Hollywood Filmograph (Jan-Dec 1932)

MAY 7, 1932 A HOLLYWOOD 1 nlmodraprh INC. Entered as second-class matter April 13, 1926 at the Post Office, Los Angeles, California, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Published weekly by HOLLYWOOD FILMOGRAPH, Inc., 1606 Cahuenga, Suites 213-214. (Los Angeles, California, Post Office.) SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $5.00 PER YEAR HARRY BURNS, President and Editor Office Phone, Hillside 1 1 46 Vol. 12 Hollywood, California, Saturday, May 7, 1932 No. 16 WHOEVER THOUGHT UP THE GRETA GARBO TAKE-OFF CERTAINLY HAD A POOR SENSE OF HUMOR. No one will ever make us believe that Will Rogers, Wallace Beery, Irvhg Thalberg or Harry Rapf had anything to do with giving birth to the Greta Garbo take-off that was staged at the completion of the Grauman's Chinese premier of Grand Hotel." It was, without a doubt, the most asinine, poor attempt at being funny, or was it good ta'ite to try to ridxule such a great artiste as Greta Garbo, and to think that Wallace Beery would lend himself to such tomfoolery, and that Will Rogers would so forget himrelf as to such m srepresentaton as his announcing that immediately after the picture was finished he would introduce Miss Garbo is certainly not fitting or becoming to a ma'i who has won the respect of the world at large for his sense of humor, and always being ready to try to help the underdog. If M.G.M. officials have any score to settle with Miss Garbo because of her unwillingness to cont nue under their banner, this was a poor way of showing that they are poor losers. Will Rogers should never have over-sold "Grand Hotel" like he did before it was started o the ccreen, and then to top it off with such a childish attempt at humor, this was just too much for any sane perso-. to accept even from Will Rogers. Great Garbo is the greatest show-woman in pictures. Her staying clear of public appearances has the world at her feet, what more can any actress ever hope to attain. WILL PRODUCERS ANSWER THIS ONE QUESTION AND PLACE AT REST A THOUGHT THAT WORRIES US? When Warner Bro;. made iheir first talkie, Hugh Herbert was the man depended upon not only lo furnish the story, dialogue and star action in the picture, hut practically, to be the man spring in the whole works, that had anything to do with pulling over the first talkie. When he finally severed connections with Warner 2, he went on his merry way and every picture thai he has appeared in, written dialogue for, or even directed, has been a snre-jire succes:. His work and part connected with the production ha; always commanded the highest attention, no one ever charged him with being unreliable, still he walks the ■Ireels unemployed, and others, who should, are in the big money. . Maybe Hugh Herbert doesn't talk the same language that some do, who knows, but some producer or other, has a wrong impression of what is in the heart of Hugh Herbert. Knowing him as we do, we feel that he is the best all-around man in pictures today, and any wise producer who allows him to walk about unemployed, is losing a great asset to their organization. MARY DONOVAN MEETS MAE MURRAY We met a real trouper Wednesday afternoon in Mae Murray. It is absolutely impossible lo believe that she has been in show business so many years. Her skin is as soft and creamy as a child, the little golden curls that dance on the lop of her head give her the appearance of a little girl and her figure is as slim as that of any seventeen year old flapper. This is not effected by soft lights or retouched film for we saw her in her dressing room after a strenuous performance. The public love Mae Murray. Every day this week there has been a line half Way down the block waiting lo gel in to see her. Every show has been sold out. She loVes this life. She loves these people. She said, "When I am working the years drop away. I am a little girl again. The producers have tried lo strip th(e illusion aWay from the stars, They can not do it. The public love thai illusion." She also said, "I hear the producers have held a meeting recently to decide what is wrong with pictures. "They", are what is wrong with pictures. They have taken all the romance away from the stars and in consequence have killed much of the interest people formerly had for pictures." She told us her case against Tiffany Productions had been postponed at their request. She is Very much hurl that a disagreement should come up between her and the company she worked so hard lo build up. Now off on a twenty week vaudville tour and as thrilled over it as any extra girl would be over her first bit. She is Very much of a little girl this Mae Murray, still the Mae Murray of the "Merry Widow". It is a genuine thrill in this blase age lo find some one who is still enthusiastic about life. We hope lha we will see her in pictures again soon for when We lost her we lost one of the most interesting characters we had on the screen. Realizing :he 'box-office' value of ai Olympic setting, Clinton Lewis, young author of "Hell's Holiday, " locally produced musical show, has written a special song and scene ded'celed to the Tenth Olmpiad. The "Olympic Rythm," as it is called, will show the chorus and all the principles doing a sensational athletic rythmic dance. Smart showmanship, we call it. RECONDITIONING MOVIE by Dr. Galen Cough STARS The greatest of movie stars are always in physical condition. Il is essential that every muscle and nerVe be in perfect co-ordination. When the star is tempermenlal and unable lo work, it is due to fatigued nerves and every strain bears on the mentality of the actor. Strange as it may seem, the fittest of athletes