Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-04

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and went over 10 the sofa and sat
beside him. It's all there. Dan
everything: ana pictures could do
1t better than the stage ever could:
and they could develop that war Sc
quence into something tremendous.
Do II, DAM"
He watched the smoke from his
cigaret rise III a straight, slender
column under the yellow lamp
shade. That's the idea he said
half doubtfully.
Why, it's the only thing to dol
Dan, I'm crazy about your playl 7
think it's marvellous
Dan laughed. He said. Gee. you
make me feel pretty good. Anne"
IL mean ID. I think ID would b.
wonderful TO play the part OF that
girl" She added with a frown:
That's the kind OF thing I'd like
to do-and they want me to sing
and dance"
Dan put out his cigaret and
turned his head 20 hook &C her.
I've done none OF the things I'D
really hoped to do" Anne said. and
there was a bit Of w.stfulness II
her voice.
She was silent then. and Dan
locked thOughtfully nj his hands
spread them out before him ard
rubbed them together. He said.
Yes, that's So" and it occurred to
him now that he might have been
somewhat selfish in taking it for
granted that Anne was satisfied
with what she was doing.
He said as much 70 her. I've
been gr0using SO much because
things weren't breaking right foI
me that I'd forgotten there were
others who had a right TO kick"
He suggested that they 20 for !
short ride. I've earned ID, Anne
don't YOU think? And Id like 4
llmeade about a mile high: my
threats full OF cotton"
So they stopped at a drug store
and then they headed for the
ocean. and on the way back, with
a waxing moon In the sky and q
soft breeze singing IN the palms
Anne sang for him.
Her voice was low and thrilling
Dan said, when she had ended her
song. You must always sing, Anne.
Even when you are doing the things
you want most Of all TO do. you
must always sing
Paul Collier was sitting up read
ing when he returned home.
Hello. my boy" he said lazily.
Well. what did she think OF it7
Did she ike it?r
Yeah How do you think that
thing would 90 in the movies.
Paul?"
Who suggested that. Amer"
Dan nodded. and Paul grinred
II thought Of that" he said. when
! first saw II. I'm not going 60 let
Anne steal oil the credit. But !
thought you might listen to good
advice II it came from another
quarter. I've been wasting Il on
you until I'm sick Of talking to
YOU
"Oh. yeah?" Rorirner swung a
playful punch az him. He said.
anne had an idea she'd like 10
play the part of Jenny. You know
what I'm going TO do?"
Sure" said Collier. You're GO
ing 10 try 10 sell ID to Grand United
and then you're going TO try 10 die
tate who'll play In II. And T sup
pose you think they'll THANK YOU
for telling them how to run their
business"
Dan laughed. but his face grew
red nevertheless. Jaw. be yourself
ne said lamely.
But Collier. though he continued
10 smile. was serious. You've got
a great idea there. Dan. I'll swear
! think it'll make the SWEETEST pic
ture Hollywood has seen In n year
He began then to take the PLAY
apart and discuss ID. and Dan wa.
amazed that he should remember II
In such faithful detail: and M
made suggestions here and there. &C
which Dan listened thoughtfully
and agreed.
See what ! mean?" Paul said
1T would be a great picture for az
actor like Lester Moore: he'd make
that gangster OF yours come to life.
it's made to order for Moore"
Rorimer nodded. I'll get at Il
tomorrow first thing" he said
And then what are your planS7'
Il don't know exactly. What dt
you mean? / thought I'd do 1t ovel
and then see If somebody wanted
it. What else is there 10 do?"
I've been thinking Paul an
Swered. do you know what y0l
need. Dan? You need a little show
manship. Hollywood goes FOR II
The SWEETEST piece Of showmanshi
you ever pulled off IN Hollywood
was when you tore up your con
tract in front OF Adamson's nose
He was afraid to fire you mt tn
time: you probably had him think