Screenland (May-Oct 1930)

for June 1930 111 What infinite relief ( to know that Kotex deodorizes ready wit; she is alert to the times and, above all, extremely happy. In her film work, she has carried through with the enthusiasm of a young girl attending her first party, and this enthusiasm has been transferred to everyone whom she contacted. She has the faculty for inspiring leadership and Hollywood is elated that she has chosen to remain. Mei Lan-Fang Continued from page 5 5 of China. At seven, young Mei had mastered music and song. At twelve, he made his debut as a tan, or impersonator of female roles. Since then he has become famed throughout the five hundred millions of people who inhabit China and Japan. He is the only actor in present-day China whose appearance on any stage in any part of the country at any season of the year is hailed invariably by a capacity audience. For some years, Lan-Fang has borne the honor of being 'Foremost of the Pear Orchard' — which is equivalent to saying he is China's foremost actor. This name is derived from the fact that the Imperial Troupe during the golden age of Chinese art, under Emperor Ming Huang, were called 'Disciples of the Pear Orchard' because they performed in a palace surrounded by pear trees. Mr. Mei is married and has four children, three boys and a girl. He married a young and beautiful actress formerly on the stage in Peking. Mei is said to be fond of taking watches apart, playing American phonographs until his friends take the records away in self defense, and he likes to walk in his garden in the early morning hours. This great Chinese actor is well-known as a painter of considerable ability, having a special section devoted to his pictures at a recent Japanese Art exhibition. LanFang is extremely interested in biology, entomology, as well as electricity and machinery. His collection of ancient manuscripts and old treatises on music and the dance is probably the most extensive in China. He is also an intensely social person and at his beautiful home entertains many famous Europeans and Americans. "I wish very much to learn your art and to take it back to China with me," Mr. Mei said in conclusion. "I love your energetic people, your excellent food, and the touching negro spirituals. But the speed — the speed makes me feel lost. When I go into a subway I feel as if the world were being destroyed about my helpless ears. I am afraid I could not remain permanently in such a hurrying city. I am used to the country, to gardens and quiet spots. And it is there in silence that I prepare myself best for my work." . i j . 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