The Picture Show Annual (1931)

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68 Picture Show Annual appreciates the value of English scenery for British pictures, is calm and philosophical. He instils his sincerity into his cast. In the making of " A Symphony in Two Flats," a screen version of Ivor Novello s famous play, he quietly rehearsed Marie Rayner as Mabel, Cyril Ritchard as Chervasse, Jacqueline Logan as Leslie Kennard. Benita Hume takes this role for the version released in England. I found Ivor Novello in his dressing-room waiting for his call ; before these lines are in print his play will be running in New York, with Benita Hume in her original part. Mr. Novello is the busiest of men. He has a piano in his dressing-room and composes music during the waits. In addition to his film work he is a play- wright of note and a brilliant writer of revue sketches. To have tea with Alfred Hitchcock in the remnants of an old Georgian house was my good luck during the making of " Juno and the Paycock." Alfred Hitchcock is a wizard. He is the heart of his cast, always helping, encourag- ing, tireless. Sympathy and Patiencc for Success thomas bentley's sympathy is one of his strong points; his patience is another. On one of the coldest of days I found myself in "Harmony Heaven.' Oumansky with Thomas Bentley was responsible for the ballet. Polly Ward, a newcomer to the screen, seated before her mirror, added finishing Walter Forde directing a trio of blood- hounds for " You'd Be Sur prised." Mrs. Forde, who is his right- hand " man " on the set, is seen seated in the chair in the back- ground. 61