Photoplay (Jul-Dec 1935)

PHOTOPLAY MAGAZINE FOR DECEMBER, 1935 reared, didn't he grow up in post-bellum faction-torn Kansas? Wasn't his father a member of the Oklahoma Hoomers? Hadn't he ruffled the drums? Hadn't he marched with the flambeau paraders, blowing a torch into the black prairie skies? He chuckled to himself as he remembered standing one night with Bill Rogers in a plains town and looking out over the crowd. "See all those people there?" he had said, "well — they're all my cousins." "No they ain't," Bill had cracked, "they're all mine." Yep, he was of the Jayhawk breed if ever anyone was. "Tell you want I'll do," Fred Stone told Sinclair Lewis, "I'll ask my brother-in-law and let you know." Rex Beach read the play and laid down the law to his marriage relative. "You play this, or I'll kick you square in the pants," he said. And that is, of course, how Fred Stone happened to come to Hollywood as a dramatic actor, that and a few other hows — including the fact that a lot of his friends had moved out thisaway — one in particular named Bill Rogers. The fullsome, mature, rounded Broadway characterization of the Kaw country's Ace Burdette woke up the talent scouts. They shot nine thousand feet of film testing Fred Stone, then they signed him up on a five year contract with Paramount. At least that's where Fred Stone sent his trunks — to Paramount studios. But they've never been opened. The studio set apart a beautiful dressing room for him, too, but he hasn't been it in yet. He spent most of his time riding with Bill Rogers and playing golf with Will, caddying for him — until right recently. TJ E did call Paramount a few times and say, **"Gee whiz, don't you want me to work? All I'm doin's playin'," and they said: "That's all right, Fred, go ahead, enjoy yourself, we'll call you." And they did call him to loan him to RKORadio for a picture with Miss Hepburn, the one that Bill saw at the preview, "Alice Adams." He really enjoyed making it. He felt right in the part. And he felt much better when Bill liked it that night. He doesn't want to be a star. LeJ. the young folks be the stars. He just wants to keep busy. Of course, most people feel, after knowing Fred Stone and feeling somehow that same spark of affection that they felt for Will Rogers, after seeing him on the screen and seeing that something registered there — most people feel that if there is anyone who could help fill that numbing absence left when Will flew away to the unfenced range up there, it is Fred Stone. But Fred Stone doesn't think so. Fred Stone thinks there will never be anyone who can fill Bill Rogers' boots — and maybe he's right. Only I can't help feeling that if he could — that up there behind those mists which are always so close to Fred Stone and to us all, a bronzed hand would reach out from broad shoulders to rest an approving slap on his knee, as it did that night at the preview of Fred's first picture. And a familar voice would whisper, as a wink pulled a wide grin wider: "Okay, Fred — okay." 103 Hit vmidok °m ka/uMmu MATCHED MAKEUP Life is no longer so complicated! For Frances Denney has eliminated all the trouble and guesswork in selecting make-up by assembling the five most important accessories in the perfect harmonizing shade for you . . . and identifying them all by the same name. You only have to select one item to blend with your skin . . . the other four are already made up to match the particular shade you choose. Matched Make-Up comes in four exclusive shades . . RUSSET , PARIS BLEND, CASTILIAN and CHAMPAGNE. Miss Denney's Preparations are sold in fine stores nearly everywhere. Write her for a Trial Box of Matched Make-Up, $1.00 FRANCES DENNEY of Philadelphia FRANCES DENNEY Salon. Philadelphia Dear MISS DENNEY: Kindly send Trial Box of Matched Make-Up containing creme rouge, lipstick, foundation lotion, powder and powdet base. The shade checked is my selection. D Russet [Naturalness) □ Castilian [Medium) □ Paris Blend (Light) □ Champagne (Rachel) Name Address. L_very month famous Hollywood stars, executives and other film celebrities make the SavoyPlaza their New York home. To attribute the popularity of this distinguished hotel to any one feature would be difficult. It is the combination of luxurious living, supreme service, unexcelled cuisine, and the most beautiful outlook in New York Single rooms $5, $6, $7 . . . Double rooms $7, $8, $9 . . . Suites from $10 • THE CAFE LOUNGE and SNACK BAR For tuncheon, theCocktail Hour, Dinner, Supper. Air-conditioned ... A gay and charming atmosphere with dancing and entertainment Henry A. Rost, Managing Director George Suter, Resident Manager 5AV0Y PLAZA OVERLOOKING CENTRAL PARK FIFTH AVE • 58th to 59th STS • NEW YORK