International photographer (Jan-Dec 1934)

Thirty-two T h INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER April, 1934 CH iOCULS ao-gnJEDS' "THOUSANDS CHEER' By Otto Phocus It was recommended that we bury the hatchet, but someone suggested a hatchet was too dangerous a weapon to try to bury. Especially if it was buried in the wrong place. Sauterne was served in glasses and this was not an inferior product. (See DuPont Ad). I waited as long as I could, but finally had to go and, on the way back, stopped to talk to one of the dancers for a second. When I got back to my table, dessert and coffee had been there and gone. The dancer said she could understand English, but could not understand me. Well ! I was only "foolin" and besides she was married. Mr. Briggs gave a nice talk and said he hoped to be back with us again, on his next birthday. SO DO WE. This study in "Nature Photography" (good and had) portrays a section of the throng that attended the soiree mentioned in the article below and was shot from the luncheon camera of Paul Cannon, who "hangs" away for the Chicago Daily Times. Telephone wires, poles and undesirable fences have been eliminated by the proper placement of the camera. If this print appears too contrasty, try soaking it a few times. Mr. Briggs had another birthday party and about 125 cameramen and cinematographers celebrated it at the Russian Club on the evening of March 19th. The announcement stated: "The hours from six to eight P. M. will be reserved for saying 'Hello'." Just about the time it looked as though some of the customers were ready to say "good-bye" the clock clunked eight and we repaired to the mess hall and were seated. A musician played Two Guitars on a violin and was assisted by the orchestra and then the food began. "What is this," inquired MacStengler. "Dot's fried chiggen," answered the Russian waiter. "It looks like fried rabbid," said Mac as he reached for another helping. We discovered later, bv inquiring at the research department that it was JARNEY ZAITZ. Simeon Aller then made a speech and it was translated by Wesly Smith and approved by Shamroy, Campbell and Moyse. There was no singing, due to lack of harmony, but a few more rehearsals like the birthday party might encourage it. Many jokes were told at the tables by the different groups, and it has been reported that some were good. We were entertained royally by Royalty and got to see a good deal of the countess in one of her numbers. Simeon mentioned something about some kind of film being very good and announced the next act was about some Russian cab drivers. I was all set to enjoy this, but could not understand the dialogue. It must have been funny though, because I saw Paul Ivano laughing. There were others that must have enjoyed it, but as thev have changed their names, I was not sure. Another Russian did a sword dance (they always do), and he played mumble-ty-peg with a machete and instead of doing fingers he did lips. DO YOU KNOW That Alex Kahle entered the motion picture business in 1902 and worked for Nestor, Decla, Maxine and UFA before embarking. That Glen Kerschner was awarded a diploma at the International Exposition of Cinematography, Torina, Italy, for the best photographed picture of the year — 1923. That Si Snyder (our editor) was Chief of Publicity for Balboa Studios in 1915. That Fred Kaifer expects to have a coming "in" party. Hair. That when Bert Anderson was a window trimmer he swallowed a tack, but never had a chance to sit on it. That Tommy Riddell, 7722 Santa Monica Boulevard, has a complete and satisfactory line of supplies for the cameraman. Both young and old. Ask to see and hear the "Babola" F:5.6 line. That Mrs. Tom Brannigan reports — little Joe can say AH! GOO! (?) That James Joseph Michael Goss has more freckles than a business agent has troubles. That Lyman Broening has returned from New York, Baltimore and business. That Bert Glennon writes articles and stries for magazines. And sells them. That Ernie — after all these years — is fooling around chickens. On a ranch in the valley. That Paul Ivano blew up his last name when he became civilized — I mean naturalized. It is Ivanichivitch and when translated into the Scandinavian is Johnson. That there was a Twentieth Century Film Company in 1917. That Mickey VVhalen reports: A cameraman made out his will and asked that his ashes be scattered over a certain studio. When asked why, he replied: "It is the only way I will ever be able to get on the lot." That Arthur Martinelli was with International in 1915. That Ned Van Buren had a reputation as a lens collector in 1916. That when Wm. Marshall was with Famous Players in 1916 he received publicity for the large diamond he wore. Please mention The International Photographer when corresponding with advertisers.