Heifetz To Make Goldwyn Film

Radio Record, 8 April 1938, Page 29

Heifetz To Make Goldwyn Film

JASCHA HEIFETZ, perhaps the world’s outstanding violinist, has been signed to a motion picture contract by Samuel Goldwyn, and will make his first screen appearance in ‘‘The Great Musical Festival," which the producer will film in technicolour in 1938. Indicative of the ambitious nature of the production is the fact that Goldwyn has also signed Fannie Hurst, noted novelist, to write the story and screen-play. Goldwyn commented: "I think that the screen is ready and the public has shown its willingness to accept really great music. And when a world-renowned artist of Heifetz’s standing decides to bring his great talent to the screen, | feel that the entire motion picture industry has taken a firm step forward." It is of interest to mention that Heifetz is married to Florence Vidor, star of silent pictures.