Silver Screen (Jun-Oct 1940)

THE LETTER FROM LIZA DEAR ED: In case you are planning to come out here this summer I thought you might like to know what Hollywood is talking about so you won't be a goon when you are caught under the candelabras (and besides it's an easy way to write a column). So brush up on the following subjects: What They Are Talking About in Hollywood: The casting of Norma Shearer for the role of the Countess in "Escape." Most people think it's a case of very bad casting. . . . The iridescent nail polish the girls are wearing for evening. It has almost completely taken the place of those horrible reds. . . . "Gone With the Wind," the richest bonanza in Hollywood history. On April 24th it passed the $17,000,000 mark in theatre ticket sales, and it hasn't even reached its regular release schedule yet, and so far has been shown only in a thousand cities. Walt Disney's "Snow White," of three years ago, was the previous record breaker, earning a paltry $8,000,000 — which at the time was called "phenomenal". . . . Will Olivia de Havilland and Jimmy Stewart get married? . . . Now that Hedy Lamarr has cut her hair for "Boom Town" the smartypants around town are taking bets on whether or not Joan Bennett will cut hers. . . . Are those divorce rumors true concerning Fred MacMurray and his wife? . . . Walter Pidgeon, after all these years, the hottest Glamour Boy in pictures. Ever since "It's a Date" the women have been screaming for him. . . . Will Norma Shearer and George Raft marry? . . . The new vogue for amber. With Jean Arthur, Rita Hayworth and Loretta Young sporting beautiful new amber necklaces. . . . Vivien Leigh and Larry Olivier and their road tour of "Romeo and Juliet." Are Scarlett and Heathcliff hurting their picture standing? . . . Will Ilona Massey marry Alan Curtis when his divorce is final? . . . Ray Milland. Why didn't they ever cast him as a comedian before? With Loretta Young in "The Doctor Takes a Wife" he is the funniest man alive. . . . Rosalind Russell's hats. Ditto Hedda Hopper's. . . . Ear rings are with us again. Movie stars at Ciro's are all weighted down with them. Probably the Liz Whitney influence. . . . Is there any truth to the Claudette Colbert divorce rumors? ( Definitely not. / know for a fact that Claudette and her doctor never have been happier.) . . . Joan Fontaine. Her sensational triumph in "Rebecca" after she had been dropped by Hollywood. . . . The Elsa MaxwellHedda Hopper feud. . . . What did Paulette Goddard tell the census-taker? . . . Are Carole Lombard and Clark Gable "expecting?" (No, but they'd like to be.) If you get the idea that pictures and picture people are about all we talk about in Hollywood you aren't far wrong. REFLECTING the MAGIC of HOLLYWOOD JULY, 1940 Volume Ten Number Nine Silver Screen Lester C. Grady Editor Elizabeth Wilson Gene Lester. Frank J. Carroll Western Editor Staff Photographer Art Director CONTENTS STORIES AND ARTICLES 1>At;E "I'D NEVER MARRY AN ACTOR!" Gladys Hall 22 Belle Davis can't think of a worse hell and frankly explains why A FRIENDSHIP BUILT ON GAGS AND INSULTS Arthur Mason 24 The slory behind the jack Benny-Fred Allen "feud" DAWN OF A NEW DAY " Frederick James Smith 26 Laraine Day is thru with mediocre roles and on her way to stardom MITCHELL THE MAGNIFICENT John R. Franchey 34 You know of Thomas Mitchell's screen triumphs, here's what happened before they started HILL-BILLY QUEEN Elizabeth Wilson 36 The Ozarks claim her, but Judy Canova hails from the Florida coast MARRIAGE AND THE MARCHES. . Jane MacDonald 3S Fredric March and his wife have a formula for keeping love alive in marriage STAY AWAY FROM HOLLYOOD, GIRLS! Dorothy Haas 40 This isn't adtice just for the movie-struck, but for those who think it's a gay spot for a grand vacation "SHE HEET DE BOOL'S EYE!'' William Lynch Vallee 42 Lupe Velez doesn't mind discussing her personal affairs at all LOVE IS ALL THAT MATTERS.. Elizabeth Benneche Peterson 44 An unusual story of a certain vaudeville team that sought fame in Hollywood MONTHLY FEATURES THE OPENING CHORUS Liza gives the lowdown of what they're talking about in Hollywood HOLLYWOOD EARFULS Lend an ear to the latest whisperings about your favorites TIPS ON PICTURES 1 What to see and what to miss! CHECKING ON THEIR COMMENTS Frederick James Smith 12 The stars don't always mean exactly what they say BEAUTIFUL LEGS Mary Lee 14 The proper care and grooming of a most important one-third of you TOPICS FOR GOSSIP 19 Latest news and photos of Hollywood' s social life LONG LIVE KING COTTON! 46 Charming Maureen O'Hara is partial to cool cotton fabrics WE POINT WITH PRIDE 50 To Carole Landis! . REVIEWS 5*1 Direct from Hollywood PICTURES ON THE FIRE! Dick Mook 54 On the sets of productions in the making SPECIAL FEATURES MAGNETIC! • 3% Enticing and gifted creatures who attract and hold your attention PARTICULARLY PULSATING! 5I An exciting variety of kisses ART GALLERY C ARY GRANT 2i CONSTANCE MOORE 2d FRED MacMURRAY 30! RITA JOHNSON 3 J COVER PORTRAIT OF LORETTA YOUNG BY MARLAND STONE V. G. Heimbucher, President Paul C. Hunter, Vice President and Publisher D. H. Lapham, Secretary and Treasurer SILVER SCREEN. Published monthly by Screenland Magazine, Inc.. at 45 West 45th Street, New York, N. Y. Advertising Offices: 45 West 45th St., New York; 410 North Michigan Ave., Chicago; 530 W. Sixth St., Los An»eles. Calif. Manuscripts and drawings must be accompanied by return postagi. They will receive careful attention but Silver Screen assumes no responsibility for their safety. Yearly subscriptions $1.00 in the United States, its dependencies, Cuba and Mexico; $1.50 in Canada; foreign $2.00. 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