Modern Screen (Dec 1931 - Nov 1932 (assorted issues))

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LET'S TALK ABOUT WELL, just as we said in Modern Screen, it was the money that was causing the break between Barbara Stanwyck and Columbia studio. Not Frank Fay ... or any other of the so-called reasons. And when Barbara decided to leave Columbia out in the cold because they wouldn't pay her what Warner Brothers were willing to pay, it didn't work. Not at all — at all. Columbia waited until she was all set to start work on "Safe in Hell" and then they stepped in and served her with a court order that said that she should appear on a certain day ". . . and show cause why a permanent injunction should not be issued from the court to restrain her from working at any other studio until such time as she had fulfilled the contract with Columbia." Hollywood, and all the bigger producers, anxiously awaited the outcome of this little legal encounter. The court's decision would set a precedent that would have to be followed in the future! Now it's all over . . . Columbia voluntarily raised her salary— and everybody's happy. John Barrymore has announced that his schedule in the future will be two pictures a year and one stage play. The main reason for a definite routine is the fact that (Left) Lilyan Tashman is now in Europe with husband Edmund Lowe enjoying their first vacation in years. Yes, that's a copy of MODERN SCREEN she's holding. (Below) Dorothy Dix, the new Vee of the new Torchy Comedies. It seems that many of the girls who played Vee have become great stars. Clara Bow, Dorothy Mackaill, Norma Shearer, among others. Will Dorothy do it, too? John wants to plan on plenty of time for the ol' yachting business. John and Dolores have come to the conclusion that boating is a lot more important than work anyway. Mebbe they're right. WHEN Roland West signed Thelma Todd for a dramatic role in "Corsair," opposite Chester Morris, he changed her name to Alison Loyd. "To take the taint of comedy away from her and give her a chance as a dramatic actress," said West. But Thelma still had some short comedies to do for Hal Roach, who burned at the change of her name. "I suppose," said Roach, "I'll have to change her name to Susie Zilch ... to guard againstthe taint of drama!" Here's a real Hollywood Mystery Romance: A well known director leaves his own well known Rolls-Royce in the garage — rents a limousine and visits a well known blond actress! Don't look at us — we can't tell. Latest developments on the Barbara Stanwyck-studio break! 72