Hands of Hollywood (1929)

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Hands of Hollywood The Bricklayers construct fireplaces and other brick structures for sets which are marked "PRACTICAL." The qualification is a knowledge of ordinary bricklaying. The wage ranges from $8.00 to $11.00 per day and time and a half for overtime. The Plumbers take care of all the plumbing in the studio itself as well as the plumbing for kitchens, bathrooms, fountains, etc., in practical sets. The qualification is knowledge of ordinary plumbing. The wage is $8.00 per day, time and a half for overtime. The Blacksmiths work in a small blacksmith shop on the lot. They make the bracings for all heavy sets, rockers for boat sets, etc. The qualification is a knowledge of ordinary blacksmithing. The wage is $8.00 per day, time and a half for overtime. THE STAFF SHOP The Staff Shop has charge of all modeling in clay or in plaster of Paris, e. g., statues, certain kinds of pillars, plaques, fancy paneling, etc. The art director, in designing sets, indicates how much and what kind of modeling will be required. Qualifications and Salaries The Superintendent of the Staff Shop has charge of all modeling. The qualifications are: a thorough knowledge of modeling in clay and in plaster of Paris; ability to design and superintend all modeling, so that it will harmonize with the style of architecture designed by the art director. The salary ranges from $100.00 to $200.00 per week. (Sometimes a famous modeler is hired by the studio to do special work and his salary exceeds the above.) The Modelers do all the modeling in the Staff Shop, assisted by ordinary laborers. The qualification is expert knowledge of modeling in clay and in plaster of Paris. The wage ranges from $8.00 to $20.00 per day, time and a half for overtime. [50]