International photographer (Jan-Dec 1934)

Thirty-two The INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER February, 1934 ffoeutf By Otto Phocus PEACEFUL VALLEY This action still iv/ts exposed in a sample room of the Beverly -Wont sir Hotel, Beverly Hills, Cal., and reveals the orderly, systematic and peaceful method o\ arriving somewhere, sometime in the settlement oj disputes that have been called to the attention of the Deputy Administrator. REAT progress has been reported and a satisfactory solution to the many problems presented may be expected almost any time from now on. Rome wasn't built in a day and Roman Scandals wasn't finished on schedule, so if everyone will keep his blimps closed, something may happen. First of all it must be determined if raids have been made on talent by the studios. Of course this is something hardly anyone knows about, but the main issue in this case will be to decide who has the talent. Many studios have thought they had talent until the picture was released. But that's beside the question. As soon as these important things are cleared up to the dissatisfaction of all we can expect the "help" to get a break. Some of their problems are familiar, but we might recall a few in passing. The extra players want to play bits. The bit players was to play parts. The part players want to play juveniles and ingenues. The juveniles and ingenues want to become stars. The stars want to become directors. The directors want to become executives. And the executives want to become politicians. This can be settled by adding another "over-riding" clause. The rest will be a cinch. Take the grips, electricians, props, carpenters, laborers, gardeners, artists, powder men, splicers, wire men, title men, wardrobe, developers, inspectors, cutters, script clerks, asst. directors, leg men stenographers, clerks, cameramen, projectionists, watchmen, bookkeepers, telephone girls, painters, plasterers, doubles, standins and about 100 other classifications and give them jobs with some work attached to it (and some pay) and peace will reign again — like it does in Mexico. DO YOU KNOW? for for That it was Charlie Clark that went to China for M-G-M. and not Roy. My error. That some people think their radios should be played at 170°. That Louella O. Parsons wrote on Jan. 26th . . . "and the excellent photography is credited to a new cameraman, George Folsey." You tell her, George. That Milton Gold is an expert at photographing falling trees. Ask him about it. That Buddy Harris is back at Universal after being away for several years. That Jimmie Palmer has a new set of dining room furniture. That Howard "Duke" Green and the Marquis have returned to the Orient again for Technicolor. That the Mervyn LeRoy wedding was wired sound. That it must have been variable area as he left a four months' tour shortly after. That I know a Scotchman who is closer than the calibrations on a 25 mm. lens. That it was reported that some cameremen offered to work for $1.75 per hour. That it has been rumored they were told they were not worth it. That Alfred "Buddy" Williams was a fireman and a telegraph operator and can remember working for Paramount in their Paris Studio. That Charlie Chaplin worked a half dav recently. So did I. That Henry Girard saw service with the Princess Pat Regiment. That Chas. Edgar Schoenbaum photographed Wally Reid's last scene. That Raider Olsen has sailed before and after the mast. That Harry Merland was formerly an interior decorator. And still is. That Buddy Williams claims Russell Harlan is the most economical assistant in the low price field. Westerns. That Elmer Dyer looks down when he shoots up. Akeley. That Ed. Estabrook splits his name with Turner. That Alex Phillips did his bit with the Canadian Signal Corps. That Osmond "Bordy" Borradaile received screen credit on a recent British International Production. That on a recent interview for cameramen many were called but few were chosen. In fact they are still looking for someone to make a trip to the South Sea Islands for the boat ride. for asst. directors, mechanics, truck drivers, chauffeurs, Please mention The International Photographer when corresponding with advertisers.