Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20

so many aspiring young girls write
to me and ask me how to become
| actresses In motion pictures" said kath-
lyn Williams, star of the Selig Polyscope
Stock Company. although the advice Is
not always we'll taken, 1 almost invar-
iably say don't to them.
"a majority of the successful actors
and actresses In motion picture work
had the advantage of preliminary eXperi-
ence in the spoken drama, and this eN-
perience proved of value to them in the
pictures. 1t Is true that others, now sue
cessful in motion picture work, were
never on the stage, but many of them
entered the studios some years ago and
arose by the power of hard work and
inherent talent. 1t Is not SO easy In this
day and age to obtain start in motion
picture work.
"The managers of almost every studio
will inform you that there are hundreds
of applicants listed who wish positions
as actors or actresses. Every director or
motion pictures receives hundreds of ap-
plications through the mall, aud II should
be remembered that the majority of these
applicants are experienced sctors and
actresses.
"Then again, those who would succeed
in the art of motion picture acting must
possess especial qualifications. They must
photograph well-not all people take good
photographs-they must be physically
orders of the director are as law In this
business. An absence of foolhardiness,
so some term II, is essential to success,
for leap from precipice into river,
n struggle atop moving freight car. OF
a reckless race I'm an automobile may be
ordered and also experienced at any time
by the motion picture actors.
"And there is none of the glamour OF
stage life in connection with motion pic
ture acting. 1t all becomes days work
with an absence of the footliShts' glare
and the piaudits OF the audience, Tho ro-
nance is missing from the actual work.
which much resembles any other skilled
employment.
"The work is not easy; the hours are
long: In many studios the time-clock is
punched Just like in any other large busl-
ness institution, and the romantically In
clined young girl who dreams OF signal
honors as a notion picture actress is soon
disillusionized."
Ina Claire a Lasky Star
The Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play COM
pany announces the engagement OF Ina
Claire, who has signed contract similar
to that signed last week by Charlotte
Walker and who win consequently soon
make her photodramatlc debut under
Lasky management. AS In the case of
Miss Walker. Miss claire's arrangement
is OF such nature that her photodramatlc
appearances, for a period OF years to
come, must be entirely under Lasky man
agement.,
Ina Claire. who positively deserves to
rank as the foremost favorite OF her age
on the American stage and also in Lon
don, was born In Washington, d. c., and
educated there at the Holy Cross
Academy She frst appeared in vauds-
ville doing songs and limitations. Her
initial regular engagement was with
Richard Garlic in Jumping Jupiter"
Miss ClaIre's first hit was In the title
role OF 1.-THE Quaker Girl" a success
which literally meant fame and fortune
for the young artist.
Miss Claire's most recent stellar engage
ment was In the title role OF Lady
Luxury" recently offered in New York at
the Casino Theatre.
More Poetry Arrives
The EVENING LEDGER is in receipt OF
another instalment OF Miss DoFcas j.
Haas adventures in nlmland. reproduced
verbatim;
Tired e. waiting for an AnsWeF.
TO the Studio ana prepare.
For trial in the show.
I entered the onlee,
But was refused admittAncei
Wa tod with q Erlmaes.
/ would not give up hope
so I said / was reporterj
And was ushered right IN.
With polteness and order.
When l entered the Studio.
Oh my-~What = BiEhtt
There many peoDle.
i near tainted With fright.
Every one welcomed me;
The director Ma kind.
! PLAYED a small part.l
And was considered me.
Answers TO Correspondents
D. T.-You might try the Lubin com-
pany No. Paul Panzer was not In the
hlm you mention. II was Arnold DAILY
and Pearl White.
5. s-tIouas Peters 10 with the LaslSy
Compapy Ar. Peters Il married.