Screenland (Dec 1933-Apr 1934)

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Write for booklet and sworn statement of QfHjM the inventor who was himself deaf. A. O. LEONARD, Inc., Suite 425.70 5th Ave., New York you have a low window, spread things out on either side to get the full beauty of it; if the window is tall and narrow, build things up. "Notice windows in the next picture you see and you will get what I mean." If you are still worrying about Aunt Emma's furniture, here's a tip from Mr. Gibbons : "If you have several pieces of furniture of different periods and must use them together, paint them all one color and they will seem related. Painting things white is especially good if you don't want them to clash. "Sometimes you can use an expensive piece of old furniture with your modern stuff by painting it and taking off the oldfashioned curliques and fancy wood work. Make everything as simple as possible." Not everything you see on the screen will serve as model for your, enthusiasm. You must take into consideration the story of the picture on the screen when you judge the sets, according to our authority. "If you see a child's room in a picture, it is usually safe to copy it, for it will be a happy room," points out the artist. "But a bedroom designed for a death scene will probably be somber. Very likely we have made it gloomy on purpose to enhance the tragedy. We may have done things to add shadows, put in hangings that wouldn't ordinarily be used. It's best to model your own rooms on lighter ones. "A period picture will seldom give you anything of special value to use in home decoration, unless you can adapt a style of long ago to the fashion of today, as women's clothes today have been adapted from those of the Gay Nineties. Wide shoulders come from the old leg-of-mutton sleeve, and so furniture of another period can be developed into something quite lovely in the geometrical designs of these times. "But to the average man or woman, a period room is merely a 'funny' room. ] saw 'I Loved A Woman,' and admired the sets very much because they were so well done, so entirely in the period of the film. But to the majority of the audience, they were simply 'funny,' just as they called the clothes the women wore 'funny,' although they were exactly right for that day. "When you arrange a background for yourself, don't think that if you have it right it won't do for your husband also. A gray wall and a white mantel, a fine piece of furniture, will set off both of you. Just remember that simplicity is the key. "A room for a young and virginal girl should be springlike ; it should make you think of April and morning. Use organdie at the windows and light furniture in the room. "For a sophisticated woman, I should put in tailored drapes or something with a geometrical design. I'd use sophisticated colors, and interesting pieces that would be entirely out of place if used in tne younger room. "For hints of this, observe the bedrooms shown for very young actresses like Madge Evans and compare them with bedrooms designed for Norma Shearer or Joan Crawford. "Be sure that you don't let your background overwhelm you. "The problem of decoration is always interesting. I am as much interested in getting something lovely when I have fifty dollars to spend on a room, as I am in getting effects with $50,000. It is all a question of what you can do to get the most for your money." Now You're Talking Continued from page 11 CRAZY OVER CROSBY Here's to Bing Crosby ! He's one swell lad who can both act and sing — an unusual combination. And when he croons "Thanks" — well, I haven't words to express my feelings. Those who saw "Too Much Harmony" will agree with me that this lad is going to go a long way. Dorothy Johnston, 300 S. Cortez St., New Orleans, La. DUNNE! A toast to the screen's most forceful, versatile, and beautiful actress ! "The Silver Cord," "Ann Vickers," and "If I Were Free" all are proofs of her amazing, dramatic prowess and her touching, sympathetic qualities. Who do I mean? Irene Dunne, of course ! Let's have some more Irene Dunne hits ! M. M., 52 Fruit St., Worcester, Mass. RIGHT! Katharine Hepburn in "Little Women" has given us a Jo that we shall never forget! After seeing it I simply can't help voicing my praise for the superb artistry with which the entire production was handled. Not a single disappointment to a lover of the Alcott books ! Louise Neuer, 1139 N. 22nd St., Milwaukee, Wis. A MODERN "CLASSIC" I've just seen the best picture of the year — "A Man's Castle," with Spencer Tracy and Loretta Young. The artistry and feeling with which these players interpret their roles left me spellbound. A perfect thing ! Frank Borzage has taken a homely love story and produced a compelling classic. Thanks ! Bessie Toles, 514 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, Colo. "QUEEN" EDNA! Long live Edna May Oliver ! She brightens any little corner of Movieland in which she happens to be found, and oft-times her light dims that of the stars. Her delightful characterizations of the past make me look forward with pleasure to seeing her as the Red Queen. Frances E. Finneran, 119 Main St., Bel Air, Md. TRIUMPHANT TONE! Franchot Tone was simply immense in "Dancing Lady." Too much credit cannot be given that lad for his magnificent performance. Speaking of scene-stealers — Franchot, for me, practically stole the whole show from Crawford and Gable. What more can one say? Give us plenty \