Sodom and Gomorrah : the story of Hollywood (1935)

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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 #:
00048
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
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Media History Digital Library
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Media History Digital Library
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August 22, 2024
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44 SODOM AND GOMORRAH At no time during the meal did they discuss motion pictures. It was only after the last course had been served that Lechstein himself brought up the issue that was all-important to Ireena. "I understand, Miss Delmar," he observed in his even tone, "that you have aspirations of becoming an actress." ''Yes," she said, "I do. It is my sole ambition." "You have had some experience?" Ireena looked at Kent. Lechstein noticed the glance and smiled. "Experience as an actress, I mean," he said. "Have you played on the stage?" "No, I'm afraid I haven't," she faltered. "Now, now, don't be discouraged. Perhaps it will make no difference," was his reply. "Many of our best players were inexperienced when they came to us. Still, it would be much better if you really did know something about acting. Beauty, especially in the talking picture, is not the important quality. Tt will take much more than your beautiful features — I am talking to you frankly. Miss Delmar — to make you an actress." "Yes, I know," Ireena said quietly. "But I can act." "How do you know? You think you can act, of course. All girls who come to Hollywood think that. How do you know that you can, Miss Delmar? You say you never have." Treena felt her heart sinking within her. Was he telling her that she didn't have a chance?