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

MODERN SCREEN FOR YOUR THOUGHTS Write a letter and win a prize ! Ten are given away each month up a few more extra pounds — both kinds. —Lucia Harding, Charlotte, N. C. A Find! What a find! I'm referring to Mary Healy who made her movie debut in ' Second Fiddle." I recently saw the picture and when this beautiful girl appeared, I realized that right before my eyes a new star had been born. She has the curves of Sheridan, the personality of Rogers, the voice of Alice Faye and the looks of Ellen. Drew. With a combination like that she's sure to get far. Give us more of this Healy gal.— Rose Blazek, Cicero, Illinois. He-man Bogart Isn't there any way to prevent it? Something must be done, because we fans will not allow our Humphrey Bogart to be cast in any more softy -smoothie roles. There is a superfluous number of actors who can portray such roles, but they are not for He-man Bogart. We don't want to see Humphrey in parts where he has to take orders, or live in Park Avenue penthouses. We would rather see him giving the orders and narrowly escaping from Alcatraz or Devil's Island. We want him to be such a cold-blooded villain that he would be capable of being hated to death. So please, Mr. Boss, no more roles such as O'Leary in "Dark Victory." Give us some more Dead End, Kid Gallahad stuff— Alma Brown, Newark, N. J. Plus Entertainment Everyone recognizes that the movies are the greatest force in our national life today, but I sometimes wonder if we realize the specific cultural value they have. They influence our manners, our attitudes and our ideals. They enlarge the mental horizon of millions. They bring laughter and release. They take the over-introspective out of themselves and give the ultra-extraverts glimpses into the depths of the human soul. But to my mind, their greatest value lies in the interest and the desire to learn more which the historical pictures arouse. Librarians tell me that they have a run on history and biography books after every historical picture is released. In the library in our town, after "Young Mr. Lincoln" there wasn't a volume on Lincoln in for days. "Juarez" taught an interested public the story of Maximilian and Carlotta as no college course could have done. "Marie Antoinette" sent thousands to the history books for further knowledge of the French Revolution. We should be very grateful for the movie industry! — Rowena Bridgers, El Paso, Texas. The "Oomph" Girl We've had our share of Sheridan as the "Oomph" girl. Heavens, she looks like "the morning after" with her lovely tresses pulled up and shoved carelessly over one eye. Instead of clinging gowns and extreme hats we want to see her in plain, girlish frocks, the kind that match her sweet face and her could -be sweet personality which has been covered up by unfit roles and too much ballyhoo. This rage for "Harlow, the second" will soon die and thousands Hollywood has undoubtedly spent on her build-up will be wasted in another forgotten star. The stars that work up by their own merits continue to shine brightly, but those who gain popularity through false build-ups, shine for a while, but soon fade out. That, we know, is what will happen to Miss Sheridan if something isn't done to save her — and very soon, too. OUCHJVE POPPED ARUN-ANDIT'S EDNA'S FAULT I'LL BE NEXT ! WHY DOESN'T SHE USE iUX ? Luxing saves E-L-A-S-T-l-C-I-T-Y and cuts down RUNS I Wash stockings after each wear O Don't rub with cake soap or 1 ing in lukewarm Lux suds. This * use soaps containing harmful saves elasticity, cuts down runs. alkali. These weaken elasticity. 3 After Luxing, rinse well. Shape and dry away from heat. Keep the thrifty BIG box of Lux handy always. o far-Lux is thrifty