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ELLEN DREW LOUISE CAMPBELL ment store accounting clerk and .salesgirl. She has appeared in fourteen pictures, and in her last two pictures won featured bill- ing opposite and . Contrast this sensible treatment of a young- ster with the helter-skelter plan of naming her a star in her first appearance before cameras. WIWAM HOLDEN • • • At the moment, and from now studios. Technically the British on, the youngsters of the country pictures were inferior to those Northwestern un i vel'S i t y's will be in an advantageous made in Hollywood, but the tor- Lou i s e Campbell, instead 01 position if they have talent, be- eign pictures were crowded with Abo .•.•t being rushed into parts that cause the search has just started new laces. You didn't know in were too big for her, had the PATRICIA and It will continue for the next advance that a player would Studios Eye Future Through experience of seven pictures be- MORISON twelve months. The studios gesture this way or that, you hind her before she got an im- frankly are looking for replace- couldn't pre d i c t in advance picked the first thirteen of his portant par t in ••Men with ments. The knell has been where this one would sneer and Golden Circle of New Faces Golden Circle by audience reac- Wings." That is intelligent pro- sounded for those who have another one giggle, and the ex- tion throughout the country. gression, isn't it? Janice Logan, passed over the hill, perience was pleasant. The Hol- By ED SULUVAN These youngsters h a v e been daughter of Chicago Investment lywood veteran stars no longer singled out by movie fans as the Broker Stuart Logan, attracted H oZZywood. result of Frank Freeman's or- can surprise an audience. You result of parts they've played in audience attention in ••Federal • • • ONVINCED from analysis ders, youth really wlll have its know in advance just how Ron- one, two, or three pictures. That Offense." As a result of audi- of fan letters that the fiing. Freeman, the new Para- John Ford helped lead the aId Colman will play a part- is complete wisdom on Free- ence reaction she was given a C great American public is mount studio boss, comes from JANICE LOGAN way when he gave the lead in any part. You know beforehand man's part, because the public part in "What a Life," and her getting tired of the same old the field of theater operations. ., Stagecoach" to youthlul John just what expressions will chase always is the best matchmaker work scored again. Chicagoan faces in the same old roles, a His viewpoint is that of other from the standpoint of camera Wayne, who had been laboring across the attractive faces of and It will arrive at the true is the only one conviction strengthened by the theater managers who believe experience and" savvy," are Pa- for Republic and learning the Joan Crawford, Claudette Col- answer every time. of the quartet who has been popularity of foreign films that that the public wants new cine- tricia Morison, dark-haired New technique of the business. The bert, Carole Lombard. The vet- Let's survey the four Chlcago- rushed too last, and that is not offer new faces and new person- ma blood. As a result Para- York City beauty, and Robert youngster's performance in the erans have appeared in so many ans who have been admitted to Freeman's f a u It. Columbia alities as their strongest attrac- mount will have a Golden Circle Preston, young- Ford western was a revelation. pictures that their mannerisms tion, Hollywood has started beat- . of new f ace s, and thirteen Golden C ire I e membership- stepped in and secured the ster who was playing Shake. Audiences liked him tremendous- were exhausted long ago. Ellen Drew, Janice Logan, Louise youngster for the lead in "Gold· lng the bushes for young cinema youngsters already have been sperean roles in Mrs. Tyrone ly because his face was new. He So now the youngsters will white hopes. Within the last admitted to that circle. Four 01. Campbell, and W11liam Holden. en Boy." Power's company when he was projected an element of surprise. have their chance, which is a . Miss Drew, whose real name is Most advanced of the thirteen few months David O. Selznick them are from