The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-03

When Theodore Stratton's director gets hold of your part you are like ly to push Maud Samson off of the boards---or else she will do the same to you. You are doing some fancy skating on thin ice, Virgie. That is the worst thing about this business. A girl gets a part because some man Is interested in her and if something changes his mind she loses him and her job"
 But, Kitty you wouldn't say that of Mir. Stratton, would you? He has been perfectly lovely to me. No girl could have better friend, and of course you know that he has never intimated by word or deed that he is anything more"
 'sIs it possible that Theodore is losing ground? Has he been too subtle? Good Lord, Virginia, if he could hear you say this and realize that all his love-making has gone over your head he would give you test in the morning and find some thing wrong with your work" But Kitty, he couldn't do that when I have my contract. could he? Surely he has a conscience" My dear, mans conscience is like his head, it never bothers him until the morning after. But conscience or no COHbCltHCt, nc Ndil NO iN. CN have your contract. l was just rag ging you"
 "virgie, will you never understand that Theodore Stratton Is an adept in near-lovemakingT
 "Near-lovemaking? I don't under stand you"
 Have you been in movies all this time without learning that near Iovemaking' is the scientific mas culine method of saying a great deal and promising nothing?" | Kitty opened the script and glanced over 1t carelessly. Suddenly she sat up excitedly.
 Why, child. you have wonderful part It is the chance of lifetime. All through these first scenes you appear with Theodore stratton."
 But I don't say anything" Goose. No one says anything in pictures. These subtitles probably will all be changed anyway; and, be- sides, Theodore Stratton is the star, and of course he would have most of the subtitles to speak. Then Maud Samson has to be provided for. But, oh goily, I wish l might have scene like this. .ss..a...s. .ss.@
 Listen: Allen comes upon Doris (you're Doris, you know, Virgie) at the garden seat by the fountain. She gives him an adoring glance. He seats himself beside her, takes her hand in his and caresses the fingers one by one. The wind blows strand ~of her hair across his cheek. Almost involuntarily he holds it there. Doris turns to him. Nearer and nearer her lips come to his. Suddenly he pushes her back. \
 Subtitle: Child. child, is it pos sible you love me?
 "'Doris raises her eyes to his and then her head sinks upon his shoul- [ der. Allen turns and. raising her. head by putting his hand softly under her chin, bends and kisses her mouth passionately.'
 want more than this? closeup ( this with Theodore Stratton looking soulfully into your love-lit brown eyes will be a knockout.
 Doris draws away slightly, read Kitty, continuing with the script. "'Allen looks painedI
 Subtitle: Yes, child, I know that am older than you. Turning quick ly, Doris throws her arms around Allen's neck. Unseen by the lovers, Avis Hinton enters (that must bc one subtitle, darling) Doris say
 Subtitle: Love is ageless. change less. love you, Allen, that is all
 Avis, with a look of despair. turns and leaves.
 'Fade-out with Doris in Aliens arms"
 Hot doggie. Why, yirgle, if you hadn't another scene in the picture. and you do this as I think you will, you are made. All you have to do is to act naturally"
 Just what do you mean by that?' felt myself blushing.
 Don't ask me, ask your heart"
 Tomorrow--kitty's Guidances
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