Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About The Omaha guide. (Omaha, Neb.) 1927-19?? | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 1935)
Will Hays Talks About Colored Actors Czar of Moving Picture Indus try Feels Race Making Progress Los Angel s, Cal., Dec. 7, )By Jacob Anderson for ANP)—Will Hays, one of the most important personages in the world of moving pictures, is interested in the; probl ms which face colored actors and actresses who are I seeking careers in the films and ^ expresses the feeling that slowly | but d finitely, greater opportun ities are opening up for talented folk of color. The dynamic fig- j uro who serves as the czar of the movie industry, chatt d with me the other day, our conversation j winding around about half a doz- i en subjects, the pictures, politics. I public opinion and housing being among them. Colored Architect Builds His Horn . Housing was especially upon his mind because we were stand* | ing on the slope of a knoll on top of which his beautifully new country home was neaiing com pletion. With us was Paul Wil liams, the famous young colored architect who is constructing it. This remarkable designer has built residences for so many celebrities in the film colony, that having a home built by Paul Wil- , liams is geting to be a hall mark of discrimination and good taste out this way. The Hays home is located in “Hidden Valley,” one of the most beautiful spots imaginable, tucked away in the mountains about 40 ■ miles from Hollywood, where i some of the greater moving pic- . ture magnates have a<quin d sites and are building nway from the mad whirl of Hollywood. A private road which leads uway from the main highway and winds past a gorgeous lake, leads oni' to ! this exclusive spot. 1 had driven j out with Paul Williams who is! erecting another artistic creation | which dout.tleBS will add further to his rapidly spr.ading fame., Paul pres n:ed me to Mr. Hays ( whom 1 had known slightly. Slerd . wiry, iiT nisely active ir Knth mind and body, Mr. Hays led us from point to point, sug-1 gesting when he wanted his ^ stables located, pointing out oth-1 er improvements, tennis courts | and a swimming pool which he planned for the lovely r sidence which he termed "a little country house.” Nearby stood the colored man who has be n his confidential employe for many years and who had come on to California from Sullivan, Indiana, the Hays’ home. Mr. Hays said this em ploye had practically had super vision over the rearing of his son. Just then he was preparing the cornerstone which Mr. Hays was planning to dedicate with a party the following Saturday night. Praises Bob Church. While discussing the future of the Republican Party of which he, as chairman of the Republican National Committee, was at one time the directing g nius, Mr. Hays recounted his wide acquaint ance with the political problems confronting the race and his long time friendship for Robert R. (Boh) Church of Memphis, whom ho holds in high esteem and to whom he had entrusted many political assignments of an im portant and confidential nature. "Bob Church could always b? de pended upon to work for the best interests of his party and his people,” Mr. Hays commented, “and Church during our long as sociation not only never askrd for a penny’s expense or compensa tion for service but contributed himself toward support of the party’s program." Actors making rrogress. “You ask about the possibilities before colored screen actors” he said. “Happily there are gratify ing indications of progress along t h« types of characterization which you desire. iln ‘Sanders of the River,’ Paul Robeson repre sents an African chieftain. He sings superbly, and is presented as a man of integrity who domin ates this fine screen play from beginning to end. Perhaps you know that ‘Show Boat’ is soon to be released with Paul Robeson in the part he played on the stage, singing ‘Old Man River.’ “It is expected that ‘Given Pas tures’ will be the same impressive drama on the screen that it was on th? stage. The actor who plays the leading part on the stage, Charles Winter Wood, is I under stand, the first choice for the part on the screen. The second choice is reported to be Daniel . Haynes, one of the outstanding j Negro actors. ‘tin 'Imitation of Life,’ Louise Beavers, who played the part of the mother really stole the pic ture. The patbnt, understanding way of the Negro mother with her child was a lesson for every one. “In ‘Alice Adams’ we have Hat tie McDaniel playing a high type of comedy. This type of comedy played by Negroes Is recognized and enjoyed by the public just as white performers like Zazu Pitts and Patsy Kelly ara enjoyed. "Clarence Muse has appeared in so many character parts that his face is familiar as that of an old friend on the screen. In music many oreh stras have been fea tured in recent years and out standing singers, among them Etta Moten, have found places.’’ “You know perhaps that the work of Tuskeg e Institute has boon presented on the screen In a short subject. "The fact is, of course, that in pr senting entertainment pictures the screen offers a similar variety to that which is found in real life. It is fair to state that the type of I serious characterization which you urg> is definitely on the increase." Hut. Mr. Hays, you have just expressed the opinion that mov ing pictures are among the most important educational mediums in the world today. How can Ne gro Americans take advantage of this channel to mold opinion in their favor and to better acquaint the people of the nation with the worth while conributlons which the race has to off r to our com mon country, I asked? The man whose word rules filmland paused, looked a bit thoughtful and then replied: “A way must be found to h.lp tiie socially-minded leaders of the Negro race to use the screen in tb'> promotion of b tter under standing among their people, and to improve the appreciation and understanding o f America," he said, "What is needed is a con tinuous proc ss of education simi lar to that which occupies the at t ntion of many teachers, librar ians, directors of religious edu cation and other socially-minded civic leaders." Paul Williams, who had b en conferring with Mr. Hays, joined me. Wo entered his car and drove back to Los Angeles, I with renew d hope that though it, might be a long pull before the realization of all his ambitions, the Negro actor has a friend at court. NAACP Asks Borah To Name Acts * way the federal government can he permited o act agains lynchers. The NAACP letter stated. “Our national government is a pitiful and important struts" ture 'indeed if the deadening hand of legalism prevents it from taking any action what ever gains a crime like lynch" ing. If it be true as you declare, that, first, you are horrified and opposed to lynching, sec ond, that the congress is with out power to legislate against this evil; and third, that feeler" jiI action is possigle only by an amendment to the constitution, may we ask why it is that you have never 'introduced u reso lution for such an amendment? “You further declare that you have often expressed by word and by act your opposi tion to and horror of lynching. This Association has kept for twentysix years ns complete records ns it could of the lynch ing industry. But search of those records fails to reveal either action or utterance by yourself against lynching, ex" cept upon the occasions of the filibusters in 1922 and 1935 when you allied yourself to de feat the Dyer and Costigan" Wagner bills with such utter reactionaries as Senators Elli son I). Smith of South Caro" linn, Cole Blease of the same istate. Heflin of Alabama, Hail ey of North Carolina, and Har | rison of Mississippi—all states (with very had lynching record. “In order that our files may be complete we will appreciate Jyour giving us the facts on the acts or words upon other oc casions which you have put forth against lynching. ’’ Ethiopians Push Back Invaders In The South Addis Ababa, Kthiopiu — (CNA)—Nightly guerilla raids by Ethiopian soldiers and steady torrents of rain halted the advance General Graziani’s troops toward Harar on the southern front. High officer of Gen Gra ziarti’g staff admitted this week that what began as a triumphal march across the Province of Ogaden has become a military defeat. Tactial retreats of the in vading fascist troops were forced by small bands of Ethi opian tribesmen who attacked the flanks of Graziani’s col umns at night, the officers said. lias Desta Demtu, favorite son-in-law of Emperor Haile Selassie, deserves the credit in drawing the attention of the Italians to the far south and warding off their push toward the Djibouti railroad. Striking and retreating, dam aging the Italian fascist line of communication lias Desta Demtu, operating near Dolo, has shown himself a formidable foe to the invaders. 20,000 Greet Pres. At Atlanta Uni. (Continued from Page 1) mierophon > and his voice, ampli fied sufficiently to be heard by all, was carried to the farthest part of the field. “I am sorry,” he said, “that I haven’t time to speak to you now, but I am int rested in the great University Housing project that is being constructed two blocks from here. I hope to come back when it is finished and speak to you. As you know, we are inter ested in better homes for the American people to live in.’’ During his brief stop th ■ Presi dent took time to greet personally each member of the committeei who was pres.nt. These included, Pi: sident S. H. Archer of More house College and President Florence M. Read of Spriman College, Principal C. L. Harper of Booker T. Washington High School and Miss Bazoline Usher, Principal of David T. Howard Junior High School, Acing Dean V. A. Clinch of Morris Brown col lege, representing President Wil liam A. Fountain, Jr., and T. J. Ferguson, vice-president of the Pioneer Savings Company, who represented the colored citizens of Atlanta. Other members of the committe who were not able to be present were President John Hope of Atlanta University, Dir rector Forrester B. Washington of the Atlanta School of Social Work, President M. S. Savage of Clark university, Mrs. M. Agnes Jon-, s, supervisor of Negro schools in Atlanta, C. A. Scott, publisher of the Atlanta Daily World, and Attorney T. W. Holmes. His words of greeting spoken, tho President waved again to the vast gathering that stood in the broad field below the street on which his car had been parked and greeted esp cially the men of the Morehouse College Band, and the procession moved on toward tho federal housing project. From his open car which moved slowly through the center of this devel opment the President was able to I see the partially completed build | ings which, when finished in May, j 1936, will provide model apart j ment