Screenland (May-Oct 1928)

SCREE N LAND £9 he'll crave thrills and discover an illegal way of getting them. But no man is one hundred percent bad — any more than he is one hundred percent good. Leading men of the screen today let their characters show little weaknesses to make them human, and villains have to show little spots of good in theirs — because the public wants human nature on the screen." "Did you find the New York system radically different from those in other police forces?" I asked him. "Well, yes,"' said Chaney. "Of course, New York is the largest city in the , world, and has perhaps the most variegated popu' lation, which means many more problems in police procedure. When I was invited 10 gc through the works, I begged Mayor Walker to see that it wasn't as a sort of sightseer, but as a student, for I knew I could get many valuable ideas. At first the boys all wanted to show me things that might amuse me — everybody wanted to do something in recognition of the role of New York policeman I played in While the City Sleeps. But when I began to ask questions they began to be interested in showing me the practical workings of things. "In the first place, the New York police force is run like an army. The new generation of policemen is recruited from splendidly built young fellows: I think some of the finest specimens I have ever seen, and these are sent to a police school where they are trained, much after the fashion of army training. "The identification rooms are equipped with ultra-modern scientific apparatus and run by the best experts to be found, and the narcotic squad is another group of specialists. Nothing is done on guesswork that can be based on science — from chemical analysis of suspected drugs to psychological reform methods for prisoners. "We went over to Welfare Island, where we got a great idea of the huge strides taken in reform work. Many reform schools even today are universities of crime: New York has solved this problem by substituting healthy interests for preachments and healthy exercises for severe punishments. Just common sense — that's all. "Judge Brodsky told me that many prisoners in New York's institutions are studying in correspondence schools, and that this is encouraged as equipping a prisoner to cope with life outside, as well as substituting a certain interest for the one that probably led to his downfall. "Even the gangster situation in NewYork has materially changed, through efficient work of the new school of police procedure. Today the average policeman is respected even by the criminals: in olden days it was different. As soon as the gangs began to respect the police, it made handling them an entirely different problem." "Will what you learned in New York be of any practical value to you as an actor?" I asked. "Yes," promptly answered Chaney. He pulled a small sketch book from the drawer of his table and flipped the pages. "Here," he said, "are some twenty sketches, each one the basis of a new make-up, gleaned from the Night Court and the Tombs. That's one thing I got that is of great value. "Then, again, I got the viewpoint of Judge Brodsky, and will some day try to show how substitution of a healthy for an unhealthy interest may solve the crime problem. Perhaps in this way I may be doing a little good to the cause of sensible prison reform; at any rate I'll be enacting roles that Cell the truth." "Let's Both Reduce" It's so easy to lose fat Excess fat is a serious blight, both to men and women. Not only to beauty, but to health and vitality. And multitudes m late years have proved that it can be ended. Lookaboutyou. Note the slender figures which once were fat. You will see that some new factor has changed the old conditions. Science, a few years ago, discovered a great cause of excess fat. It lies in a certain gland deficiency which greatly affects nutrition. Then a great medical laboratory developed the Marmola prescription. Now people have used it fo : 20 years — millions of boxes of it. The use has grown to enormous proportions by users telling others. The good results are seen in every circle. Most of you have friends who know them. Ask them what Marmola does. No secrets about it. A booklet in every box gives the formula complete, and explains how the factors act. You will know that the loss in weight comes about in a natural, helpful way. By aiding to combat an abnormal condition. Learn what Marmola means to you. If your mate is also over-fat, make a bargain to reduce together. Simply take 4 tablets daily. No abnormal exercise or diet is required. Do this because of the 20-year record, in which Marmola has brought newbeauty,new joys to so many. You owe that to all who care for you. Start now. Marmola prescription tablets are sold by all druggists at $1.00 a box. Any druggist who is out will order from his jobber. TWf A D 11/101 A Prescription Tablets IV JLxmJL VI ¥ JLX-/ JL*/& The Pleasant Way to Reduce KATtlERINE A.MacDONALD'S LASH COSMETIC WATERPROOF «B SO LOT ELY ATERPRjOCF Essential for bather?. Guaranteed not to run. Makes lashes soft and pliant, yet you do not look made up. Katherine MacDonald's Lash Cosmetic "will make your eyes more beautifully alluring. . At most toilet goods counters . . . or send Katherine MacDonald $1 for full size bottle. HAM EC BEAUTY PRODUCTS • HOLLYWOOD CALIF FRECKLE-FACE Now is the Time to Get Rid of Those Ugly Spots Here's a chance, Miss Frecklefaee, to try a remedy for freckles with the guarantee of a reliable concern that it will not cost you a penny unless it removes your freckles; while if it does give you a clear complexion the expense is trifling. Simply get an ounce of Othine — double strength — from any drug or department store and a few applications should show you how easy it is to rid yourself of the homely freckles and get a beautiful complexion. Rarely is more than one ounce needed for the worst cases. Be sure to ask for the double strength Othine as this strength is sold under guarantee of money back if it fails to remove your freckles. rou How and Women Everywhere! Make Big Money? FREE BOOK Explains opportunities as Motion — Picture Camera Man, Portrait, News or Commercial Photographer. You can learn at home or in our New Tork Studios. Spare or full time. Job Chart free. N. Y. Institute of Photography 10 W. 33rd St., N. Y. Dept. 60 Be A Movie Operator We furnish projector and teach I you at home. Get j a good pay job [ with Movie Vaudevillel Theatre. Write tor folder. MGRJCAN ACADGMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS Founded 1884 by Franklin H. Sargent For 44 Years the Leading Institution for Dramatic and Expressional Training Prepares for oActing Teaching "Directing Develops Poise and Personality Fall Term begins October 26th Extension Dramatic Courses in co-operation with COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Free Catalog describing all Courses from Room 253-1, CARNEGIE HALL. New York UiUM Mi ^ttttrinfiiWii^AA>""A^ OVIE STAR PHOTOS LATEST POSES ft ■ 1/ 124 photos, size 3 1-4 x 6 1-2. 'including 75 FREE I \i lABT pietufal $1.00. 8x10 $5 dozen. One hand-colored MaM HUMS e». h «. order Complete >nt FREE. Abo BathinK Girl photon: 24 St. 00. Film Stars Portrait Co., Dept. C. 424 So. Broadway, Lon Angeles, (Jalif. FREE Saxophone BOOK f^toPay Only a Buescher \ Saxophone gives you these extra feareoJg tures — Snap-on Pads, greatest im&'<■{': v provement, easy to replace. JJ;./*S **v noc-ementing — Patented AuJPtomatic OctaveKey— perfect If Scale Accuracy — convenient f key arrangement. VMS ! Be Popular Socially Earn Extra Money playing a sweet-toned Buescher. 10 evenings— one hour each— will astonish and please you. 6 days trial. Easy payments. Mention any other instrument in which you are interested. (4o0J Buescher BandlnstrnmentCo. 2523 BoeBcher Block. Elkhart, Ind.