Picture Show (May-Oct 1920)

Picture S/ioir, August 1th, 1920 "GAMBLERS ALL." (Continued from page 79.) was tired of her husband's superior attitude, and that she had a real regard lor himself. " Will she come ? " was his one thought as he paced the room. But his first visitor was not Lady Langworthy. but Euth Langworthy. " I have come to see you about Harold's debts," said the girl as she took a seat. " Lady Langworthy has told me that he owes money to you. I want to help Harold." " Are you sure he is worth helping ? " asked Leighton cynically. " I am certain he is," replied Ruth simply. " Mr. Harold Tempest, sir." said Leighton's clerk, putting his head in at the door. " .Show him in," said Leighton, a queer smile playing round his lips. As Harold entered Euth ran up to him. " I was just asking Mr. Leighton how much you owed him. Harold," she said. " You are not angry, arc you, dear ? " " I advise you to say nothing. Tempest," broke in Leighton. " My dear Ruth," said Tempest, " you don't know how very uncomfortable you are making me. Mr. Leighton is in no way to blame for my trouble. Please leave us, dear. You can do no good." Then as Ruth held out her arms to him, he turned away and put his hand to his face. " It's forgery, and I must poy the price," he groaned. Ruth rose, but at the door she turned. " I only want, to say this, Harold." and her voice trembled. "No matter what, happens, I shall always be the same to you. If it is the wor.it I shall wait for you." The Forged Bill. " PVON'X worry about the bill, yet," said Leighton. II " You did it to save your sister. She has confided in me to some extent. Her life is a mockery. No woman could live with such a superior person as Sir George. It's his fault." " What do you mean, Leighton ? " shouted Tempest. " My sister is not going to come into this. I know she would sacrifice herself for me, but Bhe is not going to do it. Do you hear that ? And I'ain going to stop her now . I w ill see you later." He dashed out of the office, and calling a taxi ordered the man to drive to his sister's house. Five minutes after Tempest had left Lady Langworthy arrived. Her eyes were heavy and she looked like a woman who had finished with life. " I have come to pay the price of my brother's safety," she said slowly. " I have left my husband, but I want to be honest with you. I will stay, but I do not love you." Leighton's jaw set hard. " You mean you used the love I had for you just to save your brother ? " he asked curtly. " Yes." " You have mistaken me. Lady Langworthy," said Leighton with cold politeness. " I wanted love ; uot martyrdom. The woman I love, must love me." As they sat there in silence there was a furious stamping In the outer office, and .Sir George Langworthy burst in, followed by Harold Tempest.. In his hand the baronet held a letter. It was the one his wife had written to him before leaving the house, and it contained just two words : " Good-bye George." " What doe3 this mean, Doris ? " he said thickly, turning to his wife. " It meant exactly what you see tlicre when I wrote it," replied Lady Langworthy. " No 1 " she said, raising her hand as Leighton and her brother tried to stop her sneaking. " It ibetter you should know the truth, George. When I left your house I came to Mr. Leighton, but the moment you arrived, he was politely but firmly turning me out. I am now going." " You would not dare " began .Sir George, but his wife stopped him with an imperious look. " 1 will dare anything rather than suiter the humiliation of your scorn day by day. You cannot forgive me ; therefore I am going I " She left the office without another word. " What shall I do ? " cried Sir George, appealing to the two men. " You don't know what she means to me. I love her. What shall I do ? " " Do 1 " said Leighton scornfully. " Why, follow her, roan. Don't stop to ask questions, but get her to come back and be thankful it sh" does. She loves you, or she wouldu't leave you, and yet you would sec her go." Sir George was out. of the office before Leighton had finished speaking, and the two men watched a weeping woman being helped into Sir George's car by Sir George, who held her in his arms. Leighton turned to Tempest nnd held out his cigarette-case. Wonderingly, Harold helped himself. Taking one himself, Leighton lit a match and then, lolling up the forged bill, he used it. as a spill. " Have a light, he said carelessly as he held out the burning document to Harold's cigarette. Adapted from incidents in the Granger photo-play, " Gamblers All," featuring Owen t/ares as Jlarotd Tf.npest and Matgc Tithtradge as Lady Langworthy. If you want to know anything about Films or Fil m Plavem MOTION PICTURES BY WIRELESS. THE experiments which are now being carried out in regard to the transmission of ordinary photographs by wireless have prompted a North London reader to write to me as follows : " My interest in the cinema," writes G. K., " is not of the usual kind, in that it is not bound up in the acting of certain popular favourites and what they may look like. I am more interested in the future developments of the motion picture itself, and now that it has been found possible to send photographs by wireless, I have wondered whether we might not later on be able to get motion pictures in the same manner P I trust that my question will not be considered too absurd to merit consideration." My correspondent's query is by no means absurd, though it is not easy for one not acquainted with the technical side of the problem to answer. One can only speculate, and at this stage of the invention referred to, the time seems hardly ripe enough to connect it with the cinema. On the other hand, any development of this sort in regard to photography is bound to be to the advantage of the films. The present invention supersedes the old one of transmitting ordinary photographs, or " stills," by wire, and it may lead to all kinds of interesting possibilities. Certain it is that its progress will be watched with keenness by those who are at present striving to make the motion picture, not only pictorially but scientifically perfect. The " news films," which have been growing in numbers during recent years, have shown how great is the desire to use the power of the film for something more than entertainment purposes. So soon, therefore, as the problem of the " still " photograph by wireless is found generally successful, a further development in the direction of motion pictures may be quite expected. And those who, like my correspondent, hke looking into the future, may find interest in the reflection that it may then be possible for cinema theatre audiences in London to see on the screen pictorial news of the day's happenings that have been wirelessed from another part of the world. THE EDITOR. