Evening star., 1924-02-13
Continued from Yesterdays Starr

this belongs to Mrs. Mildred Harris
Charles face underwent a number
of changes.
"Oh, indeed? And is she reading
these books?" he finally inquired.
"Oh. no." returned the nurse in a
matter -of-fact tone. The books she
really reads are in a little closet In
her bedroom"
Mabel Normand. however. does not
regard books merely for their fur
nishing value. She really gets into
action on "literachoor."
Many people who are generous with
money and material possessions are
more difficult gift of time and
thought. No such limitation exists
in MabePs nature. The thing which
makes her beloved is that going out
of herself to others. that real love OF
people irradiating her most casual
contact.
Once / remember she was eating
lunch in the Goldwyn studio restau-
rant. The apple pie struck her as
being especially successful. and she
ments later this functionary, an am
pie old 1rishwoman. In a gingham
apron and with her sleeves rolled
up. appeared behind the counter.
Visibly she was overcome with awe
at the summons from the brilliant
young star. 1t did not take Mabel
long to remove such oppressive SEN
timents. Only moment and she had
literally vaulted over the counter and
had grabbed the astounded old woma n
in her arms.
Bless your heart" we heard her
cry. IT'S the best apple pie I've had
since l left home
And a s she left the scene she tuck I'd
one of her inveterate bills into the
cooks hand.
Nor is her response to people
merely an emotional one. 1t is prac-
teal as well. She keeps a book in
which are written the birthdays of all
of her friends, and she never fails to
react to these dates with a letter, a
telegram or gift.
1t was when she was in the Gold
Wyn studio that the death of Olive
Thomas occurred in Paris. Never
have 1 seen such a passion Of pity as
Mabel showed for the unfortunate
girl. such a passion of Indignation as
she expressed for those whom she be-
lieved responsible for the tragedy.
Nor did she stop there. The mother
OF Olive Thomas was in this country,
and there was hardly a day when
Mabel did not go to see her or take
her on drive or send her some re-
membrance.
To nature like this, so alive with
human sympathy and understanding,
1t is easy to forgive much.
There was one person from whom,
so l always suspected, Mabel with
held much of her usual kindliness.
This was Madge Kennedy. 1 had en-
gagged the latter actress soon after
the two worked simultaneously,
therefore. in the Fort Lee studio
Ihat they did not always work har-
moniously is scarcely puzzling. for
the fact that they were both come
diennes represented perhaps the only
likeness between them. Indeed, that
very similarity constituted in itself
a ground for conflict.
They each had the habit of slipping
into the projection room to look at
comment with which they greeted
the rival performances became fairly
familiar to the studio.
Hmph." announced Mabel to her
quickly did it frst. Oh
"Hmph."" duplicated Madge to her
group, she saw me do it and she
quickly did 1t first!"
Mabel behind the screens is as full
OF pranks as she is on the screen.
ner, on the contrary, is decorous to
the point OF primness.
NY contract with Mabel Normand
Contained con one clause protiding that
sne sn snould pay half for the clothes
worn IN her stories and that the com
pany should pay the other half. Time
went by. however, and brought us mo
pm from the star for our share OF
ner stage wardrobe.
~How's this?" asked her one day,
She looked very much embarrassed
Well, you see" she replied. i've
ordered 50 many clothes that 1 don't
tser isinr risnt q, ABOUT letting you pay any
lavishly. Instead Of buying 20 one be, he,
St a time she bought twelve. With
irocks and other accessories it was
wbosI TO be sure; there are other stars
are equally impressive. Pauline
Frederick. for example. once got AZ
exemption of $4,000 from her incon. ,
tax on the basis of an investment of
that amount In her wardrobe. am
sure sure however. that only. a few of
tniS number would have been halted
oy any such scruples as those re-
Vealed by Mabel Normand.
nao the same wardrobe arrange
ment with Madge Kennedy. In her
case. however. developments were
manager came to me in a towering
rage.
See here, Mr.. Goldwyn." he began
FREQUENTLY, Miss Kennedy has been
ordering a whole lot of Clothes
sure" interrupted 1. They all
for rfes: hs1 h,at,st but she doc doesn't need them
her autumn-that's what"
1t was with difficulty that I per-
suaded, him Of the fact that Miss
Kennedy would never be guilty of
such an imposition. Indeed, my sue
cess was only temporary. For almost
every picture which she made revived
this supposition that Madge was or
dering more clothes than she needed
Il an nIt l,v,n
on the set and was most conscientious
moods. no sh1rp edges, obtruded d
themselves into any business relation
with her. ! ascribe this to the regu-
iariz,hs ,azn1s 90 influence 1sn.. OF a. very happy
much in love with her husband, q
young New York business man who
frequently drove over to the Fort Lee
studio to take her back to town.
MadEe you would expect the relent-
less care with which she guarded her
health. At any party she was apt
to 90 OF unseasonably as an alarm
clock. Once, I remember, invited
her to a dinner party in Los Angeles
dinner had just ended and the party
had hardly begun when Madge rose
what" exclaimed Pauline Fred
erick. another of the. guests, you
don't mean to say you're going?"
"Oh, yes" replied Madge. Il told
Mr.. Goldwyn that If came at all
should have to leave early. You see
/ have a call for 800 In the morning
all made up
Pauline looked bewildered. In her
mind there was absolutely no connec.
tion between early to bed and early
to rise. One Of those rare people who
like Edison and Bernhardt, thrive or
a a rev hours sleep; she never TOOK took
than the start of an evening. Yet
when she appeared in the studio the
next morning her eyes were glowing
with health, her whole frame snap
ping with vigor.
The third member Of the trio al