Word: life
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...others in which superficial events have been slightly diverted as concessions to what is believed to be popular taste. You cannot take exception to Jannings' acting. He does a thousand things that only someone who knew a lot could think of, showing you how life worked out for that burgomeister. The picture itself is silent, but a musical accompaniment adds to its beauty. It was written by two Russians, Victor Schertzinger and Nicholas Soussanin. Best shots: the dance in the village hall, the toboggan slide, the boys who don't like birthday cake, Jannings wiping his tears...
Miss Claire: "This is the happiest day of my life...
Talkies will now be available in the following mood-colors worked out at the Eastman Laboratories: 1) Rose Dorce ("sensuousness and passion . . . amorous, romantic and exotic"); 2) Peachblow (''feminine beauty . . . the glow of life"); 3) Afterglow ("dawn and sunset scenes, interiors of luxury"); 4) Firelight ("intimate home relationships, mild affection"), 5) Candleflame ("mild mood reactions . . . feelings of coziness, comfort . . . peace and plenty without opulence"); 6) Sunshine ("mildly stimulating"); 7) Verdante ("youth, freshness, unsophistication, innocence . . . only slightly warm, but definitely not cold"); 8) Aquagreen ("cool lakes in the northwoods"); 9) Turquoise ("peace, tranquility . . . calm tropical seas'"); 10) Azure...
Burton J. Hendrick, for the best biography (The Training of an American-The Earlier Life and Letters of Walter H. Page published by Houghton, Mifflin) received...
Carl Hamilton is one of the least publicized, most picturesque figures in Manhattan life. A laborer's son, he was born about 40 years ago in the mining town of Hollidaysburg, Pa. There were several other children. His zealous mother gave a biblical stamp to his mind which it still retains...