Illinois, and the 15 years old. You might keep The foreign pictures, however, good thing for them and a good Terry Ray, is a former depart- youngsters in the Golden Circle, picked unknown Vivien Leigh to remaining nine come from Bos- your eye on both of them. drove home the lesson to the thing for the industry. play the role of Scarlett O'Hara ton, New York City, Texas, Kan- and Columbia picked William sas City, and other spots in the Holden to play the lead in ••Gold- hinterlands. Letters published in this department should be written on one side of the paper. en Boy." Under the old formula Paramount's policy is sound, Voice of tLe ~o,..,ie F•• If )'ou wish a personal reply please inclose a stamped, self.addressed envelope. the parts would have been given I think, because Freeman does Dear Miss Tin~e: I am 12 years old and tered up as a result of the hot and gang. to established players, but the not intend to run his selections Dear Miss Tin~e: WlII you please In- part of Freddie Fuller (the first mayor), very much interested in movie stars. I stery pictures that they give you! old formula is being rejected down the throats of the movie form me who played the parts _of the and Jimmy Butler the part of Paul Fergu. read your' column I'm no crab, Mae. Your truly, every day. patrons. Fallacy in other studio father and the uncle of the" lady" in the son. 1 believe you can obtain photos of every Sunday and ROY O. EVANS. Warners are publicizing youth- campaigns has been in the attl- picture "The Cowboy and the Lady"? these boys by writing Metro-Goldwyn. like it very much. Editors note.' You don't sound like a Thank you. MRS. NETI'IE LI'M'S. Mayer studio, Culver City, Cal. ful , Jeffrey Lynn, tude of the studio. For instance, Wayne Morris is and . RKO is con- Darryl Zanuck, when he pre- crab. "A Man to Remember" was a pic- Editors note. Harry Davenport played my favorite actor. tt,re to remember. centrating on a campaign for sented Simone Simon in her first Please tell me the part of the uncle and Henry Kolker Dear Miss Tin~e: I hope your many Lucllle B a II. Universal has picture, ran a trailer along with, something about was the father. You're welcome. fans get as much enjoyment out ot read. Dear Miss Tin~: I have had several Ing this poem as I had in writing It: started whacking the publicity the picture which told the audio him. If possible discussionll as to the natural color of Bar- teIl me a little drums for Frances Robinson. ence that they had just seen a bara Stanwyck's hair and the color ot Dear Miss Tin~: Please tell me what LAND OF MYSTERY M-G-Mis paying more and more new Twentieth Century-Fox star. about his movie her eyes. Would also like to know the has become of John Boles and Fredric Hollywood, Hollywood. why do I like you companion, Pris- attention to youngsters like Ann He did the same thing with Ar· date ot her birth. WINIFRED HAYES. March. I haven't And all the vast and mighty things cilla Lane. seen them in pic- That come from Inside you? Rutherford and Alan Curtis. leen Whelan. It was a piece of Editor's note: Barbara Btanwyck was Is Tim Holt tures tor a long You make us laugh. you make us cry. studio Impertinence that audio Brooklyn, N. Y., July 1907. She Mary Healy will be given a tel" J a c k's son? I bom in 16, tim e, especially You make us love and hate and sigh has aubv,rn hair and blue eyes. rific build-up by Twentieth Cen· ences resented, and the young- say he is, but my J 0 h n Boles. I With your Intriguing splendor. tury-Fox. sters so presented had all the girl friend's say think they are Dear Miss Tin~e: Will you please tell You mix the monthly seasons of our These are scattered examples, worst of it. no. Thank you. both grand us the names and ages of the six boys who ec- Standard year; but at Paramount, as a direct Freeman, at Paramount, has RUTH NEETZ. played In •." and "Crime tors and would In winter you bring sun and rain, Editor's note: like to see more In summer snow and hurricane. lorn. Muilicu In School" ? A Iso the characters they Welcome to the played. of them. You can make the weather hot or cold- Indl.nol., U. Could you pos- column, my dear! We enjoyed their acting In both pictures Hollywood. how dare you be so bold? sibly squeeze a Wayne Me>rriBis a good and likable actor, very much and would appreciate it if you picture of John Land of stars. 