Modern Screen (Dec 1931 - Nov 1932 (assorted issues))

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Everything he does he does well . . . and fitfully. Men who lack perfect health often lack the ability to concentrate as well. This might be one of the reasons why Barrymore has been delayed from the heights he so rightfully deserves. It is not generally known that he is actually a veteran of the motion picture industry. He began his career with D. W. Griffith 'way back in 1909— when that famous director prevailed upon the stage actor to try a role in a film called "Friends." He made a wonderful impression in that first effort . . . but unlike others who stayed to conquer the field, he elected to return to the stage and thus failed to become a part of screen tradition. His career wavered from Broadway to Hollywood for the next twenty years. Occasionally he would return to make a silent picture. And he started a vogue years ago that is just now becoming popular: the motion picture production of a stage hit. This, you will recall, was the time he made a picture of "The Copperhead" in which he had scored so greatly on Broadway. THEN in 1927 he consented to return to Hollywood once again, this time to make motion picture history with his performance in "The Lion and the Mouse." His acting in that picture was widely acclaimed. He could have named his own ticket in any studio in Hollywood . . . but he chose to play the piano instead! For quite a few months following the release of that picture, nothing was seen or heard of him. Suddenly, as if by magic, he appeared again. This time under contract at M-G-M. He was hired as an actor. But no sooner had he arrived at the studio than he was begging for a chance to direct ! Finally they gave him a chance on a short subject, "Confession." Overnight, all of Hollywood was talking about Lionel Barrymore, the director ! The studio immediately decided that he was to do no more acting. He was too valuable as a director. He directed "Madame X" and "The Rogue Song." Every star on the lot was asking for his guiding genius. He could have any star he wanted . . . any story he desired . . . and any assistance he needed — if he would only direct ! It was right at this climax that he decided to return to acting. He had found a part in a picture that he thought he would like to do: the lawyer in "A Free Soul." His performance in that picture won him the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences' Award for the best male performance of 1931. Of course, the studio immediately realized that he was a much greater actor than he was a director (just as they had, a year ago, come to the conclusion that he was a better director than an actor) and so they implored him to stay in the acting end of the profession. Barrymore was a bit dubious. He wanted change again. But the heads of the studio got together and hired a special writer to prepare a starring picture especially for him : "Guilty Hands." Just for your own information, the picture coined money at the box office. WHAT will he do next? Will he do the regular thing and give up Hollywood entirely for a year or so . . . meanwhile appearing on the stage in New York? Or will he return once more to directing? Those few who know and enjoy the friendship of Lionel Barrymore are unable to answer the question. They will tell you that his private life is almost as changing and hectic as his professional career. Not that he does a great deal — he doesn't ! As a matter of fact, the man loves to loaf ! He exercises his right to change by finding new and more delightful ways of loafing. When he is unable to find perfect peace and contentment at home, he goes to his apartment in "The Town House," an exclusive apartment overlooking a picturesque park. It is said that it is here that he does most of his beautiful etchings . . . which may be true. Some are inclined to think that he has a favorite easy chair hidden away down there. He doesn't go in for fishing on account of the painful knee. Hunting gets the same answer. He loves his brother John, but thinks that yachting is rather inane. He "absolutely refuses to appear at Hollywood's dancing meccas" . . . but just the other evening he was seen at the Cocoanut Grove. True, he looked bored to death and rather sullen . . . but he was there. He doesn't want to become a star . . . nor does he enjoy the idea of even becoming popular in pictures for the reason that he detests being interviewed and hates to talk about himself. But if one knows the background of Lionel Barrymore . . . some of his accomplishments ... a few of his characteristics . . . the reasons for the lines of pain and suffering so apparent in his face, one might be able to understand why he becomes vehement as he vows that he isn't the stepchild of the Royal Family ... or any other family. . . . "No, sir!" WHAT IS HAPPENING TO NANCY CARROLL? Watch for the answer in our March Issue