The Washington times., 1914-11-05
THE BEST
Photoplay Department in
WASHINGTON
lone Life Of Stars
Of Photopldy Give
Clue to Their
Personality.

II has occasionally happened dur
ing the past seven months that per-
sons on far more familiar terms Of
ersonai intimacy with the motion
picture actors and actresses than
c are. find something written in
his column that interests them
enough to cause them to write to
he editor And sometimes the let
rers thus prompted are of such un-
usual interest to other motion picture
enthusiasts that we have encour-
aged the correspondents to write
their ideas little more fully
% that they can be utilized in this
colu for the information and en-
lertainment OF others. There is moth
ing quite so interesting to the photo
play patron as the little intimate,
personal stories of the actors and
actresses that find their way to print
occasionally. The screen artists are
far removed from the people who
are entertained by them SO fire.
Quen:ly and so thoroughly and their
personal characteristics are a thing
entirely apart from their screen acti-
vities. Ii is difficult indeed TO get
N touch with the home life of the
we'll known actresses, for instance.
Ii is for this reason that the follow
ing series of little stories is particu-
lirly appealing. 1t was prepared by
Miss Edna Wright of this city, who
is writer of some note in photo
play circles and who enjoys personal
Irtendship, to the degree OF Intimacy.
with many of the people about whom
she writes. Her stories, therefore.
are not only pleasant reading, but
have the authority Of being within
her personal knowledge. Miss
Wright's contribution follows:
Has II ever occurred to you that
ne heroes and heroines seen on the
screen every day are just as human
as yourself and enjoy home life as
ou do?" one finds it hard to i'm
Agine them in any walk of life but
that OF entertainer of the public. yet
after a busy day before the camera
these film stars run away from the
lights to enjoy home life Little
Mary" Pickford. probably the most
popular OF the stars, is as lovely a
hostess as one could wish to see. It
Is not uncommon to find her attrac-
i've apartment filled with guests any
evening. where being a hero or
heroine Is forgotten, as her friends
revei in an evenings fun. But best
supper served at the end. superin-
tended by Little Mary" herself.
Eeing a fortunate intruder at one Of
these "'feasts," I was glad to find
that the favorite Of photoplay pat
rons all over the world is not merely
a mechanical toy. doomed to smile
only at the camera, but is a delight
fll hostess.
Lott'e Fickford. another silent
actress and a sister of Mary. is an
ardent admirer of sports, and after
her days work is completed she runs
away for a swim. Her love for the
water has made Miss Plckford a
wonderful swimmer. and 1t is a
pleasure to see her exhibiting fancy
diving. Motoring is another Of her
favorite recreations. and she man
ages her seven-passenger car with
the skill that only good driver can:
No one who hasn't already heard
the secret would imagine that LII
Han Gish is a wonderful cook. Like
Little Mary" Lillian finds home
very pleasant. and after a strenuous
day at the studio, she runs away
from the sham to take part in the
real with her sister Dorothy she
concocts dainty dishes that would
make a French chef jealous. and
bread like mother used to make is
her speciality. She is also a lover of
good books, and a well-stocked l.
brary is the delight Of her heart.
Harold Lockwood. Of the Famous
Players. is one OF the film heroes
Who finds time for other amuse-
ments aside from entertaining the
1ubl'c In his early schooling Mr..
lockwood acquired a fondness for
athletics. and he has never outerown
that fondness. He is an equestrian
of -reat skill. and spare time away
from the studio is devoted to that
branch Of sport.
Alice joyce IS a clever seamstress.
and one would search long to find
another so skilled with the needle.
Mss Joyce's gowns are ALWAYS
feature OF Kalem picture. and the
surnrising part is that she herself
IS the designer and maker Of these
costumes. It is while spending a
quiet evening at home that the
Kalem star devotes her time to
sewing. and. as she expresses II.
"she loves to plan and hGure
dress"
James Kirkwood. actor and direc-
tor Of the Famous PLAYERS. enjoys q
great many different forms Of enter
ta'nment. but the greater part Of his
tine he devotes to managing the
New York Screen Club. He ls
preg dent OF this famous organize
ION. and proud TO give his time and
energy toward its success.