Picture Show (Nov 1919-Apr 1920)

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My passing reference to speaking films, when dealing recently with the subject of sub-titles, has brought me a letter from an electrician in London, who says : " As regards talking pictures being desirable, I have asked several personal friends if they thought the former would be welcomed, and they replied, ' Yes ; it would be far more life-like and more interesting, if we could hear a hat the artistes were saying.' " My correspondent, who is himself in favour of the talking picture, also looks forward to the time when the photo-play will be shown with a combination of colour and sound. It is quite within the bounds of possibility, of course, that the progress of the motion picture may yet lead to that stage. A simple device for showing Alms in natural colours has already been perfected. And some months ago it was stated that the synchronization of sound and movement on the screen had 'been successfully achieved. It may be, therefore, that after the coloured and speaking films have each been before the public for a wbile, that the next step will be to give us a combination of colour and sound. But this is a development that my correspondent must not expect for a very long time. While coloured Alms would be popular everywhere, it is to be doubted whether the talking picture would be welcomed all over the world. The film as at present is able to make its appeal to people of different nationalities, because it can surmount the barrier of language by means of its silent interpretation. That is one reason for the motion picture's enormous success. Give it sound, and, even though it be that of the English language, the most widely-spoken of all, it is bound to affect the enjoyment of millions who do not understand it. This means that the appeal of any particular film will no longer be world-wide, and the motion picture, as one of the arts that can be universally understood, will then have lost its place alongside that of painting and sculpture. 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 eariy reply. Every letter should give the full name and address of the writer (not for publication), as no anonymous communications can be answered.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. G. B. (Luton). — So. you think the Lee Kiddies are " married women," and this after having seen them on the films 1 Why the poor little mites haven't reached their teens as yet, so give them a chance to grow up first. Of course your friend was right when he said they are only children. " Colleen " (Chester). — Who doesn't like Eugene O'Brien, and Tom Moore, and J. Warren Kerrigan ? All fine men and splendid actors. The first-named has light-brown hair, blue eyes, and is 6 ft. in height. Tom Moore, who is an inch and a half shorter, has the same colouring. Monroe Salisbury has dark hair and brown eyes, and Bryant Washburn, who is thirty-one, lias brown hair and eyes. If you had a job to get your copy, then don't forget the moral. Give your newsagent an order for The Picture Show every week., and you will have no regrets. " Molly " (Belfast). — Another Irish girl, too. You are welcome. Arline Pretty and Dorothy Kelly in " The Secret Kingdom," Charles Richman in this play is doubtless the actor you mean. A. D. (Bristol). — Henry Gsell was Thomas Norton in " The Lightning Haider " and Warner Oland took the part of Wu Fang. Au revoir, but not good-bye. B. S. (Bournemouth). — Yes, Flora Finch was always funny. Remember how she used to make us all laugh when she acted with poor John Bunny ? She is now with Vitagraph and appears as Araminta in " David Garriek." " Rosalie " (York). — For all your nice remarks, many, many thanks. How old is Olga Petrova ? I would tell you gladly, if I could, but. she will not divulge her secret. She left the films some months ago, but she Is coming back, and doubtless has already done so, by the time this appears in print. V. C. (Forest Hill). — Your favourite, Irene Castle was born in 1893, and I liave not heard that she is related by her first marriage to the actress you name. " Whirl of Life," In which she appeared with the late Vernon Castle, was stated to be part of their life-story. Her absence from the screen lately was due to illness, but she has returned to delight us again. " Kthel " (Shcringham). — So everybody in the family that evening got busy with the pens and left you with only a pencil. Yes, Creighton Hale is married, and his wife, I believe is a non-professional. Pearl White was born on March 4. A. T. (Camborne). — Nlles Welch was in " Shame." Gladys Brockwell was born in 1894, while the others ask us to guess. G. H. W. (Hyde Park).