Photoplay (Jan-Sep 1937)

MAKE-UP */7^ -Hi^^ 5£ From the moment his magnetic personality shone forth from the screen in "The King and the Chorus Girl," his success as a winner of the hearts of America's fair sex was assured. Who could possibly resist those flashing dark eyes with their humorous glint, that ingratiating smile and attractive speaking voice with its delightful inflection? He has the good looks plus a sense of humor — a truly devastating combination. And the man can act too. He's back in La Belle France now, but I'm hoping for myself and probably a lot of other girls that he has a return ticket to Hollywood. W. W. Castle, New York, N. Y. Potent Frenchman Gravel Anglicized the pronunciation of his name (Grah-vay) as he did not wish to be confused with a meat sauce He will return in the fall to Warners for a new picture. S1.00 PRIZE GARBO TOO GUTTURAL Garbo's performance in "Camille" was, to my mind, the worst piece of acting I have seen in a long time. And this was a great disappointment, for Garbo has long been one of my favorite actresses, ami I had hoped that she would give us the lille" of all time. Her portrayal of the tragic i i Ik Camellias was just a series of guttural sounds inter I with a few coughs. I certainly cannot understand the critics' praise of her, especially when one reviewer went so far nana sol Duse and Bernhardt did not even remotel) match Garbo's interpretation. bo has played Garb i o long that she has forgotten how I for one would have wished for a little ; a little He. ii Marguerite. M( IRR1S WlNSHIP, New York, N. Y. aps tin thinks she has p <o long. II i / /< Marie Walt Vapoleon's lady lo ill be a modern comedy, which will allot), Garbo to bring to her Inns il, humor and fubtit wit that kavt been glimpsed occasionally in her formi . . . belongs to famed bogey-man, Boris Karloft, shown here with Beverly Roberts and Sheila Bromley, made up for his role as a Chinese bandit in Warners' "The Adventures of Fang." Karloff suffered for his art by having his own eyebrows shaved off — but realism at any price! $1.00 PRIZE TEN NIGHTS IN A BARROOM William Powell and a long cool drink are practically synonymous terms at this point. It's hard to picture that well-known comedian without a bent elbow and a thirsty glint in his eye — and somehow the image isn't as sidesplitting as it was when he reached for his first glass. In fact it's rather a sorry thought to contemplate — that a portrayal of a state of almost perpetual drunkenness constitutes the sole characterization of one of the most outstanding actors in Hollywood. Certainly there are other ways of portraying comedy, and William Powell ought to be given a chance to prove it. Elsie Denton, New York, N. Y. $1.00 PRIZE FLYNN CUTS A FINE FIGURE The photograph of Errol Flynn in a recent Photoplay is grand. He certainly is an heroic-looking figure of a man, and fits into those adventurous roles perfectly. Mr. Flynn was good in "Captain Blood," he was fine in "Light Brigade," and even better in "Green Light." It is quite refreshing also to see a star who does not "hog" the camera — who is not afraid to let his fellow-players get the proper share of attention. I noticed several scenes in "Green Light" where Flynn turned his face away and allowed the other person to be in the spotlight. Errol has not made any great attempt to be a great lover, praise be! But nevertheless he is a romantic figure. It is certain that any picture that he appears in will be in good taste, intelligent, and excellently acted, because those qualities belong to Errol Flynn. Ellen Barkdull, Philadelphia, Pa. Photoplay awards the following prizes for the best eight letters received each month: $15 first prize, $10 second, $5 third, and five $1 prizes. We suggest that your letters be are no specific rules — any and all opinions on pictures and players will be considered. Photoplay reserves the right to use the letters submitted in whole or in part. Contributions will not he returned. Contributors are warned that ij letters are copied or adapted from previously published material, which constitutes plagiarism, they will be pros,-, Hi, ,1 (o the full extent oj the law. Address: Boos 6* Bouquets, Photoplay, ill East 42nd St., New York City.