Picture Show (Nov 1919-Apr 1920)

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By rnir new scientific mpth"d of hairdistinction all unwanted halif are entirely destroyed and the roots devitalized each time they are tieafed. bo that from tin outset a permanent cixrt is begun and maintained, iV-paied in li'iu form, this treatment supersedes Electrolysis and all caustic concoctions. It is the only right VAX of attacking the Itaii roots, and ta dispatched under out Oilkial Guarantee Seal. SEND NO MONEY. Toobtafnfree information of this mem method (sent privately in plain cover) just send your name and address — a postcard will do — to SECRETARY. GRAFTON LABORATORIES (Dept.M),28, FRANCIS STREET, LONDON. W.C.I. ORDINARY WATCHES MADE INTO WRISTLET WATCHES The "DAPTABEL" Fite'S^E SS each. DOTT'TTAKE A ' DAPTABEL" FINEST AND CHEAPEST NOVELTY EVER INVENTED. From all Watchmaker. Jewellers, and Fancv Dealers. Or from the •• Daptahel " Advert. I>ip., ISO, Otley Koad, Uiadford, Yorks. If you want to know onyihiria about Films or Film Plavenr WHO PLAYED OPPOSITE ? If I were asked to say what question I am most frequently asked, I should have no hesitation in pointing to the above, in which the blank could be filled in by any name you like. Never a day passes without my correspondence containing numerous queries relating to the name of some leading actor or actress about which my readers are in doubt. And yet let me make it quite clear that neither do I blame them for asking me, nor do I mind in the least giving them the information whenever possible. Their curiosity is to be expected, and so long as the present method of advertising films is persisted in one cannot expect it to be otherwise. The following extract from a letter from J. M., of Lincoln, is typical of the grievance which others also have expressed : " Can you tell me why, when some big pictures are advertised — both in the streets and over the picture-house doors —the heroine's name is mentioned, and not that of the hero ? For instance, when " The Stronger Vow " was billed, only Geraldine Farrar was mentioned, and if I bad not strolled in accidentally I should have missed one of my favourites in this picture, Milton Sills. I know of many other cases too lengthy to mention." Yet if you care to look outside any theatre of the " legitimate" kind you will rind bills announcing not one name, but nearly all the names of those who are playing. Is it not time that the same thing was done in the case of films ? The assumption that only one leading artiste's name is in many cases sufficient outside cinema theatres is not in accordance with the view of those who frequent them. The public has its own favourites apart from those who are really stars, and the present system of trying to keep secret till one gets inside the names of the other artistes who are featured is not the best way of trying to attract would-be patrons. THE EDITOR. Will readers kindly remember that as this paper goes to press a considerable time before publication, letters cannot be answered in the next issue ? A stamped and addressed enveloped must accompany any letter requiring an early reply. Every letter should give the full name and address of the writer (nol for publication), as no anonymous communications can be answered. Address : The Editor, "The Picture Show." Room 83, The Fleetway House, Farringdon Street, London, E.C.4. " Annie " (London). — No, I do not recommend anyone for the silent stage, Annie, because it would not be of any use. Producers like to judge for themselves, for they know best. I am glad you wrote to ine, though, really, you deserve a severe lecture for wanting to be so foolish. You say you wish to run away from home in order to get to California. Remember, there are thousands in the States who are crazy to get on the films as there are in this country, and three-fourths of them, at least, never will. A girl of fifteen cannot look after herself, so don't buy your experience too dearly. Better stay where you are. L. B. (Westminster). — Sec under the heading of Pictcrk Show Personal. Or you might try writing to your favourite for a photograph. " Ivy " (Brixton). — You want to get your Belgian cat on the films '! How a-mews-ing ! What do you FOR YOUR COMPLEXION When the face is disfigured by blemishes, or the skin becomes coarse or dry, then is the time you need Oatine Snow, which, when rubbed in, quickly disappears — leaving the skin cool, fresh and velvety. It is an ideal skin food, removing wrinkles and filling up hollows and ugly lines. Is absolutely grcasclcss. and cannot grow hair. From all chemists, 1/3. Always ask for Oatinc Toilet Preparations. Oatinc Face Cream, 1/6; Oatiric Tooth Paste, 13; Face Powder, 1 /S ; Shampoo Powders, 3d. each ; Soap, 4d., 10d., and 