Hollywood (Jan - Oct 1934)

CROSS-EXAMINING the STARS Where HOLLYWOOD readers ask the stars pertinent and impertinent questions ANN SOTHERN: What are your beauty secrets ? How do you keep your figure so perfect, and always the same? I play a great deal of tennis, it is my main form of exercise. I do not watch my diet very carefully, because I enjoy eating. However, I do keep pastries, pork and beans off my diet. I eat lots of fresh vegetables, fruit and lean meat and always drink lots of orange juice. I chew lots of gum, of course not in public, to ward off a double chin. Plenty of sleep is the greatest beauty aid — I never get less than seven hours a night. I also dance a great deal, partly to keep in trim and partly because I love it. RUBY KEELER: Is your real name Ruby Keeler? Where and when were you born? Yes, Ruby Keeler is my real name — that is my maiden name. My legal name of course is Mrs. Al Jolson. I was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, August 25, 1909. FRANCHOT TONE: Is that your real name? How old are you? What year did you graduate from Cornell? Did you ever room with Albert Wiser while you were there? Did you have a brother named Richard who is now living in Dixon, 111.? Yes, that is my real name. Franchot is my mother's family name, so it was wished on me. I graduated from Cornell in 1927. No, I never knew Albert — would I have been any the Wiser if I had? Sorry, no brother named Richard. WILLIAM HAINES: What are you doing now-a-days? Have you given up your picture career entirely? If so, why? I have given up my picture career to devote all of my time to my antique and interior decorating shop. It has always been my hobby, now it is my life work, and acting is my hobby, if that. I do not expect to get back into pictures, the other is more interesting to me, and more permanent. JEANETTE MacDONALD: What is your address, how tall are you, what color are your eyes and hair? My address is Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio, Culver City. My hair is strawberry blo7ide and my eyes are grey green. I am five feet, three inches tall. JUNE, 1934 DICK POWELL: Are you any relation to William Powell? If so did he help you get your contract with Warner Brothers? Sorry, Bill Powell is no relation to me, though I shouldn't mind a bit. It is just a coincidence that we two Powells are at the same studio. GEORGE RAFT: Why do you always die at the end of every picture? I have no choice in the matter, I have often wondered myself. I am getting so used to it that I will probably try to get up for a retake when the real time comes — hope it works! JANET GAYNOR: What are your hobbies? Is your hair really red? Sports clothes, Hawaiian music and poetry. Recently I acquired another hobby — collecting Lalique glass. Yes, my hair is really red, and I have freckles, too. JEAN HARLOW: What is your real name? When and where were you born? My real name is Harlean Carpenter. Harlow is my mother's maiden name. I was born in Kansas City, March 3, 1911. JAMES CAGNEY: How can you act so tough on the screen? Are you really that way, and are you a caveman to your lady friends? J have never had any complaints in real life, in fact they say that I am a Is Alice White's hair naturally blonde? What are her beauty secrets? Ask her these or other questions you would like ansteered and she will answer them on this page rather easy sort to get along with. It really is just part of my act. LYLE TALBOT: Were you ever on the stage? Did your parents approve of your becoming an actor? Yes, I was practically born on the stage. My parents were both on the stage, and wanted me to become an actor. I began my acting career when I was sixteen years old as a magician, if you can call it that. My first real role was when I was nineteen. Write Your Questions on Coupon I should like to ask the following question My name Address Mail this coupon to The Question Editor, Hollywood, 305 Baine Studio Bldg., Hollywood Calif. It will be impossible to grant personal replies. Questions will be answered only on this page. 43