Screenland (Nov 1931-Mar 1932)

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I. MAKE $10,000 A year raising Rex rabbits for We pay up to $12.0f>eaelt.for air you raise. Send 25c for full information and contract, everything explained. Send at once and find out about this big proposition we have to offer you. THE EASTERN RABBITRY Route I, Box 314 New Freedom, Pa. de la Falaise de la Coudraye, appeared the name of Henri, with the sign that means marquis, and denoting that his estate, La Barre, is situated at St. Florest, des Nesumy, Vendee district. It also shows him to be a member of numerous clubs. "And this club and this one," explains the marquis, "are very exclusive. My brother, the Count, you will see in this next line. He belongs to the Jockey Club, and only the aristocracy can belong to that." But that wasn't all. Hank obligingly brought out some sacred old yellow parchment documents, in French. These set forth that as long ago as 1270 A.D. an ancestor had held honorable position as feudal bailiff. Another showed that in 1650 A.D. a de la Falaise had served at the court of King Louis. A third appertained to the bestowal of the marquisate upon this honorable family. "I still feel rather foolish trotting out all this stuff," he smiled, "but perhaps it is just as well to have it straight." "Tell us about your professional career," I suggested. "My first connection with pictures was in Paris," said the Marquis, "when I was European representative for Pathe. That is when I met my first wife, during the making of 'Madame Sans Gene'." It sounded a little odd to hear Gloria so casually referred to as "my first wife" ! "Then when I came to Hollywood, I was associate producer for French versions of American pictures, which I also directed. These included 'The Queen's Husband,' 'Transgression,' and 'A Woman Between.' Then I took another trip to Europe and it was understood that I should direct English versions when I returned. In the meantime, another shake-up at RKOPathe. So I have not worked for a month or two. But I have not been idle. I am writing scenarios. One is from a story of my own which appeared in Liberty last year. As Constance has two pictures to finish under her contract, we shall not leave for Europe until February. After that trip I expect to return to directing." What is the special charm of this man, who certainly is not wealthy, that he can ensnare our picture charmers in this conspicuous manner ? He is of medium height, dark of hair, blue of eyes, wears a tiny moustache above a mobile mouth, dresses perfectly — but dozens of men in Hollywood can equal any of those characteristics. His voice would never do over the microphone, I'm afraid — rather like Jack Gilbert's used to be before it was taken in hand. But he has charming manners, an easy, pleasant say aire faire that is most engaging. He is far more simple and natural in manner than most famous male movie stars ever achieve. And he's essentially likable. If this is the impression he creates to the rest of us, perchance he is even more subtly impressive in private. He is perhaps 33 — and we all know that in heaven all men are always thirty. He has kept his figure in good trim, somewhat the effect of a lazy athlete. And perhaps he is masterful. At all events, some friends who came over from Europe on the same boat with Connie and the Marquis, just prior to their marriage, told how when celebrities were being introduced at a benefit concert one . night, Hank put out a hand and kept Connie firmly in her seat. There are times, however, when Connie has pretty much her own way. Irish! Continued from page 84 ing else. All who know her agree that she is one of the hardest working of actresses, putting in an enormous amount of work on a part before portraying it to the public. "This 'sophisticated' exterior which the world pins on me is not really myself. I like simple things. I love my work. I like people. Try and tell that to the world! They simply won't believe it. That's why I never hesitate to say I'm Irish. There's always some good in those people." The blue eyes twinkled, and the flexible voice laughed. Undoubtedly Ina would succeed at any work, born under any circumstances. Although Nancy Carroll was born in New York City, the blood of old Erin flows in her veins, for her father, Thomas LaHiff, hails from County Clare, while Anne, her mother, first saw light in County Roscommon. Nancy started her career as a dancer with her sister in New York. The Carroll Sisters, as their act in the "Passing Show" of 1923 was called, was responsible for Nancy's obtaining the leading feminine role after the first three weeks. Other shows followed before she got her real chance as a dramatic actress in "Chicago," when this play was produced in Los Angeles. It was at this time Paramount was in search of a girl to play Rosemary in the film version of "Abie's Irish Rose." Nancy secured the part after an amusing display of temper at the studio gates, so typically Gaelic was it. Other roles followed in quick succession, each bringing greater success and additional opportunities for this young Irish girl to display her talents. Most certainly Nancy's Irish heritage is responsible for much of the charm, beauty and talent which have combined to win her success on both stage and screen. .Sally O'Neill There's an Irish name for you, although the latter part was chosen for professional purposes. But that fact doesn't alter the truth of her Irish parentage. Sally was born in Bayonne, N. J., where her father was Judge Noonan of the Supreme Court. Hannah Kelley, the grand opera singer, was her mother. Fame has also come to other members of Sally's family, Molly O'Day being remembered as one of the most promising young stars of the silent screen. One of her six brothers, Jerry, is a former All-American of the Notre Dame team and another, George, was hockey champion of U. S. in 1920. Sally was "discovered" by Marshall Neilan in San Francisco, and he starred her right away in his production, "Mike." She was subsequently in many other films, but like so many stars of the silent screen, had not been heard from in talkies, until her recent come-back as the star of "The Brat." Typically Irish in appearance and temperament, she has dark blue eyes and black hair and is a vivacious and interesting conversationalist. The only girl of note in Hollywood who actually hails from the land of the shamrock is Maureen O'Sullivan. The blueeyed dark-haired Maureen arrived from the