Screenland (May-Oct 1931)

/ o r M ay 19 3 1 107 Won Out Of Sixty! Continued from page 34 contracted on his Central American cruise, Marian, and the members of the supporting cast as the story unfolds. An interesting anecdote preludes this interview which made Marian a leading lad} to Barrymore — a distinction which every ambitious actress in Hollywood has aspired to. Before he requested that Marian be sent to him, Barrymore studied a total of sixty young players. It was essential that a selection be made pronto, what with mounting costs of production, and a schedule that brooked no delay. Sixty players, therefore, were given screen and sound tests — do not make the mistake of thinking them novices, one and all were seasoned players — and then the lot was assembled to form several reels of pictures. These, Barrymore studied and re-studied from his sick bed, finally eliminating all but one. It is possible that Barrymore hit on the type that Marian represents because it is the type of his wife, Dolores Costello. who is, incidentally, about to break her retirement of several years to return to the screen. Both Marian and Dolores are blonde ; both possess a winsome quality of beauty ; something of the shy April violet is in their smiles. Marion will also be Barrymore's leading lady in '"The Genius." Those who know their movie history will recall a similar predicament that faced Barrymore when about to proceed with his work in "The Sea Beast." This occurred, you will remember, in the silent days. Candidate after candidate had been examined for leading lad} to Barrymore, all were discarded. The studio executives were in a quandary. Then the miracle happened ! Dolores Costello passed, on her way to a studio set, where she had some inconsequential part as a maid in a French farce. Her beauty startled Barrymore, who asked some questions about her. That same day, Dolores met Barrymore, and before the interview was terminated, it was agreed that she would be his leading lady. The rest is movie history. Dolores became his leading lady, then a star in her own right, and finally Mrs. John Barrymore. For her rapid rise. Marian has her sister, Jean Morgan, to thank. Jean it was who brought Marian as a young hopeful to the studios ; she who persuaded casting directors to see her, and the publicity department to have her photographed. Jean has acted as her self-appointed and enthusiastic press agent, and despite rebuffs has courageously returned to the battle of bringing her beautiful young sister into prominence. And now her efforts are rewarded. "Are Women Less Faithful Than Men?" Read the stars' answer to this question in the June issue Of SCREENLAND vent ton That Banishes Chafing an J D iscomfort from Women's Hygiene The Most Talked About H voienic Aid for Women of the Day Pure RAYON Cellulose Filled. Soft and Gentle as Fluffed Silk . . . and Effective 3 Times Longer There is now a sanitary pad that cannot chafe or irritate. A new and remarkable invention that changes all previous ideas of sanitary protection. It is new and totally different from any other pad now known or ever known. New in construction. New in material. New in results. Hence one cannot compare it with any other hygienic protection so far known. U. S. Patented Invention — Not Merely " Another'' Sanitary Pad It is called Veldown. And rigidly protected under United States Patents, there is no other pad "like" it — or even remotely like it. It is made in an entirely different way from an} you have ever used. Its filler is superlative soft, pure Raton cellulose. Thus is as gentle as fluffed silk. It cannot chafe or irritate. Its patented construction — along with its rayon cellulose filler — eliminates all chafing, all discomfort from wearing a sanitary pad. Do you wonder that millions of women are When you write co advertisers please mention SCR-EENLAND turning to this new hygiene, discarding less gentle, less efficient ways? Effective Hours Longer It also has another important feature. It is absolutely immaculate for the reason that the outer side has been specially treated to make it moisture proof and impenetrable. This innovation makes Veldown 5 or more times more absorbent than other sanitary methods. And it gives Complete Safety and protection Houes Longer than other ways. Hence a danger that every woman carries in her mind is absolutely eliminated. And no other protective garments are necessary. It is specially treated with a deodorant — and thus ends even slightest danger of embarrassment. Discards, of course, easily as tissue. Accept Trial Go today to any drug or department store. Obtain a box of Veldown. Use six. Then — if you don't feel that it is a Vast and Great Improvement on any other pad you have ever worn, return the box — and receive your full purchase price back. Veldown Company, Inc., 2*20 East 42nd St., New York City. One of the Divisions of the International Paper & Power Company JS5R / FOR EVERY WOMAN