Hollywood (Jan - Oct 1934)

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The walls are covered with oval shaped mirrors that hang from ceiling to floor and you find yourself staring back at yourself from | every angle. The vanity in the dressing room is six feet long, with full length triple mirrors, forming a semi-circle of glass almost the length of the vanity itself. On this vanity are all kinds of receptacles in heavy gold, lined with rose. The covers are made of hand-painted French miniatures. There are fifteen large crystal perfume bottles containing perfumes that Libby won't even try to pronounce, and simply calls them by number. Not a bad idea. There are no pictures on the wall — there isn't room for them with all those mirrors, but there are fresh cut flowers daily to add decoration and color. The chairs are upholstered in heavy satin in that same shade between the peach and rose. There is also a chaise longue to match the chairs. There are a couple of occasional chairs covered in brocaded blue silk. There is a little piano, a French desk trimmed in gold with a tiny table to match. And Libby says, "Now tell me that's no dressin' room!" It seems that Libby is about relieved of her duties the minute Mae reaches the studio — oh, we expect keeping up the good mood continues — but no actual work. The hairdresser attends to Mae's blonde tresses, giving her a finger wave every day and a shampoo once or twice a week. She also gives the manicures. A makeup girl makes Mae up for the screen and there's no tricks to it — just plain straight grease paint, rouge powder and mascara. The clothes she wears in the picture, which are seldom the type she wears off the screen, are all taken care of by a wardrobe mistress. This is absolutely necessary because they aren't made to fit Mae or anyone else. They are made to fit the character Mae is playing, which usually requires a lot of padding here and there, not to mention the uncomfortable stays, built-up shoes and other forms of torture — but it's all for art's sake and Mae can smile often when she is too uncomfortable to breathe properly. 58 VT/hen They Reach the set, Libby and ™ Mae cease to be Maid and Madam, they are co-workers — actresses. Mae never studies, reads, or does anything like that on the set — she is far too busy watching the action, conferring with the director, discussing the work from any and every angle. Everyone on the picture, is of equal importance in her estimation— if not, why have them in the picture? Everyone must have the same time and kind consideration that she receives— and gives. Naturally everyone else is in support of her, they know it and she knows it, but after every scene she thanks those supporters — probably not in just so many words, but in smiles and friendly comments, and how they love to work with her! During lunch hour, she retires to her dressing room to eat a light lunch of a salad and a cup of tea. If it's very warm, she prefers a cold drink. She does not change her make-up but does touch it up a bit. After work she goes to her dressing room and removes the make-up and changes into the clothes she wore to work in the morning. Then she goes home. She always dresses for dinner. She likes to dress for dinner. She is always tired and dressing up seems to rest her, especially if she wears some of her lovely jewels. For Evening Wear she likes the freedom of low-cut, softly clinging gowns and little furry jackets. Coarse materials, or starchy goods, do not appeal to her. Libby calls her a "Satin girl," and that really best describes her. Mae is fond of fussy lingerie; silks, satins and lace are all the same to her provided they are in the delicate shades she adores — pale pink, peach and turquoise blue and also white. She has naturally lovely skin and her only method of keeping it in condition is to never use soap on her face. She uses good cleansing creams, rich in oil, and lots and lots of cold water. For her physical being, a masseur comes to her home every evening. Even as a little girl she learned from her famous fighting father, "That tense muscles must be relaxed by massage if one would keep fit." When she is between pictures, she enjoys a good brisk walk every day — when she is working, an indoor bicycle takes the place of the walk. If Mae is going out, she permits Libby to help her dress and then gives her the entire evening off. Mae always selects the clothes she wishes to wear, "She doan need no hep from me on that!" Libby laughs. Before Libby leaves, she turns down the covers on the bed, but "Muh Madam doan need no hep to get to bed. No, Muh Madam doan care for pajamas; she's partial to nightgowns, an' the prettier they . ah the bettah she sleeps, yes suh!" Sally Eilers gave the girls something to talk about when she appeared at the George Hearsts' dinner party in a tricky gown with sleeves made entirely of flowers. HOLLYWOOD