Modern Screen (Feb - Oct 1933 (assorted issues))

Modern Screen who said he was the great star, Francis X. Bushman. But seated in the radio studio waiting to step before the microphone Bushman knew he had been forgotten. He went to England to make a picture. He played in vaudeville in the United States. Upon his return to New York, where once his appearance on the street had tied up traffic, he now walks unrecognized. Once the most expensive suite in the most expensive hotels were his. Now he lives in decent — but obscure— hotels. He is still doing his vaudeville act. At present writing he is in Canada awaiting the outcome of his suit for damages that I mentioned up there in the first paragraph. And yet, the strange thing is that he looks very much the Bushman of his days of glory. Frank has always taken great pride in his physical prowess and even during these long, lean years since tures she has made. What her fellowplayers think of her was shown when they voted her the winner of the Academy Award. What the fans think of her is rather difficult to put into words. All great stars with huge fan followings owe their fan popularity to a certain definite quality which radiates from them on the screen — in addition to and sometimes in spite of the roles they play. One word springs into my mind at the mention of Helen Hayes. That word is kindness. Just kindness and Charles MacArthur's brief but complete description of his wife: "Helen lilts!" (There were heaps and heaps of Helen Hayes letters — all praising. Sorry we can't print them all.) And here's anolher player who gets all praise, no blame — Paul Muni TESSA WALDMAN of London, England, writes enthusiastically : My criticism of "I Am a Fugitive" would no doubt be most incoherent, but mere words fail me — and indeed would be superfluous, when I attempt to describe my reaction to Paul Muni's reaction to the words in the film — "Your pardon has been indefinitely suspended." The only comparison I find it possible to draw is that of Emil Jannings' wonderful portrayal of the mad Czar in "The Patriot." Muni's magnificent personality would redeem any weakness in any story in which he acted and I feel sure that no one would have the temerity to offer him anything unworthy. I hope that lack of suitable stories will not keep him off the screen longer than necessary. (Muni's contract permits him to divide his time between stage and screen. He has not long ago completed a. long run on the New York stage in "Counsellor-at-Law." So, once a suitable role is found, we may expect a new film from him.) Ann Harding's fans remain loyal FOR ANN of Framingham, Mass., writes : After reading an article, "Ann Harding's Menace" in your March issue, I the finishing of "Ben Hur" (and his second exit) to the present moment, he has kept himself in good shape physically. He walks with the spritely step of a young man. And his eyes still have their piercing, direct, blue gaze. "I'm doing all right," he will tell you — and you must admire his gallantry. "I feel better about things now than I did when the first crash came. Then I hated everything. Only one group of living creatures remained my friends — these were my high-bred, pedigreed Great Dane dogs. They understood. I could turn to them. I could tell them my troubles — and they stood by me. "But I'm not so bitter now. I've met many charming people in these last years — people who seemed to like me for myself. And in these last years I can be sure that people do like me for myself and not for my fame and influence and money. "That is a certain comfort !" wish to express an opinion. With all due respect to Miss Julie Haydon, it is going to take a great deal more than a resemblance in looks to put her in the place of that superb actress, Ann Harding. Despite the feeling of some club women (about Ann's divorce) there are still hundreds of people who think that Miss Harding is one of the most beautiful and talented actresses on the screen today. How many of you agree that Lady Luck plays the greater part in success? C. M. HUGH writes, all the way from Singapore : Though beauty, personality and talent play also quite an important part, the stars really have to thank fortune for their fine luck. Quite a number admit this fact, but the majority believe they deserve the honor of being stars because of their consistently good work. One example of this was the article in your January issue about Norma Shearer's hard-working self. Do you want plumper stars? ALBERT KURTZ of Philadelphia, Penna., speaks for the men : More men would attend the movies if we could see women with some flesh on their bones. All we see is hipless wonders, skinny legs, bony arms and flatchested women. Men like women with curves. And IRENE L. 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