Photoplay (Jul-Dec 1935)

PHOTOPLAY MAGAZINE FOR DECEMBER, 1935 105 does Chester make: he dresses well, looks well, drives a smart car. For four years he was under contract to United Artists. He was driving an old heap of doubtful worth. Every morning the gateman waved him back. He parked across the street and walked in. One day he remembered a story his dad had told him. It was about a down-and-out actor on Broadway who "touched" William Morris for a small — er — advance. " I haven't had anything to eat today, Mr. Morris," he said, "I spent my last quarter for a bouttonniere." Chester wasn't down to his last two-bits, nor was he hungry. But he went out and bought a nice, shiny, blue Cadillac. Next morning he drove it to work. The gateman bowed low with a flashing smile. "Good morning, Mr. Morris," he beamed. The gates swung open hospitably. But that's the extent of his "front" — and I might add, there's a back to it. A very solid, democratic, sensible back. Brooks, aged seven, and Cynthia, aged four, are the young hopes of the Many Morrises. BROOKS was going to the fashionable Carl Curtis School, where so many of the little movie angels learn their ABC's. A bus was picking him up each morning at the Morris Beverly Hills home. One day he came to Chester. "I don't want to ride on the bus any more, Daddy," he declared. "What's wrong with the bus?" asked Chester. "Nothing," said Brooks, "but I want to ride up with a chauffeur like the rest of the kids." " Wh-h-h-o-a! " gasped Chester Morris. " I'm glad you told me. Chauffeurs, eh?" Now Brooks goes to public school and has a swell little Filipino pal. Naturally there are moments when it is inevitable for fond parents and fond grandparents to speculate upon the future careers of the third generation of Morrises. "Don't worry, Dad," Chester reassured him one day, "neither one of them shows the least bit of talent. Look, I'll show you." Brooks was called in. "Now, Brooks," said Chester, "go out of the room and make an entrance. I'll say, 'How do you do? I'm the man to see you about that dog.' Then you shake my hand and say, 'Oh yes, sit down, won't you?'j Go on now." Brooks came in. "How do you do," said Chester, "I'm the man to see you about that dog." "What dog?" said Brooks. "We're just making believe, Brooks," explained Chester. "Oh," said Brooks, "but what dog?" "You see," said Chester to his perturbed father, "not a chance — no talent at all." The next week William Morris came out on his usual visit. He toted a huge package. "Just a little toy I made for the children," explained William Morris gruffly. Chester took the package, unwrapped it. There was a complete miniature theater, backdrops, curtains, scenery, actors and all. "Urn-hum," um-humed Chester Morris, nodding his head, "and you don't want them to grow up to be actors!" There may be no "theatrical blood" in the veins of the Morrises, as William Morris insists, but in their hearts, as in the hearts of every great footlight family, there is a love for the stage that has a hard time dying out. For deep or heavy chest colds, apply Penetro,the salve made with mutton suet. Contains 1 1 3 % to 2 2 7 % more medication than other leading cold salves. 25c, 50c, $1 a jar. • Nature warns you with a sneeze. Heed it with the new, amazing "balanced medication" of Penetro Drops. Feel its gentle anti-cold action go right to work . . . fortifying, strengthening, giving nature added power to release you from a cold's grip. Penetro Drops for the nose and throat contain ephedrine and are approved by specialists for the relief and prevention of head colds. Large bottles 25c, 50c, $1. PENETRO DROPS FOR THE NOSE AND THROAT M High School Course in 2 to 4 Vears I You can complete your High School education at home — in 2 to h years. Course prepares for college entrance examinations, and advancement in business and industry. Standard ._ texts used. Diploma awarded. Credit for H. S. subjects already completed. Free Bulletin on request. N<> obligation. American School, Opt. H-943* Drexel at 58th, Chicago KnoCRaYcZ'HAIR Mme. Turmel, famous French hair expert, retiring from private practice, now offers for home use her unique methodof coloring hair any shade, blonde to black, from the same bottle. Not a restorer, exact match. Instantaneous. Permits Permanent Wave. KnoGRAY cannot fade or nib off. Apply yourself day or night. Free Booklet. Madame Turmel, Dent. 28, 256W. 31 St., New York World's Largest Seller IO< *kE> It takes full strength, fully effective aspirin to stop pain promptly. St. Joseph is full strength because it's absolutely pure. Each package is wrapped in moisture-proof Cellophane. Demand St. Joseph! Sold everywhere. The 25c and 50c sizes are more economical. u Smooth Fresh Flavory ^WBeenan's^ .-AIDS DIGESTION