homes for nearly 700 colored j families. The procession contin | ued two blocks up W. at Fair ! street to Chestnut, then turning , south passed the Atlanta Uni i versity Administration Building and the University Library. From this noint the cars went directly to Warm Springs, Georgia. To handle the crowds and carry out the program smoothly and ef I ficiently hundreds of persons co | operated. Members of seven col ered Boy Scout troops, numbering 150 in all, served through the afternoon to keep the crowds in place. A detachm nt of soldiers from Fort McPherson under the command of Major Richard M. Levy acted as a guard along the route of march. The Morehouse Bahd in their maroon and white uniforms furnished music as the crowd awaited, and under the di faction of Profeasor Willis Lau rence James, the students sang "I’m Going Down to the River of Jordon." An emergency hospital under the direction of Dr. Way mond Reeves and Dr. D. R. Green was set up on the field with a corps of nurses and two ambu lances on hand to attend to any need. In the course of the President’s day in Atlanta he greeted the public school children in Piedmont Park, unveiled a marker at the new Techwood housing project, and addressed a vast crowd of citizens in Grant Fild. This speech was carired to the crowd field by means of amplifiers. GOLD MEDAL HAARLEM OIL CAPSULES Fine for Weak Kidneys and Blad der Irritation. STOP GETTING UP NIGHTS One 35 cent box of these fam ous capsules will put healthy ac tivity into your kidneys and blad der—flush out harmful waste poisons and acid and prove to you that at last you have a grand diu retic and stimulant that will swiftly cause these troubles to cease. But be sure and get GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules— safe and harmless—the original and genuine—right from Haarlem in Holland. Millions have kidney and bladder trouble and never suspect it—some symptoms be sides visits the bathroom at night times smarts and burns. New Kind Insurance Policy Sent Free Buy no insurance policy until you see the new contract sent for 10 days FREE inspection by Na tional Benefit Protective Associa tion, 206 Hall Building, Kansas City, Mo. It pays $800.00 on nat ural or accidental death; costs only 60c a month. Age limit 2 to 50. Persons 61 to 65 and entire families also covered at amazing ly low rates. SEND NO MONEY! Simply send name and age of all persons to be covered together with beneficiary’s name and rela tionship. When certificate arrives for FREE inspection you will be more than pleased. No obligations —FREE offer limited—write to day. Straighten Your Hair At Home Our newest produet turns the most stubborn kinky hair into soft lustrous straight hair. Applied at home in a few seconds. Costs but a few cents. Write for free offer. CHEMCO PRODUCTS, 116 Har borview Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. JAY’S MARKET 2314 No. 24th Street JA 7234 We aim to please. We carry a complete line of Groceries. BABE’S BUFFET Carl Rabes, Prop. Refreshments and Lunch 2425 N. 24th Street, 24th and Lake Phone JA. 9196 Omaha ,.v *4)ft, i ^ New and uliferetu won 6 r-worklng a Ir dreaslrv pomaue and jKCf BRIGHT ENING FACE POWDER Largo trial eises free Write Lucky Heart Laboratories. Dept. __ Memphle, Tennea.ee Dept. Q 115 CABINET work \ Of all kind* done. Prices I Hi. 0 H. WHITE 2525 Charles JA 2869 buy YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER AT Carey’s Groeery 27th & Grant WE 6089 2211 N. 24th AT 4076 HENS AND SPRINGS Per Pound 20c FRESH EGGS Holiday Poultry Dressed Free while you wait. 1301 No. 24th HA 1985 Have money and love magic. Sand yew* name end address and racaive the my she slfrae. Just write Keystone Lab* f ' Memphis. Team. Dept. l-R-7. JPKYic ® W \-j0 lUL Rorvea Largest Selling Flve-in-One Hair Dressing in the world: If you haven't used Roreen. don’t fall to try thla Treatment! Bell 200 World Fasteat Sellers! 1711 1717 Hose coupon with every or • ■ • mxWU der! Something new. Write immediately for our proposition! Keystone Lab., Memphis, Term., Dept.... 10-R-ll L=_i With Samples of Sweet Georgia Brown Hair Dressing and Face Powder Be & Joe Louis Booster. Wear this classy Button of the "Brown Bomber.” Send 3c Stamp for Samples, FREE Button and Special Agents Olter. Ilusryl Write today before all buttons are gone. _ VALMOR PRODUCTS CO. S243 Cottage Grove Ave. Dept. SM Chicago, lit ■ ! Omaha Guide Food Show! 2418-2420 Grant Street j _( a————e——^— ( 5 BIG NIGHTS 5; BEGINNING MONDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 7 P. M. ‘ ENDING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 11:30 P. M. PROFESSOR P. J. WADDLES’ CONCERT f BAND WILL PROVIDE A MUSICAL PROGRAM EACH EVENING > PRIZES! PRIZES! EACH NIGHT COME EARLY! YOU MAY BE THE LUCKY ONE! | If you are lucky you might win a $75 Fur Coat, or a fine Nebraska Clothing Store Suit ( DON’T FORGET A CAR LOAD OF FOOD IN PRIZES EACH NIGHT EVERYBODY WELCOME! Don’t miss the one big event of the season—Non racial!— i A mid-city Community Af fair. Everybody Welcome! ( Get Your FREE TICKET from Your Favorite Mid City Market. j ADMISSION AT DOOR—10c Children without escorts w ill not be admitted. ( ---—-—-- r TUCHMAN BROS. GROCERIES AND MEATS 24th at Lake Street WEbster 0402 RATZKY GROCERY 2102 No. 26th St. Phone HA. 0112 HERMAN’S MARKET 24th and Lake St. jne WE. 5444 LONDON’S MARKET 1624 No. 24th St. ( Phone ■ - WE. 05611j.
