played in " intolerance.' " NAN " (Nottingham). — Norma Talmadgc is her real name as far as I know, and her former leading man, Eugene O'Brien, has now risen to the dignity of a star. May he shine for long. The time it takes to produce a film depends on a number of things, so it is really ditheult to give any precise information on this point. L. M. W. (London, E.). — Let me sympathise with you, for I, too, am sorely perplexed. How, you ask, will the Patent Ollice.s, Washington, manage to copyright Grace Darling's features, and what, you wonder, will happen to the poor unfortunate who happens to be born w ith a face like Grace Darling's ? " Well, for one thing, " the poor unfortunate " will be lucky to come into the world as nice-looking as the film star, but as to what will happen next will be a " facer " for Grace. " Martha " (Crewe).— Splendid of you to get newreaders, and to promise to secure more Go up one, Martha, and here's my best thanks for your good work. Watch this paper for news of your favourite. M. V. (Bradford'. — Mary Fuller will he twentyseven this year ; but, alas ! 1 cannot toll you where she is now. She went out of filmland years ago, and since then we have all longed for her return. A. C. (Manchester;. — Some silly rumours do got about, as you say. and the sillier they are the more readily are they believed. What you have heard is not true. Ethel Clayton was bom in Champaign, Illinois, and will be thirty this year. " QUEENIE " (Aberkentig). — Whatever lies in my power, I shall do with pleasure, so keep your eyes wide open for more about your favourites in The PICTPRE Show. Ella Hall is twenty-three. *' Biddy " (Cleadon). — You can write to Fanny Ward by her screen name instead of by her marriedone. E. A. (Aberdeen). — You wish there were throe Mondays in a week so that you could get this paper oftencr. There are many other eriually enthusiastic souls I know, who would like every day to be a Monday If I could only alter the calendar, however, I would make all the days Fridays. N ed you ask why ? Yes, I have seen writing much wor.-e than yours, so you needn't worry. There is mine, for example, of which I send specimens to those against whom I have a grudge. Kathlyn Williams is still acting. She made her first big hit in the serial picture, The Adventures of Kathlyn " and since then has appeared in many others. In private life she is Mrs. Charles Eyton. C. W. (Morley). — Mahlon Hamilton was Jams Pendleton in " Daddy Long-Legs." Other plays of his are " The Danger Stark," " The Death Dance," and" The Hidden Hand." Eugene O'Brien was horn in 1884, and was not married when last I heard. Glad to hear you have had a photo from Henry Edwards. Hope your collection grows. " Bilije Bon" (Cwmoarni. — I believe I answered your first letter in a previous issue. Anyway, your second letter was finite as welcome, though three weeks is too short a time in which to reply on this page. Remember, we go to press a long way ahead Milton Sills, you Say, is a gallant hero. I will admit that, though he has not said much about himself, so far. All great men, you see, are modest, and the little ones are otherwise. Oh, no, Irene Castle has not retired as yet. "TOBY" (London. S.E.l. — All your friends call you Toby, and you don't know why. Y'ou ought to punch them. Your suggestion ft birthdays, has already been considered, so watch coming issues. " Miss Nohodv Special" (Blackburn). — Y'ou are modest. So you consider that Sessile Hayakawa and his wile are the two most adorable people " on the films. Ye-, the Japanese are a charming race, and Sessile and Tsuru certainly deserve their popularity. The information you want has not been made public. L. A. (London;. — Y'ou are French and lonely, and wish to know whether you may regard me as your friend '! Y'ou can, with pleasure, and by all means write to me whenever you require information or advice. Thanks for your photo, which 1 have added to my collection sent by other readers. I will trace the name you want. Yes, Basil (Jill is still playing, and was also in " Missing The Tide." The personal details required are not disclosed. (.More answers next week.) PICTURE SHOW" i PERSONAL. < < 4 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 he answered. If you wish to communicate at once with any artiste not named below, write your letter, putting the Hairnet the star on the envelope, and enclose it with a loose ltd. stamp to the Editor, The Pictube Show, Room 83, The Fleetway House, Farringdon Street. London, E.C. 4, and it will be forwarded by the next mail. Such letters cannot be specially acknowledged by the Editor. Remember, always, when writing to artistes to give your full name and address, including the name of your county and country, and mention Ihe Picture Show to ensure the safety of a reply. It must be understood, however, that we cannot guarantee that such letters will be replied to. Please keen this list for reference. . OLIVE THOMAS, EUGENE O'BRIEN, care of Selrnick Pictures Corporation, Fort Lee, New Jersey, PEARL WHITE, care of Fox Film Co., 120. West Forty-sixth Street, New York City. U.S.A. r,7U£££CE RE,D ET»EL CLAYTON, WANDA HAWLEY, care of Famous Players Lasky Studios, Vine Street, Hollywood, California, U.S.A. (More addresses next week.) PHOTOGRAVURE POSTCARDS of the following * Film Stars: Douglas Fairbanks. Marguerite Clark, Mary Pickford. Creighton Hah-, Charlie Chaplin, Mac Marsh. Price: Set of 6 complete Is , post free. Write tor set No. 1. 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