Paramount Pep-O-Grams (1927)

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THE TEN BEST JOKES OUR SCISSORS FOUND A shingle, a cigarette, and knickers make a lot of difference, but they don’t fool a mouse. — Friscoe Magazine. “You’re positive her accident was faked?” “Sure, she said her heel caught in the hem of her dress.” — Author Unknown. Vocal Progress (From the Kansas City Star) Before they married he talked, she listened. First year after, she talked, he listened. Five years after, they talked, the neighbors listened. Back to Eden (From the Montreal Star) If the size of women’s clothes keep decreasing, 1932 will probably be called Leaf Year. Valuable Information Judge : “Your wife says you have her terrorized.” Prisoner: “Honestly, your honor, I—” Judge: “I am not asking this in my official capacity, but as man to man how do you do it?” " — Oral Hygiene. Patient: “Doctor, what are my chances?” Doctor: “Oh, pretty good, but don’t start reading any serial stories.” She: “This paper says that in parts of the East a good wife costs fifteen shillings. Disgraceful !” He: “Well, a good wife is worth fifteen shillings, isn’t she?” Cautious Lover (with limited income) : “Tell me, dearest, are you very fond of clothes?” The Beloved: “Clothes! My dear boy, I’m the dowdiest little old-fashioned trump. No, my vice is pearls.” “Just a minute, mister.” “Yes?” “My wife’s starving.” “So’s mine,” responded the affable millionaire. “It’s tough on the girls ; but it’s the only way to get a fashionable figure.” “My wife explored my pockets last night.” “What did she get?” “About the same as any other explorer — enough material for a lecture.” — Judge. PEP-OPage F NOTE — The following information has been extracted from several notices which have been sent the Educational Committee of the ParamountPep Club and is published at the request of the Chairman of that Committee, Irene F. Scott. It is felt that there is much that will be news and of interest to Pep Club members in this information. MLLE. DECOSTELLO'S SCHOOL OF DRAMATIC ART 307 West 79th St., New York City GUARANTEES TO PREPARE YOU FOR ANY BRANCH OF THE THEATRE INDIVIDUAL TRAINING AND CLASS INSTRUCTION PROVIDED UNDER THE TUITION OF EUROPE’S FOREMOST TEACHERS OF THE THEATRICAL ART Among the special evening courses, given daily from 6:30 to 9:30 are: The Technique of Acting, Preparation for the Musical Comedy, Pantomimic Expression and Movement, Correct Speech for the Speaking Stage, Voice Culture: Stage and Talking Pictures, The Ballet, Corrective Gymnastics. Each course provides for private performances under the personal observation of the instructor and demonstrations for the class by every student. Artistry, personality and poise are the three fundamentals stressed. SPECIAL FALL RATES: Term of 10 Lessons, $15 ; 20 Lessons, $25. Duration of lessons, 1 hour. FRENCH and SPANISH TUITION 1. Private Lessons. TERM OF 20 LESSONS: One Person, $45.00. Two Persons, $25.00 each. Three Persons, $15.00 each. Duration of lessons: 1 hour. 2. Regular Classes. FOUR TO TEN MEMBERS. Term of 10 lessons, $6.00, 20 lessons, $11.00, 30 lessons, $15.00, 40 lessons, $18.00. Duration of lessons: 1 hour. 2 or 3 lessons a week. Evening Classes from 7 to 9:30 P. M. Mile. Decostello will be glad to interview you in person. Call Trafalgar 5619 AMS l-eigh I