Screenland (Nov 1950-Oct 1951)

Even more horrible, she can remember the lines of scenes which she played two and three years ago. And, most terrible of all, to me, she can recite glibly the telephone numbers of school chums she has not seen in eight and ten years! This, you will agree, is not only almost indecent, but downright frightening. For any girl whose brain is so equipped is a definite threat to the rest of the females in the country. And were Barbara otherwise not such a nice wench, I would suggest immediate steps to have her locked up. The only bright side of the picture is that Barbara is, in private life, Mrs. Cecil Coan and very happy about it. Her spouse is a public relations man whom she met and wed when she first came to Hollywood seven years ago. Currently, they have a house near 20th, a yawl named The Barbara on which they brave the Pacific periodically, and a contour chair which is the delight of their souls. She is one of the prettiest gals who ever entered the sacred precincts of Hollywood. And one of the most unmoviestarish. She's five-four; a slim, graceful five-four. Her short hair is light brown and her eyes are an odd grey. Her face is the only one I've ever seen for which the adjective chiseled is legitimate. Particularly in profile, her features are crisp and strong. And her skin would make the guys who write soap commercials go absolutely insane. Besides all this, Barbara has a trick of wrinkling her nose when she laughs — a trick she does not realize she does, by the way. And, in a quiet fashion, she has a brain which does not dwell twenty-four hours a day on herself and her career. This, you will grant, is refreshing. I found I liked her very much when I recently had lunch with her. That is worthy of note, for it cannot always be said about film ladies. And perhaps one reason why it could be said is that Barbara, though now very pleased that she's in pictures, takes the industry with a certain amount of casualness. When I met her, she was enthused about the fact that she was finally to be in a modern-dress film. Previous to her stint with Claudette Colbert, you see, her assignments had featured costumes which weighed in at twenty pounds apiece and were boned until she couldn't breathe, plus hair additions which caused her to have a headache nine nights out of ten. "With all those period things," she said soberly, "I began to feel like a character actress before my time." Then she grinned with delight. "But in 'Don't Call Me Mother,' I have the most beautiful clothes you ever saw. Renie did them, and they are wonderful. I have TEN changes!" One result of this will probably be that the public will not recognize Barbara when she appears in this picture. For she will at last look like herself. This, I assure you, is no gag. Viz.: Recently, Barbara finished "The Secret Of Convict Lake," in which she played opposite Richard Hylton. Each morning while making the picture she was transformed into a gal from the Old West, complete with fancy hairdo and stays. Then she repaired to the set and worked. Beautiful, Heavenly Lips WITHOUT LIPSTICK MARIE McDONALD, beautiful star in "Hit Parade of 1951," Republic Picture ... 4 nd These Newly Luscious Colors Can't Come Off on Anything Bid "good-bye" to lipstick and see your lips more beautiful than ever before. See them decked in a clear, rich color of your choice— a color more alive than lipstick colors, because— no grease. Yes, Liquid Liptone contains no grease— no wax— no paste. Just pure, vibrant color. Truly, Liquid Liptone brings your lips color-beauty that is almost too attractive! Makes the Sweetest Kiss Because It Leaves No Mark on Him Think of it! Not even a tiny bit of your Liquid Liptone leaves your lips for his— or for a napkin or tea-cup. It stays true to your lips alone and one make-up with Liquid Liptone usually suffices for an entire day or evening. Feels Marvelous On Your Lips — They Stay Soft and Smooth In fact, you can't feel Liquid Liptone at all. Nor can you taste it. And all it does to your lips is protect them against wind and chap. They stay naturally soft and smooth. Please Try SEVERAL SHADES at My Invitation . . . Once you experience the greater beauty of liquid color and know that your lip make-up will stay on, no matter what your lips touch — I'm sure that you'll thank me for this offer. Choose from the list of shades. Check coupon. Send it at once. liquid liptone — Mail Coupon for Generous Trial SizesPR I N C E S S PAT, Dept.M6A. 2709 South Wells St., Chicago 16, III. I enclose 25c, which includes Fed. Tax, for each shade checked below: □ Medium — Natural true red. □ Gypsy — Vibrant deep red. □ Regal — Glamorous burgundy. □ Scarlet — Flaming red. □ Orchid — Exotic pink. □ Clear — Colorless. Miss Mrs._ Street_ □ CHEEKTONE— "Magic" natural color. City_ _Zone_ -State_