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BY JIMMI[ FIDLER
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speak and write frankly. Most of Hollywood — that part of Hollywood which hates me — K:an't stand criticism. I know, because more than once various Mr. Big Shouts of the film industry whom I have criticized have tried to influence newspapers to cancel my daily column. On many occasions, representatives of certain motion-picture companies have threatened to withdraw advertising unless my column was thrown out or my blunt opinions blue-penciled by editors.
It is to the credit of the American press that in almost all instances, editors have told these representatives oflF.
I suspect — although I have no actual proof — that some of the top gentlemen of the big companies must be included in the group who hate Fidler. I do not think this includes Louis B. Mayer whom I regard as the most brilliant executive in Hollywood and about whom I have rarely voiced even slight criticism. After all, a man who has lifted M-G-M's production to its present high level and who has assembled more talent — on and offscreen talent — than any two other studios combined, rates praise, not criticism.
But some other boys at that (com
Tune in on Jimmie Fidler's Hollywood news broadcast — coast to coast in the Blue Network Sunday nig hts
pany may not care so much for me.
One gentleman in another company I suspect may be among the "we don't love Fidler" group is Darryl Zanuck. Mind you, I say "suspect." He has never been other than courteous and we always speak in public. It is quite possible that Darryl does have a respect for my frankness, just as I have a respect for his ability.
Why can't Hollywood take criticism? Here is my guess: Success in motion pictures comes suddenly and it comes big. In no other business or profession in the world can untrained people win such fabulous fame and fortune almost overnight.
But Hollywood pays off in more than fame and fortune!
Hollywood pays off in adoration and adulation. Stars get subservient attention that successful persons in no other profession get. Make-up experts, wardrobe workers, fashion designers, press agents, assistant directors and (Continued on page 70)