Hollywood (Jan - Oct 1934)

Irene Seeks Decree FILMTOWN didn't know Irene Bentley was married until she filed suit for divorce from George Kent, New York broker, in the Mexican courts. Wed in April, 1928, their bliss lasted but eight months. Lawrence Gray, back after a stage engagement in the East, now plays Irene's devoted slave. Mae Holds Out IT Is Only Tire fact that Mae Clarke refuses to set the date that keeps Sidney Blackmer's name in the bachelor column. "I have done everything possible to get Mae to fix the time, but so far I haven't been successful," moans Sid. "I hope it is because of her absorbing interest in her work, and that some day soon she'll change her mind." Blackmer's eyes still well with tears at mention of the name of his ex-wife, Lenore Ulrich, who now divides her favors between C. O. Kerrigan and Alfred Marketson. No Love Rift There IF YOU'VE been hearing rumors of friction in the Barbara BennettMorton Downey household, just take them with a grain of salt. Though they're miles apart, none of the Downey family is neglected by Barbara. She flew to Memphis recently to be with Morton for two days, then back to Hollywood and the children. Now, via plane, she has again joined her touring husband, this time in St. Louis, from where they will go to Kansas City to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Baxter Plays Safe Warner Baxter isn't taking any chances with burglars on that new Bel-Air estate of his. He has equipped the house and extensive grounds with a system whereby photo-electric cells set off an alarm when anyone scales the fence or approaches a door or window. Barrymores Are Home THE John Barrymores and their children are back at the homestead after a yachting cruise down the coast to Mexico. Dolores upset the peaceful routine of life in ancient Guaymas, Mexico, when she went ashore clad in colorful silk beach pajamas. It was the first time the natives ever had seen such garb. Norma Faces Test Norma Shearer is trying a bold experiment in her forthcoming production, Rip Tide, the vehicle in which she comes back to the silversheet after a long absence. Throughout the entire initial reel of the epic, Norma's fans will not have a single glimpse of her face. The idea was hit upon by AuthorDirector Edmund Goulding as a novel means of building suspense for Norma's re-introduction to her army of followers. When you first see Norma she will be wearing a shimmering Adrian creation with a head-piece disguising her as a lady sky-bug, and to carry out the plot, Herbert Marshall will walk at her side as a man-sized beetle MAY, 1934 plan for a glorious Summer here... at little cost. COUNTRY CLUB LUXURY NORTH WOODS FREEDOM RATES DOWN THIS YEAR The standards of this con] resort among the North Woods are high as ever— but rates are amazingly low ! The coupon brings pictorial booklet, rates, full details. JUST A FEW HOURS AWAY, BY NORTH COAST LIMITED Leave Chicago. . . 10i30P.M. Arrive St. Paul . . . 8.20 A.M. Leave St. Paul . . . 8:35 A.M. Arrive Staple* . . . 12 1 05 P.M. Breezy Point Bus Meets Train Breezy Point Lodge has always been smart, exclusive, envied — a mecca for the kind of people who know and can afford the best. It still is . . . but this year rates at the big main lodge and cozy shaded cottages are lower than they have ever been — in reach of the most moderate budget. The cool depths of Big Pelican Lake invite canoeing, swimming, excellent fishing. And there are dancing, riding, archery, golf on a splendid course — every sport that helps cram a summer with fun! Don't choose your vacation place blindly this year. Write today for rates and all information. PICTORIAL BOOKLET, INFORMATION ON BREEZY POINT Get ready for a glorious vacation ! Mail this coupon to Capt. W. H. Fawcett, Breezy Point Lodge, Pequot, Minnesota, for pictorial booklet, rates, all information about Breezy Point Lodge. Name Address FWG-5 55