Silver Screen (Nov 1938-Apr 1939)

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Accepted for advertising by the American Medical Asso. KROMER BRACE CO., Milwaukee, Wis. Dept. S-2 LOV€LYmflK€-Uf The new POWD'ft-BASE stick Holds powder and make-up on until removed. No nose shine; non-greasy; waterproof. Achieves a velvety, flattering complexion. Rachelle — Brunette — Suntan — Flesh, and three Rouge Shades. 10c — 25c — 50c ond $1. 'Design Mfd. by 430 North Water Street With Wings,'' which Wellman had directed, Ray said he wished he could just let go and forget himself long enough to get into a dramatic part and really show what he could do. The next day Wellman handed Ray a script. It was the Rudyard Kipling story, "The Light That Failed." Ever since Gary Cooper left the Paramount lot, the search had been on for an actor to play the leading role. Ray knew the story backwards. He knew it was the answer to his problem. He went into that test praying as he had never prayed before. The scene was highly dramatic. Ray had never cried before on the screen. He had to play 'a blind soldier and talk to a small dog that was just as nervous as Ray. After several '-Takes" spoiled by the dog, Ray went to pieces. The next thing he remembered was looking up and seeing all the electricians wiping the tears from their eyes. Ray couldn't believe he had been that good. William Wellman went tearing up to the front office to tell them of the new star who had at that moment been born. Wellman also said in no uncertain words, that he would not direct the picture unless Ray Milland plays the part. When Ray returns from visiting his mother in England, the picture gets under way. Ann Sothern doesn't like to play games at parties. But she wanted to be a good sport at Joan Bennett's — and thereby lies our tale. Someone suggested the game of "Quotations" — acting out slogans and sayings in pantomime. Two even sides are necessary to play the game. Finally, it came Ann's turn to act. She was given "Pretty is as pretty does" to pantomime while the others guessed. Feeling a bit gay about it all, Ann proceeded to do a bit of plain and fancy clowning. For almost a year Ann has remained off the screen at her own insistence. Her one desire was to live down those bad parts given to her, while under contract at R.-K.-O. Then she hoped the chance would come and she could get away from those silly heroine roles. She wanted to do things that had character to them and reason. Her opportunity arrived right then and there at the party. All the time she was "acting," Ann was being watched by producer Walter Wanger. It gave him an idea for a part he was casting in the Joan Bennett-Fredric March picture, "Trade Winds." The very next day Ann's manager called and said that Wanger wanted to see her. Ann read the script handed to her. The part was that of a "squirreley" secretary, who murders the King's English and drinks up all the stimulating refreshment in sight. The part wasn't as big as other roles Ann had played. But the chances were so wonderful. When you see the picture at your neighborhood movie, you'll realize for the first time how versatile Ann Sothern can be. Yes, Ann definitely believes in being the life of the party. In fact — she even believes in miracles! A pair of pants and Anita Louise are responsible for James Ellison getting his swell break in "Vivacious Lady." For a long time Jimmy had followed the cinema ponies across the screen, sung cowboy ditties and carried the gingham heroine off into the sunset. But somehow Hollywood directors could never see the big, strong and swashbuckling Jimmy in anything but a bed of cactus. Then one day Anita Louise announced that she was giving a party. Jimmy and his lovely wife were invited. It was to be a black tie affair, with formal dinner and all that. The panic was on. Jimmy had ordered a tuxedo — his first. The coat and vest were finished. But the pants had been sent back for alterations. The tailor didn't think he could possibly get them ready in time. Finally Jimmy insisted on having them regardless of their condition. Mrs. Ellison, an industrious soul, inserted a few pins here and a few pins there. The Ellisons were off to the party. Being much too modest and too nice a fellow, Jimmy didn't realize how handsome a figure he cut when whirling his missus around the floor. But seated on the sidelines was someone watching, who did. Director George Stephens was about to start production on "Vivacious Lady." All that day he had been wondering who was to play a certain role. Now he smiled to himself, sat back and counted the moments until he could tell the casting director to get Jimmy Ellison for his first dressed-up part. If the Maharajah of something or other hadn't visited Hollywood and if Francis Lederer hadn't needed a new white tie and tails, he might not be playing opposite Claudette Colbert in "Midnight" at the present time. Oh yes, there's one more important factor to our story. Fortunately for Francis he met Director Mitch Leissen at a cocktail party given for the famous poetess, Edna St. Vincent Millay. Just to make polite conversation Francis asked Mitch how his new mens' shop was working out. Mitch, who is an excellent business man, as well as an ace director, proceeded to tell Francis of the wonders his side-line business had to offer. A few days later Francis went into Mitch's shop next to the Columbia Studios and ordered a full dress suit. The following week he went in for a final fitting. As he stood there looking as handsome as only Francis Lederer can, Mitch Leissen walked in. Mitch looked at Francis thoughtfully. Francis thought he was watching the suit. Mitch was concentrating on what was inside of it. "I think you would be swell and it would be something entirely different for you," said Mitch with finality. Francis still thought he was referring to the suit. So he said nothing. "Well, wouldn't you like to play the wealthy man-about-Paris. who is madly in love with Claudette?" Mitch wanted to know. It seems that Francis would. And he said so in no uncertain terms, when he had recovered his lost voice. It is a grand break for Francis Lederer, who, above every other star, has suffered so unfairly as the result of bad management and worse pictures. And now that he went to a party, met Mitch Leissen who broke the jinx, Francis Lederer is in demand by every producer in Hollywood. Lee Bowman may never play Tarzan, but his virility in growing a moustache overnight, landed him right where he wanted to be. And that's in "Love Affair" and a very nice love affair it is — between Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer. Lee was POUJDWE AoAMpcl&spl. 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