Modern Screen (Dec 1940 - Nov 1941)

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Bob Sterling, 24, ambitious, irresistible smile. Seldom dates for financial reasons. HHHBMKHfiHHS Jeff Lynn, 31, interested in almost everything, but hates night clubs. Good listener. George Brent, 36, mature, intriguingly unpredictable. A confirmed cynic. Moody. Jimmy Stewart: Set for a high place in the film capital. Also seems to be set for marriage with Olivia de Havilland. Laurence Olivier: A welcome addition to Hollywood from a screen-casting standpoint, but tagged by Vivien Leigh before he ever set foot in the place. Local girls didn't have a chance. Bob Preston: A newcomer with box office appeal; flamed into romantic print with Dorothy Lamour; supposed to be engaged to Kay Feltus; future not really jelled yet. A possibility here for some smart girl who knows the ropes, but she'll have to be clever! Dave Rose: A musical arranger with a good career ahead of him in pictures. Received considerable publicity through his marriage to and divorce from Martha Raye. Recently has been escorting Judy Garland. In the market for marriage. Randolph Scott: Has a well-furnished niche in Hollywood's Hall of Fame, but legally married in spite of anything you may hear to the contrary. Richard Ainley: Just arrived from Eastern Little Theatre. Exclusive property of Constance Bennett as this was being written. (These arrangements have a way of changing, you know.) Definitely unavailable for general escort service for the time being. Gilbert Roland: Stock somewhat up cinematically at the moment. Severed from la Bennett. An accepted escort, but fairly choosy. He picks the gals, they don't pick him. George Raft: Still married. After Norma Shearer, who has the courage to try to get (Continued on page 90) Bill Holden, 22, blond Viking type. Wholesome, appealing, unspoiled by fame. Bill Lundigan, 26, shy, chivalrous, intelligent. Is definitely an idealist. Dimples! hunt is on! BY JAMES CARSON Victor Mature, 28, sophisticated, a sender of orchids, thern accent. Conceited Robert Wilcox, 31, flashy, glamorous. Has a vaguely sinister look. Philanderer. DECEMBER, 1940 21