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

Record Details:

Title:
Modern Screen
Date:
Dec 1931 - Nov 1932 (assorted issues)
Publisher:
Syndicate Publishing Company
Volume:
Modern Screen (Dec 1931 - Nov 1932 assorted issues)
Leaf #:
000936
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography -- Periodicals
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Fan Magazines
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
November 03, 2022
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THE LURE 1 By ALICE WILLIAMSON M/^7?y MOORE received a small legacy from an uncle. She decided to spend it on going to Hollywood — which seemed the most alluring place in all the world to her. She didn't go there to get into the movies. All she wanted was to see the place and the stars. I met her on the train as I, too, was on my way to Hollywood which I visit every year. At the station I was presented with the key to the city and I managed to have Mary Moore photographed with me. I knew that that woidd help her in being introduced to Hollywood. Through it she was invited to a party at Marion Davies' beach house. At the party Norma Shearer invited her to visit her at the studio. Illustrated by JACK WELCH A PLAIN card with a few words written on it by the great Norma Shearer was quite enough to get Mary by the doorman at M-G-M. In fact, the card was a magic token and Mary was looked on with respect. She was given a special guide and her first privilege was to see Norma trying on some dresses for a picture. "Do you think it looks all right?" Norma asked as she slowly turned before a mirror. "I'm to wear it in 'Smilin' Thru.' And I do so want it to be quite right." "I think it's sweet," Mary said and Norma smiled delightedly. Presently an interviewer came in, a girl from one of the movie magazines. Norma was friendly and gracious and after talking to the journalist for a short while she 54