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

Modern Screen Can You Safeguard Marriage? (Continued from page 39) feel that she thinks — she expresses crisp, shrewd opinions about various matters, she shows a restless desire to improve herself. Bill's caustic cynicism has almost entirely disappeared. 'Samazing how these worldly fellows mellow under a little comfortable domesticity ! The most startling change in the pair is the degree with which they have come to resemble one another. They might easily be brother and sister instead of husband and wife. Carole says that they always have looked alike. "It's our eyes, the upper parts of our faces — ■ they are almost identical." But Carole talks like Bill, throws back her head in his characteristic fashion when she laughs, uses gestures which are unmistakably his. I have known Bill much longer than I have known Carole and the resemblance astonishes me. "There is one thing," she told me, with emphasis. "If Bill and I ever separate, neither of us will whimper that it was all the fault of Hollywood. Marriage is no more difficult in Hollywood than it is in any other place under the sun. The same influences work on you, the same pressure is brought to bear by outsiders. You merely notice it more when a Hollywood marriage goes on the rocks than you do when it happens somewhere else — we get so much more publicity than most people. AS a matter of fact, I think you have ■^■^ a better chance for happiness here than you do in most places. That is because nearly all the women in Hollywood have jobs. It is idle wives, especially idle wives with plenty of money, who get into trouble, whose marriages fall apart. If you are in pictures, you have to 'tend to your knitting or you find yourself left behind the procession before you know it. "People are always saying that marriage is difficult among actors because of a 'clash of egoes.' That's silly. A successful actor is no more vain than a successful insurance salesman. An actor may strut and preen a little when he is making a personal appearance — that is showmanship. He enjoys applause — it is the tape measure of his success. But when he has a vacation, he runs and hides from his public somewhere. How many bond brokers or small town merchants have you seen making spectacles of themselves in New York night clubs just for the fun of showing off ?" Carole believes that husbands and wives should spend a week or two apart now and then. She believes that husbands should have a bit of freedom for purely masculine pleasures ; poker "with the boys," the fights, golf or tennis with other men. She thinks that it is pretty revolting for people to discuss their intimate, domestic problems with outsiders. "They only do it to dramatize themselves and it makes things worse !" (Continued on page 95) COMPETE FOR AN ART SCHOLARSHIP Copy this girl's head and send us your drawing — perhaps you'll win A COMPLETE FEDERAL COURSE FREE! This contest is for amateurs (16 years of age or more) so if you like to draw do not hesitate to enter. Prize Awards made by the Federal Schools, Inc., will be accepted as partial payments on the regular Federal Course in Commercial Designing or Modern Illustrating. PRIZES: 1. Prizes for Five Best Drawings— FIVE COMPLETE ART COURSES FREE, including drawing outfit. (Value of each course $185.00). 2. All Contestants grading 70% or over will be awarded a $35.00 credit. No Prizes will be awarded to drawings graded less than 70%, as the Federal Faculty feels the study of Commercial Art would not be justified in such cases. The quality of instruction in the Federal Course develops your natural talent to a practical earning ability in the shortest possible time. It has been the start for many Federal Students, both men and girls, who are now commercial artists and illustrators, earning $2,000, $4,000, $5,000 and $6,000 yearly — some even more. The Federal Schools has won a reputation as the "School famous for successful students". Enter this contest ... a splendid chance to test your natural talent. Read the rules carefully and send your drawing to RULES FOR CONTESTANTS This contest open only to amateurs, 16 years old or more. Professional commercial artists and Federal students are not eligible. NOTE THESE RULES CAREFULLY 1. Make your drawing of girl 4V2 inches high, on paper 5 inches wide by 6^4, inches high. Draw only the girl and not the lettering nor border. Use only pencil or pen. No drawings will be returned. 4. Write your name, address, age and occupation on the back of your drawing. All drawings must be received in Minneapolis by Oct. 25th, 1932. Prizes will be awarded for drawings best in proportion and neatnessby Federal Schools Faculty. FEDERAL SCHOOLS, INC. 1129-B FEDERAL SCHOOLS BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 87