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

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I've wondered when, if ever, producers would have the astuteness to realize what a find they had in Fonda. And now, at long last, I've seen my faith justified. Fonda didn't play Lincoln, he was Lincoln. From the opening scene to the final fade-out, his was an inspired performance. No finer scene has ever been filmed than the last one of the picture, when Lincoln walks slowly to the hilltop as if drawn inevitably toward the tragic destiny that awaited him. My sincere congratulations, Mr. Fonda, on a truly great and inspired performance. And you "doubting Thomases" — eat humble pie and like it! — W. M. Jackson, Columbia, Tenn. iii .IS Paging Mr. Chips! "Goodbye, Mr. Chips!" You of the eloquent eyes You, of the timid ways, Though manly size. One short hour I knew you, But through my tears Gained more from you Than from friends I had known For years. You taught me to understand Fame must be won. Often we go unheralded For what we've done, Yet the reward is ours If we can know We have inspired another life To grow. You've given hope To many a teacher's heart You, like they, Met pitfalls at the start, But conquered them And, through it all, Forgiving. You have revealed The very purpose Of living! . . . I've made a friend. 'Tis only with my lips, Not with my heart, I whisper "Goodbye, Mr. Chips!" — Marcella Alexander, Illiopolis, 111. Weighty Thinking Just a word on the subject of weight and pounds. It really distresses me to see our favorite stars look as though they are on the verge of a serious breakdown. Here are just a few of the leading actors and actresses whom I would like to see gain some pounds: Loretta Young, Margaret Sullavan, Joan Bennett, Carole Lombard, Claude Rains, Jimmy Stewart and Fred Astaire. And while we're on the subject of pounds, I want to say that here is one fan who thinks the stars deserve every cent they make. If all of these people who think the stars make too much had to memorize thousands of lines of dialogue, had to work long hours through scorching sun and beating rain, if they had to sign millions of autographs every year, if they had to make public appearances before goggling curious fans, they would think it was worth every cent they made. So my word may not bear much weight but believe me, here is one fan who sincerely wants to see the movie stars pick