Sodom and Gomorrah : the story of Hollywood (1935)

Record Details:

Title:
Sodom and Gomorrah : the story of Hollywood
Date:
1935
Publisher:
Los Angeles : End Poverty League
Volume:
Sodom and Gomorrah : the story of Hollywood
Leaf #:
00028
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
March 28, 2024
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24 SODOM AND GOMORRAH would hear from them shortly. Two days later she received a note, along with her clippings and Mr. Chadwick's introduction, telling her that her name was on file in the casting office, and, though there was nothing for her at present, she would be called when needed. Poor Ireena cried. Her hopes were dashed. She still had money left. Why not take what remained of the thousand dollars and return to Toledo? There was obviously no reason for remaining in Los Angeles, for she could as well mail her recommendation and publicity from Toledo. But the mere thought of going home sickened her. It was impossible to consider returning home a failure and facing her friends, especially after that glorious party and all those rosy promises. They were counting on her so much. She could not fail. No, she would stay in Hollywood and fight. There were other studios besides Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Surely they would not all be so inaccessible. She would try again. Tomorrow would see her attempt at another. Meanwhile, she would leave the Ambassador and move into a cheap apartment in Hollywood. She decided to take a place close to the studios, so as to be in immediate contact with her future employers. It would be easy to visit the casting departments of the Gower Street studios if she took an apartment in the vicinity. Besides, she j