The Motion Picture Studio Insider (1935)

50 Motion Pictu e Studio insider April, 1937 DESTINED TO SING ( Continued from page 35) seat. But just at that moment he tried to kiss me and the car swerved and hit one of those huge construction ma¬ chines that they use in mending the roads. It had been drawn up there since we passed earlier in the day and I didn’t see it. She shivered and Dick drew her to him. “Well, I guess you heard what hap¬ pened. Homer never forgave me and I was badly shaken and mv head had the brunt of the shock. Some months ago my eyes suddenly got very bad and I went to a specialist in New York with¬ out telling Mom or Dad because I didn’t want to worry them. As you never wrote I didn’t care much about the future though I guessed I’d survive — other girls have. But my eyes got worse and the New York doctors were frightened and finally said they were afraid I’d lose my sight and that the only man who could hel p me would be Dr. John Lang, of Boston, the great eye specialist.” “Oh. honey, to think of your going through all this alone.” Dick’s low voice trembled with emotion, his lips brushed her cheek which lay quite un¬ responsive against his. “But — what did Dr. Lang say?” For a while Joan did not reply. Her soft mouth trembled and she clung to him piteously. “He says the only thing that can save my sight is a very delicate operation and he holds out about a fifty-fifty chance of its being successful. I couldn’t saddle you with a blind wife, Dick, just when your career is start¬ ing and promises so much.” “But you won’t be — ” he could not bring himself to say the terrible word. “Dr. Lang will cure you. He must. And if he can’t I’ll take you to best men abroad. You will be all right, my dar¬ ling, don’t be afraid.” “It appears that as a result of the accident there had gradually arisen some pressure on nerve centers very close to the brain, right inside my head. Oh, Dick! I’m so afraid,” she cried hopelessly. He held her closer. “Tell me something,” he said sud¬ denly. “Why did you go with Homer Wallace that day I sailed? Why did you behave as you did, acting as though you had ceased to care for me? You know I would never have gone away if I hadn’t been so darn miserable be¬ cause I thought you didn’t want me any more.” “That’s the reason — you’d never have gone away! And you had to go, Dick. Only in Italy could your wonderful voice be trained as it should, that God CONTEST RULES How often haven't you heard theater goers say: "That picture would have been so much better if the lead had been played by some one else," usually naming their choice for the part. Every patron of motion pictures is, in a manner of speaking a casting director, because, in the final analysis, it is public demand, ex¬ pressed via the box office, which determines at least the type of roles that the various artists are cast to play. But few of those who attend theaters are ever given a chance to express, more than indirectly, their personal choices for the actual parts. To provide this opportunity, and to bring public reaction to competent casting more concretely to the studios, the Motion Picture Studio Insider is running this casting contest. You express your preference, and besides, demonstrate your ability to pick stars for the various parts. In this issue appears the last installment of "Destined to Sing," an original three part story especially written for screen dramatization. Read it in its entirety, then fill out the official entry blank with your choices, and write us why you have selected the actors and actresses for the various parts. Be sure to read the rules before you send your entry. And remember, it is the judgment you use in your selections that will determine the winners — not flowery nor elaborate writing. Read The Concluding Installment Now! CONTEST RULES 1 Every reader of the Motion Picture Studio Insider (except members of the staff, and their families) is eligible to compete in this casting con¬ test. 2 To be eligible for prizes, all entries must be made on offi¬ cial entry blank. Clip or paste it firmly to the letter you write. Send as many as you wish. 3 At the conclusion of the story write a letter, not exceeding five hundred words giving your reasons for your selec¬ tions. (Logic counts more than literary ability.) 4 Decisions of the judges will be final. In case of ties, du¬ plicate awards will be made. 5 Entries, to be considered, must be postmarked not later than midnight, May 1st, 1937. G Address all entries to the Casting Contest Editor, The Motion Picture Studio Insider, 6425 Hollywood Blvd., Holly¬ wood, Calif. $250.00 First Prize $100.00 Second Prize $ 50.00 Third Prize $ 25.00 Fifteen other prizes of $5.00 each You Can Win! Official Entry Blank The Motion Picture Studio Insider Casting Contest Opposite the name of the story character, fill in the name of the motion picture actor or actress you think could best portray the part. Name of Character Your Choice