The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31

tack, The doctors tell us that out here he will get better, but of course he hasn't had time yet. He was way down in the depths when I came away this morning and am just crazy un- til luncheon time, when l can tele phone him the good news. You Will come and see us, won't you, MISS winston? Ralph will be so happy when he knows that have met you out here again. We have spoken or you many times since we came and l told Ralph that l had seen you at the studio when l went home last night.
 "On the set, Miss Drayton," called Tommy Warmer and he stopped to whisper to me. "I would have given you the part if you had had any ex- perience at all. That little girl has been on the stage.
 I didn't know 1t then, but since l have grown to hate that word experi- ence. About every picture studio in Hollywood the word hangs like pal over the enthusiasm, ambition and talent. of those who want to break into the profession.
 Directors. will tell you: "We think you can do the part. It Is absolutely your type, but we cant give 1t to you for you have had no experience"
 think directors and producers arc the most fearful people in all the world. And they arc inconsistent, too. They will take long chances and produce commonplace story by an author who has had more or less popularity. Indeed, it is whispered about Hollywood that many of the producers are so afraid that some other one might get the production of the pen of this or that author that they have signed these men and wom- en up at large salaries, only to find their stories worthless for the screen.
 have often wished, and so has every other youthful aspirant for screen fame, that they would take the chance with the actor that they do with the author. But no. They toss the word experience to you, not seeming to understand that there Is only one way to get experience, and that is to be given a chance,
 The day seemed interminable. I did hot know what was happeneing to Ria. I heard the whispers and saw the glances of those about me. and knew that the word was going about that I had been turned down for Gloria's part. Tommy Warner also soenting this, was especially nice to me.
 Jack Thompson and I were given all the prominence possible in every scene in which the atmosphere was used. Jack was rather disappointed that I did not get the part, but when I told him about Ruth Drayton and her husband and how much more she needed 1t than he said: "You are good sport, Virgie. I thought so the moment looked at you. I know II now, when l find you are a good loser"
 I couldn't make him understand that I had never had the part.
 They only shot three scenes in which the atmosphere was used dur ing the whole day anS with the thoughts of what Ria might be going through just at this time I thought should go mad. The usual waiting was absolutely unbearable today.
 But at last, as I was in Ria's dress ing room, which I was now sharing with Ruth Drayton, Tommy Warner came to the door.
 "Virgie," he said. T have just had a telephone from Gloria She wants me to bring you down to her apart ment in my car" And then he bent lOWdT anu W WHlSpcicd dS BUICK my head out of the door: Virginia. did you know that Gloria and Herb Rich ardson are going to be married this evening"
 Yes. knew 1t. but I thought 1t was dead secret"
 Tt Is. She wants us to go with them and be witnesses. I don't un- derstand it yet, but she is going to do something for Kitty Dalton and Herb is going to stay in town and throw people off the track'
 I stepped back and said loudly for Ruth's benefit: All right, I'll be ready in minute. So nice of you to take me home"
 I knew from the look that Ruth gave me that she thought Tommy Warner had fallen for me Gas Ria would say). especially as she said: q don't think you are going to have any trouble getting on in pictures, Miss Winston"
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