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 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 envelope must accompany any letter requiring an early 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, " Picture Show," Room 85, The Fleetway House, Farringdon Street, London, E.C. 4. " Madoe " (Runcorn). — I am afraid you have not spelt, it quite right. Anyway, I can And no film of that name. Her Heritage " was released In October, 191», and started Phyllis Monkmau and Jack Buchanan. D. S. (Hitchin). — I expect you have been wondering why you have not heard. Blame mc not, for the Post Office returned my letter to you, so I am hoping this will And you Bomcwhcrc. Km. Gorman was in " Little Miss Nobody." " Bin, " (Stranraer). — Poor Aurcle Sydney died quite recently. Margaret Marsh was born in Lawrence, Kansas, and Is exactly r> ft. 2 ins. The other artiste has not been measured as yet.. J. W. W. (Seaham Harbour). — You sign yourself " very anxious." May this help you to be less so. William Farnum, your favourite, was born on July 4th, 1870. In " The Other Woman " the leading artistes were Peggy Hyland (Eleanor Gates), Milton Sills (Mr. Harrington), and Anna Lehr (Mrs. liar rington). Sorry no Information as yet about Kathcrlne Lewis. " Gladeye " (Sheffield).— Juliet Shelby is Mary Miles Mlnter's real name. She was born in Shrcvcporf, Lousiana, on April 1st, 1002. Of course, " Gladeye," her curls are her very own. Has someone been spreading the usual silly rumours about wigs ? E. H. (Sheffield).— Did I see " Tarzan of the Apes " ? Rather. Knid Markey was the artiste who played so well opposite Elmo Lincoln. I am afraid I could not tell from your photo, E. H., whether you would have a chance of getting on the films. M. K. D. (Bolton). — Is it possible you are thinldn'-' of " Too Many Millions " ? If so, it was Wallace Rcid who starred in it. I cannot trace any film bearing the name you give. "MicKiE " (Exmouth). — When is it that I am not very busy ? But don't, pray, hesitate to make my acquaintance on account of that. Here is the cast of " The Great Love " : Robert Harron (Jim Young of Youngstown), Henry B. Walthall (Sir Roger Brighton), Gloria Hope (Jessie Lovewell), Lillian Gish (Susie Broadplains), Maxfleld Stanley .(John Broadplains), George Fawcett (Rev. Josephus Broadplain«\ Rosemary Theby (Mademoiselle Corintce), George Siegmann (Mr. Seymour of Brazil, formerly of Berlin). John Graham in "The Ragamuffin" was Kenneth Harlan. " Picti re Mad " (Sparkbrook). — David Powell was the artiste in " The Firing Line." " Houpla of the Circus " is another film in which Bertram Grassby has played. 'Tis true, Mae Marsh and Margaret Marsh are sisters. Don't believe the rumours mentioned in your sixth question. Some people evidently imagine that film artistes must be freaks. " Faevette " (East Twickenham). — Glad you are now well. Yes, Robert Warwick is said to be awfully nice. As regards Wanda Hawley, she came Into this world in 1897. Dorothy Dalton preceded her by about four years on September 22nd, in Chicago, Illinois. That was not a bad little puzzle of yours at the cud of your letter. Yr. T. (Cardiff). — Yes, you can get postcards from our postcard department. Pauline Frederick has dark brown hair and blue eyes. Thcda Bara's hair is the same, but her eyes arc dark blue. No, I haven't, heard of an Alice Naily. Must be Alice Brady you arc thinking about. " Peppy Polly " (London). — No, it wasn't Knid Bennett in "The Naughty Wife." but Marguerite ("lark. I expect one day you will be able to sec Gladvs Cooper for yourself. " Stuart " (St. James's Park).— 'Gene Pollar in " The Return of Tarzan " might prove quite popular. He was born in New York City, and is 6 feet 2 inches in height, so that he Is a bigger man than our old friend Klmo, who is 5 feet 1 1 1 inches. 'Gene's colouring is black hair and brown eyes. " Dolly " (Karlslield).— True, Milton Sills is married, and the lady's name Is Gladys Wynne. He is thirty-eight years of age. You say you would like to see him in a nice photograph " not acting silly, but looking quite ordinary, and wearing a light coloured suit." I'll pass your request on to Mr. sill-. " KRUNLAFE " (Sherwood). — Yes, Jackie Saunders played the dual role of the twins, Ida and Claire Mahley, in " The Checkmate." So the sub-titles in this film were switched off too quickly for you. That's a little game that the operators sometimes have at the expense of the audience. Thomas Holding was opposite Pauline Frederick in " One Week of Life." Hazel (Hitchin) and M. R. (Leeds).— Carol Holloway and Mary Miles Minter are both Americans. William S. Hart is single, and William Duncan married Florence Dye. What else can I do for you ? " ANTICIPATION " (Pontypool). — No, Jewol Carmen must not be allowed " to dwindle into oblivion," as you say. We cannot afford to lose a jewel like her. Therefore, I shall get her to adorn this paper again. Meanwhile, I may tell you she is still In filmland, and " The Half-Breed," in which she Is featured with Douglas Fairbanks and Alma Reubens, is a recent picture of hers. " The Shrimp " (Chelsea).— An art plate of Dorothy Gish. was. given away with "Woman's Weekly " for December 27th. Maciste has not stated his age so far, but his height is 6 feet 4 inches. (Afore Answers on page iv of cover.) I SPECIAL l^g' JUMPER AND BAG MAKING BOOKLET containing full instructions for making three of the smartest and most up-to-date Jumpers, and three of the very latest bags. FREE with every copy of this week's HOME COMPANION-2D The paper which is famous for Fancywork.