fan "Strangler" is a rare treat in ad­ vanced screen technology . • TOB reader Harry Jenkins, one of the illustrious silent screen organists, reports: "Regarding your question about the three Moore brothers in films, I recall another famous brothers trio. They were Dustin, William and Frank­ lyn Farnum. I recall Franklyn's 1926 vaudeville presentation as I played on the same bill. He died in 1961 at the age of 85. Enjoy Hollywood Cavalcade Directed by very much." Thank you, Harry. Lyle W. Nash • EXCELLENT reading is Bob Thomas' new "Thalberg" (Doubleday). "TALL ( 6'2"), handsome and debon­ The life and legend of an authentic air" described New York stage actor The Bombarde reviews recordings for of­ genius is a fascinating biography illus­ Earle Fox when he made his film ficial ATOE publications. Manufacturers, debut at the New York Kai em studios trated with choice pictures. Must read­ distributors or individuals sponsoring or in 1912. For the next 10 years he com­ ing for the devout fan and historian. merchandising theatre pipe organ records bined stage roles with a growing screen • are encouraged to send pressings to the MADGE Kennedy, who made her Bombarde, Box 5013, Bendix Station, career. He came to Hollywood in 1922 No. Hollywood, Calif. 91605. Be sure to and by 1947 he had appeared in 150 first movie appearance more than 50 years ago, may accept a role in a forth­ include purchasing information, if applic­ film features, comedies and serials for able. Selznick, Lasky, Goldwyn, Fox, First coming Jane Fonda film. National, RKO and Paramount. Foxe's • favorite films include: "Lady of Qual­ WHO IS WHERE ... Edna May EXTASONIC VOL. I, Concert Re­ ity," "Vanity Fair," "Mary of Scot­ Cooper lives at 10241 Camarillo St., cording CR-SO33 (stereo), a 12-inch land" and "My Darling Clementine." North Hollywood and is still interested 45 rpm disc, available by mail from John Ford is his favorite director. in good motion picture performances. Concert Recording, Box 531, Lynwood, • She thinks that Elizabeth Taylor and Calif. 90262. $5.98 . IN 1929 Foxe added educational Marlon Brando are outstanding picture Bill Johnson, prexy of Concert Re­ achievement to his accomplishments in players . . . Fans may write Joe E. cording, is deeply interested in pre­ the founding of Hollywood's famed Brown at Las Encinas Hospital, Pasa­ senting quality sound on discs, which Black Foxe Military Academy. He's as dena 91107 ... Director Frank Capra accounts for this more or less experi­ trim and tall and ready for action to­ is writing his Hollywood experiences mental release in 45 rpm instead of the day as when he was playing with Mae for publication ... Alice Terry may be usual 33½ rpm. Why 45 rpm? Put Murray, Norma Talmadge, Grace Cu­ reached at 11566 Kelsey St., North simply the ·"stretched out" grooves per­ nard or Eleanor Boardman. Fans may Hollywood, Calif. mits greater faithfulness in sound qual­ write Foxe at 408 Norwich Drive, Los • ity and a greater level of modulation Angeles 90048. He's always happy to QUESTION: "Who was Daphne (enough to kill surface noise com­ visit and recall the golden age of films. Wayne? No reference book shows any­ pletely). The result is the next best • thing about her," asks a reader. Blame thing to tape, so far as organ record­ ALTHOUGH she has not made a the British. They gave Blanche Sweet ings are concerned. film in 36 years, Mary Pickford's name that name for no great reason but it The program is made up of cuts is still popular. The famed Sheraton was not long-lived. from previously issued "Organ of the Hotel chain on Monday, Feb. 17, 1969 • Month" releases, most of which are top listed on its luncheon menu "Hot CLIP & SAVE: The address of some rate e.g. "A Stitch in Time" (George creamed chicken sandwich, Mary Pick­ former screen personalities is The Mo­ Blackmore), "Dance of the Hours" ford." And it sold very well. tion Picture Country House, 23388 (Eddie Weaver), "Spanish Flea" (Bob • Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills, Van Camp), "Winchester Cathedral" D. W. Griffith, legendary director- Calif. 91364. (Jimmy Boyce), "Life is a Beautiful producer of such spectacles as "Birth Screen Actors Guild, 7750 Sunset Thing" (Dick Schrum), "Horse Box" of a Nation" and "Judith of Bethulia," Blvd., Hollywood, Calif. 90046 is (Vic Hammett), "Hallelujah" (Don was far ahead of his time. One of where current acting talent may be French), "Jalousie" (Roger Garrett), DWG's 50-year-old ideas comes to life registered and sometimes contacted. and others. in "The Boston Strangler." Many times • It is worth the effort to dig out the Griffith wanted to use the multiple­ INTEREST in motion picture films 33½ rpm cuts for comparison. One image system of presenting several and the people in them continues quickly becomes a "45 rpm" convert; scenes in panels on the screen simul­ greater than ever. Some 42 publishing the improvement is vast - even in taneously. It's an exciting way to tell houses will offer 210 books about films stereo. a complex story. Camera technicians in 1969 and some 15 will pertain to the One might think that the faster speed said that the masking idea was imprac­ cinema productions of long, long ago. would automatically shorten the total tical and the lab men were not versed • amount of music. Apparently not; in the magic they have learned since CONTRIBUTIONS, comments or there are 6 selections on each side 1919. Perhaps DWG was waiting for criticisms about this department may which is about the same as for the 33½ the ideal subject to use the intricate be sent to Box 113, Pasadena, Calif. rpm content. At 45 rpm it's permissible technique on. For the technical minded 91102. to "groove" closer to the center. april 1969 26