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April 7, 1965 THE SKYSCRAPER Page Seven Photography Fires 'Lord Jim'; Twelve Seniors Qualify Dialogue Extinguishes Script f lt; k pp Gan pi J , J Twelve Mundelein seniors are the votes of seniors and f A peal of thunder instead of the usually insipid theme music an nounces the beginning of Columbia Picture's Lord Jim. Something unusual is apparent from the mo ment the curtains at the Cinestage Theater open. But, the thunder fades out and the music begins just as the anticipation and excited identification of the events sur rounding the Patna fades into the spectatorship of the incidents which occur in Patusan. Through the almost cineramic photography, the audience is pres ent on the pitching deck of the ship as the film opens. This sense of motion is heightened by the shutter-click flashes of Jim as a midshipman and later as a dere lict. Color and craftsmanship are overwhelming, and the overpower- ingly British narrator telling what Jim is thinking and feeling is un necessary. Expression Communicates Facial expression and eye move ment suffice to communicate ambi tion, fear, shame and desire for anonymity, and Peter O'Toole can be a silent Jim. Each flash of the camera reveals a new aspect, a new character, and an aura of complete fascination envelops Jim as he moves from a respected naval officer to a coward rejected by the world and by himself. It is then that Jim meets Stein, Paul Lukas, who gives him a second chance to become the man of his fantasies. Jim moves inland to Patusan but, with the abandonment of the all-embracing sea, the audience be comes spectators rather than par ticipants. Director-writer Richard Brooks attempts to compensate for this loss with dialogue, and Jim suddenly becomes articulate. Features Overpower Unfortunately, the expressive face and eyes of Peter O'Toole are overpowered by the pseudo-heroic and philosophical speeches Jim makes. Instead of a recompense the conversation becomes further detriment. The Patusan incidents lack the psychological import of Conrad's novel but the action of his story does not want for development. At times it seems that this is a glori fied Jungle Jim rather than Lord Jim who frees the natives from the tyranny of the dictator-general and works for their well-being against the schemes of Gentleman Brown and his compatriots. The fate which forces Jim's actions in Con- by Jean Durall rad almost becomes the common place maneuvering of a Hollywood ending as Jim dramatically and in evitably fulfills his promise with his life. Essence Succumbs Even though Brooks follows the book quite closely in content, the essence which separates Conrad's story from any adventure is lost. Peter O'Toole makes a superla tive effort to bring Jim to life and succeeds until he is overcome by the often meaningless words which he repeats and the sacrifice of character to adventure which over takes him in Patusan. Despite the many areas where Lord Jim falls short of Conrad's classic, the merit of the first seg ment and the overpowering beauty of the photography throughout form a powerful example of cinema possibilities. Brooks' own summary of Lord Jim might, how ever, apply to his film as well. . . . a story in which a young man of high potential, a dreamer of heroic fantasies, fails to live up to his own code of behavior. He seeks and finds a second chance to re deem his lost honor. Brooks finds no second chance. eligible scholastically for Kappa Gamma Pi, the national Catholic honor society in colleges for women. They qualify with a 2.6 grade point average, and excel in character, leadership, service and scholar ship. The nominees are: Virginia Fin negan, Mary Catherine Grill, Pa tricia Kaufman, Madeline Klaves, Laura Lewin, Betty Muzik, Mary Michael Parent, Trudy (Schwenk) Saltenberger, Helen Skala, Lor raine Steinbronn, Carol Suran and Mary Etta Talarico. Not more than ten per cent of a graduating class may be selected. Membership will be decided by Leadership, World Issues Concern College Community Know yourself Know God Know what is occurring around you. This was the formula which greeted a group of 70 underclass- Juniors Prepare Spring Luncheon Have you wondered why there are daisies in the lockers and the lunchroom? These flowers are foretelling junior class plans to honor the seniors at the Junior- Senior Luncheon, April 28, in the Pick-Congress Hotel, Avenue East and West Rooms. The tickets are 8.50 per jun ior and complementary for each senior who attended the lunch eon last year. Anita Skowron, chairman of the ticket com mittee, has a booth in the lounge area each Wednesday. Girls may purchase their tick ets either in full or in install ments to be paid before Easter. The seniors who did not attend the luncheon last year may pur chase their tickets for 4.50 the week of April 5. The menu, decorations, and entertainment though still in the planning stages promise a pleasant surprise. Bernie Kowalski, chairman of the luncheon, and junior class social chairman, is working with com mittee chairmen Anita Skowron, tickets; Marcia Uebbing, decora tions; Joan Marchiori, entertain ment; and Pat Toussaint, publicity. Announce Judges for Annual Lusk Awards Judges for the Mary Josephine Lusk awards, the annual creative writing contest, were announced by Mrs. Jeffery Spencer, a member of the English department and Review moderator. The awards promote student publication of essays, po etry, short stories, editorials and reviews. Dr. R. D. Brown, associate professor of English at Oregon State University, will judge the short story entries. The essay division will be judged by Sister Mary Samuel, O.P., dean of students and a member of the English department at Dominican College, San Rafael, Calif. Nationally known poet, Father men on Interest vs. Apathy Day, March 28. The cooperation of the Sodality, faculty and Jesuit scho lastics, along with lay people, ma terialized a plan for genuine lead ership and the development of Mundelein as a community and as a national institution. The connection which exists between a Mundelein student and various world issues and how these should be recognized was covered in talks given throughout the day. In intni ter Mary Ann Ida, B.V.M, stressed the need for women to dedicate their whole life to all facets of living including the Raymond Roseliep, will judge the poetry entries for the contest. Fa ther has published three volumes of verse. Dr. Robert M. Davis, assist ant professor of English at Loyola, will judge the reviews. Dr. Davis' reviews have been published in Critic and other magazines. Editorials will be judged by Miss Barbara Tiritilli, feature writer for Chicago's American. The awards are sponsored by the English and journalism depart ments. The recipients will be an nounced at the spring Honors Con vocation. roles of wife, mother and in tellectual. The most vital issues touched during the day centered around the possibility of a genuine Mundelein community and the role and tech nique of Christian feminine leader ship. A community at Mundelein was interpreted as a state of pride and consciousness in be ing a member of the school. It was stressed that individu alism is in no way denied in such a community, but rather increased by providing a Kreater opportunity for inter action with other people. faculty members. Laetare Gives British Comedy Peter Coke's Breath of Spring, the 1958 British comedy from which the movie Make Mine Mink was adapted, will be pre sented by the Laetare Players, May 1 and 2, 7:30 p.m. in the col lege auditorium. The plot revolves around a group of innocent lodgers in an English boardinghouse who become involved in a series of fur robberies. Eileen Teasdale will play the leading role, Bee. The rest of the cast includes: Judy Zajac as Nan, Mary Duda as Lily, Pat Krogman as Alice and Chris Polniaszek as Hattie. Male roles will be cast later. The group will offer block tickets at a reduced rate to neighborhood clubs and cam pus organizations who wish to make a profit on ticket sales. Tickets priced at 1.60 for adults, 1 for students and 50 cents for children will be on sale in the lounge area. Gets Award Sister Mary Dorothy Ann, B.V.M,. formerly Donna Merwick '53, was awarded a Danforth Fel lowship to complete her doctoral studies at the University of Wis consin. She was a history major at Mundelein and is getting her doctorate in American history. Every young woman deserves a FINE PORTRAIT A beautiful portrait makes a wonderful gift, for the family, for close friends, or for someone special in your life. Our photographers know how to combine just the right lighting and just the pose to picture you at your natural best. 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1965-04-07 (7)
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