Motion Picture Classic (Jul-Dec 1930)

Classic Holds Open Court {Continued from page 37) Miss HoUywcxjd." (Assistant nods wisely.) In response to Mr. Goulding's deft quizzing, Mr. Badger explains that while Miss Hollywood undoubtedly would like to keep in touch with her old-time friends, it is quite impossible, due to her new business and studio contacts. He points out that so terrific is the competition that if she should slip up ever so little on these new contacts, any number of capable players would eagerly snatch at her place. Known by Their Company MR. GOULDING: ".Mr. Badger is one of our oldest directors! He knows whereof he speaks! I feel confident that so intelligent a jury must realize that to be seen in Hollywood with a comparative failure gives you as definite a black eye as being a failure yourself." Mr. Goulding [dramalically): "My next witness is Mr Fred Niblo, who will tell you of the Great Chasm." p. A. {shouting to the jury): "A chasm of ill-gotten gain! I trust you decent-minded members of the jury to see that this wanton, iiit ic enary, gold-glutted little wretch, Miss Hollywood, receives a fitting punishment." Mr. Niblo {equably): "This chasm is not widened so much by wealth as by a sudden (lilTt rence in mentality. Such is inevitable M -s Hollywood, to take a lovely example, was spurred on to success either through fear of defeat, because of a desire for fame and perhaps money, or to know the joy of accomplishing something. Howsoever it was, she fought gamely. And during the fight she was much too busy to think of developing her mental capacities. But once she achieved the heights, she breathed more freely, began to study, to travel, and in many ways to acquire considerable culture and learning. While the ones who remained behind either stagnated mentally or at least stayed in the same old rut- interesting to themselves, perhaps, but deadly to their successful friend ..." Mr. Goulding ( facing the jury and fiercely pounding hts fists): "And that's the invariable reaction! They impose on the succewesof life! Often they attempt to wheedle money, and if rebuffed they become furious — even threatening! Discarded friends are automatically dangerous. They harbor resentment and enmity. For some reason or other, they feel like partners discarded in a large business shuffle. And by the virtues that originally made them friends, by the very faults that caused them to be discarded, thest people make vicious enemies.' Two Women in the Case "T) A. "Are we to understand, Mr. GouldJT m ^^^^ y°"'' fAdjm exonerates Miss Hollywood from deserting her good friends, Blanche Sweet and Lila Lee, when they tcmporarilv retired from the screen. Mr. Goulding >nf,if>ly\: "Miss Sweet is here. N'ou may question her." P. A.: "Miss Sweet, is it not true that when you were in difficulties, you were cruelly deserted by Miss Hollywood?" MiM Sweet: "Surely. 1 have no illusions regarding friendship. Many people cultivated me with the hope of taking ad■■ of the friendship— and more power 1 . . . But 1 have since found that ,„ . ' J were nothing but artificial if,! y beginning on the wrong b.i structure was weakened. My fe ' lids stayed by. And it was Miss Ho. *ho taught me to distinguish between friends and mere ' This new anifle causes ,1 ' d buzz • ■ . ■' .\ I III ou(^iiout the ision Mr. Gould. i.iii ^ 1 I -tand. Complrte Assortment, Eaton't Highland Linen. Correspondence cards and note paper in ihrer sizes, in all 120 sheett. Charming for a man to give to a woman, $S. Eaton's Highland f'Wlum. green and silver box. is sheets and silr«r4ined envelopes. A feminine. appealing gift. I2.,i0. Eaton's DtUe VelItun in uhite. Enttlopes lined in silver ana pasteis. A gorffous sUxrr cabinet. Any uxMnan would love u. $3.50. Etiton's Com. Chedcerboard urate in buff icith lining in capucine. The package carries out the mierrtting motif of envelope lining, tl. This says it, my dear... \^ To him . . . To her . Eaton's Sprirt I'tUum. Th» gOf decorative box makes ihit delightful paekoiv a thrilling gift far a young girl, 12.50. For every name on your list you want a gift that will fittingly express your sentiment. And yet, you'd like one that could be selected quickly, wouldn't you? Choose writing paper, then. It is so delightfully appropriate at Christmas time that you'll easily find gifts for a dozen persons. Eaton's Highland Vellum, with its new velvet-finish surface, is made in so many shades that you can find a suitable gift for almost every one. Eaton's Highland Linen likewise offers you a wide and pleasing possibility of choice. And it is always true that, if the men you know are struggling with their choice of gifts, they'll thank you forever for suggesting this way out. Wherever good stationery is sold, you can buy these writing papers. 50 cents to $7.50 per box. Eaton, Crane & Pike Co., Pittsfield, Mass. EATON'S HIGHLAND VELLUM HIGHLAND LINEN