The Nome daily nugget., 1935-09-28
THE GANGSTER TYPE
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By R. K. WILKINSON
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 duCer Howard Hayward,
 1 ito inject realism into a picture Is to cast the players true to type. By this I mean only real mothers should play the part of screen mothers, war veterans the part of soldiers, cultured men the part of gentlemen"
 And gangsters the part of gang sters .'
 Exactly. That's the meat In the coconut. Here we have a picture on which we are ready to begin production. The feature role Is that of a gang leader, suave, crafty, intelligent, ruthless sort of person, who lives by his wits and men fin hIs hand, who is a menace to society-hated, feared, scorned. And who, may I ask. have you cast to play the role? Who?"
 A grin, edging on sarcastic grimace, twisted the corners of Producer Rewards mouth.
 Donald Fairweather Of all people, he certainly comes the far thest from being gangster type! A good actor, yes. Bluff you'll excuse my saying so-a rather ef- femlnate sort of person. A master of love scenes. Sentimental, TO- mantle, direct appeal to the sym pathetic instincts of women :"
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 Director Tod Philloon rapped the table top and glared.
 Now Heyward, you listen to me. I've been In the movie making game a long time. It's my busi ness. cant do anything else. And If you'll forgive my lmmodesty, I've made some pretty good pic lures. If I hadn't been able to cast my roles correctly. those pie lures would have been Hops.
 Pm not saying this to make an impression. They're facts that cant be ignored. You're a bank CT. You've been out here only two weeks, and at that only because your bank sent you to take charge until the company's stock was dis posed of. It's senseless to think you can tell me how to make a pie ture. It isn't in your line. I hap pen to have discovered Donald Fairweather. He's versatile. He can play any part, If I direct hIm!'
 Producer Rewards face was a dull red.
 A sheer was on his lips.
 "Youre quite guy, eh, Phil. loon? Well, get this, either you get a real gangster type to play the role of Brick Lagoon, or you're fired There's plenty of 'em around, go pick one out"
 Director Philloon stared through a window and chewed his cigar.
 He could not afford to lose his job.
 Jobs were scarce.
 Besides, he loved the work.
 Moreover, this young upstart of banking man was only temporary fixture.
 Within six months old man Le- vine, who knew pictures and appre- cIated Director Philloons abilities, would be back on the job.
 Presently Director Philloon turned.
 I'd like to make you sporting proposition I'll go get gangster, a real one. true to type, and, with your approval, I'll cast him in the role of Brick Lagoon. I'll do my best to build him up and if, as you predict. he comes through, injects realism into the film, we'll use him If he falls down, we'll play Don Falrweather !"
 "Done!"
 Hayward slapped the table.
 He knew Philloon well enough to be assured that the director would try Tn all sincerity to make an ac- tor out of the gangster.
 And 1t was with no little feeling of triumph and relief that he agreed to the proposition.
 He felt certain that his own ideas on the matter were correct, and that Director Philloon had surprise coming to him.
 He stood up.
 Just one thing more, Philloon. When selecting your man, remem- Der that thls film Is actually character sketch of the wellknown gang leader. Tony Scarbo. Pick some one who at least resembles Scarbo In appearance"
 "I'll bear 1t In mind" Philloon agreed.
 Two days later Director Philloon entered Producer Rewards pri- vate office in company with a tall