Screenland (Sept 1922–Feb 1923)

ajjywooi SCREENLAND <Mifi«*». 57 "Punish the Villain" (Continued from Page 56) mit that you stole a scene from a picture I made five years ago." "It was something that Mr. Kendall would not do," remarked Mrs. Bloom severely. "He's a first-class, honorable man " "Tsst, Mamma," cautioned Mr. Bloom, and turned to the director: "I've known you a long time," he went on unhappily, "and I never knew you to do anything crooked before. Maybe you got a good explanation. Maybe you really didn't intend to steal the scene. Maybe you saw my picture five years ago and it stayed in your mind, and maybe it wasn't you that stole the scene as much as your unconscious memory "Is that the way you got it?" asked Wappinger. "Mr. Bloom used it five years ago," remarked Mrs. Bloom airily. "I used it ten years ago," was Wappinger's surprising announcement. "Maybe Mr. Bloom didn't really steal it from me. Maybe it was his unconscious memory " "I wouldn't be surprised," said Mrs. Bloom calmly. "In fact, I wouldn't be surprised at anything Mr. Bloom would do." >(l wish you'd both go away and leave me alone," muttered Mr. Bloom. "I got > to go," said his wife, brightening; "I got to tell Mrs. Kendall that you've raised her husband's wages. You have, ain't you?" "If you say I have, I have," he answered hopelessly, "and if Bruce says I stole his scene, I did it, but all I can say is that I don't remember anything about anything." "You should have a medal for being honest about it, anyway," smiled his wife, attaching herself to his arm; "like that medal that the city of Chicago gave to Mr. Kendall that his little boy is so proud of." "Oh, well," sighed Mr. Bloom, "if I had a boy to be proud of then I'd get me a dozen medals. But I ] ain't, so all I can do is to apologize to Bruce for stealing his scene and raise Kendall's salary." "Abie," said his wife fondly, "you are a very fine feller." "There are them that is worse," said Mr. Bloom. Watch for CONSTANCE TALMADGE in her biggest and best picture "East Is West" YOU have been delighted and fascinated with the vivacious Miss Talmadge in her past successes, but just wait until you see her in this one. You have a real treat in store, for you will see her in a new and entirely different kind of picture. You have heard of "East Is West," even if you haven't seen it. It's the big stage success that took all New York by storm and packed a big Broadway theatre for two seasons, one of the longest runs any play ever had. And Miss Talmadge, in the picture version, has given it a touch that the stage play, fine as it was, could never have. It is presented by Joseph M. Schenck. When you go to the theatre don't forget to watch for the First National trademark on the screen. It is the sign of clean, wholesome pictures and fascinating entertainment. Ask Your Theatre Owner if He Has a First National Franchise A Service Bureau That Lives Up To Its Name Some screen magazines have "Answer Departments" that inform readers that Wallace Reid is married and that Eugene O'Brien is not. SCREENLAND maintains a Service Bureau that gives practical information of real value to its readers. DO YOU WISH TO KNOW A good hotel at which to stop while The month's best-seller and other visiting Los Angeles? book information? When the new pictures will be re What perfume Hollywood is going leased? mad over? Where to buy the most modish gowns, the most beautifying cosmetics? Make us your Buyer's Guide. Write your questions to THE SERVICE BUREAU Screenland Hollywood, Cal.