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

WHAT EVERY FAN SHOULD KNOW. . .' .' • The studios are experiencing a bit of annoyance with the recent visitors. There was a group of them watching Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes emote in "Farewell to Arms." The director did some private muttering when the visitors spoiled a scene with their remarks. Over at Fox, one of a group of visitors knocked over a high-powered lamp that is listed on the prop sheets at $400.00. Oh, well ! International Tom Mix, in appropriate costume, poses with members of the India Olympic team at the famous Breakfast Club. Isn't he a swell Hindu? One very hot afternoon Helen's double was standing-in while lights were being arranged for a take. The director was trying to get an unusual camera effect — and after two hours of light shifting, he and his crew were still working at it. With Miss Hayes' double wilting more perceptibly every minute that the intense heat of the lights played on her. Helen herself was on the sidelines. Finally she said : "I'm going to stand in for myself. That girl is thoroughly worn out." And she did ! • And at the. same studio, Bing Crosby has every mother's daughter aghast and agape at his boyishness. He does all his own errands, and isn't calling for a messenger boy every minute like a lot of actors we could name. The director told the coatless Bing that he'd have to wear his coat for the next scene. A few minutes later everything was all set for shooting to start— and no Crosby. Five minutes went by before Bing ap Hollywood Newspictures Here's Mary Astor and her almostbrand-new baby, born in Honolulu. She's only had it a few weeks. Her husband, Dr. Thorpe is with her. peared, breathless, wearing his coat. "Where the devil have you been?" the director demanded. "I had to go over to my dressing room and get my coat," answered Bing. Only a matter of seven blocks from the. set. It's downright refreshing, that's what. • Old friends have been walking right past Dorothy Mackaill since her return from a vaudeville tour. She's that much thinner. Dot was a little on the plump side just before she left Hollywood the last time. Now she's so slim no one recognizes her. • After local previews of "The First Year," the newest Gaynor-Farrell opus, some opinions were that Janet and Charlie were a little miscast. But you can't blame the castingoffice at Fox, for they had picked Sally Eilers for the role — when Janet got back from her European jaunt and insisted upon that part for herself. International Thelma Todd upped and got married without telling anyone about it until it happened. Pasquale de Cicco is her husband's name. • Only a few knew it. We mean the one-time romance of George Brent and that star shimmy-shaker, Gilda Gray. Their friendship had been cut off when George left New York to come to Hollywood and the movies — and, as it turned out, to Ruth Chatterton. Gilda arrived on the Hollywood scene a few weeks before the announcement of the coming BrentChatterton nuptials was made. Ostensibly, you know, to present her new version of the shimmy for Los Angeles theatre-goers. But some people think it was to resume her romance with Mr. Brent. With Miss Chatterton prominent on the horizon of the Brent affection, Gilda didn't seem to have a chance. Apparently she wasn't as perturbed as one would have expected, for she blithely had a good time during her stay in the company of a local night club proprietor. And that was that. • Sally Eilers has been quite ill with Why does Jimmie Dunn go in for tap dancing at seven a. m*? 16