Sodom and Gomorrah : the story of Hollywood (1935)

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34 SODOM AND GOMORRAH to give her a screen test, and if she's got anything she's started on the road to stardom." "Oh," exclaimed Ireena breathlessly, "so that's the way it's done?" "That's the way it's done,'' he replied. "Say, why don't you have dinner with me tomorrownight? I'd like to show you some of the Hollywood night life. Vera tells me you haven't been around much. Besides, we could have a little talk about your screen future. As a rule I never take up with women trying to break into pictures. They all expect one to get them jobs, even if they aren't qualified. But in your case it's different. I can readily see that you have something worth while. I believe I may be able to do a tew things for you." The girl breathed her thanks. Then she burst happily into words. "You do think so, Mr. Kent? Oh, that's wonderful. I was beginning to think I made a great mistake in coming out here, and I almost persuaded myself to return. Now I'm glad I didn't. How can I ever thank you enough?" "By going out with me tomorrow night," was the gallant reply. "Ill pick you up at eightthirty. That will be all right?" "Of course it will," was the answer. Ireena could scarcely wait until the next evening. The prospect of seeing Hollywood night life with a motion picture man thrilled her immensely, but even this thrill was only second to