Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10) (1942)

The edition of Screen Snapshots celebrates 25 years of production. It looks at the content of edition #1, then a tribute to movie people who have died in those 25 years. Finally there are tributes to the Screen Snapshots series by Cecil De Mille, Walt Disney, Louella Parsons and Rosalind Russell.

Introduction
"Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)" is a short documentary film generated in 1942, component of the long-running Screen Snapshots series by Columbia Pictures. The collection was developed and also routed by Ralph Staub, who wanted capturing behind the curtain minutes of Hollywood stars and sharing them with the audiences. The brief movie is a collection of video taken at different Hollywood events as well as events, showcasing the lives and also activities of film stars as well as industry individualities throughout the early 1940s.

Introduction
The movie begins with an introduction by Ralph Staub, providing a short background of the Screen Snapshots collection and its mission to catch the honest minutes of Hollywood celebrities. The footage recorded in this specific installment offers visitors with a peek into the lives of the celebrities and also clarify their individual rate of interests and also leisure activities.

The initial segment of the movie takes the target market to the 1942 Screen Actors Guild Spring Benefit Talent Show, an event that elevated cash for the Motion Picture Relief Fund. As the camera frying pans via the group of thrilled visitors, we capture glimpses of well known stars as well as actresses of that time, such as Marlene Dietrich, Robert Young, and also Lucille Ball.

The movie changes to a series of candid shots of celebs enjoying leisure time outside the movie collections. As an example, we see Joan Crawford horticulture at her home, and also Olivia de Havilland pausing from her stressful shooting schedule to take pleasure in some horseback riding. Other stars showcased include Charles Boyer and also Annabella delighting in a game of tennis, Natalie Draper ice skating, and Phil Silvers enjoyable friends with his piano skills.

Film Star Homes as well as Personal Lives
"Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)" likewise supplies a special peek right into the glamorous residences as well as lifestyles of Hollywood celebrities. Viewers get an opportunity to see the residence of fabulous comedian W.C. Fields, which is embellished with an elaborate collection of model trains. The luxurious estate of Claudette Colbert is likewise showcased, providing a tip of the extravagant lives led by these film celebrities.

A featured highlight of the movie is the appearance of a young and also captivating Marilyn Monroe, that was still an arising star at the time. We witness her care free and enjoyable disposition as she happily has fun with a young puppy throughout a break from her busy job. One more renowned Hollywood star shown in the film is Gary Cooper, who showcases his tennis skills as he completes in a charity tournament.

Fundraiser and Sports Tournaments
The movie acts as a documents of the various charity drive as well as sporting activities events that were actively supported by Hollywood celebrities. We see well-known actors taking part in charity events, such as Lou Nova competing in an unique boxing match to increase funds for the war effort. The camaraderie and also enthusiasm shown by movie stars in the direction of these occasions show that celebs were proactively associated with adding to causes and returning to society during those times.

In conclusion, "Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)" gives a fascinating understanding into the lives of motion picture stars throughout the very early 1940s. The film showcases their individual rate of interests, extravagant houses, and also involvement in different charity events, giving a well-shaped point of view of what their lives involved past the glitz as well as beauty of the silver screen. This 1942 documentary is an appealing as well as helpful aesthetic record of Hollywood background, recording honest moments of movie celebrities in such a way that still holds relevance and worth today.

Top Cast

  • Art Acord (small)
    Art Acord
    Self (archive footage)
  • Renée Adorée (small)
    Renée Adorée
    Self (archive footage)
  • Fred Astaire (small)
    Fred Astaire
    Self
  • Agnes Ayres (small)
    Agnes Ayres
    Self (archive footage)
  • John Barrymore (small)
    John Barrymore
    Self (archive footage)
  • Richard Barthelmess (small)
    Richard Barthelmess
    Self (archive footage)
  • Beverly Bayne (small)
    Beverly Bayne
    Self (archive footage)
  • George Beban (small)
    George Beban
    Self (archive footage)
  • Hobart Bosworth (small)
    Hobart Bosworth
    Self (archive footage)
  • Gladys Brockwell (small)
    Gladys Brockwell
    Self (archive footage)
  • Francis X. Bushman (small)
    Francis X. Bushman
    Self (archive footage)