Motion Picture Magazine (Aug 1924-Jan 1925)

Across the Sil\)ersneet (Continued from page 57) "Wanderer of the Wasteland," the other picture which we saw this month, is, without any doubt, one of the most interesting pictures we have ever seen. And we believe that some day its advent will be written into motion picture history. It is as gay in color as Jacob's coat. Red is red. Blue is blue. Green is green. And so on. All colors are not toned down to various greys. We have had other color photography before. But this is far and away the best color photography we have ever seen. There are no prismatic flashes, heretofore frequent on a colored screen. Nor is there an eye-strain. We are satisfied that the men who have interested themselves in this medium of reproduction have come a long way. And we hope they will now divide their efforts between perfecting it further and making it practical for general use. The producers of this picture were wise. They might easily have become so enthusiastic over their color reproduction that they would forget the story and its presentation. They have not done this. Nor have they chosen a story which would serve primarily as a vehicle for their photography. Quite the contrary. They have placed their photography in the position of importance it will normally occupy : that of enhancing and supplementing the production itself. The general tenor of this story may be gaged from the title. And readers of Zane Grey stories who know the highly dramatic incidents of which his facile pen is capable will not be disappointed in the drama of the "Wanderer of the Wasteland." However, adventuresome and romantic as the incidents are they do not strain your credulity. And, despite the fact that satiety has taken its toll in leaving us almost immune to celluloid thrills, we admit that two or three episodes found us tense at the very edge of our chair. A desert background must be trying so far as color photograph is concerned. For the colors of the desert are elusive and strange. At a distance they are indistinct and misty. Yet all of this has been faithfully recorded. And even embroideries, small in design and varied in color, are now screen possibilities. This picture, which was both directed and photographed by Irvin Willat, has in its cast Jack Holt, Kathlyn Williams, Noah Beery and Billie Dove. And we can only repeat that even after days of critical retrospection we believe "Wanderer of the Wasteland" to be one of the most interesting motion pictures we have ever seen. We have high hopes for the motion picture when Technicolor plays a part in the filming of every production. ihOl I MAGAZINE i\ Draw Me and Win a Prize HrtYrMi I Jb-<* to nraiAT*? Copy the Pict"re of the diving girl uu * uu *-*«*■*= L" LT<\W . and send us your drawing— perhaps you will win first prize. This contest is for amateurs only (17 years old or more) so do not hesitate to enter, even if you have not had much practice. 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize, $25.00 4th Prize, 15.00 ■ $100.00 ■ 50.00 5th Prize, $10.00 6th to 15th Prizes, Ea. 5.00 Free! for framing If your great desire Everyone entering this contest will receive a beautiful full-color reproduction (suitable for framing) of a painting by a nationally known artist. is to be a real commercial artist, try your hand now ! Capable artists readily earn $50, $75, $100, $150 a week and upwards. Hundreds of ambitious young men and women have found their true work in life — often have doubled and trebled their incomes — through the Federal Home Study Course, recognized by authorities as America's Foremost Course in Commercial Art. Exclusive lessons by nationally known artists and illustrators ; personal, individual criticism of each lesson. You should be able to succeed as others have done through our course. Enter the contest — see what you can do. Note: It is not necessary to send for this book in order to enter the contest. However, if you are sincerely interested in the highly paid, fascinating field of commercial art, our illustrated book "YOUR FUTURE," will be immensely valuable to you. It explains the Federal Course and shows work of students. Send six cent stamps for \ it today. Use ' coupon below. Rules for Contestants : Contest open to amateurs only, 17 years old or more. Professional commercial artists and Federal students are barred. 1. Draw only picture of diving girl, and background — no border or lettering. 2. Send one drawing only, making it exactly 5 inches wide, on paper 6 inches wide by 5 inches high. 3. Use only pencil or pen. 4. No drawing will be returned. 5. Write your name, address, age and occupation on back of drawing. 6. All drawings must be received in Minneapolis by July 15, 1924. Prizes will be awarded for drawings best in proportion and neatness by Faculty members of Federal Schools, Inc. All contestants will be notified of prize winners. ■ ■COUPON" Federal School^/ Commercial Designing 1021 Federal Schools Bldg., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. for which I enclose 6c1 stamps.