Modern Screen (Dec 1938 - Nov 1939 (assorted issues))

MODERN SCREEN A fter 26 years we repeat— \ No Longer a Disagreeable Ta Sam .Flush, so easy to %vater-cH new Bo • This advertisement appeared 26 years ago. Still today, SaniFlush is the easiest and bestknown way to clean toilets. (Also cleans out auto radiators.) Directions on can. Sold by grocery, drug, hardware and 5c-and-10c stores. 10c and 25c sizes. . . . The Hygienic Products Co., Canton, O. WONDERFUL IRONINGS Here's that new way to do hot starching without mixing, boiling or straining as with old fashioned lump starch. Everything already included in powdered form. Makes starching easy. Makes ironing easy. See howelasticityand that fresh new look are given back to curtains, aprons, play clothes, soft collars and shirts. Your iron fairly glides Awonderf ul invention. Sendnow. THANK YOU i THE HUBINGER CO., No. 639, Keokuk, la. I Your free sample of QUICK ELASTIC, please, "That Wonderful Way to Hot Starch." BETWEEN YOU N ME (Continued from page 15) Miss Bari did about the most thorough imitation of a box-office queen as_ I have ever seen done on the screen. Miss Bari has acquired the Colbert voice, mannerisms and even the Colbert bangs. There is only one Colbert and always will be. I sincerely hope Miss Bari realizes that a star must have individuality, a definite personality, and not be a high-class imitation of Garbo, Crawford or what have you. As shown in the case of Bette Davis, a star is hindered more than helped, because fans resent having anyone muscling in on their favorites. Though many believe Lynn Bari has what it takes to make a star, I remain non-committal. First, she must get rid of her imitations and stop capitalizing on the personality of another. — Paul L. Nemcek, Little Falls, N. Y. $1.00 Prize Letter Lew Ay res Who is leading, the Hollywood comeback procession ? None other than Lew Ayres. Nearly a decade ago, Lew Ayres achieved fame in that stirring production "All Quiet On The Western Front." Later, for reasons difficult to explain, his_ popularity seemed to wane. This despite the fact that he never failed to acquit himself creditably in any part he took. In "Rich Man, Poor Girl," he demonstrated that he was not going to be shelved. Really, he almost stole the show. His delineation of the character of Cousin Henry with his definite social views, was distinctive to say the least. He again scores heavily in "Young Dr. Kildare," where he is co-starred with that veteran artist Lionel Barrymore. In a difficult role he gives a magnificent interpretation of the young doctor whose unorthodox methods and indifference to hospital discipline irked his superiors. By sheer histrionic ability and effort he is staging his comeback march. Success to him ! — Lewison Anrud, Denver, Colo. $1.00 Prize Letter As They Really Are I've discovered actors are very unlike the characters they portray on the screen. Recently, I met Wayne Morris and Johnny Davis. Reel Wayne is as different from Wayne in real life as if they were two separate people. On the screen he usually typifies an earnest, hard-working, serious young man who has very little time for the lighter things in life. But, as a person, Wayne is a gay, laughing, effervescent fellow who bubbles over with the sheer enjoyment of living. He doesn't know the meaning of the words "sit still." On the other hand Johnny Davis, a wild and woolly jitterbug in pictures, manages to be an exceedingly intellectual and wellinformed person. That sense of humor still prevails but is more subdued and subtle. — Betty Lou Hodge, Washington, D. C. $1.00 Prize Letter "Suez" Seeing the stirring picture "Suez" convinces on.e that movies are indeed a vital force' in the life of our friend "Gen. Public." I doubt if there is any agency in American life which could so painlessly educate this esteemed gentleman and develop his faculty for thinking. Pictures possessing such elements of greatness combined with the human appeal which will hold the interest of "Gen. Public" will go far toward accomplishing this purpose. "Suez" being founded on a stirring period in the world's history and one which possessed many of the same elements which make up current history gives a perspective for evaluating present events. Seeing an indomitable will conquering every obstacle of circumstance, disappointment, intrigue, finance and cruel nature jerks one out of the present weak-kneed attitude. More pictures like "Suez", please. — Mrs. H. B. Harper, Columbus, Ga. I" ! 1 Another year has passed, and since if was a most important one in the movie j industry, we want to know how you stand on these twelve questions. The results of this questionnaire will be published in an early issue of Modern Screen. Fill in the | coupon (please print) and send it to: Between You V Me, Modern Screen, 149 | Madison Ave., New York City. | 1. Best actor on the screen is | 2. Best actress on the screen is • | 3. Most handsome man on the screen is. 4. Most beautiful girl on the screen is 5. Best movie I saw in 1938 was 6. Worst movie I saw in 1938 was r J 7. Most promising newcomer (male) on the screen is i 8. Most promising newcomer (female) on the screen is I 9. The best cowboy actor is. ■ -'i>» . ! 10. The best scene-stealer (male) is | 11. The best scene-stealer (female) is '.. ! '■ 12. (Lest we forget!) Scarlett O'Hara should be played by My name is | I Address j (City) (State) __ _ _ . J 96