FilmIndia (May-Dec 1938)

F I L M I -N D I A December -1938 Srinivasan. 10. Mr. Abdul Hameed Khan, 11. Dr. U. Krishna Rao, 12. Mr. U. Ramappa, 13. Mr. M. Krishna Menon. 14. Mr. C. Sambaslva Rao, 15. Mr. N. Narayanamurthi and 16. Mr. S. A. Shaffee Muhamed. AMATEUR CINE SOCIETY OF INDIA! Under the excellent guidance of Mr. S. Jepson, the Amateur Cine Society is keeping the city amateurs on the tip toes of interested expectation from month to month. The month's meetings held at the B.E.S.T. showrooms once again proved popular and the crowds enjoyed the talks and discussion on the taking and projection of colour films provided by Messrs. Kodak Ltd. On the 16th November Mr. Ezra Mir, the famous director and producer gave a very interesting lecture on "Some Production Problems". Mr. Mir's lecture proved one continuous entertainment in addition to its being a medium of useful instruction. HIS LAST LAUGH! Film comedy, is the poorer by the passing of Robert Woolsey who was for years the partner of Bert Wheeler. He died at Malibu Beach, California on November 1st. SABITA IN MOURNING! Mr. Percy Osborne Gasper, father of the famous film star — Sabita Devi, died at 9 p.m. on 29th October 1938 at Bombay. The late Mr. Gasper was ailing for a long time, nevertheless his sudden death came as a great shock to the numerous friends of the family. Our heart goes out in deep sympathy to Sabita Devi and her dear mother in their irreparable loss. PR AMI LL A IN ACCIDENT! An accident which fortunately did not leave tragedy behind took place on the 13th November 1938. A shooting unit of Wadia Movietone under the direction of Mr. Ghadiali was returning from Ghodbunder after the day's shoot ing. A car driven by John Cavas, hero of the film "Jungle King" and carrying Pramilla, Mr. Ghadiali and another suddenly hit a tree and overturned. The occupants were thrown out and badly shaken. Miss Pramilla's nose was badly injured, while Mr. Ghadiali's wrist was broken. John Cavas has earned several stitches. While . wishing the injured a speedy recovery, we hope people will learn to be more careful in future. If some one dies in such accidents, the responsibility of the producers is great under the Fatal Accidents Act. NOW AN AMERICAN! Luise Rainer, the Austrian born star who won twice the Academy medal for her excellent work In "Ziegfeld Follies" and "The Good Earth" has been admitted to the citizenship of the United States. INDIAN MOTION PICTURE CONGRESS! At a largely attended meeting of local film personalities on the 20th Novembaa?>m Bombay, it was decided to convene a Motion Picture Congress to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the Indian Film Industry. A Reception Committee of prominent film personalities was formed with Mr. Chandulal J. Shah as the Chairman. The Indian Motion Picture Congress is expected to be held in the 2nd week of March at Bombay and an influential Executive Committee of the following persons was appointed to prepare the plans of the celebrations: 1. Mr. Chandulal Shah (Chairman); 2. Mr. M. A. Fazalbhoy; 3. Mr. Chimanlal Desai; 4. Mr. J. B. H. Wadia; 5. Mr. Y. A. Fazalbhoy; 6. Mr. Baburao Pai; 7. Rai Saheb Chuni Lall; 8. Mr. Kevalchand Mehta (Hon. Treasurer) ; 9. Mr. K. S. Hirlekar (Jt. Hon. Secretary); 10. Mr. Baburao Patel (Jt. Hon. Secretary). The meeting decided to invite the Hon. Mr. S. Satyamurti, M.L.A. (Central) to preside over thr Congress. On the 7th November Mr. Barua and Miss Jamuna. famous screen celebrities returned to India. Here is an exclusive photo, specially autographed for "filmindia", when they landed at Bombay.