Screenland (May–Oct 1927)

10 SCREENLAND T HE authentic lmiuan side of one of our greatest actors. Mr. Ullman's book is illustrated by photographs from the author's private library. His sentence to jail ; his reason for wearing a slave bracelet ; his reported engagement to Pola Negri; these and scores of other interesting things about him are told in a manner in which only a close friend and adviser could tell them. There were many things said and written about Valentino in the last few years of his life, and after his death, that did him great injustice. This book has been written primarily for the purpose of setting at rest those rumors. Here's what eminent critics have to say about the book. "An interesting and exciting book. It is easy to read, a dignified, plausible story." — Harry Hanun, Xeiu Yorlc World. ''Ullman's story is well worth reading." — Ward Marsh, Cleveland Plain Dealer. "Has an excellent flavor, interesting and. authentic." — Luella Parsons, Los Angeles Examiner. This publishing hit is being offered by Screenland and by no other magazine at the publisher's regular price, $2.00. SCREENLAND Book Department, Desk 5 49 West 45th Street, New York City. For the enclosed $2.00 please send me a copy of "Valentino as I Knew Him". Kamc Address CREEN NEVS Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis came to town for a grand vaca' tion just in time to celebrate Middie's birthday at one of the ultraexpensive and exclusive jewelry shops oo Fifth Avenue. Harold hustled his pretty blonde wife right over and presented her with a magnificent birthday present ■ — a thing-a-magig of emeralds with a few diamonds thrown in. He designed the necklace himself, and it became really precious in Mildred's eyes the minute he told her so. Little Mrs. Lloyd admitted she was glad to be back in pictures again and hopes we'll all like "Too Many Croo\s". She will make her second starring feature when, and not before, she finds a suitable story. :■; Does Louise Brooks really like Hollywood or is she homesick for New York? The friends she left behind her are wondering, especially since she wired someone — and from beautiful Coronado Beach, California, too — "How can you people live back there in those awful cities when out here we have the birds and the bees and the flowers?" * % * Those famous commuters, Samuel Goldwyn and Frances Howard, spent seme time here. Though Goldwyn productions are made in California, he has so'many interests in the east that he makes the trip every few months. Besides, Mrs. Goldwyn is a New York girl, and there's nothing like a visit to the old home town. The little Goldwyn, Sam Jr., like Mildred Gloria Lloyd the Second, had to be left in California: but his pictures, like the Lloyd baby's, were much in evidence in the luxurious hotel suite occupied by mama and papa. Who says picture people are not domestic? Natacha Rambova is the leading woman of a new mystery play on Broadway, called "Set a Thief". The statuesque lady with her coils of blue-black hair, her Egyptian eyes, and her gorgeous gowns, is reported to be trying hard to win an important name for herself without relying upon the publicity which is hers because she was Mrs. Rudolph Valentino. The idea that she might be trading upon the fame of the late movie idol is extremely distasteful to her, especially in view of the fact, as she says, that she had carved a career for herself before she ever met the beloved actor. He belongs entirely to her private life and for professional purposes she wants to be known only as Miss Rambova. She is said still to believe in psychic research and spirit communication with the late star. ♦ ^ $ Vaudeville has called and several of our players have answered. Lou Tellegen, Betty Compson. Bessie Love, Dustin Farnum, Eugene O'Brien, Anna May Wong and Elliott Dexter were, at last reports, all ready to take a "flyer" into the varieties. But they'll be back. Although Paramount is said to have dangled tempting offers before her big brown eyes, Madge Bellamy departed for California upon completion of the Herbert Brenon picture she came east to make. Madge says she has been under a long-term contract most of her professional career and she would like to try her wings as a free lance player for a change, so that she can pick the parts that appeal to her. Madge and her mother, who is almost as young and pretty as the star, had v good time while they were here. They are pals. * * * Poor Richard! It docs seem that he has the darndest luck, and all because he refuses to let anybody "double" for him in more or-less dangerous scenes. It wasn't so long ago that Rich broke several fingers doing a stunt. Now he has finished "Knoc\out Riley" with a broken rib. The injury was sustained while making a boxing scene "opposite" Jack Renault, professional pugi