Paramount Pep-O-Grams (1927)

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P E P-O-G RAMS A Gastronomic Tour of Europe By Sammy Cohen (Sammy Cohen brought h i s bright and breezy personalj ity back to Home Office from Germany 1 two weeks ago. He has gladly consented to resume his travel impressions of Europe which had been interrupted at the point where his gondola wilfully made a left hand turn on the Broadway of Venice. ■ We give you a liberal slice of Sammy's ; story in this issue, and the promise of more ' next month.) Part 2 I left Venice with a light heart and a still lighter pocketbook. This is as good a time and place as any to point out that the great majority of Europeans have the American millionaire complex. They suffer from “Rockefelleritis.” Every visitor from the States is looked upon as a j rvealtliy captain of industry. He may be only a second lieutenant of Ad Sales, trying to keep body and soul together by selling a one sheet here and a herald there, but in the eyes of the Europeans he is a Napoleon of finance, and expected to live up to it. Altho the war has been officially over for nine years, its aftermaths remain in the form of “nuisance" taxes which the tourist pays and pays. Misunderstandings over these taxes have been responsible for numerous fairy tales. There is no truth, for instance, in the rumor that Italian hotelkeepers add in their telephone numbers when they figure up a guest’s hotel bill. They merely include about .eighty-eight different taxes required by a government struggling with a huge war debt. As I was saying — after I had paid the entire Venetian war debt, I entrained for Florence. One of my travelling companies proved to be a charter member of the A. E. P., who had come over for the American Legion convention from the thriving little town of Pottsville, Pa. Noting my Pep Club pin, he inquired: “Do you belong to the American Legion?” “No, tb» Foreign Legion.” “French?” “No, Paramount.” He looked puzzled, so I explained. We got real chummy when he confided that he simply adored Clara Bow. (Note: the use of the effeminate expression “simply adored” is merely literary license on my part. I hesitate to mention in a family magazine such as this that what he actually said was, “Hot stuff, buddy, hot stuff; I sure am strong for her.”) To get to Florence, we had to change trains sat Bologna. Now I realize there is a good deal of curiosity about this town. It is not 'only the historic home of a fragrant and deservedly popular delicatessen, but the word itself has become an integral part of the American language. Nevertheless, my 15minute stay there gave me no time at all to get acquainted with the city. (To be continued next issue) O. R. GEYER, director of Paramount’s Foreign Publicity Department, has been doing a lot of jury duty. What a great kick one (must get telling the judge what to do instead of the judge telling you what to do, where you can do it, and for how long. Page Eleven CHARIVARI (By C. E.) It is mentioned from authentic sources that Mr. Atwell of the Film Rental Department is seriously regarding his matrimonial eligibility. Can Leap Year have anything to do. with this ? Rumor has it that Charlie and Maxine are planning something more or less sensational for tonight’s Meeting-Dance. We are consumed with curiosity! CALL OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS The fetter which we have reprinted below was writ ten by Jack L. Pindat to the Club’s President, Vincent Trotta. All members are urged to read this communication, and, should it arouse their interest, they are further urged to get into communication either with Mr. Trotta or Mr. Pindat. A New Club Activity PARAMOUNT ANGLING CLUB Fellows! Picture a tumbling brook, somewhere in the hills of the Catskills, a line sings, a ripple mars the water surface of a crystal blue pool, as a fly gently lights, a swirl a tug then ten minutes of God-given thrill as you land a big native beauty. Picture a deep, quiet lake nestled among the hills, you, seated on the bank under shaded trees, cool breezes fanning your cheek, rod in hand awaiting another thrill as you place another bass in your creel. Picture, you men, camp fires, starry skies, mountain stillness, the night cries, the smell of balsam, the absolute peace of a night in the open. Picture, long sea trips, an endless horizon, the tang of salt air, salt spray, cod, halibut. If you want to get away from the stuffycity, if you want to get these kicks out of life, if you want to get rid of your high collar and don an old flannel shirt and rough it once more, we’ll take you where the trout and bass are wild, where thrills abound and where the only requisite is a strong heart to stand the excitement. All we need is the spirit of co-operation. Answer the questionnaire. CURRENT PUBLIX-ISMS A WET STORY. The wind was raging. Windows were blown out. Lamp posts were shaking. Mr. Ericsson went up to the roof of the building to see if the tower was still there, when his hat was suddenly lifted and carried into the water tank. Charge it to overhead, Eric The sooner the warm weather comes the better for many of us. The girls sure are having a hot time over the cold air....... Mr. Louis Phillips, formerly Secretary of the Film Board of Trade, is now a member of our Legal Department ....... Helen Rosenfeld’s windblown hair cut created a sensation on the seventh floor. It -is now two weeks since it happened and some of us still have difficulty in recognizing our demure Helen....... Frances Gashel was a frequent visitor at the Rivoli during the showing of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.”