Silver Screen (Nov 1938-Apr 1939)

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Talented and beautiful Lana Turner is an honor to all Idaho. Below — The author and the newest star. FOR THE LIGHTS By Annabelle Gillespie-Hayek JBPNXIETY filled the air. A deep, troubled sigh issued from MJL Director Robert Sinclair. He had been working on the ™ ™ "Dramatic School" set with a group of young players for days. After a fashion their performances had been all right, and sometimes he had become so intrigued with the dream that he was seeking to portray before the ever grinding cameras that he had been loath to stop even for a part of the night. Though a few youngsters showed intelligent interpretations the touch of real artistry was lacking. Too many of them had obvious difficulties in getting into their roles; they were more like mere puppets reacting to the tugs of a director's whims. Yet all were so eager in their work, so humbly responsive to his direction. Whether young or old, bit player, star or extra, success troubles them all. For few there are who possess that undefinable, intangible, mystic power that is required to succeed before the cameras. Director Sinclair had been working one day, two days, three days. And now that he had [Continued on page 74] 34 Silver Screen