Motion Picture (Aug 1935-Jan 1936)

Henry Fonda — He'll Take You too! [Continued from page 42] his chosen art of writing. Mr. Foley greeted him and thrust into his hands an open script. "Read that out loud," he said. Bewildered, but curious, Henry obeyed. "That's enough," snapped his new acquaintance. "How'd you like to play the part?" (It was Ricky in Barry's You and I.) "No money, but good experience." "But I'm not an actor," the boy finally found voice to object. "And what's more, I don't want to be." "Doesn't matter," Mr. Foley assured him. "Like to see the theatre?" HENRY took a look at the theatre, of whose existence he had been — up to that moment — unaware. His first glimpse backstage — even though it was only the backstage of a little theatre in Omaha — interested him. The scenery caught his eye. "Be fun to try my hand at some of that stuff," he thought. He didn't have a job, anyway. He might as well do this as nothing while he waited. "All right," he agreed, "but only till I get something in my own line." He played the part, Ricky. However, the earth continued to revolve in its orbit, just as usual. The little theatre had seen both better and worse. Nor did the experience fill Henry with a yearning to act. What it did leave him with was the backstage fever — a passion to be in and of the theatre in any capacity — a taste for the vexations, the glamour, the confusion, the exhilaration that accompany play production. He spent his days and his nights, to the disgust of his family, discovering the theatre. "I'd go down to paint scenery," he grinned, "and they'd count themselves lucky if I came home long enough to take a bite in the kitchen, being too dirty to eat with respectable folk. I sympathized with them," he assured me gravely, "I even felt as they did — that the whole thing was only a game — like playing house when you're eight or circus when you're twelve. It never occurred to me that I'd make any money at it. Only I just couldn't stop — it was too much fun !" The season over, he decided, however regretfully, to abandon his toys and devote his undivided energies to jobhunting. He found a prosaic berth with the Retail Credit Company, and his family breathed a sigh of relief. But they reckoned without Mr. Foley, who returned in September, bursting with vitality and plans — one of which involved the production of Merton of the Movies, with Henry as Merton. "Dad put his foot down," said young Mr. Fonda, evidently enjoying this part of his narrative, "and I put both my feet down. His point was that I couldn't give up a paying job for a job that didn't pay, nor could I do justice to both. My [Continued on page 74] MILLIONS NOWUSE FAMOUS NOXZEMA jot $>ki*<7*0ul&L Greaseless Medicated Cream brings instant relief promotes rapid healing— refines skin texture JUST think! Over 12,000,000 jars of Nox2ema are now used yearly! Noxzema was first prescribed by doctors for relief of skin irritations like eczema and burns. Nurses first discovered how wonderful it was for their red, chapped hands, and for helping to improve their complexions. Today Noxzema is used by millions — bringing soothing comfort and aiding in healing ugly skin flaws. Women enthusiastic If you are troubled with large pores, blackheads or pimples caused by external conditions, apply Noxzema after removing makeup — and during the day as a foundation for powder. Notice how it refines large pores — helps nature heal ugly pimples — helps make your face smoother, clearer, more attractive. If your hands are red, irritated, use Noxzema for quick relief — to help make them soft, white and lovely. Use Noxzema for burns, itching, baby rash and similar skin irritations. For shaving irritation Men! The news is flying around — if you are troubled with shaving irritation, use Noxzema — it's marvelous. Apply Noxzema before lathering. No matter how raw and irritated your face and neck may be, note what a quick, cool, comfortable shave you get shaving this new way. SPECIAL TRIAL OFFER Noxzema is sold at almost all drug and department stores. If your dealer can't supply you, send only 150 for a generous 250 trial jar — enough to bring real comfort and a big improvement in your skin. Send name and address to Noxzema Chemical Company, Dept. 610, Baltimore, Md. Motion Picture for October, 1935 73