TOOK A CHANCE AND WON SUCCESS

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 172, 7 August 1937, Page 10

TOOK A CHANCE AND WON SUCCESS

Many of the most famous people in the world assert that they never would, have attained success had. they not voluntarily thrown up secure jobs or prof essional careers to embark in some entirely different business Scores of Hollywood stars also declare that they delibexately jeopardised their futures (aceording to general opinion) when they turned to the stage or the screen as a life work. Herbert MaTshall studied to become a banker but walked out of a. financial institution when he was making rapid progress to accept a small part in a London play. His friends and family thought him demented, but time has proved that he was right in following the profession which he felt was his future. r Ginger Rogers was being trained for a career as a school teacher and appeared in a Charlestown contest which launched her on a stage career only after persistent opposition on the part of her mother. Jack Oakie, currently featured oh RKO Radio's "The Toast of New York," began his career as a Wall Street clerk and was destined for a financial position in a large brokerage house. He walked out of a fine job to join a musical show. Preston Foster was making a reputation for himself in the business office of a Philadelphiia newspaper when he pulled up stakes and embarked upon an operatic career. Now he is on the top rung of the success ladder of Hollywood. Aun Sothern exehanged a sure success' as a concert pianist to go on the stage and now is one of the most popular screen* players. These are juist a few of the stars ,who took a chance — and found success.