Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1929)

Photoplay Magazine — Advertising Section 103 Gossip of All the Studios [ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 88 ] If Mr. Locke meets with the characteristic adventures of authors in Hollywood, headlines such as the following may anjiounce his departure: W. J. LOCKE, 65 LOOKS 95, OUT AS FILJSI WRITER STRANGE ariid tragic circumstances surround the death of Arnold Kent. He had struggled hard for success and the chance of making his mother and sisters in Italy comfortable. He took out an insurance policy of S45,000 to go into effect on October 1, Monday. The accident occurred the Friday before. He died Saturday. Had he died at midnight Sunday, his family would have been well provided for. At the time of his death he was playing an important role in "Four Feathers" and, according to Dick Arlen, was stealing the picture. Dick appreciated the boy's worth as an actor. Rumor has it that the reason Xorma Talmadge's picture, "The Woman Disputed." was entirely re-made was because Kent stole every scene from Gilbert Roland. He was on the verge of buying a beautiful home in Taluca Lake Park and his money was so tied up that at the time of his death he had but $60! AFTER completing his final shot for the "Redskin" at Chin Lee, Richard Dix arrived at Gallup, New Mexico, late at night, tired and weary, grabbed a pen and signed the register at El Navajo hotel thusly : "Richard Dix— Chin Yourself, Arizona." INSTEAD of the command "Camera!" the word "Interlock" is used on a talkie stage when a scene is to begin. The other day William de Mille was directing a romantic moment for "Half an Hour" with Ruth Chatterton and John Loder, the young English actor. "Interlock," said the director. Loder took it seriously and immediately ent%vined his arms around Ruth. LESS than a year ago Hugh Herbert, former vaudeville hcadliner, and prolific writer of sketches, was under contract to W'arner Brothers, furnishing material for Vitaphone sketches. It was during the lean days, financially, and Jack Warner asked Herbert as a favor to him to take stock in lieu of salary. Herbert did. He took a block of stock when it was listed at 17. He sold it when it was 139. "D EMEMBER Doris May, the little girl ■'-^who played ingenue leads a few years ago? She married Wallace McDonald and retired from the screen and now she has her interlocutory divorce decree. Doris was bored with home life generally. She wanted to go abroad and she thought a trip to Europe would be much more interesting if she made it as a single woman, so Wallace obligingly allowed her to get a divorce. He will make her a comfortable allowance while she is away. All the time he is hoping she will have a yen for home life again before the divorce is final. In the meantime, Wallace is more in demand, both as director and actor, than at any previous date, to say nothing of his popularity with the ladies. We suggest that Doris make her stay in Europe brief, if she hopes to find him unattached on her return. HERE is your opportunity to find out how much artistic talent you have. A simple, scientifically prepared questionnaire tests your natural sense of design, proportion, color, perspective, etc., indicating whether it will be worth while to develop your ability to draw. You will be frankly informed as to what your score shows. This analysis may show you the way to a bigger future — a real career. Federal Students Are Successful This fascinating free test has been an eve-opener to manv Federal School students who are now making $2,000, .M,000, .S5,000, and S6,000 yearly. The Federal School is recognized everywhere by emploj-ers of artists, and by buyers of art work as the "School Famous for Successful Students." Big prices are paid for drawings and designs for advertising. They are a necessity in modern business. Learn Commercial Art at Home If you like to draw, an almost sure indication of talent, the Federal Course will soon place you in a position to earn a handsome income. Some students earn more than the cost of the course while studying. Many nationally known artists have contributed exclusive, illustrated Send TODAY for Your Questionnaire ! Just fil! out and mail the coupon, stating age and occupation. There is no cost or obligation to >ou. We will also send book "YOUR FUTURE" explaining the Course and showing work of Federal ^^ Students. ^^^^^ Send me your ^ lessons to the Federal Course, wliirli has been prepared to train the student in the quickest possible time. No previous training is needed. You will receive personal, individual criticism on your work. ISi^ ScnooC L/ofCbminercialDcsi^^ 304 Federal Schools Bldg., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. irt questionnaire without cost or obligation Present Age Occupation . When you write to advertisers please mention PHOTOPLAY MAGAZINE.