Hands of Hollywood (1929)

Sets The Drapery Department The drapery department has charge of the draping of sets. Al' though this is a department in itself, it is under the direct supervision of the property department. Qualifications and Salaries The Drapers not only hang drapes and curtains but also supervise the actual making of them as well as the making of cushions, table scarves and upholstering. The qualifications are: thorough knowledge of draping, artistic ideas, knowledge of motion picture color requirements. The salary ranges from $65.00 to $100.00 per week. The Seamstresses sew the curtains, drapes, cushions, etc. The qualification is ordinary seamstress ability. The salary is $30.00 per week. Prop Houses There are several large Prop Houses in Hollywood and in Los Angeles which derive large incomes from studio rentals. These houses contain furniture and props for pictures of every kind and of every period. Their stock is much the same as that of the studio property department but it is more extensive and of even greater variety. LIGHTING OF SETS After the set is completed, as far as construction, painting and dressing are concerned, it is ready to be lighted preparatory to actual "shooting." A day or two before the company is to move into the set to begin the first day's work on the picture, the cameraman and the company electrician go over the set completely. The cameraman tells the electrician just what kind of lights and how many of each type he will need, and where he wishes them placed. The electrician then makes out a requisition for the lights and this is given to the electrical supply department. Next, a crew of [59]