0 land of stars. you He was born in Los Angeles, Feb.17, 1914. would answer this in your Sunday column. Keep the smartest guessing, yet Boles in your col- corn He's 6 feet il inches tall, we4ghB190 pounds, Could you tell us how we can get a You please us all, youni and old. #O~"Uncorliyour umn for me? and has blue eyes and blond hair. Educat. personally autographed picture of these Big and small. ed in Los Angeles. He was recently mar· boys? DORIS and BETTY. Thank you. You capture the rarest of nature's - get rid 01 it Root· and All Colorful, hidden charm. 1ied to Leonora Schina8i. Priscilla Lane's Editor's note: The boys known as the DOROTHY real name is Mullican. She was bom in FANSLER. From the deep blue of the ocean • Corns are caused by pressure and friction and « Dead End 11 kid8 appeared in both films. To the golden grain of the farm. old-fashioned home paring only gives temporary Indianola, ta., June lil, 1917. She's 5 feet The4r character and real names are: Editors note.' JOHN BOLES relief because it only affects the surface-leaves il¥. inches tall, we4ghs 10il pounds, and has It. f.n cl.mors for more "DEAD END" 0, John Boles is So still does time seem to stand the root imbedded in your toe. blonde hai1' and blue eyes. Educated picture, for hlrn For you, so many things you can do. Tommy Bl1lyHalop around, and Fred- Don't suffer needlessly. Now it's easy to reo Fagin School of Dramatic Arts in New The genius, too, that you display to Dippy ric March is appearing in a play in New move corns quickly-without pain-without York. Sang with Fred Waring's orchestra Make a dreary. tired world relax Angel. York, 1agree with you. We should have trouble. Just put a scientific Blue-Jay pad (C) before entering motion pictures. Yes, Tim And then be gay. neatly over the corn '-it relieves pain quickly by Spit the pleasure of seeing them oftener. Here's is JacWs son. Glad to be able to help you removing pressure. The special Blue·Jay rnedi- T. B Gabrlel Dell a picture of Mr. Boles to cheer yOu while Hollywood, Hollywood, Is there nothing -and come again! cated formula (D) on the pad acts on the corn- Mllty Bernard Punsley awaiting his nezt screen appearance. You can't do? gently loosens it so it can be lifted right out .. "" Tell me. why do I like you? Then simply by avoiding pressure and friction If heaven on this earth we find Dear Mae: Why can't we have more Dear Miss Tin~e: I have just seen which caused your corns you can prevent their Frankle Warren ...... •. BlIly Halop Where all things are so SUblime. pictures like •.A Man to Remember"? To coming backl Squirt '" Bobby Jordan "Boys Town." It was a peach ot a pic- Hollywood. Hollywood comes closest It's silly to suffer from corns. Get rid of them me it was a flne picture. I might not be Goofy Huntz Hall ture. Could YOll tell me who played the To me. this easy, scientific way. Get Blue·Jay ~ much of a critic, but I cannot understand Spike '" .. '" Leo Gorcey part of Mo (the Jewish boy), Fred Fuller That grand land of mystery. Corn Plalters today-only 2Sc for 6. ~ why this picture didn't receive more com- Fats Bernard Punsley (the first mayor), and Paul? Also how ment than it did in the papers. Bugs Gabrlel Dell can I obtain pictures of them? Thanklt Some day perhaps I'll come and see What makes you feared and loved by me. 8AVER6 CORN Put out more movies Uke this one and You can obtain photos of the boys by loads. BLACK B LU E .lAYPLASTERS Hollywood. Hollywood, will I understand? -J I'll surely go more often than I do. I go writing Wamers - First National studio, Yours truly, ELAINE KAPLAN. • A plug 01 dead eel18 root--lIke In lorm aUlI po,dUon. II to the theater to relax and enjoy mysell Burbank, Cal. The cost is usually il5 cents Editors note: Sidney Miller played the Sincerely, CARL SNYDER. lelt maF serve &II local point lor renewed development. and not to come out of the place all jlt· tor each photograph. You're welcome. r<'Jle of Mo Kahn, Frankie Th011lalt the Editor's note: Hollywood, R. S. V. P.I

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