Hollywood Filmograph (Jan-Dec 1932)

HOLLYWOOD FILMOCRAPH Let's See — Who's Who By HARRY BURNS Leon Waycoff terms, and Leon LEON WAYCOFF In our holiday issue we announced that Universal had changed Leon Waycoff's screen name to Leon Adams after he had finished his part as leading man opposite Sidney Fox in "Murders in the Rue Morgue-' and placed him under contract, all this was facts up to the time that we went to press, later we learned that Universal and the actor did not come to Waycofl will not change his name, and is very much in demand as a free lance artist, with Victor Nordlinger acting as his representative. Leon Waycoff first came to our attention when he appeared in some of the leading legitimate plays, his work was of such an outstanding nature that we felt that it was just a matter of time before the producers would invite him to make Hollywood his permanent address, and the talkies his chosen profession. Right now he is line for some very good leading parts and you will hear a whole lot from this gentleman. 111 "HELLO" Dick (Dye) Curtis and Tom London have opened a message service office in Room 218, Taft Building, for all persons engaged in motion pictures or in the theatre, including musicians. With the exception of artists and casting agents. It is worth while for those working in pictures. (Every department) to get in touch with them their phone number is HI 5188. 111 ABOUT THIS WEEK'S COVER If you saw, Will Rogers as "Ambassador Bill," a Fox Production you will recognize Arnold Korff, in his regalia as he appears on our Front Cover this week. Even more important, this is the fact that the noted character actor is now playing one of the principle roles in the "Grand Hotel" which is making a tremendous hit at the Belasco Theatre, in Los Angeles. The versatility of Arnold Korff, on the stage and screen assures any producer a finished and sterling performance, in what ever part he is assigned. This is the day and age for character actors and we submit the name of Arnold Korff as one of the leaders. ■f 1 1 "LUCKY" TREM Some people have all the luck! Trem Carr's East Texas oil well, the Carr No. I, came in Tuesday with a flow of 53,000 barrels per day, the largest in the field. SPORTS REGINALD BARLOW Working in "The Grand Hotel" and "The Wet Parade" at the same time at the MGM Studios. Reginald Barlow who will be remembered for his work as the "Judge" in "Are These Our Children" is in line for some very fine parts in film circles. 1 1 1 HORTON IN COMEDY FARCE Light, frivolus, farcial "Unexpected Husband" afforded Edward Everett Horton fans an evening of much laughter at the Hollywood Playhouse. Horton as Perry Morrison gives his usual fine performance as the well meaning but drunken bachelor, who finds himself hopelessly compromised in the same hotel with charming Shirley Grey, (His new leading lady). Florence Roberts and Ralph Remly who take care of the unconscious couple play a swell pair of drunks. Gavin Gordon, Phil Tead, Matt McHugh, are again allied with the Horton show in very good parts. Bobby Vernon, as the bellhop made quite a hit in his characterization of the part. Once more Danny Hall's settings more than commanded his end of interest. 111 VIENNA SPECIALIST HERE Among the recent arrivals in the Hollywood scientific and educational circles is B. Lewis specialist in the correction of speech defects. Miss Lewis brings from Vienna, where she was for years on the staff of the famous Hajek clinic, an improved method of correcting speech defects. Six years ago Miss Lewis left Vienna and went to Chicago where she built a splendid practice in the correction of speech defects. She also lectured to past graduates in the Illinois University for two years. Miss Lewis has opened her new studio in Hollywood where she plans to carry on her work. BUTLER HEALTH CLUB (Individual Conditioners of Men) 12th Floor and Roof Equitable Building, Hollywood Blvd. and Vine Street Phone Hillside 2136 NOT a Gymnasium Individual Conditioning ONLY "Make Health Your Hobby" MANY THRILLS EXPECTED AT LEGION ASCOT SPEEDWAY TOMORROW IN 100-LAP MAIN EVENT It rather looks as though Ernie Triplett is out to pile up a lead for this year's championship which will be hard to overcome — and barring accidents, he is almost a cinch. That is rather an unwise thing to say this early in the game, but unless some of the other boys get faster power plants in their mounts, Ernie Triplett is not only the 1931 champion, but also the 1932 king of the speedway. Just