The Washington times., 1935-10-12

at the Metro GoldwynM Mayer studio the flowing gar
ment eccentric hats and austere personality of MISS
Pross in "a Tale of Two Cities" for nearing the
close of this magnificent picture say magnificent with
out reservation for feel that this indeed, one OF the
outstanding contributions of all time The other
afternoon had occasion to some OF the ruSheS IN
which Mr. Ronald Coman and Miss Elizabeth Allan took
part and have been able to think of little else
The picture has absorbed all energies for many
months. 1t is being produced much more lavish
scale than David Copperfield and feel certain it is
destined equal the tremendous Of that first
Dickens picture
Those who are interested in spectacular should
have been here about three weeks ago when the Fall OF
the Bastille" filmed To me, SO long accustomed 10
the limitations of the proscnium arch of the theater 1t
was nothing than thrilling To watch 5000 men and
screaming the great open before
the walls of Basle raked by musket fire. falling back in
disorder only charge in frantic desperation
was a spectacle that made my blood thrill.
And now, Mr. Kelley feel quite are saying to
yourself, When will this woman quit talking shop and
tell me something ntimate?" regret there is so
little, so very little, to tell.
could tell you of the little social gossip of Hollywood,
although be it from to indulge in gossp-much =
but feel your active scouts have long since
informed you of everything worth while.
AS 1 write you thinking of Washington. How
many many times have stepped off the train there IN the
cold, gray dawn The first time, think was very young
girl just of Boston, trying her wings in the magic of
the theater Unfortunately the magic was limited to
tiny travelling stock company and the engagement regret
to say was profitable But shall forget the
thrill of that first day in the National Capital nor the
thought that night that there might be Senator or Con-
hardly think of arrival mered such official atten
tion Certainly Senators at the railroad station
long after midnight when crept into chair cars to
make the next ''jump.''
Later I returned to Washington many times under more
pleasant crcumstanceswth various New York companies
consider myself fortunate to have made enduring
friendships there. They have continued since cast lot
definitely with Hollywood few years ago.
There seemed a remote possibility this autumn that
should back Washington with theatri
cal company, but have decided against it, Hollywood
is pleasant the studio work too engrossing have
tolerance for those players from the stage who
here for time and go away criticize the studios and the
film people.
may say to you with absolute honesty that have
known charming company than is gathered here,
and that have wish beyond being permitted to
tnue here my little white house for the of my life
My house. Yes, I'm proud of it. 1t is small and sits
the top of little knoll In front is terraced lawn
soping down to white picket fence. When close the
gate night and into my house feel that there
the alpha and of existence, the to effort
and the end of striving. I it day driving
along the boulevard in my car bought it that afternoon
and moved in the next day. I have regretted it.
Well, Mr.. Man. that is my story. I send you best
CARDS from a ady-I hope-who has reached the haven
of dreams