are the most sensitive and after the days work complete relaxation is absolutely necessary. Should an actor or an athlete be disturbed when rest is required the reaction of drained nerves will be displayed invaribly with emotional expression, often times with anger, even iho the personality of the individual may be Very pleasing under other conditions. The s»crel of rest lies in the co-ordination of mind and muscle, termed as menial and physical co-ordination. Within the first series of articles I shall explain the reason it is necessary for self-perserValion by menial exercise just as it is advisable for phy.sical calesthenics. First, it is necessary to believe in yourself and to appreciate the fact that your body is built on the lines of a sensitive and delicate apparatus, created by Supreme Power or formed by evolution. The body is marVclously made and just as necessary to keep in condition as the care of your radio for good performance. Please bear in mind, however, that I am not trying to give you any information which Dr. Galen Gough you do not already know in this respect, but I do wish to remind you of the fact thai we may get together in appreciation of our pemonal creation. It has been my personal experience lo realize the ".supposedly impossible", having made a come-back from hopeless invalidism to a strong man. We feel that nothing Js impossible in the reconditioning of any run-down condition, physically or mentally. Doubtlessly many actors\have lost that personal grip which is necesmry for confidence and good showmanship. If a picture is in production and you feel that you can't carry on, do not hesitate lo confide with me the personal fear or lack of confidence you wish to overcome. Again, you may be losing weight or wish lo lake on a little, if this should be the case, il will be a Very easy matter lo correct. It isn't absolutely necessary lo run you through a series of strenuous exercises or to advise a routine of monotonous and unusual methods of physical development. The first thing that We would personally request is confidence, after confidence is a little willingness to investigate yourself and believe in your pergonal ability to overcome any obstacle. Think back over the long trail of hardships and the struggle you made lo achieve the success you have gained. Remember the surprise and the joy of achieving these accomplishments, then you will again understand the thrill of regaining and obtaining a strong and vigorous physique. Glorious womanhood is to be prized more lhan the greatest of careers and vigorous manhood is valued far more than financial possession. Gel out of that physical rut! Snap back into action! Follow these articles from Week lo Week,as We gel acquainted, do not herniate lo Write me personally. We will advise you of every necessary exercise or requirement which you may individually demand. In the eVeni you should need electrical cabinet steams, massages, adjustments, recreation, baths, or whatever may be advisable. Please bear in mind thai all inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence. BETTY FARRINCTON AND PLAYERS WIN PRIZE IN OLCA PRINTZLAU PLAY "MANNA" Last Saturday Night the Inglewood Community Players were awarded the Emma Otis Cup, given yearly by the Santa Ana Community Players, for the best presented play. "Manna" the prize winning play by Olga Printzlau, was directed by none other than Betty Farri-.gton, being judged the best performance from the point of direction, characterization and interpretation. Santa Ana is yearly becoming the Mecca for those who are lovers of the Little Theatre. Over 200 guests witnessed this yearly tournament of the best than can be afforded in dramtaic Art. _ Among the groups entered were Claremont Community Players, Tustin Community Players, Modern Mummers of San Bernardino, Laguna Beach Commu-ity Players Monrovia Women's Players, San Dieguito Community Players, Beverly Hills Community Players, Inglewood Community Players, The Touchstone Drama Shop of U. S. C, and the Monrovia Community Players from the Little Theatre on Gold Hill. ... Beverly Hills Community Players were awarded second prize for their production of "The End of the Dance" by Hudson Strode. t> The cast of "Manna" was composed of Orabell Grainger as "Blythe Martin, Lade Peterson as "Papa Schneider," Roy Winborn as "Jerry Martin" and Jane Walters as Mrs. McGinnis." The play was directed by Betty Farrhgton with Irene Hundt Rundquist handling the set and Gavin Young as stage manager. ... The Emma Otis cup which was awarded the Players and presented to Betty h arrington, director, by City Attorney Dowing of Santa Ana, will be oa exhibition at the Bank of Inglewood. PAUL'S WORDS TO THE CALATIANS, "BRETHREN, If a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness," constituted the Golden Text on Sunday in the LessonSermon on "Everlasting Punishment" in all branches of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass. Among the Scriptural selections in the Lesson-Sermon were these from Ezekiel : "When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his righteousness shall not be remembered but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he shall die for it. Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; . . . None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him; he hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live." A correlative passage from "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,'' by Mary Baker Eddy, stated, "The Christian Scientist has enlisted to lessen, evil, disease, and death; and he will overcome them by understanding their nothingness and the allness of God, or good."