Hollywood Filmograph (Jan-Dec 1932)

HOLLYWOOD FILMOGRAPH LIFE Life is what you make it, So they seem to say. But knowing how to "take' That's the better way. it, When you're playing a part, You forget that you have Troubles, they all fade away. You don't mind rehearsing, You don't mind the "takes," You know that they'll get an O. K. So forget all your worries, There's no need to fear, Somehow there's been a mistake. This scone's much too long, Let's take it again. There's always another "take." Paint a smile on your face, PLAY THE PART OF A CLOWN, Tho the smile is only a fake The director of Life sees your courage, And there'll be another "take." If you play the game on the level, Life will always be square; No matter how many N. G. "takes," O. K. is bound to be there. ■ — Irdne Lloyd. "THEY NEVER COME BACK" At the Fairfax Theatre Here is an interesting story of a prize fighter which should interest the general theatre attendant. Fred Newmeyer directed with his usual flair for clever situations as this one is many sided. It covers a multitude of subjects from the squared circle, night clubs, jails and the wholesome atmosphere of the home. Regis Toomey, he of the pleasing smile does wonders with the role of the prize fighter who did come back, while Dorothy Sebastian is equally clever at the other end of the love interest... She even essays a Cooch dancer with effect. Greta Cransledl is another feminine member of the cast who gives a good account of herself in the role of the young sister of the fighter. Eddie Woods has a disagreeable role but he plays it so well that you sympathize with him in his weakness. Earl Foxe is a typical villian while Gertrude Astor in the character of a "Night Club Hosles;" rivals our famous Texas Guinan. Jas. J. Jeffries, former world champion, is quite a Thespian and George Byron and Jack Richardson and a host of others are valuable members of the cast. At the preview the picture Was a trifle tiresome but with judicious trimming it should gain great favor with patrons who desire action and melodrama. LEND A HELPING HAND BURL R. TUTTLE wounded over seas and one of the many veterans who spent five years in government hospitals is again broken down in health and unable to resume his activities as a Writer. Mr. Tullle has been writing for a number of years and has several finished stories for sale. The sale of one of his stories Would help to pull him through his grave condition. Lest you forget, Burl R. Tultle wrote the dialogue, adaptation and the continuity for 'A Son of Oklahoma,' Bob Steele's recent picture for 'Trem Carr.' No doubt, there are many of you who remember how you got your start thru the kindliness of this same Burl Tullle ,and loo, many of you will come to his aid in this hour of need. Address, Burl R. Tattle, Box 730, Hollywood, or phone Crestview 0791. A LECTURE ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ENTITLED Christian Science: Humanity's Liberator By CHARLES V. WINN, C. S., of Pasadena, California Member of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts. The invitation to a Christian Science lecture could be given in no more appropriate words than in these of Mary Baker Eddy, the Leader and Founder of this great religion: "Divine Love hath opened the gate Beautiful to us, where we may see God and live, see good in good, — God all, one, — one Mind and that divine; where we may love our neighbor as ourselves, amd bless our enemies" (The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, p. 132). To enable us to enter this gate Beautiful and see what divine Love hath prepared for all of His children is the purpose of a Christian Science lecture. If one were to sum up the needs of mortals today they could be expressed in one word — freedom. As we look about us and see the unrest, the dissatisfaction, the failure, the despair of humanity, surely no one would deny that we all need liberation and deliverance from wrong conditions and intolerable burdens. That the prevailing systems of education, theology, and healing have failed to meet humanity's need is self-evident on every hand. That we must have something different than we have known, to attain different results, cannot be gainsaid. The failure of material theories and systems proves conclusively that we must look in another direction for peace and healing. Those who look to the human mind, human will, human ways, and material methods for deliverance will look in vain. Divine Truth alone will solve the problem of being. That there is a way to attain freedom and harmony is the joyous message of Christian Science. This way is not one of creeds and speculative theories, but a way of certainty, a way that is open to all, a way where demonstration replaces mere belief and where unfailing proof displaces doubt and uncertainty. That there is such a way our great Master, Jesus the Christ, proved over nineteen hundred years ago. That it was an eminently successful way is attested by the fact that he had dominion over every adverse condition and was triumphant over every phase of mortality, even death itself. He said that he was the way, and as we follow his way healing, deliverance, freedom, and dominion are our sure possession and inevitable reward. There is perhaps no more significant sign of the times than the fact that seekers are turning back to the simple but provable teachings of Jesus the Christ for salvation and freedom. At the recent Lambeth religious conference in England a serious discussion of Christian Science healing took place and a committee was appointed to look into it still further. One has only to attend a Wednesday evening testimony meeting in a Christian Science church and hear the testimonies of those who have been redeemed from disease and sin to know of a surety that the Christ-healing is again being demonstrated in our midst and is available to all. What was the way of the Christ? What was it that instantly released his patients from sin, deformity, suffering, and death? Surely it was nothing material. He never