Screenland (May-Oct 1930)

for May 19 30 121 a film patcher in the D. W. Griffith cutting rooms. Today, she puts together some of the biggest films in the industry. Miss Sewell, a minister's daughter from Oklahoma City, began her career by cleaning and splicing negatives during high school vacations. To her skill with the scissors belongs a large share of the credit for the beauty of many of the largest pictures which have come from Hollywood. Peggy Coleman, a Philadelphia girl, is chief nurse for this studio. With a long record of overseas war service, Miss Cole man drifted into studio work when she came West for her health. She directs the studio hospital and looks after the ailments of the famous folk of the films. There is a place for every sort of training, for every kind of intelligence in this far-reaching movie field. It is little wonder that Hollywood has proven a Mecca for ambitious girls from every country in the world. The stars may come and the stars may go, but the girls behind the stars go on forever. 'Gaily' Grows Up — Continued from page 66 Broadway can spend most of their time on the 'Gay White Way' and no one gives a hoot. If a motion picture star spends more than one night a month in such places, there is a yell of scandal. Dad told me I couldn't mix such pleasures with a career and I believe him. I want a career. The pleasures can come afterwards." Despite her antipathy to night life, Joan is no prude. She early learned that things of which she did not approve might be acceptable to others. Abhorring gossip, she is always ready to sympathize with anyone who has been slandered or made a victim by Dame Rumor. 'Little Gaily' does not mince her words in defending friend or foe and frankness of speech has lost her several acquaintances, but never a real friend. Those who know her best respect Joan's sincerity. For the others, she cares not one whit. There has been no scandal connected with her name. Furthermore, she is one of the very, very, few young girls in pictures who has never been reported engaged or madly in love with some man. For this, Joan is thankful as she believes that men. like pleasures, should come after her ambition. A wonderful transformation has taken place in the timid little blonde I met when she came to Hollywood for Ronald Colman's first talkie. The shyness which caused her first interviewer to proclaim Joan 'dumb' has been superseded by wonderful self-poise. Even then she wasn't so dumb. He simply scared her to death by asking that she speak of herself. There would be no trouble in obtaining a whiz of an interview now for Joan discourses fluently about her past, present and future in approved Hollywood fashion. There is no more brilliant conversationalist in pictures than 'Little Gaily' — when she wants to be. If not disposed to talk, no clam could possibly close up tighter. Through her screen characterizations, 'Little Gaily" has moulded her private self. She adopted her motion picture walk for the street and thereby added to her gracefulness. In "Bulldog Drummond" she stalked on and off the screen, but since that picture Joan glides into a production in a way that would do credit to Alice Joyce. Mannerisms none too becoming have been dropped and others more suitable adopted. Even 'Little Gally's' original bob has been made over and she now wears her tresses coiffured to suit her individuality. Really the three P's — Push. Pluck and Personality have made Joan a woman well worth knowing. Although her screen characterizations are usually of the 'clinging vine' type, there's nothing 'clingy' about Joan. She is the most independent little person you ever heard of. Even icemen take off their hat in her presence and tender the proper change. Although she likes everybody and hopes everybody likes her, 'Little Gaily' asks no advice in running her business. It is always welcome — provided it suits her to take it. Otherwise the advice goes into one ear and rapidly out the other. By signing the contract she has with United Artists, Joan proved her business ability. Under its terms she is allowed to sell her services to other companies when not making pictures for her own. All she is able to get in excess of the salary paid her by United Artists is split fifty-fifty between that company and herself. As she has made .several productions on foreign lots, this amounts to no inconsiderable amount. Being economically inclined, 'Little Gaily' budgets her overhead. One servant takes care of everything about her house and she drives her own modest little coupe. There are no expensive parties held at the Bennett home. While