The Washington herald., 1914-06-02

Motion Picture Editor: This is whai
may be called a comment on comments
It seems to me the actor, himself, OF
herself, is not getting the proper share OF
attention, considering that he is the SOU
of the thing; for, without the actor, there
would certainly be no drama, consequent
ly no photoplay theaters.
So I want to pay my compliments tc
one Of my favorites, King Baggott. of the
Universals; when / see his name on q
poster 1t has hypnotic effect, dash
you might think me afraid the Kins
would get away before / get inside
Among his many good points do enjoy
the way King smashes furniture, he does
II without such an artistic abandon, II
seems to crafty some elemental instinct
within me-but don't get alarmed, In case
you should throw my manuscript in the
waste basket, or otherwise offend me.
merely enjoy seeing King smash things
on the principle Of the lady who thanked
the man for swearing when they had
both missed the train.
And, there is another Universal star,
who is equally attractive. although oppo-
site. that is Edwin August. He Is not so
great on the big climaxes. but the fine
shadings and subtleties of acting is
where he gets in his best effects. have
read a whole book IN half a second by
watching his play Of facial expression,
and know Of no other photopiay star who
has this knack of shading. have never
forgiven Edwin for one thing. though:
once I saw his name on a poster and
went In. and. he was a Chinaman. Why
do actors dote on SO much versatility?
HINDA BURKE.
Editor Motion Picture Department: You
are so very accommodating in answering
questions from your readers who "fol-
low the movies" that I have one that
wish you would give your best attention
to. I am impelled to ask this for the
reason that recently became aware Of
the fact that Mr.. Fielding, of the Lubin
Company Cwestern), had leased for a
period Of nine months the magnificent
estate Of Gen. Palmer's, at Colorado
Springs. known as "Glen Eyrie." cover
ing some 200 acres. and occupied by a
s., 900 900 palace. from which he contem-
plates producing at least six plays per
month.
Now for the question: Why are so few
of the Western Lubin's shown in WASH
ington?
Here are a few that I have been look
ing for. but in vain: Blind Power"
The Clod." The Dreamer" and THE
sented by at least one theater. but, un-
fortunately. I was not able to be out
that one particular presentation.)
Then there is THE Battle of Gettys-
goat" a very fine comedy. / understand.
that has been "out" for some time in
the West, at least. ''All for Love-" an
other comedy. and "The Golden Cod
Il believe that is the title). a labor and
capital story. with a moral.
Where land when) may I find these?
Or is it possible that these films are not
shown to the washingtonians?
WILLIAM S. wAUDBY.
William s. waudby: After having in
terviewed the manager Of the General
Exchange of Washington I understand
that there are fewer Dubin Western pic
lures being made now than previously.
The pictures you name were run In Wash
irgton nearly a year ago. the latest being
last September, and on account Of their
age were returned to the factory. II you
write the Lubin Company direct they
may be able to give you more detailed
information. We are sorry. We miss the
Lubins ourselves, and are in sympathy
with you.
word in praise of the splendid production.
Samson" shown at the Casino last
week. II all the pictures that Mr. Gran
dali brings to the Casino are as fine as
that he certainly should be considered a
benefactor to the motion picture lovers
Of Washington.
Samson" is one of the most realistic
and heart-gripping dramas ever produced
In motion pictures. We forgot that they
were actors in modern times, and felt
that we were actually reviewing Bible
scenes In Bible times We owe many
thanks to Warren Kerrigan for his spIen
did acting, and may we see him here
often.
Success to your new helpful depart-
ment.
Motion Picture Editor: Kindly advise
through the valuable columns of your
paper where can obtain the photographs
of the following players: Misses Mabel
rrunnelle. Mary Fuller. Edith Story. and
kathlyn Williams. Please say what COM
oanies they are playing with II YOU can
tell me where these pictures can be OBJ
aimed l will surely appreciate your kind
hess. Thanking you in advance and with
best wishes. Most cordially,
MISS NJ. RI.
Miss NJ r. j.: You can procure tbs
pictures Of Misses Mabel Trunnelle and
Wary Fuller from the Edison Manufac-
orins Company. Orange. N. J., and
picture OF Edith Story from the Vita
srapn company, Of Brooklyn. Write Selig
.ompany. Of Chicago, for the one OF
kathiyn Williams
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