Broadway and Hollywood "Movies" (Feb - Dec 1931)

BROADWAY AND Aileen Onist ABOUT once in every three weeks we receive a photograph of a young woman who is so strikingly beautiful and whose qualifications card, references, etc., appear so good ; or the picture of a young man who has had previous experience and who photographs so well — as to merit our sending it along with a personal note of explanation to some film company executive. Or to several of them. Obviously we can’t do this to all of the pictures we receive, for they are legion. We will, however, print every one we receive — the month or two following their receipt; and if not then, the following month. Furthermore, we will publish, at some time or other as soon as space is available, acknowledgment of the receipt of the photograph and a comment or two upon that particular person’s qualifications. What’s this all for? What, and for whom are we doing it? Is it an advertising gag? The answer to the latter question is emphatically “No!” If you feel it is an advertising racket— stay out: we don’t want your photos for our files. It is a sincere and genuine attempt to be of service both to the movie producer and to the aspirant who wishes to land in the films — a young man, a child, or a girl, who wishes a job in the pictures and doesh’t know whether he or she has ability or has even a remote chance. There are no favorites — and the registrations are NOT limited to those who are subscribers. Of course, the circulation department tells us they'd like to see all of you on their rolls — but this is the editorial department speaking. And how ! SCREEN/ Possibilities ow Well Do You Photograph? In spite of all of our previous warnings, photographs still come in colored. No attention is ever paid to hand tinted pictures, and they cannot be returned under any circumstances. We have numerous letters from friends and relatives of those whose pictures have been printed — asking us to supply copies of back numbers. These are very scarce, and it is suggested that if anyone wants copies, the best time to purchase them is while they’re actually ^on sale on the newsstands throughout the United States and Canada. Sometimes a young man receives a “commission” to start work in pictures right here in New York City— either at the Fox offices, the M-G-M offices, or the Astoria, L. I. studios of the Paramount-Publix Corporation. Because he was recently accomodating enough to act as test partner for two girls who were seeking to enter the movies, William Pawley is now the possessor of a Fox Film contract. When a suitable leading lady for “Bad Girl” was being sought at the Fox New York office, Pawley did the honors opposite them. He had appeared in the original stage play. Neither of the girls got the part. Sally Eilers was the winner, but Pawley was offered and signed a contract. Upon the completion of “Bad Girl,” in which he played the part of Miss Filers’ brother, he was assigned to “Over The Hill.” Are you willing to act as a test partner in case we were ever able to get the opportunity for you? We make no wild promises; this is not a school nor an employment agency; but we will help you if you’re willing to help yourself. These files, and the information on the cards, are all made available to casting directors, vaudeville and theatrical booking offices, film company executives, producers, stage directors, etc. — as well as to prominent New York artists and commercial photographers who are seeking talented models. Under those circumstances, do you want to send in your photograph? If you don’t have a photograph — you can have one made at the expense of Broadway and Hollywood Movies monthly, at 1680 ( Continued on papp 14) Left to right: Bohumit TLeman, Al L. Lepore, and Frank H' allace Naggi