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20 Picture Show Annual Stewart Rome. ANNETTE’S EXTRAVAGANCE A nnette Benson is one of those fortunate film stars to whom success has come without imy of the hardships or crushing disappointments which film aspirants so often have to bear. Her film career was more or less unlooked-for, for when she presented herself at a studio it was just *‘ for the fun of the thing.” as she says, and it was a tremendous surprise to her when she was engaged for a crowd scene. Her first experience of work before a film camera was so satisfying that she forthwith set out upon the rough road of a film career. Her success was steady, and she was soon sharing leading honours. Even during the dark days of Britain’s film industry she did not suffer from the general depression that prevailed here, for her abilities were known and appreciated on the Continent, and she made many pictures there. However, when prospects at home showed a tinge of brightness, Annette was among the first to be asked to return to England, and “ Down- hill,” “ Shooting Stars ” (Anthony Asquith’s first film production) and “ Confetti ” are among the British films she made upon her return. Her pet extravagance is perfume, and on her dressing-table both at her own home and the studio glitter cut-glass scent bottles of every conceivable size and shape, filled with seductive essences from all over the Continent. In fact, it is said that Annette emotes ” to a perfume instead of music, which is generally employed. Her pastimes are bathing and motoring. A BRITISH ROME S TEWART Rome is perhaps the shyest screen star who ever played for a British film. His long years of screen experience—for you will remember him in the old days with Violet Hopson, Gregory Scott, and Qive Brook—have not altered his diffidence and reserve one bit. Yet he is not cold nor condescending; on the contrary, his manner is always charming, and he greets you in a friendly way with just the faintest stutter. He is essentially an ” outdoor ” man. liking nothing better than a tramp over the Surrey hills with his pipe and dog for company. His vigorous personality was sorely missed from the British screen during his retirement, and his triumphant return to films with Fay Compton in ” Somehow Good ” and ” Zero was very welcome. Annette Bettson.