Modern Screen (Dec 1934 - Nov 1935)

MODERN SCREEN We asked him about his — ahem— "love life" and he declared there just wasn't any. It seems Florence Rice, the famous Grantland's daughter, is a good friend, a very good friend indeed but, as Ethel Barrymore once said, "That's all there is, there isn't any more." This younger generation is getting cagier and cagier. Probably the columnists have made them so. Between You and Me (Continued from page 6) sordid things of life and the misery and sorrow which invariably accompany them. This crusade, or whatever you want to call it, is threatening the greatest educational structure since the dawn of time. Are we going to sit quietly by and let the puritanical minority gleefully destroy such a source of recreation? Are we going to aid them in this destructive campaign, or as democratic and free thinking people, politely tell them to mind their business. If the people think some of the pictures are too smutty, why not ask the Federal Government to appoint a national board of censors? I'm sure this would be a much better solution than appointing a few hermits who, because of their religious training, abominate all things of the flesh. — P. B. Buchans, Newfoundland. (The fight is on and it is an interesting battle, to say the least. But don't be too alarmed, my dears, we have a feeling that this "censorship crusade" won't last much longer.) Goggles for Mr. Pogany Mr. Pogany should consult an oculist. Nils Asther is the handsomest man on the screen. — L. Anderson, Tulsa, Oklahoma. An Up and Coming Starlet I saw Jean Parker in a picture for the first time and I have never been impressed by an actress before as I was by her. She simply swept me off my feet. She is so young and so sweet that she makes you glad you're alive. And she's so pretty, too. Let's have a story about her soon. — L. D. Bulloch, La Grange, Ga. (You'll find oodles of stunning pictures of this gal Jean and some interesting comments from her on how she goes about gathering a new wardrobe, on page 56.) Mae West and a Sixteen-Year-Old Re: Mrs. W. Franklin's letter in the August "Between You and Me" column. I, too, am sixteen, have an average intelligence, and have not missed one of Mae West's pictures. As far as I can observe it has done nothing to spoil my naivete. After all, at sixteen one's character is fairly well molded, or should be. If Mrs. Franklin feels that Mae West's pictures will harm her daughter, it seems to me that she realizes that she hasn't been able to teach her daughter to discriminate between right and wrong. She is really rebelling against her inability to train her child, and not against Mae West. The reason I enjoy Mae is because she is refreshing after the "weak" women so often portrayed by the Janet Gaynors and the "strong, silent" women as portrayed by the Garbos. Here's to Mae and her further success on the screen! — Catharine Jones, Lincoln, Nebraska. (And three cheers for you, Kate, for taking such an intelligent viewpoint.) Gone but Not Forgotten You'll never know how much the Russ Columbo fans appreciated that perfectly grand picture of him that you had in your October issue. Russ was not only a fine singer, he was an actor with everything it takes to be a great star. I saw "Broadway Thru A Keyhole" three times. It was a fine picture and Russ put over the finest piece of acting I've ever seen. I'd like to shake Sally Blane's hand long and hard for being at the hospital when Russ died, even though he didn't know it. You're gone, Russ, and it hurts to realize we won't be seeing you, except when we gaze long and tearfully at the photos you've sent us. — E. D., Scarsdale, N. Y. (Don't fail to read "Son of Tragedy" in this issue.) Someone to Reckon With I've just given up in despair. For a long, long time, I've been looking for a picture starring Robert Barrat. Why is he given only minor roles when he has such talent? His acting is real and downto-earth. There's nothing "put on" about him. I think it is a shame for such wonderful talent to be wasted in minor roles when he is capable of doing something bigger. His name isn't even listed in the studio addresses of players. Please place him on top where he belongs. — Ova Hunt, Huntsville, Ala. (// you saw him in "Friends of Mr. Siveency" as the wild Communist you must have howled, as we did. He is a fine actor, perhaps the studios will ivake up and give him larger roles.) Mystery De Luxe "The Thin Man" is without doubt the most sensational mystery picture of the year. Gay, humorous, yet deeply intriguing, it keeps you laughing and guessing to the rather unexpected end. The entire cast was aptly chosen, but the honors go unquestionably to William Powell and Myrna Loy. They are a splendid stellar team and I hope we shall see them together again. — M. L. Zebroe, Pasadena, Calif. (Right you are, my lady.) Such Popularity! The only thing I find wrong with Modern Screen is its evident lack of interest in Ralph Bellamy. I have been watching him for some time now and if Modern Screen can't see the steady rise in popularity of this charming gentleman then one of us is blind — and I don't think it's me. So come on, the rest of you Bellamy fans and let's give him a great big hand. And Modern Screen, will you give us an interview, with a full-page photo of him? Is the order too big, or can you take it? — Mrs. John Hill, Loyall, Kentucky. (No, 'tisn't a-tall. We promise you a grand Bellamy story, with pictures galore, very, very soon. Watch for it.) CONSTIPATION beqan at 40! Years of Suffering Till She Found This Safe ALL-VEGETABLE RELIEF TODAY at 60 she feels younger than she did 10 years ago — and she has made only one change. 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