Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1929)

Photoplay Magazine — Advertising Section 117 want are the prints on this portion letting into the sprocket mechanism, or on the door that opens into it." "How many people, do you think, have had their hands on that part?" "The camera was wiped out thorouf,'hly before it was used last. Since then I believe . . . but mind you, I'm not sure . . . that two men have touched it. I should say . . . three ... I have the prints of two for your identification. Of course, if there should prove to be more prints on the thing, I'm out and injured." He pulled a packet out of his pocket and passed it over. ""LJERE is a section of film with printe of -'-^Serge, Seibert's cameraman. This slate has the prints of the assistant cameraman. You will find prints of both these men on the camera, I am sure . . . what else ... I lea\e to you!" "You're not holding these men under suspicion?" "Not yet." "What's developed besides the newspaper stories?" "Not much. Queer case. I say not much, and yet ... a lot. Nothing I can actually prove now, but good working material. I e.xpect these prints to put me over the hump." "I understood there were plenty of prints around that set!" "Humph! Plenty is correct. Too plenty! That's why I'm looking in a place where they might not be . . . passing up the obvious! Of course, if the real criminal wore gloves . . . then it's useless. It's a long chance anyway, as ... " "Why do you say that?" " Even the greenest amateur knows enough to conceal his fingerprints!" "But what the greenest amateur does not know, and what even the expert criminal can hardly be acquamted with so soon, is the fact that gloves do not protect him!" "Huh?" " Just that. In wearing gloves the criminal nearly always, because he believes himself safe ... he, or she . . . leaves a very legible palm print. That is, if he has found it necessary to bring his palm in contact with any object during commission of his . . . or her . . . crime. The lower portion of the palm, that portion lying inside the opening of the ordinary glove, is as absolute an identification print as the finger print." For a moment Smith looked back into the Professor's bright eyes. Then a great contentment spread over his lean face. "That's the best news I've heard in a month. When did you fellows discover this?" "My very worthy colleague in science, Dr. Schneickert of Berlin made this discovery. " He got up and unlocked one of his fifing cabinets. Taking out a sheaf of records, he handed them to Smith. "These are copies of print records which helped to apprehend three murderers. All three of these criminals wore gloves." Smith looked at them silently. " When we have sufficient records established dactyloscopic science will be as universally applied to these glove cases in crime, as fingerprint taking is today." Smith looked up. "That's great stuff!" "It will be priceless aid to you people." "Beyond a doubt! It may be the missing link right now! I don't want to rush you, professor, but when can I get your findings?" "I'll phone you. It won't be long." CMITH went to his office and locked himself '-'in. He hoped to spend at least a couple of hours working on the murder, but that hope was quashed immediately and continuously by the demands of the telephone. First it was a group of persistent reporters. Smith had long ago learned that it is far, far better to talk to reporters than to refuse to see, or hear them. He knew exactly how much insidious meaning Lovely IS SHE .... w/io knoii^f these essentiaU to beauty / SHE is so serene, so poised, so confident, this lovely lady. Her skin islike creamy satin,flawlessly translucent — her cheeks have the delicate roseleaf flu sh of youth— her lips are a provocative note of scarlet in her oval face. About her, there is an air of delightful, refreshing fragrance. These are the secrets of her poise ! And the secret of her loveliness? She knows these essentials to beauty . . . Lips inlrigulngiy accented . . . h'ith Vivaudou Mavis Lipstick. It's so comforting to tnow that the alluring note of scarlet will stay witli yoa for tiours. This creamy lipstick "goes on" evenly, making the lips soft and beautiful. In the wanted shades. Skin like a flower petal . . . Of course! Vivaudou Mavis Face Powder brings delicacyand freshness to the skin. Exquisitelyhne m texture; in tints beautifully blended to harmonize with every type. Thai delicate roseleaf flush . . . is achieved with Vivaudou Mavis Rouge. Almost magical in its perfect, invisible blending of natural skin tones. In lovely shades. Dainty compact. ^ refreshing shower of Mavis Talcum A delightful feeling of freshness is the gift of Vivaudou Mavis Talcum. It's like a fragrant feathery shower — a delicate lilm of comfort. In the familiar red container. Vivaudou V. VIVAUDOU, Inc. New Vork Paria Toronto Chicago Lo3 Anfjeks When you write to advertisers please mention PHOTOPLAY MAGAZINE.