employed any material means, agencies, or methods. It must have been something entirely apart from anything material in its nature, method, or design. His own words answer the question fully and completely: "The Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works." It was Jesus' understanding of God, the Father, the source, cause, and origin of all being, that enabled him to overcome and destroy error and discord of every name and nature, and he promised that if we believed on him, or, in other words, gained the same understanding, we would be able to do the same works. What a priceless opportunity is ours to know God so accurately and definitely that we can follow in our Master's footsteps and win our freedom as he won his from every phase of mortality and evil! As our textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy. Preview "DISCARDED LOVERS" At the Fairfax Theatre Fred Newmeyer directed this story with a background of the Motion Picture Studios and Tower Productions will please many with an insight into something that they are always interested in. The story is of a leading woman of a film company who is not at all particular as to her lovers and eventually is murdered by one of her inamorates. A number of them are suspected, until the crime is fastened on a former husband. Natalie Moorehead both looked and acted the part of the leading woman to perfection, and was greatly aided by Jason Robards, who played opposite her. Russell Hopton once more demonstrated his abilities as a young reporter who unraveled the mystery. J. Farrell McDonald and Fred Kelsey greatly amused by their clever work as detectives trying to detect the crime. Sharon Lynn was shown in a minor role and acquitted herself creditably, and Roy D'Arcy once more showed us another of his deep dyed villains. This is all good entertainment, and should please the average audience who enjoy mystery and an insight into the Hollywood studios. • • • OPENS "Charlie Foy's Bughouse," a new Fanchon and Marco idea, opened cold in Portland, Oregon, on July 9th. The show is headed by Foy and his gang of stooges, with Maxine Lewis, Olga and Mischka, the Balalaika Sextette, and four specially girls in the cast. Larry Ceballos directed. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Special 3 Months Offer $1 Address HOLLYWOOD FILMOGRAPH 1 606 Cahuenga Ave. Writers' Manuscript Service VA 6008 122 East 7th St., Los Angeles TU 4734 Complete Writers' Service SALES TYPING EDITING "RESERVED FOR LADIES" A Paramount Picture. Here's a bright idea which is a sure success from the comments of the critics present after seeing this one. Making a picture in the natural surroundings with the players perfectly adapted to their several roles. A delightful, bright, frothy, based on a story by Ernest Vajda and concerns a Head Waiter in one of the smart London hotels who falls in love with a girl whom he thinks far above him socially. There are so many amusing complications in which a King, travelling incognito comes lo the rescue of the waiter. He wins the girl and eventually discovers that her family originated from a dishwasher. As for the cast it is "perfect" and is headed by Leslie Howard as 'The Head Waiter.' This young actor's work is always a delight and in this he enters into the spirit of the story. George Grossmilh, who has been famous on the London stage for decades is splendid and amusing as "The King." The feminine portion of the story is well taken care of by Elizabeth Allen as "The Young Girl" who is quite refreshing and her diction is a delight and Benita Hume who plays the other section of the triangle in the character of "A Countess". Morton Selter and Ben Field are seen in characterizations which are noteworthy. The dialogue is clever and willy and is delivered by this English cast which is a rare treat. Paramount have given this picture a lavish production and the sections of the story emanating at the Sports Hotel in the Austrian Tyrol shows some lovely snow scenes. Ernest Vajda not only Wrote the story but directed the production in a manner which demonstrated perfect accord with his noteworthy cast. Just the thing for all of us who are tired of having our entertainment "work" in fathoming deep plots but this one is "pure enjoyment from beginning lo end. • • • "FLAMES" An I. E. Chadwick Production. You could almost class this one as "Oh For the Life of a Fireman," as it shows all the vicissitudes of life in and around the fire house of a big city, but it's mighty interesting with the fun mixed with the dangers of our fire laddies. An original story with adaptations and dialogue by Carl Brown and Lee Chadwick, and let me tell you the dialogue is snappy as well as funny and naturally told. Just a simple story of two boys (the firemen) and two working girls who meet under strange circumstances. Karl Brown directed and did good work in this one and evidently knows his business. Archie Stout, whom we know by his excellent former efforts, showed us what fine photography mean:. Of the cast, Johnny Mack Brown, and Noel Francis supplied the serious love interest and George Cooper and Marjorie Beebe were responsible for the comedy, and this Beebe girl is certainly a bright shining star in her line. Howls of glee from the pre-view audience greeted her peculiar mannerisms. Then Russell Simpson, while seen briefly, played a death scene as only a trooper could do. Richard Tucker was the aristocratic villian who almost broke up the budding romance of the fireman and his girl. Trem Carr certainly knows the pulse of the average theatregoer as this one should draw from any quarter. Romance, laughter, stirring situations of something that happens in every day life should please father, mother and the entire family. • e • Again and again and again the dialogue and action of Hollywood talking pictures insult human' decency, and worried (inliterary) producers, too busy to scan every line and analyze it for hidden dirt, can't understand bad business. They know that good CLEAN pictures NEVER fail.