The New Movie Magazine (Jan-Sep 1935)

Hooray! Humor is all right in its place. I hereby take exception to the wise-cracking, punning news-commentators who infest the newsreels. I like a laugh with anyone, but some of these grim buzzards would pun, I believe, at their own funerals. Compare them for instance, with the keen incisive comments of the newsreel of Edwin C. Hill. — Anthony March, 297 Union, San Francisco, California. Good for you, Anthony. Many a fine newsreel has been spoiled by a yapping commentator. Maybe something will be done about it before long. About Marie Dressier and Pauline Lord Can Pauline Lord take Marie Dressler's place? I had just read this in my November New Movie not so long ago. Marie was my favorite star, and I would have gone any place to see a picture that she played in. so this article interested me very much. No. I decided. Miss Lord could never take Marie's place in the hearts of the people. Marie always seemed like a mothering old soul. Miss Lord is far too young to be that. Besides, she acts her parts, she isn't her very own self on the screen, as Marie was. Really, no one could actually take her place. Who, then, was to be the one? I had seen May Robson and decided she was about the next best, although she didn't quite fill the bill. She is a grand actress too, but she seems a bit sharp at times, not always quite as sweet and good natured as Marie. But she was my choice until several days ago. Now, I think I have the one, who is my estimation, should be the second Marie. I just saw Loretta Young in "The White Parade," and my vote now goes to the very charming and natural acting person who played the part of "Sailor" in that picture. Her name I don't know, as I didn't pay a whole lot of attention when the cast of characters was shown on the screen, as I went particularly to see Miss Young. Perhaps you will know her name. She completely stole the picture from the heroine and hero, and if anyone can do Miss Dressler's parts. I am sure she is the one. Let's hope the casting directors give "Sailor" a chance. I for one am betting on her. — D. Rissmiller, 2902 Kildaire Drive, Baltimore. Md. "Sailor" was played by Jane Darwell. You have fine taste, as she's an excellent actress and we feel sure we shall all be seeing her again and enjoying her, too. We Bow I have been buying New Movie for the last four months and I am convinced that it is the best movie magazine published. I have noticed a great difference in the January and February issues. Of course the larger size is of great advantage but the contents really count for most. The articles are most interesting, the pictures are of the best and the departments always have something for everybody. At present it is more convenient for me to buy New Movie by the month but as soon as I am in a position to do so I will take a year's subscription. Am wishing you the best of luck in your work. — Clifford Sterns, Erie, Michigan. Thank you, Clifford. We're really working hard to try to please. Soon we'll give you an even better magazine and we hope you'll like it better, too. The Johnsons Agree I agree with my namesake, Edna Johnson, in what she says about Josephine Hutchinson. In my opinion she stole everything but the scenery in the production, "Happiness Ahead." I for one am pleased to see her on THIS LITTLE GIRL HAD A pOLlARI THIS LITTLE BOY41 \ 1 HAD A DIME ! crd-nA the thing both of them wanted most of all was Tiny Tower, the magazine that is their very own. The little girl got a year's subscription — twelve issues for her dollar. And the little boy went right out and bought his copy, "Just like I do every month," he says. • Tiny Tower is the greatest play magazine that children have ever had. 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It will be, "Oil for the Lamps of China," Edward. Negro Performers It surprised me a great deal to find out that the motion picture "Imitation of Life" was not included in the local polls as one of the ten best pictures of 1934. But, if I had my way I'd pin the medal on the shoulders of Louise Beavers of the picture for the finest female performance on the 1934 screen. And incidentally the honor of producing the first cinema negro drama goes to the Universal studio. I fervently hope New Movie recognizes the dramatic power of Louise Beavers and obliges us New Movie fans with a personality story of the screen's premier colored actress. — Ben Cohen, 12 Monroe Street, New York, N. Y. Did you read what Herb Howe said about her in the March issue? A Justified Criticism Theaters, when they are showing a picture that "packs 'em in," after having advertised it far and wide, sometimes have the customers lined up out to the curb when the last show of the evening starts. Perhaps, and often, the feature has been partially run before everyone is seated, or have even reached a place to see the screen where they stand. Such has been my experience. At the end of the regular scheduled run, the lights come on and "Goodnight!" is flashed on the screen. Since they did so well with the picture, they could pay the help for overtime and run it again. Run it till the auditorium is empty, at least. How about it, theater managers? — C. E. Gilstrap. Route 1. Neosho. Mo. Some states have laws that the projection-machine must keep turning as long as there's one person left in the theater. We suggest you write a letter direct to the theater manager, Mr. Gilstrap. Whew! I'd also put opera on the screen. I'd get Gladys Swarthout, who is not only a very, very good singer but also a nice looking person. I'd abolish the filming of second-rate stories and would use more of Dickens' stories. — Adlay Talisman, 280 Riverside Drive, New York City. 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