she entertains her friends frequently, the refreshments are inexpensive though wholesome. Her one extravagance is bridge and, as she plays the game rather well, it costs her little. There is nothing high hat about 'Little Gaily' although she might easily have become so. Thanks to her good common sense, she is everything else but. Joan doesn't even take all the credit for her success, claiming the great players with whom she has been cast deserve most of it. Probably they did help her a lot, but no one could convince me most of it is not due to her own efforts. Whoever gets it can congratulate themselves for she has come to the front faster than any girl in pictures. I have tried to write something of what I know about Joan but there is a lot which could be added. For instance, she is not a shining example of luck or pluck, but just one of the kind of girls who are now coming into pictures. The day of riotous living is past and those who come to Hollywood thinking to combine pleasure with business had best return home on the first train. They are not wanted in pictures and have no chance for success. It usually takes years to train a star, but that honor has come to Bennetts 'Little Gaily" within fourteen months. United Artists have announced her stardom and the title of her first vehicle. Joan's screen history belongs to the public, but her future belongs to herself. She has the ability and I, for one, believe she will take advantage of it. Ronald Colman. George Arliss and Harry Richman. all of whom she has supported as leading lady, are willing to gamble her first starring vehicle will be a pronounced success. Meanwhile her dad is pulling for her steadily. Though she is now a grown-up. deep down in his heart he still thinks of Joan as 'Little Gaily." GROW— Yes, Grow Eyelashes and Eyebrows like this in 30 days THE most marvelous discovery has been made — a way to make eyelashes and eyebrows actually grow. Now if you want long, curling, silken lashes, you can have them — and beautiful, wonderful eyebrows. I say to you in plain English that no matter how scant the eyelashes and eyebrows, I will increase their length and thickness in 30 days — or not accept a single penny. No "ifs," "ands," or "maybes." It is new growth, startling results, or no pay. And you are the sole judge. Proved Beyond the Shadow of a Doubt Over ten thousand women have tried my amazing discovery, proved that eyes can now be fringed with long, curling natural lashes, and the eyebrows made intense, strong silken lines 1 Read what a few of them say. I have made oath before a notary public that these letters are voluntary and genuine. From Mile. Hefflefinger, 240 \V. "B" St., Carlisle, Pa.: "I certainly am delighted ... I notice the greatest difference ... people I come in contact with remark how long and silky my eyelashes appear." From Naomi Otstot, 5437 Westminster Ave., W. Phila., Pa.: "I am greatly pleased. My eyebrows and lashes are beautiful now." From Frances Raviart, R. D. No. 2, Box 179, Jeanette, Penn.: "Your eyelash and evebrow beautifier is simply marvelous." From Pearl Provo, 2954 Taylor St., N. E., Minneapolis, Minn.: "I have been using your eyebrow and eyelash Method. It is surely wonderful." From Miss Flora J. Corriveau, 8 Pinette Ave., Biddeford, Me.: "I am more than pleased with your Method. My eyelashes are growing long and luxurious." Results Noticeable in a Week In one week — sometimes in a day or two — you notice the effect. The eyelashes become more beautiful— like a silken fringe. The darling little upward curl shows itself. The eyebrows become sleek and tractable — with a noticeable appearance of growth and thickness. You will have the thrill of a lifetime— know that you can have eyelashes and eyebrows as beautiful as any you ever saw. Remember ... in 30 days I guarantee results that will not only delight, but amaze. If you are not absolutely and entirely satisfied, your money will be returned promptly. I mean just that — no quibble, no strings. Introductory price SI. 95. Later the price will be regularly $5.00. Grower will be sent C. O. D. or you can send money with order. If money accompanies order postage will be prepaid. LUCILLE YOUNG, 645 Lucille Young Building. Chicago, III. Send me your new discovery for growing eyelashes and eyebrows. If not absolutely and entirely satisfied. I will return it within 30 days and you will return my money without question. Price C. O. D. is SI. 95 plus few cents postage. If money sent with order price is $1.95 and postage is prepaid. State whether money enclosed or you want order C. O. D >5.00_ /7 Name St. Address_ City