Frank C. Ambos submitted the following in the 1927 August issue of “Scenic Artist.”
“The Ten Commandments for the Stock Scenic Artist” by UNO
- Thou art a worthy member of an organization – a union of your fellow craftsmen.
- Thou Shalt never labor for less wage than the amount thy brethren in convention assembled decided was necessary for the every day needs of life.
- Even though thou art a poor bachelor, without kith or kin, perform your work in eight daylight hours. Many of your brothers are fathers and enjoy the evenings with their brook around the fireside.
- Even thou art blessed with the sincere friendship of thy employer – obey the rules of the Union – not boastfully but with quiet dignity – by so doing you will cement that friendship and preserve your self respect.
- Avoid careless speed. A work well done stands as a monument to your efficiency.
- It is your right to demand a helper. You have served your apprenticeship under many hard masters and deserve all consideration that should be given a Master Craftsman.
- Think not only of you Union when you are enveloped in a black cloud of ill luck – but treasure the sound principles on which it is built while you are enjoying sunlight and prosperity.
- It s vital that you should realize that you are blazing a trail for some brother that will take the position you hold after you are gone. Be contented in your own heart that you left nothing undone that will make his way an easier one.
- You are the Captain of your own soul. Your position can be a lowly one – subject to ridicule – or respected and esteemed by everyone. Let your decision as to which it shall be rest in your own heart.
- Thou shalt always remember that first – Thou art a human being. Second – An Employee. Third – An Artist.
