The New Movie Magazine (Jan-Sep 1935)

You Tell Us Generous For the obvious reasons that they detract from stars and men and women who have devoted their lives to developing a dramatic technique, almost all the professional theatrical world hates the average child actor who gets top billing merely for cleverness or native childish appeal. Therefore, accept for once the unlimited praise of an actor for a youngster whom he considers the greatest child actor ever to come to the screen, the Mozart of dramatic endeavor— Freddie Bartholomew, in the same breath "David Copperfield," but a lad to whom we look to re-create all our favorite childhood heroes. This small-timer only wishes he had one-eighth the genius that young Freddie B. possesses, and wishes through this medium to send him and those who also anticipate great things from him, the very best wishes. — Robert Downing, Showboat Dixiana, Diversey Parkway Bridge, Chicago, 111. A generous letter, Mr. Downing. We cannot help but admire you. Mr. Smock This is my first letter to this department but the criticism of James Smock made me see red. In the first place if he wants technical articles let him buy the technical magazines on the market. If a vote were taken I am sure it would be in favor of more gossip and pictures. How about it, fans? And another thing, Mr. Smock has no reason to criticize the New Movie reviews. In what magazine, I'd like to know, are there any better? That's that. Now I would like to toss a few bouquets. Fred Astaire — In my humble opinion the most talented, charming young man on the screen. Walter King — He played his role in "One More Spring" superbly. He's a natural comedian. More power to him! To the man, whoever he was, who played the part of Steerforth in "David Copperfield." He has a compelling personality. What is his name and where can I write him? New Movie — one thing I'd choose to take along anywhere. The grandest, most complete movie magazine in every department. — Shirley Leiser, 280 LeMoyre Avenue, Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, Pa. "Steerforth" was played by Hugh Williams. Write him in care of M-G-M Studios, Cidver City, Calif. As we told Mr. Smock, most people feel as you do, Shirley. Six Greatest Actors This is just one movie-goer's opinion, but I should like to mention the names of the screen's six greatest living actors. They are: Edward G. Robinson, Fredric March, Lionel Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Charles Laughton, and Warner Baxter. —J. Walter LeBon, 2029 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, La. And a pretty good choice, too, Mr, LeBon. Hugh Williams Accentuate the alluring beauty of your eyes with graceful, well trained eyebrows. Scientifically designed, well-balanced, Wigder Tweezers make plucking a painless, pleasant duty and quickly banish bushy brows and "wild" hairs. Wigder Tweezers and Manicure Aids are on sale at your local 5 and 10c store. Get yourself a set today. 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More on Taylor Have seen a great many so called hospital pictures, the latest one being "Society Doct^ tor." It is not, 4ft fijb^ strictly speak jfl Wk inS. a hospital M ^ drama, but rather a chronicle of human ^ 23JH* ■*£ emotions, crowded into a few short A hours, making ^^k a very interest ^L ^v-^^. ing film' . with IH^ [^ the love inter est supplied by Chester Morris Chester Morris as the doctor, and Virginia Bruce as the nurse. Both turn in excellent performances and so does Robert Taylor (a newcomer to the screen) as the third member in the triangle. He seems to have everything: good looks, personality plus, and histrionic ability. We shall be hearing more about him, if he is given the right parts. I have always liked Chester Morris, with his crooked smile and virile strength. — Mrs. Betty Toles, 514 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, Colo. Title Changes I've read a lot of complaints in the Fans' Department against the constant "title-changing'' upon completion of a production. Well — I'll take the opposite side, and say to the producers, "Go on — change titles a million times if you wish, but don't pull a "boner" like the one I'm going to mention." It seems that there were two pictures with titles alike — "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Countess of Monte Cristo." Surely United Artists and Universal were aware of the similarity— but did they do anything about it? Oh, no! If they only knew how much misunderstanding, confusion and ill feeling that error caused, they would certainly have had a "story conference." Many a theater manager was perplexed with the situation — wondering how he was to exploit both pictures to the "un-movie-wise" patrons. That "ess" on "Countess" didn't mean a thing except that movie-goers thought it was a typographical mistake in the "Count" title. In other words, they thought they were on the verge of seeing the second-run of "Monte Cristo." Of course there are those who read both stories and knew which "Cristo" was which — but how about those who don't read? When two companies happen to possess a similar title, for heavens' sake — why don't they compromise? — Mrs. Mary E. Padgett, 619 Vermont Street, Quincy, 111. And then there were "Paris in Spring" and "Spring in Paris," Mrs. Padgett, and other similar titles. A Thoughtful Letter After reading the "You Tell Us" page in the New Movie Magazine for the past several months, I came to the conclusion that, although I never before have written a letter of any kind to any magazine, I at last have good reason to write .one. So here goes. I hope you will survive the shock. To begin with, I LIKE your magazine. It is the most complete and satisfying publication of its kind that I have seen. I like your editorial page, and I like its place right at the front, where I can read it and go on through the book, {Please turn to page 70) ma! work in' per. dat meal i5» a. 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