Screenland (May–Oct 1927)

The Hoodoo Hero (Continued from page 32) then flop in one, possibly not through his own fault entirely. Or some director may not like his type and the prejudice spreads. If several directors objects to having him in their cast he is suddenly up against a stone wall. The studio jinx has attached itself to him and though he may weep for a chance to show what he can do and vow that he has the stuff of which film heroes are made, the jinx leers over his shoulder and frightens directors into their shells. Robert Lane fell into the clutches of the jinx through a role unsuited to him. For six months thereafter he lost out on every part that he made a bid for. His tall frame took on a slight stoop and tiny creases of worry began to show at the corners of his brown eyes. He would report at the studio every morning, an unlighted pipe clenched in his teeth, and the Great Dane hound that followed him everywhere would regard him with a serious, unwavering stare. 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