Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-14
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ERNEST lynn

tually had to be urged to exhibit
her talent.
There was q girl In here just
ahead OF YOU" he said. who was
getting $3.50 a week in picture for q
while. She used TO be a manicure"
The casting director sighed. She
ought to be a manicure again. We
can't use her. and I'm afraid no.
body cannot as long as she expects
that figure. Anyway. it seems she's
been taking vocal lessons. and she
wanted TO sing for me-"
And did she?" Anne asked.
Bell said, shes terrible. ! told
her ! was too busy -. II you'd
rather not do your stuff here We
can walk owe to n Of the vacant
stages. I can dig UP a piano player
and we can get some kind OF an
outfit for you from the wardrobe.
That dress you have on looks pretty
tight to kick around in
Anne Winter eagerly agreed that
that was true. And these heels
are high, Mr.. Bell" She knew that
MI. Bell approved Of her frock; his
eyes had said as much. It vas
white, as were her sandals. Her
stockings we're the color Of bare
legs. And she knew that her hair
was very black against the brim Of
the tight fitting white hat.
She watched him as he picked up
the telephone and issued a few low
spoken orders, and when he hung
up he turned TO her and said he
wanted her to meet Mr.. Hurley.
DO you happen to know Fred Hur-
ley. the director?" he asked, and
Anne shook her head.
We'll. act your prettiest for him.
Miss Winter. We're picking q cast
for his picture. It's a musical COM
edy."
He told her presently that Garry
Sloan had been satisfied with her
work in Married in May" and that
her voice was very good. DO you
sing" he asked.
They we're walking along a palm
lined path through the courtyard.
on their way from the administra-
ton building to one Of the studios.
II was hot in the sun and Anne
felt grateful for the moment OF
shade when they paused for the
guard 70 open the gate.
She told the casting director:
You ask difficult questions, Mr..
Bell. ! sing a little for my own
amusement. because I ike 1t. I'm
not at all sure that you would"
Bell laughed. Something tells
me I will. You know" he added
seriously, there's ncX1ing that
gives US a bigger kick g. nd here
than the discovery Of new talent.
You've no idea how closely every
foot OF film Is watched. and you've
no idea how many eyes are looking
you over while you're working, no
matter how Insignificant your job
may happen TO Especially If a
girl seems TO have screen charm
He felt. he said, not noticing the
quick look of inquiry that Anne
darted at him, that the motion pic
ture companies owed a great deal
to the extras Of Hollywood. We
can't get along without them. and
it's q shame we can't do more for
them. It's not exactly our fault
that there are too many Of them
here to keep them all employed.
but we're always glad to give any
of them a chance when we possibly
can"
He said, Its a queer business,
Miss Winter; a heartbreaking bust
ness - and nobody knows 1t any
better than a casting director. But
I'm afraid 1t couldn't be run any
differently. I think" he added
with a smile as he took her arm
and helped her up some steps. that
you've got the equipment that may
carry you q long way. ! hope I'm
right
4 certainly hope you are" Anne
said, looking up at him, and Bell,
still holding her arm. followed her
through a narrow door into the
barn-like interior Of the studio.
There's a piano over here" he
said, pointing n way. MI. Hurley
Will join us presently. ! forgot to
tell you that he plays the piano. SO