International photographer (Jan-Dec 1941)

Mexico's Festival (Continued from page 5) in Spanish, even if they are just "Please get back." Another thing of interest to me was the equipment used by the Mexican photographers who still resort to the old flash pans and powders. One of our Mexican brother cameramen became my shadow. I found him right at my side everytime 1 turned around. With gestures I would try to convey the idea that 1 would appreciate his moving back until I got the shot and with even more courteous gestures he would smile and move in closer. At a crowded reception in the office of Mayor Rojo Gomez, while everyone was listening attentively to the speaker, my Mexican brother "shot his flash" about three feet away from David O. Selznick's head, causing Mr. Selznick to jump. I have since wondered if Mr. Selznick had his mind wholly on the good will tour during that moment. I glanced toward my Mexican friend who showed no surprise and was smiling as usual. I still think Mr. Selznick thought that I did it, for he gave me a very accusing look. Although the Mexican cameraman's equipment is very obsolete I must say, having seen some of their work, that they turn out very fine results. With up-to-date equipment I feel sure they would offer us keen competition. To Mr. Jock Lawrence and the Producers' Association 1 wish to extend my thanks for the privilege of playing my small part in this undertaking which I believe will prove historical to the motion picture industry. CONQRATUAlATiONS, "e<J" cIe vRy! E. B. De Vry Time — the dictator supreme. Changes come. New faces . . . new names greet our eyes. And the field of sound motion pictures and Electronics is no exception. Meet Edward B. DeVry, son of Mr. H. A. DeVry, whose sudden death recently removed one of the true pioneers from the motion picture field. Edward, better known as "Ed" to most of his acquaintances, steps into his father's shoes not only as an officer of the DeVry Corporation — manufacturers of sound motion picture equipment — but also as President of an affiliated organization known as DeForest's Training. But if the senior Mr. DeVry were alive Lefl lo ri}jl>i: Desi Arnaz, Salm, Kay Proctor, Brenda Marshall ami Lucille Kail at airport in Mazatlan. (Wallace) today, he would probably say, "Don't congratulate Ed yet! Wait a few years. Then if he has proved worthy of your congratulations, fine!" But as Ed has all the ear-marks of his father's qualities, we feel perfectly safe in congratulating him now. After completing his schooling, Ed quickly plunged into the business world, and for the past number of years has worked closely with his father. He's a natural executive — and one who now has nearly 15 years of business experience behind him. Ed's presidency of DeForest's Training focuses particular attention on this modern, industrial training program. Founded by the late H. A. DeVry, DeForest's Training is providing a reliable means for numerous young men to get started toward a successful career in the field of Radio, Television, Sound Motion Pictures and other related branches of Electronics. One of the features of the training is the prominent use of "Visual Education." In addition to the use of loose-leaf material, each man is loaned a motion picture projector and film to be used in his own home. Further, he has the privilege of attending the organization's laboratories in Chicago for two weeks of practical training on actual commercial equipment. And that's not all! DeForest's Training recently added a new, practical step to its program. Each member is now furnished with a wide assortment of Electronic equipment so that he can enjoy the benefits of a laboratory right in his own home. This equipment permits a young man to work out from 75 to 100 fascinating experiments — giving him valuable practical experience. The late H. A. DeVry took great pride in the efficient job being done by DeForest's Training. He had an eye for the future, too, when he insisted that his son, Edward, learn the business the hard way — from the bottom up. His foresight is now bearing fruit. Today this organization continues to function smoothly, with scarcely a ripple on the outer surface to show the torch has been handed on to another to carry. Certainly, any organization or individual possessed with the vision, character and ideals of that pioneer maker of movie equipment, the late Mr. DeVry, is established upon a foundaion of bed-rock. Such an organization can look to the future with the confidence born of preparedness. Such an organization should long endure. 26