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young man Of Hollywood. cant get along with a studio executive al Continental Pictures and tears UT his contract as scenario writer and asks to be fired. But he isn't. Dan IS interested in Anne Winter, a girl from Tulsa. Okla, who has shown enough ability to warrant a screen test and a decent part in q picture.
 Dan lives with Paul Collier. who writes daily movie column for a string of newspapers. Anne lives with two extra girls, Eva Harley and Mona Morrison.
 A famous director named Garry Sloan has shown some interest in Anne. hardly enough. however. 10 warrant any high hopes. Dan does not like Sloan; he is, however. an ad- r1irer Of Martin Collins. formerly of Continental. now Of Amalgamated Rorln1er and Anne attend q house. warming at Collins home.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER NX
 Hollywood is full of rumors. They fly about the great studios, and they hover over luncheon tables and fit through hotel lobbias and along the boulevards. Such such a star is getting a divorce; so-and-so is leay- ing this studio for that one; Amalga- mated is going to do nothing but appropriations; a certain featur- ed player IS to be starred.
 Rare is the official announcement that is not preceded by a host of rumors. It was a rumor that Louise Watkins wanted 10 discuss with Dan Rorlmer, and while Dan was surprls- ed at it's nature, he did not think it at all strange that Miss Watkins should have heard 1t ahead Of him. TOT news in Hollywood travelled in roundabout fashion. And, besides Louise wrote for a group ot gossipy movie fan magazines. and she knew her Hollywood
 Continental Pictures, Louise Wat kins said, was gelng to be sold. Lawson Brothers were going to buy Continental and merge it, or ally it. with their other studios
 She had dropped in early on Rori- ner and Collier that Sunday after noon, had run into Johnny Riddle and informed him that Paul and Dan were having open house" and had brought Johnny with her
 T thought you'd be interested" she told Dan.
 T should be- Dan admitted. "Is it straight"
 Its not official, of course, but don't be surprised Continental is close to the wall as it is I imagine they'll be rather glad to be bought out instead Of going under q sherif's hammer"
 Rorimer shrugged. Well. it's all news to me. I suppose Mir. Rorimer will find himself scouting around for q new job pretty soon"
 Paul Collier observed dryIy: You're lucky you haven't had to do your scouting before this,' and at Louises inquiring look Dan ex- plained.
 T got sore at Adamson and tore up my contract"
 Yeah, just like that" Paul com mented.
 T think hes smart" Johnny Rid dle said. Be independent; that's my motto. They think lot more of you, Dan, if you tell them to go to the devil once in vhile.'
 "What'll they do. Louise?" Dan asked.
 Miss Watkins didn't know. T suppose they'll continue 10 operate it ! under the name of Continental. and apply some of their own well-known efficiency"
 There's room for plenty of that" Dan observed, I beg you par don"
 "--or maybe they'll merge it . completely. But that's not very like ly; the name Continental still means something
 Well I'm for it-especiaIly f it means that Adamson goes out on his neck"
 And how about you2" Paul de- manded
 Dan said. My time was almost LID anyway. Only a couple Of months to go on the contract, and know blam- ed well Adamson would never re- new 1t. In fact, I'm expecting the air any day-in large and copious quantities
 He smiled Paul he explained 10 Louise and Johnny, worries about me. I'll give him gray hair yet"
 Collier growled. He said that it took two 10 run an establishment such as theirs. I'd like to maintain you in the comfort you're accustom- ed to, but I can't afford it.
 Dan laughed and went to the kitchen, and Collier. turning 10 the others said, Independent, that's him all over"
 Quit picking on him" Johnny Riddle advised. T like to see q man who can tell some Of these high powered executives where to get off and make them like It. How's Dams girl friend getting along?"
 Coming right along, Johnny. Better keep an eye on her; she'n A1NT HET