Broadway and Hollywood "Movies" (May - Dec 1930)

Aren't We All? WILMI NGTO IS, DEL. — I’m frank to say that most of the members of a sorority I belong to here are more or less disgusted with the senseless plots and inane acting to be seen in many of the recent motion pictures. It is no wonder that the industry is in bad financial shape;' it needs fan magazines such as yours . By the way, whoever your distributor is in Delaware, he is doing good work for you. I see the magazines displayed all over our city, and they seem to be selling better than any other screen publication. — Alice M. Smith. Thanks , Jimmie HOLLYWOOD . CALIF. — Let me extend congratulations for your issue of July 14th which I have just purchased. It’s a real magazine. And the cover is exceptional. You should be proud of the whole thing. I was just wondering why a story on either Sue Carol, Betty Compson, Alice White or Constance Bennett would not be of great interest to your readers? Much has been written about them but there is still a lot to tell that has never reached print. — James M. Fidler. Ladies of Leisure ABSECOIS , N. J. — What’s happened to the Capitol Theatre in New York when they show such pictures as "Ladies of Leisure”? The Columbia people sure produced a lemon in my humble estimation, and I enjoyed "The Florodora Girl” much better, which showed there later. Barbara Stanwyck seems to be developing a double chin, and Robert Graves’ acting seemed so inane and colorless. As a portrayer of the character of an artist, he simply is minus quantity. The picture always seemed on the verge of something good, and then failed miserably; even Marie Prevost was denied the chance to really demonstrate what she could do. — Llewelyn V. Smith. Go Ahead, Say It! SARANAC LAKE, N. Y.— Will you permit me to say a word of commendation for the able production “Her Man” offered by Messrs. Derr and Garnett? I think it is one of the finest talkies of recent date and I do hope the producers reap a rich harvest; they deserve it. I never saw humor so well woven into a heavy drama; it literally sparkles. It is a logical “companionpiece” to “Holiday” which was, I believe, issued by the same folks. Incidentally, I enjoyed your article on that picture in your November issue. — Raymond L. Watterson. UnB|T — X ■ liiUd sbif: HUGH TREVOR Thanks, Barbara! GRAND RAPIDS, MICH— Just got hold of a snappy new movie mag— Broadway and Hollywood Movies and it’s a direct answer to the fan’s prayer! Spicy, up-to-the-minute news of the stars; their comings and goings; interesting truths that the rest of them think they must keep from us — the panting public. AND — the big item— ONLY FIFTEEN CENTS! • Wish ycu and the "mag” all the success; most sincerely! — Barbara Barry. Hello, Hawaii HONOLULU, T. H. — Oh, boy, ain’t life grand! We who play in Uncle Sam’s distant back yards sure appreciated that fifteen-cent movie magazine of yours, and 1 want to tell you right now that the gobs in blue and the boys in khaki like the publication. I’m entering the Paris contest, although I know you don’t pay expenses all the way from Hawaii, nor do I think the Captain would give me leave of absence for as long as I'd care to stay. But there’s a girl in New Jersey who writes to me regularly, she’s a movie fan, too, and if I win I’m passing along the credentials to her. We have three copies in the barracks here of your July issue and they’re worn to shreds already from reading and rereading. — Just a Doughboy, in the Regulars. Any Good One Will Do! SEATTLE, WASH.— Would it be possible to advise me just what style of photo you require for your files of “Movie Doubles”? I am very anxious to be given an opportunity to have some director either encourage or dash my hopes. Both father and mother ridicule the idea of my trying for recognition, but believe ’tis the wise thing to do. — Edith L. Hedenburg. Discarded Clothing NEW YORK CITY.— The unemployment situation has brough an unprecedented population to the shelter of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, into whose open door come daily little victims of cruelty, neglect, abuse, destitution and vicious living conditions. Many of these children are desperately in need of adequate clothing, which the society furnishes, in addition to food, shelter and medical attendance. The society’s supplies are greatly taxed by these unusual demands. The fall and winter will bring an urgent need of warm clothing, underwear, outer garments, overcoats for children from 2 to 16 years old; contributions of usable clothing for these unfortunates will be appreciated. \ A telephone call to the society’s shelter — University 3300 — will bring the society’s bus anywhere in New York for your bundles of clothing. As chairman of the welfare committee I was hoping some of the actors, producers, or screen stars who read your valued publication might be able to help us. — Margaret D. Tiers. Few Back Numbers Left! PITTSBURGH, PA.— Would you kindly send me all back copies of the Broadway and Hollywood Movies magazine; I feel I can’t miss them! Got the October sixth issue and was very much pleased with it. Also send me a subscription blank! Best wishes for your success! — A. G. Scheffhauer. For What Ails You! CHICAGO, ILL. — It has been my pleasure to have your interesting magazine at my bedside here at the hospital where an auto accident placed me. I want you to know your October number ha8 gone the rounds of every ward and if reports count for anything it has helped dispel gloom and brought joy to many sufferers. One of the chaps in my ward remarked it holds a kick in every page — boy, she’s a hummer. — Edward Van Wych. White Slavery JERSEY CITY, N. J.— Why not encourage a film to scourge the white slave traffic? In New York City you’re now going through the scandal of the discovery of a five million dollar vice ring. I guess Mr. Sumner was too busy playing penny ante to do any real hunting for vice, eh? It is high time “The Dove” and the other such skunks who prey on chorus girls, movie extras, and just plain home girls, were stamped off the face of the earth together with the detectives who worked with the vice racket. — Arthur J. O'Brien.