Movie Classic (Mar-Aug 1936)

Cesar Romero and Virginia Bruce have been seen together at Hollywood's social affairs and the inevitable romance rumors are rife Imagination is another quality which those who have achieved stardom invariably possess. But it is as valuable in our every-day contacts with other people, in that it gives us an understanding of the other person's viewpoint. Seek experience. Learn daily. In Hollywood a large comprehension of what it's all about is considered necessary. Van Dyke says : "Experience inevitably gives us an all-encompassing comprehension, not only of motives, but also of the drama which spells life. The convent girl who has been sheltered could neither comprehend nor interpret the torments of a girl at odds with the world. Knowledge of people and their behavior, and an ability to interpret that behavior, is imperative in those who seek to achieve screen recognition. "Experience makes a valuable contribution to character. No one can understand starvation, unless they themselves have felt the clutching pangs of hunger. No one can understand heartbreak without the tragedy of a broken heart." QNE MARKED talent will flagHollywood's attention. Jeannette MacDonald certainly found her path easier because of her glamorous voice. Nelson Eddy, Grace Moore, Fred Astaire found their niche with their distinguished and individual talent. But even an arresting, even a rare, a unique personality, can become the one asset requisite for_that first and difficult beginning. Greta Garbo is famous today because she has an aura ; Mvna Lov because men and women want to touch her to see if she is real; Joan Crawford, because she has a robust glamour ; Maureen O'Sullivan will go to the heights because she makes tangible sheer, essential sweetness ; Jean Harlow, because she has a very rare type of personality, and brings a vivid and strange charm to the screen. But none of these girls would have achieved fame if their singular talents had not been backed up by courage and patience, good common sense, and an ability to think quickly and logically in tense situations. All too frequently we are dishonest with ourselves in gauging our talents and our abilities. We are incapable of taking stock of ourselves truthfully. In charting yourself for stardom in your own particular circle, it is important to pick out the flaws, to credit yourself with faults or virtues as you find them in your searching. Crawford and Loy and Harlow and the others were honest with themselves. When Jean Harlow began her climb she knew that she lacked poise ; she developed it ! When Joan Crawford found faults in herself, she corrected them ! When Maureen O'Sullivan discovered that she was too self-indulgent, that she did burn the candle at both ends, she ceased doing it and her career progressed ! In charting yourself — in answering the questions here listed, remember that the qualities which make for screen stardom are the qualities which make for fine womanhood. Those women who are motion picture stars today had to answer these questions. Were forced to develop or to acquire these vital attributes which are the basis of stardom. And any woman who seeks to be completely interesting, either to herself or to others, must chart herself for stardom. w. S. Van Dyke's Chart For Stardom 1. Have I beauty ? 2. Have I any irritating man nerisms ? 3. Is my figure good ? 4. Do I walk gracefully? 5. Have I poise ? 6. Have I self-control ? 7. Have I balance? 8. Am I patient ? 9. Am I self-indulgent? 10. Am I lazy ? 11. Am I easily discouraged ? 12. Am I intelligent? 13. Is my education sufficient ? 14. Have I had sufficient ex perience in living? 15. Have I imagination ? 16. Am I sincere ? 17. Am I honest in picking my own faults ? 18. Am I broad-minded or petty ? 19. 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