Modern Screen (Dec 1949 - Nov 1950)

answer the telephone? It is a pleasure to work with her." Ann's complete lack of selfishness is immediately apparent in the reaction of her friends on the studio lot. They virtually swarm about her, passing the time of day and wishing her luck on whatever project is at hand. Nor is it only fellow -actors who know her. A gateman who became an admirer has quit the studio to drive a sightseeing bus. Ann knows he is on the job, for every day he stops in front of her house and spends several minutes telling his fares that this is the home of one of Hollywood's greatest actresses, and the honorary mayor of Toluca Lake. The regard and esteem Ann receives from her fellow-workers is not unearned, for she is always willing to squeeze time from her busy schedule to do a favor for a friend. Not long ago, when Ann was busy finishing a picture, she helped Tony Curtis in a film test. This was a very important event for Tony, since he never before had a chance for a star part. Ann could not profit by the test, but because she is always eager to do a good turn for a fellow human being, she appeared in the test with Tony. And when he won the lead in The Prince Who Was a Thief, no one could have been more pleased than Ann. Even though she's been restricting her personal appearances and benefit shows these past few months, Ann's new buoyancy and obvious good health will soon permit her to give more generous contributions of her time to charity. Although she's still working on a less hectic schedule, her recovery has been so rapid that she not only did an excitingly good job at the La Jolla theater, but she was well enough to be called back to Hollywood at the end of a week's run. Her studio is loaning her to MGM to play the role of Caruso's wife opposite Mario Lanza in The Life of Caruso. Ann probably won't sing in this production, but one of her ambitions is to play the lead in a musical. Whether or not her own studio will cast her in such a picture is a question still to be settled, but as far as Ann is concerned, nothing would suit her better than to appear in a fast-moving, wellplotted vehicle which would give her a chance to sing, dance and act. Ann also is in the market for suggestions for a series of phonograph recordings. "I would like," she says, almost wistfully, "to make an album of Irish songs." Ann comes naturally by her wish to sing these lively airs. Not only was her mother born in the South of Ireland, but Aunt Cis was born there, too. "But Pat," says Aunt Cis with the air of one who bears a cross bravely, "Pat was born in the North of Ireland— poor man." Uncle Pat, with his usual good humor, decided long ago that North or South, Ireland is a very good place to be born in — "provided a man can be after livin' in America and growing a few flowers when the weather's right." Ann enjoys the flowers Uncle Pat grows, and is particularly proud of the asters and chrysanthemums which bloom so gaily almost everywhere about the place. These flowers, and her aunt and uncle's cheerful nature, have helped create the environment at the modest home in Toluca Lake which has aided Ann so greatly these past few months. It seems to be, as Pat often says, "You just can't keep a good Irishman down." The End Most make-ups shout Made-up!Magic Touch whispers. Natural beauty Replace ihat heavy "made-up" look with natural-looking loveliness by using Magic Touch. No puff, no sponge. 39c and 1. 00 everywhere 6 magic shades Magic Touch is NEW ... a tinted cream make-up so sheer your skin glows through! ... yet it hides each tiny blemish while it smooths and softens and adds glorious color Apply with fingertips (with or without powder) — so quick, so easy, so naturally lovely! 1A GORGEOUS IV HOLLYWOOD SCREEN STARS IN COLOR 00 ALL SIZE 8 x 10 Gordon mbcrae 10 Glamourous photos in color of top movie stars, suitable for framing. Our complete assortment sent to you promptly. Act now. Send $1.00 to:. BUSH PHOTO ARTS, Dept. 12 Bush Bldg., Suite 1901, New York 18, N. Y. NU-NAILS ARTIFICIAL FINGERNAILS and QUICK-DRYING GLUE 1 Cover short, broken, thin nails I with NU-NAILS. Applied in a I jiffy with our amazing -new quxck\ drying glue. Can be worn any ! length . . . polished any shade. Help overcome nail-biting habit. Set of ten... only 25c. Atdime.drag&departmentstorea. NU-NAILS CO., Dept. 15-P, 52S1 W.Harrison, Chicago 4*. ^CROW much to your w siaroorous teeUM by too can enjoy tft bright sfP".V Discovery. silky l»she» a D°ct0Ji,.\ted ophthal using Long-L^n c medicated op ^ Long-Lash 's a . thousands oiow S2.00 per tuDe A / delisMe £o*t* A**" 89