THE FILM WORLD

Grey River Argus, 23 October 1936, Page 10

THE FILM WORLD

Australia Farewells V. Jory At a farewell gathering tendered Victor Jory on the eve of his departure from Australia, tire star disclosed that during his many years of stage and screen experience he has never enjoyed working with a more happy team than when he was occupied on the Columbia—National Studios Production “Rangle River” at Pagewood, in which picture he plays the starling role. Jory, in the course of his reply, which came as the result- after much eulogistic comment from the Press representatives present, who in the three months the picture has been in production, have taken the opportunity of interviewing this colourful personality from all angles, said he was not saying good-bye to Australia, just au revoir. and he intended after meeting contractural arrangements in England and Hollywood to return to this country—next time not only as a star, but also in a directorial capacity, firmly believing as he does that the vast picture making resources of this country are so far untouched.

Opportunity was taken at this function of also farewelling Robert C'oote who occupies the principal comedy role in “Rangle River”, and who sai’s for Hollywood soon.

Other members present from the oast of “Rangle River-” included' Margaret Dare. George Bryant, Ceeil Perry, Rita Pauncefort, Georgie -Sterling, and the American Director. Clarence Badger. LIKE FATHER—LIKE SON. History repeats itself in the famous London Theatrical Family of Coote, when Robert of the ilk leaves by the “Mariposa” for Hollywood next Wednesday after many years of successful stage appearances in Australia and more recently after fulfilling the leading comedy pole in the first American Australia Film. “Rangle River,” in which Victor Jory is starred. Bob, r.is he is more affectionately known to his numerous friends, is heading for Hollywood where every assistance and opportunity will be given him to furthe r his screen career. Bert C'oote, Robert’s father, was for 27 years America’s favourite English comedian being particularly noted for the fact that he was the perfect English “Dude.”

MISS GRACE MOORE TO MAKE FOURTH PICTURE FOR COLUMBIA Despite the thousands of Operatic seasons and engagements that, are awaiting Miss Grace Moore in the , capitals of every country of the world. [Columbia lp.s again been successful in contracting this glamorous and most beautiful of all singing stars to maice a fourth production for them, entitled “Interlude.” This was only accomplished following Miss Moore’s perusal of a script which is so radically different from anything the prima donna has yet appeared in, succeeded in making her as enthusiastic over this new picture as the rest of the Columbia Executive are. Music and songs, both popular and operatic, will stud this new vehicle. Columbia startled the trade with its second sensational announcement concerning “Interlude.” in as much as Rob ter Riskin who by his outstandingly brilliant work in preparing scenarios for such pictures as “It Happened One Night,” “Broadway Bill”, and the as yet unreleased “Lost Horizon,” has been given his first directorial assignment in “Interlude,” for which he also ■wrote the script. On Grace Moore’s and Riskin’s own word, “Interlude” is doe'.ined to be the most crowning .achievement of Columbia’s and Grace Moore’s career.

“EXERCISE FOR BEAUTY” SAYS AUSTRALIAN STAR. Mss Margaret Dare, leading lady to Victor Jory in the Columbia —National Studios Production, “Rangle River,” is a perfect specimen of Australian girlhood and has one of the loveliest figures iu Sydney. When asked whether it was necessary for her to diet to keep in such splendid form, Miss Dare remarked that she did not believe in dieting and said that she could not do that anywtry. as she was too fond of her food and declared that the best way to koop fit is by doing plenty of exercise. She does not recommend the toe-touching variety but good wholesome sport such swimming in the summer.

as tennis and golf in the winter, and

Fat accumulates as a result of an idle life, and by indulging in plenty of out-door exercise one can prevent the fat from getting a start. “Plenty of sunshine and fresh, air combined”, says Miss Drtre, “will d< more for you than all the diets and medicines in the world.” Other members in the cast of “Bangle River” include Robert Coote, George Bryant, Georgia Sterling,..CCjc.il. Perry and Rita Pauncefort. * CARE OF THE NAILS. Miss Georgie Sterling, featured play er in “Bungle River” is one young lady who does not like vivid nail-pol-lish for day wear. She believes that a pale rose colour or natural shade looks far more attractive but that a darker shade m'ay easily be. "worn for the evening when lights are low. In fact, a colour to match, the lipstick of the wearer is often very attractive. Miss Sterling also gives a good hint to girls with short fingers “Taper your nails ]fo a fine point,” she says “and when applying the polish bring it right to the fingertip* as this gives the fingers length and makes the hands appear more slender and the nails slightly narrower.”

'KIDDIES DELIGHT. Three hundred and twenty-five Hollywood school kiddies had child hood dreams fulfilled recently when they not only attended a circus side show free of charge, but in addition, were paid to do it! Several sequences in Columbia’s “Pennies From Heaven” starring Bing Crosby with Edith Fellows. Madge Evans and others, use a carnival setting and at the studio ranch a complete circus unit was installed for a week’s engagement. With more than a hundred and fifty adults working on the s et as visitors to the circus, the three hundred' wd twenty-five children were adtfijrg real heartfelt enjoyment to the occasion. Sword swallowers, fire caters, trape.ze

performers, freaks and all the sideshow trimmings were present in abundance at their entertaining tasks and with soda pop, peanuts and all the childhood' edibles being freely dispensed. the kiddies had a complete holiday and were paid to do it!

FILM KISS PSYCHOANALYZED TO KEEP ’MOVIES CENSOR-FREE

Tn Hollywood these days when the stalwart hero kisses his blushing bride a slight electric nerve response shouts “Halt!” just as he is really getting under way. The nerve recation might be called a- condition reflex, induced by the constant threat of the Sword of Damocles, commonly known in pictures as censorship. Ik all these are five basic forms of osculation before the cameras and' any type kiss that doesn’t fall in one of these groups is merely a variation. The one that causes till the trouble is the “lover’s Kiss”. This form is most popular with screen audiences. but least favoured by the movie makers. This particular kiss is the “hot” type, lingering and enduring, fit’s the kiss that invites censor trouble. Somehow this kiss is judged by quantity rathe r than quality. It doesn't matter how good it is, as long as it isn’t protracted. In filming scenes for Columbia’s “Lost Horizon” starring Ronald Colman and Jane Wyatt, all the kissing was done with a stopwatch nearby. That solved the he censor problem' admirably. The “brotherly kiss” is the harmless variety that pleases actors and movie directors but wins the least reaction from the movie audiences. Tint “Majestic Kiss” is the gentle caress of the nobleman. It is soft, light., quick; the eyes aiding considerably in passing on the message of Cupid. Audiences think this kiss is “nice.” but hardly suited to the modern temperament. We like to consider ourselves too down-to-earth for <a kingly kiss. The latest trend in screen kissing at present is the “Sophisticated Kiss.’ This is the careful, studied kiss, in order that make-up, lipstick and attire aren’t disturbed. This form is generally reserved for formal occasions. The “Adoration Kiss” is the one that thrills f he dreamers and the more settled audiences. It is used when one of the kissers is more in love than the other, or when one of the parties is inexpressive, such as a race-track tout kissing a dollar goodbye. Mix them' up, shuffle them around, give them new names—-Hollywood still 'nsists there are only five kinds of kisses!