Hollywood (Jan - Nov 1935)

"Not so good," I admit. "What — a versatile actor like Tammany Young? Preposterous! Young man, you have just joined the cast of Six oj a Kind, perhaps the most colossal picture ever conceived by human mind!" And sure enough, it was all of that. Or am I prejudiced? Anyway, that picture sure looked good to me. We put on the pool-room act and trouble rolled away. Bill always wanted me on the set with him — told everybody who'd listen how "versatile" I was. I'll tell you about Bill. Aside from the fact that he has the greatest memory for friends of any man I know, he is the most amiable and most generous gentleman who ever strolled God's green footstool. Did you ever read Mark Twain's "This Gilded Age"? Bill is Colonel Sellers to the life. In fact, Mark Twain must have known there was a man like W. C. Fields somewhere, or he couldn't have written that book. He is a brilliant talker, with a flair for the grandiloquent. Out at his Encino "estate," he'll sit up all hours, reading the classics. He likes to sit alone in a big chair, with a highball beside him and a book in his lap, reading till all hours. Bill has always liked seltzer water, since the day he discovered that putting a little whiskey in it makes it taste better. His favorite cocktail is one he invented himself. It's this: One part grapefruit juice, one part lemon juice, one part gin, and a dash of syrup of orget. This syrup is an almond juice made in France, and costs about sixty cents a bottle. It's the most delicious concoction you ever wrapped your tongue around. He has two hobbies — motor cars and golf. Bill always wants the fastest, sportiest car on the market. And he takes his golf seriously. I've never got him to play the ponies. When he plays golf, it's usually on the Toluca course with Gregory LaCava, the director. They are bitter enemies the minute they step up to the first tee. They hand up fantastic wagers like $100 a hole and $1,000 a match, and glare at each other all the way around. I've seen Bill land in a trap, and get his nerve back by pulling out three or four golf balls and juggling 'em till he feels relaxed enough to make his shot. But the minute the game is over and the bets settled, they are as chummy as two peanuts in a pod. He loves to putter around his ranch, growing things. Bill wants to be a gentleman farmer, and right now he has been investigating the commercial possibilities in raising cumquats. (They're a fruit.) I'm fast learning the secret life and aspirations of the cumquat as found on its native heath (China), but I'm darned if I've ever seen one in the flesh. However, it keeps me busy between pictures. Bill likes to have me in all his films. He brings me luck, and I do the same for him. You'll see me as a dumb grocery clerk, or a fool caddy, or a pool hall hanger-on in his pictures. I don't care how small the part. After more than a quarter of a century on the stage, it's comfortable to play "bits" and take it easy. And I figure that if I ever get down on my luck, I know what will cure it. Like the bad penny that always comes back, sooner or later I'd bump into Bill Fields again, and my troubles would be over. MAY, 1935 Natural to Blondes Attainable by Brunettes! ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FO ot every woman wants light blonde hair — but every woman wants the fascinating charm that "blonde" can give. Marchand's Golden Hair Wash, used as a rinse, will impart beauty or glorious highlights even to dark hair. A lovely golden sheen to ordinary light hair. Another side of the secret of blonde beauty is that charming, fresh clean look so natural in the fair smoothness of their arms and legs. Brunettes may easily acquire this by using Marchand's Golden Hair Wash on arms and legs. Keep the "superfluous" hair Nature intended you (and all of us) to have. Certainly. But make it unnoticeable with Marchand's Golden Hair Wash. See for yourself how bright and silky smooth your arms and legs become — how soft and alluring to the touch! At your druggist's now, for Marchand's in the new gold and brown package. Start using it today! AND HAND'S TODAY. OR USE COUPON BELOW CHARLES MARCHAND CO. "v-~-/ 251 West 19th Street NEW YORK CITY Pleaie let me try for myself the sunny, golden effect of Marchand's Golden Hair Waah, Enclosed SO cents (use stamps, coin, or money order as convenient) for a full-sized bottle. Name Address City State FP5J5 65