remember that when the awards are given out next New Year's race. The spectacular three-car crash on the south turn last Sunday failed to dampen the ardor of the remaining drivers, who immediately stepped out and turned the forty-lap sprint race in a time that was dangerously close to the record, which is at the present time held by Ernie Triplett. Tomorrow, it is expected that Ernie will be back on the track with Bill White's fast Miller Special, re-conditioned and faster than ever. "Howdy" Wilcox will be back at the wheel of the Gilmore Lion, which he so courageously drove over the fence to keep from crashing into Ernie and Charles Gelston, who were lying unconscious on the track. Ready to prove his metal, Chet Gardner, who played in some hard luck last -week when he had a blow-out on the back straight away, will be there with his new Miller motor — that is, he hopes it will be ready in time for the race — and the cars that have been tied up in pictures will all be on hand. In other words, we expect a real turn-out for this race, and competition promises to be keen. See you at the races. CULVER CITY Wednesday night at the Culver City Boxing Arena Promoter Cy Saenz promises the Bay District boxing fans one of his best programs of the season with a red hot six round main event and four four rounders. Saenz ran his big arena all of the 1931 season on Monday nights and now that he has been granted a Wednesday night permit by the State Athletic Commission it is a forgone conclusion that the attendance will be still better than his successful last year. EDDIE DEMEREE. Did you see the baby in Janet Gaynor's arms in "Daddy Longlegs?" She was chubby little Patty Lee Jarrot, now an old timer at fifteen months. We saw her being fitted with a frilly bonnet by Loretta Young in a scene for "Eight to Five" at First National the other day, and know that there will be 'oh's and ah's' when she is shown on the screen. Many fine prizes will be given the fans who indulge in the popular contest that is run each fight night. THE WEEK'S BEST SELLERS By O. B. Stade A HISTORY OF THE MOVIES— By Benjamin B. Hampton. The first complete survey of the most romantic development in American business. Here is the whole story of the movies through the three and a half decades of their existence. But the best part is that it was written by one who was not only a pioneer in the game, but by one who knows the business from one end to the other, and who knew everyone worthwhile in pictures. A book to read and own. THE RAPE OF TEMPERANCE— By Senator James A. Reed. It is entirely possible that this book will rouse the country to a mighty prohibition-shattering anger. It is equally possible in the light of what is here revealed, that we no longer have any capacity for indignation. For over and above your feelings for or about prohibition, one question must inevitably arise upon finishing this book — How does a free people permit the perpetration upon itself of such shameful things as Senator Reed discloses MR. DARBY— By Martin Armstrong. A very readable and equally enjoyable story of a man who inherits an unexpected fortune and then does not know what to do with all of the money. Gosh, how we wish that we had his chance. THE MURDER OF CHRISTINE WILMERDING— By W. B. M. Ferguson. If you like a real mystery and thriller, read this. It will puzzle you clear to the last page. LIFE "Life" was the subject of the Lesson-Sermon on Sunday in all branches of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass. The Golden Text was from John's first spistle, "This is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son." Bible verses in the Lesson-Sermon referred to the centurion's servant who "was sick, and ready to die," and continued: "Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof; wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed . . . And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick." A passage from "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy, stated: "Jesus said substantially, 'He that believeth in me shall not see death.' That is, he who perceives the true idea of Life loses his belief in death. He who has the true idea of good loses all sense of evil, and by reason of this is being ushered into the undying realities of Spirit." Reggie Streeter doesn't know which is the most fun — playing football in "Cobblestones" or dancing at a swanky wedding reception at the Ambassador, where he was the only child who entertained the throng.