14; Shaving Stick and Shaving Cream, 13. WHEK communicating with Jldoeriisers, please mention THE PICTURE SHOW. think would suit her best ? Something like " Tbl Claw " or " The Wild Cat " 7 Sorry, no chance, Ivy, so give her a nice drop of milk instead. In " Alimony," George Fisher took the part of Howard Turner. Marguerite Fisher was born in You may be able to see her again, M. L. (Walthamstow). — Ashton Dearholt was in " The Two-Souled Woman " with Priscilla Dean. " Euioxite " (Brixton). — Elmo Lincoln and E. K. Lincoln are two different persons. Chance gavo them both the same surname as in the ease of. thousands of other folk, but that is the only similarity between these two artistes. E. K., besides being i fihn artiste is also the owner of two motion picture studios. E. H. A. (Bradford). — Why should I mind your writing again? You promise to send a letter onto every month. Do so by all means. Yes, Robert \\ -irwrk is marrted his wife being To.-ei bin: Whitt. 1. Warwick's real name is Bien, and he was horn thirtynine years ago in Sacramento, California. M. K. (Sutton-iu-Ashficld). — Tom Mix is not a Canadian but American born ami bred. Mary Pi' klord was christened Gladys Smith. P. M. (Cheltenham). — In " The Silent My-fery." the chief parts were taken by Francis Ford. Rosemary Thcby. ami Mae Gaston. The artiste you mention docs not disclose his birthday. Please see March 20th issue for information about William Desmond. . D. P. M. P. (Lowestoft).— Yes, Lily Elsie still appears in pictures, but Gladys Cooper has not done very much film work. The fatter, however, will I h seen in a Granger film to be released later on. Stewart Rome is with the Broadwest Co. Ruth Roland in •' Hands Up," Marjoric Yillis in " A Romany \m<>," and Florence Vidor in " A Tale of Two Cities." " PCCK" (Lee). — " The Iron Test " features Carol HolloWay and Antonio Moreno. Carol has played in a Dumber of films with William Duncan. The Fitter s new serial is called " The Man of Might," in which you will see Edith Johnson as well. The st-iry appearing in 'Bovs Cinema." "Helen" (London, N.W.).— The east of "Tie Rebellious Bride" is as follows: Peggy Hylanl (Cyuthy Quitnby), George Nicholls (Grandpa Qirimby) George Hernandez (Tobc Pluuk(tt), Pell Trenton (Arthur Calloway), and Charles LeMoyne (JefJ Peters). With the exception of the first named thi-y are all Americans. G. K. H. G. (Pembury). — I am afraid I car 't solve the mystery. The fact that you hail no rei ly from your favourite does not prove, of course, tl ;:t your letter could not have reached him. Think ot the thousands of letters artistes must get from everywhere. Anyway, f hope you will have betterluck next time. " The Dub" and " shadows" are new films showing Geraldine Farrar and Wallatc Reid: " Bolton Jack " (Cheqiierbcnt). — Just a little dispute between your pal and yourself as to who played Alice Page in " The Circus King" ? It was t'-ikcu Sedgwick; and this young lady was born in 1897. L. F. (Ncweastle-on-TyneV— Theda Bara is n w married, hut whether she wore a wig in the film you mention I cannot say. Perhaps she did. Y'onr bunch of favourites consists of the best. P. P. (Luton). — As far as 1 know he has no children. Both your favourites have appeared in a number of films. Some of Charles Ray's recent ones are : " The Girl Dodger," " String Beans," " Tl <• Law of the North," " Playing the Game," and " The Family Skeleton." Sessue Hayaknwa has appeared in " A Heart in Pawn," " Bonds of Honour," " The Temple of Dusk," " His birthright," and several others. " Snow-White " (Honor Oak Park). — I don't f hink it could have been a fake, for doubtless Antonio Moreno, could walk a tight-rope finite easily. No, he is not married, and Carol Uolloway is also single " RuiiY " (Shrewsbury). — Y'our sister Katherine right. It was Hcdda Nova as Princess Olga Muratoff in " The Woman in the Web," and not Olga Petrova, as you thought. The information to your test question is being kept a secret. " EILEEN " ( Dublin), «and " SCOTTIB " (Liverpool). —Both admirers of Thomas Holding. I see. He ii "u man of Kent, and received his education at Ritgbv. For a time he was on the stage, and his first scrcan appearance was in " The Eternal City." He hM been with several fiim companies, and some of 1 ii pictures are: "Tempered Steel." "Daughter o( Destiny," " Vanity Pool," " The Redeeming Love," and " The Danger Game," W. F. (Ayr).— I fancy her photograph on thrj] screen must have misled you. Pauline Frederii k is only 5 ft. 1 in. So you live in Content Street. I hope none of the inhabitants of that uice named thoroughfare ever feel dissatisfied. I,. (Stromsbro). — I like your typing, and above all your brevity. Mollie King. Creigbton Hale, and Leon Bary were in " The Seven Pearls." (More answers next week.)