Motion Picture Magazine (Aug 1928-Jan 1929)

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While we would not have the motion picture flaunt the lie that life is a beautiful path of roses, with never a thorn to pain the heart and never an evil deed to change a destiny, at the same time we realize that a trend toward picturing the seamy side of life almost to the exclusion of the good and beautiful is not a good influence. What the Good Book says about "As a man thinketh" strikes home. It is not well for one to have too much before his mind's eye scenes of deviltry. Anyway, why not hit the happy medium — fortunately just what life usually does — and mingle the sweet and the bitter? When the cinema balances are drawn down far on the side of the sordid, it is time for an adjustment. Sincerely, Flo\d Caseholt. satisfaction of the "powers that be." At Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, we watched an actor of prominence work for almost an entire afternoon until the desired expression was registered. At Universal, we spent another afternoon, watching a banquet scene, employing a large number of extras, being made for an aviation comedy which has recently been released. From early afternoon, until hunger recalled us back to Hollywood, the diners remained seated at the banquet table, while the scene was taken and retaken, and mechanical difficulties taken care of in the meantime. It appears to be a glamourous life, but it evidently has its monotonous and tiresome moments. Sincerely, Marie R. Barnes. TEN-DOLLAR LETTER Not a Bed of Roses DAYTON, OHIO— Since my recent visit to several of the leading studios in California, where I witnessed movies in the making, motion pictures have been twice as fascinating to me as formerly. Prior to my visit to the capital of Filmland, an evening spent at the movies was an enjoyable experience, but I realize now that I did not properly appreciate all the effort put forth in making a picture. When one views a picture in its final state of perfection, it is difficult to realize that certain scenes have been done over and over again to the entire FIVE-DOLLAR LETTER To Talk or Not to Talk PHILADELPHIA, PA.— No, no, no and again NO! We do not want "talking" pictures! We go to the movies to relax — to sit in a nice, comfortable seat in a dark, silent theater and watch the antics of Charlie and Kate; the conflicts, struggles, passions of John and Mary. We go to the movies to be entertained and amused without any effort on our part; to rest; not to think or use any mental energy. And to listen to conversation requires mental effort which destroys the very effect the movies are supposed to produce. And as one movie manager said — there is quite enough conversation in the movie theater without the Vitaphone! The legitimate theater is the place for talking actors. Leave them there! We don't want nor need them in the movies! Sincerely, A.L. Prizes for Best Letters Each month Motion Picture Magazine will award cash prizes for the three best letters published. Fifteen dollars will be paid for the best letter, ten dollars for the second best, and five dollars for the third. If more than one letter is considered of equal merit, the full amount of the prize will go to each writer. So, if you've been entertaining any ideas about the movies and the stars, confine yourself to about 200 words or less, and let's know what's on your mind. Anonymous communications will not be considered and no letters will be returned. Sign your full name and address. We will use only initials if requested. Address: Letters to the Editor, Motion Picture Magazine, Paramount Building, 1501 Broadway, New York City. Fred Niblo is Guilty LOS ANGELES, CAL.— -I don't know who directed " The Enemy" and I don't particularly care, but whoever he is, he understands human nature and human weaknesses (witness the littlechildrenplayi n g soldier while the elders discuss the abolition of war) and further (Coniinued on page 114)