— Fanny Ward is a sort of rival to Peter Pan. She won't admit she is old. After all, what is forty-five years to her when she does not look even half that ? Yes, Jack Dean is her husband, but the other information has not been made public. Sessuc Hayakawa acted with Fannv Ward in " The Cheat." Pauline Frederick baa played on the stage as well. Do you mean Wyndhani Standing in "Out of the Shadows"? I have'not heard much of King Baggot for some time. A. H. (Birmingham). — Ben Turpin is really and reely cross-eyed, so tliat he can look both ways at once. Alice Joyce was born in Kansas City about thirty years ago. Her mother was born in Wales. John Bowers, of Indiana, who plays for Goldu vn, measures 6 ft. exactlv. Dark hair and eves. J. 15. (Wolverhampton), B. S. (Burnley), B. H. J. (Horsham), " Pegoie " (Nuneaton), and " Jack " (Shoreham). — Alas ! The people you ask about hai e all pledged themselves to secrecy for the present, at any rate. That they will not do so always is my hope, so watch coming issues of this paper closely. J. P. (Brighton). — Kathleen Kerrigan is the sister of handsome Jack Warren Kerrigan. She was in " One Week End." John Sunderland, otherwise Jean von Hoegaerdann, is married to Claire Whitney. He is a. Belgian, and won distinction during the war as au aviator. " E. W. (Barnes). — I have already replied to a similar question about Fanny Ward, so I hope the information given will establish peace between your two friends. She has a daughter, Dorothy Barnato. " Blmken " (Blackburn). — Please read very carefully, " Blinken " the underlined paragraph at the head of these answers. C. S. (Harrow). — Glad to hear Percy Marmont f ent you his photo, and I'll accept your statement, that " it's a beauty." He has not been in America more than three or four years. Douglas MacLean was born in Philadelphia. G. J. (Gosport).— Cannot say at the moment, G. J., as no announcements have been made as yet. Billie Burke is Mrs. F. Ziegfeld, and she will be thirty-four on August 7th Thomas Meighan is about thirty-two and is married to Florence Ring. " Billie " (Chester). — Since you want to know, I will tell you. Our British artistes do not believe, apparently, in too much publicity — or self-praise, i( you like, of any sort. It's just the national trait, isn't it ? A few Hepworth pictures, taken at random are : " The Cobweb," " Comin' Thro' the Rye " " Towards the Light," and " Boundary House." Some Broadwest films are: "A Munition Girl's Romance," " A Gamble for Love," '' A Daughter of Eve," and " The Irresistible Flapper," the last-named starring Ivy Close. Of course there are heaps Of others produced by these two well-known companies, but how is that for the present ? " Jessie " (Whitstablc).— An oyster cocktail ? Oh, don't make my mouth water ! Your favourite, Theda Bara, is not single now, for she was led to tiia altar quite recently by Tom Bodkin. Mary Thunnan, the Famous-Lasky artiste is also married. She was in " The Poor Boob." Some of Roland Bottomlt w s pictures are " Broken Vows," " Helene of the North," " The Grip of Evil," and " The Neglected Wife." " Sawra Deere " (Redruth). — " The golden lad with laughing eyes" is how you describe Gladden James, and you also add that you think he's " divine.'' Well, you've got it bad this time, and no mistake; He has played in "Heart of Wetona " and " This Mystery of the Double Cross," besides those you havfl mentioned. M. B. (Vauxhall). — Your friend Is worrying as to how she will find the dresses to wear on the Minn before she has even got there ! Well, she seems to l»; making pretty sure, anyway. The only advice I cau give her is — don't worry. D. W. P. (Ipswich). — Photos of Mary Pickford and Pauline Frederick are included in the first and second sets respectively of our " All-Star " scries of postcards, obtainable from TnE Picture Show Postcard Dept., 7-9, Pilgrim Street, Ludgate Hill, London, E.C. 4. " Brownie " (Strabane). — So you have popped up again like a Jack-in-the-box ? Well, I won't suppress you. But you have guessed wrong in supposing that the Phantom Rider " is Ruth Roland's brother. You can have another try. The other artiste is not married as far as I know. E. L. B. (Moseley). — Sorry, but when several readers ask the same question, I am obliged, owing to space, to answer those who come first in the hope that the rest may see the information as well. I am glad you found out what, you wanted to know, ifes, Charles Ray is married, and he was born in lS'.U. He always is " just lovely." L. P. (Walworth). — Perhaps you are thinking of Arthur Calloway, are you ? If so, Pell Trenton was the artiste who filled that part so well. H. B. (Birmingham). — All, my dear constant reader, what ancient cutting is this you have sent me ? of course it is incorrect, and you are right in thinking so. See my reply to " ivy and Mabel " (Grimsby) on the back cover of the issue for December 27th. (Afore answers on next page.)