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Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19892, 22 May 1936, Page 3

Cinema Snapshots Freddie Bartholomew. Freddie Bartholomew THE STAR who electrified the AND the BOY. world with his portrayal of the young “David Copperfleld,” made his stage debut at the age of three reciting a poem at an entertainment in Warminster, Wiltshire, England. Ho was an instantaneous success and he has never had a flop since. Now, at the age of 11, he is the star of Selznick International’s production of “Little Lord Fauntleroy.” Ills supporting oast includes Dolores Costello Barrymore, C. Aubrey Smith, Henry Stephenson, Guy Kibbee and Mickey Ilooney. Freddie was born in London on March 28. 1924, the son of a Government « mployee. He has spent most of his life with his aunt. Miss Myliicent Bartholomew, who decided after Freddie’s first appearance that he had the makings of an actor. She has been his trainer and manager ever since. Until he came to Hollywood his appearances had been confined to benefits and concert parties. It was while Freddie and his aunt were on a vacation in New York that she read of David O. Selznick’s search for a boy to play young Copperfleld. Freddie was thrilled with the Idea, for “David Copperfleld” was one of his favourite books. So they went to Hollywood where Freddie was selected from 10,000 contestants for the part. Herbert Marshall. Herbert Marshall has signs five- been signed to a - year contract, year contract byRKO Radio. Signing of tho pact, which calls for three feature pictures per year, climaxes two years of rival effort by major studios to obtain the exclusive services of the talented British-born stage and screen star. Constantly In demand, his name linked on the screen with the great feminine stars of the cinema, Marshall in the past has steadfastly refused to align himself exclusively with one studio. Felicitous conditions under which he recently worked with Ann Harding, co-starring in the RKO’s “Lady Consents,” are believed to have influenced him largely in signing the five-year contract. Marshall ranks to-day as a real ■ leader In the field of popular appeal. A splendid actor, he has an unusually large following among film fans of both sexes. ' fj FILMING CHIEF. In the film about Cecil Rhodes, which has been made in England, the role of the great chief Lobengula is filled by the chief Ndansia Kumalo. Kumalo is seen above during work in the studio. “Tale of Two Cities." Shattering all precedent, and setting a new mark of photographic technical achleveHISTORY MADE. met. a scene tOt “A Tale of Two Cities” was filmed entirely by the flickering light of two ordinary candles. The scene was a close-up of Bonald Colnian, and the script described him as being seen clearly, yet with shadows flickering across his face as the candles wavered. He was seated at a desk, writing. After trying to get the desired effect with regular studio lights, 'Oliver Marsh, A.S.C., chief cameraman, sent out a hurry call for candles. Five dozen were rushed to the set. Experimenting. Marsh started with twelve, reducing them gradually until only two remained lighted. The entire scene was made by the light of these two candles. It "■as a perfect “take.” The Immortal Dickens’ masterpiece cast Colman in the role of Sidney Carton. He Is supported by Elizabeth Allan, Edna May Oliver, Reginald Owen, Basil Bathbone, Blanche Yurka, Henry B. Wathall, Donald Woods, Walter Catlett. Fritz Leiber, H. B. Warner and Isabel Jewell. FLASHES. RING CRO 4 1 graph collector, but Inst id f collecting his autographs in .. honk I - has his friends sign their iihiik i wall in the playroom of his home. W KIKPURA, ir Fred \s|ai U is called ’’Watel.