The New Movie Magazine (Jan-Sep 1935)

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A Cold is an Internal Infection and Requires ?rnal Treatment^/ GROVE'S LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Listen to Pat Kennedy, the Unmasked Tenor and Art Kassel and his Kassels-in-the-Air Orchestra every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 1:45 p. m. , Eastern Standard Time, Columbia Coast m to* Coast Network. those lovely, old-fashioned gowns. Mr. Laughton and Fredric March were so very good which, of course, is usually the case — while Wilson, the maid, capped the climax! — Mrs. Sarah Finley, General Delivery, Highland Station, Springfield, Mass. And also, it was a better story. To the Past ON behalf of all the fans who "remember when," I want to thank New Movie for the splendid article about Marguerite Clarke. It took me back so vividly to childhood days, and golden hours spent at the corner movie. Marguerite Clarke in "Miss George Washington," "The Amazons," "Prince and the Pauper," and "Bab, the SubDeb." We've never forgotten them, nor the enchanting little person who remains a glamorous memory to all who look back gratefully at the many happy hours she gave us. Thanks again. New Movie and Irene Kuhn, for giving us the story about her. We loved it! — M. Kelly, UU Clara Street, San Francisco, California. And thank you, M. Kelly. The Sensible Attitude "VX/TfEN I was a kid of twelve or * * so, eating popcorn in the front row of the local picture house, a certain very-much-grown-up film actress was vamping the celluloid men. Now I am a very-muchgrown-up lady myself, and I am more than slightly surprised to learn that the actress, according to her own figures, is now just two years my senior. Why do screen stars feel it necessary to lie about their ages? Few fans are so stupid as to believe that an actress can serve an apprenticeship on stage and screen, and still be sweet sixteen after many years of starring. If a woman is as charming at thirty-nine as at nineteen, the public won't assign her to the old ladies' home because of the added birthdays. — • Mae Ashworth, 118 W. Ninth Street, Mt. Vernon, Ind. Ah-ha! Did you see our story on The Battle of the Ages, last month? Best Ail-Round Actor \X7"ITH all the various medals *" and cups that are awarded each year to the best picture, the best cartoon, etc., etc., I would suggest that a special medal be awarded — for the actor giving the best consistent performances throughout the year in every picture in which he appears. And I nominate Lewis Stone as the one actor who deserves such an honor — and he has deserved it for many years back. Whether his part is small or large or indifferent, there he is making it count — strengthening the picture and stealing every scene he is ever in. — Mary Judge, 222 West U9th Street, Neiv York City. Years and years of experience have given Lew almost unlimited versatility, Mary. Hollywood respects him for it. You Tell Us {Continued from page 42) Old Kentucky Home '"TIME'S curtain rolled back and I relived the days of youth in "My Old Kentucky Home." Will Rogers in "Judge Priest" finds his ideal role and the supporting cast is flawless. They appeared to me just like the folks with whom I was raised. I recognized the pool-room loafer, the farm clod-hoppers, the village gossip and the rest of the folks. There are no super thrills or extraordinary climaxes in this picture but you go away with that perfectly satisfied feeling. There are subtle tuggings of heart strings, a little moisture in the eyes and many deep chuckles at the home-spun humor of the lovable old justice. Here is one production that no creed or sect can find fault with and if Mr. Rogers never does better he can rest assured that he reached perfection once. — N. H. Young, 912 W. First Street, Los Angeles, California. Appreciation like this is what Will lives for. It will make moisture come to his eyes, too. On Franchot *~pHE story about Franchot Tone's ■*• home and background in the October issue was enjoyed very much by the writer. I have been looking for just such an article about Mr. Tone, and it fit in perfectly with my idea of what he appears to be and the kind of a family to which he should belong. He has much more to give to the screen than he has shown so far, and I am sure one of these days, if he gets the right part, he will be one of our finest stars. Excellent actor that he is, however, it is going to be difficult for him to play certain types because he definitely gives the impression of being wellbred and a gentleman. And I hope Hollywood doesn't change him into anything different. I should like to see Metro give him some strong parts, which, to date, they have not done. It has been up to 20th Century in "Moulin Rouge" to show his flair for comedy and Fox with "The World Moves On" to prove his dramatic talent. I am still hoping to see him in "Oil for the Lamps of China" under Metro, as was announced before.— E. W. White, 52U7 Florence Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. An intelligent and well-expressed letter. Pure Praise ''TRIBUTE to a grand little *■ actress: Frances Dee has been good in all the pictures she has played in, yet nearly every time, when her role was not so big, the "big" star got all the credit. At least she should be getting some praise, certainly she deserves it. Every time I go to see one of her pictures I can actually feel my blood boil! — And besides that — I never can wait until her next picture comes — so anxious am I to see it. Yet it's usually just a small part when it should be big. Thank goodness she's had a "break" and was given the lead in such pictures as "Coming Out Party," etc. (There's a good team for you — Gene Raymond and Frances Dee!) I make a move that we see more of her in the future than we did in the past! — Elena Giorni, 320 W. 87th Street, New York, N. Y. Frances is very young, Elena, hence her parts are limited. As she becomes more mature, her scope will grow also. Boles vs. Chevalier AFTER seeing John Boles' latest "^ picture — I still think he should have played opposite Jeanette MacDonald— in "The Merry Widow." Remember — "The Desert Song." It took someone like him to play the part. Why not give him another big chance where he can show the ability of his splendid singing voice? — Marie Bradley, 208 W. Godfrey Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. Has "Music in the Air" answered your prayer, Marie!' What's Wrong? T SAW "The Scarlet Empress" re■*■ cently and I could have wept ! ! To see a marvelous actress like Marlene Dietrich going to waste in a hodge-podge of symbolism and trick photography like that is a crime! What's wrong with Von Sternberg? Is he trying to queer Marlene with the American audiences? Or is he just — nuts? — Mary Hickey, 171 Ocean Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. Ahem! What fine weather we've been having lately, Mary. You decide. An Ardent Admirer TpVERY time I see Kay Johnson ■^ I am forcibly struck by her personality. She seems a person whom experience has mellowed, sweetened, dignified ; to whom the fulness of life has given graciousness, integrity, understanding. There is something fine, clean, and gallant about her. You feel you'd like to know her, that you would be a little better for having met her. She has poise, serenity; she could be a good friend. In short, she seems a grand person. Kay has a soft, glowing radiance. She is a true sophisticate. — Mary Irene Woodruff, 26 Monument Square, Charlestoivn, Mass. You'd think we were Kay, the way we're blushing. British Agent JUST a word of reproach to the «J producers who saw fit to waste Leslie Howard in such a dull picture as "British Agent." With his poignant performance as Philip in "Of Human Bondage," and the amusing and lovable hero of ''The Lady is Willing," it seems a shame to put him in anything so unworthy of his talents. Here's hoping he gets only the worth-while stories he so deserves in the future. — Edna Walters, 300 Pine Street, Wilson, N. C. Watch for "The Scarlet Pimpernel," Edna. 62 The Neiv Movie Magazine, January, 1935