Modern Screen (Jan - Nov 1940)

MODERN SCREEN VESK for a personal reply ing trouble in the district, sat her in an airplane and had her flown back to the security of Los Angeles. She was busily knocking on studio doors looking for a writing job when an amateur movie film in which she had appeared in college was unreeled before the eyes of Director Howard Hawks. He promptly sat Sam Goldwyn down — the same Mr. G. who was responsible for Ronald Colman — and made him look, too. Goldwyn said Okay — and Andrea was a screen star! Andrea can be reached at the 20th Century-Fox Studios, Hollywood, Cal. A review of her latest picture, "Swanee River," appears on page 8. C. Johnson, Chicago, 111. Irving Thalberg passed away in 1936. Norma Shearer has two children: Irving, Jr., who is nine years old and Katharine, who is four. You're right, Norma made only "Idiot's Delight" and "The Women" in 1939. So far she has not been cast in a new picture. The other information you wish is found on page 89 of this issue. Aurelia Dysert, Femdale, Michigan. Tyrone Power's sister's name is Ann. The four men in "Four Men and a Prayer" were David Niven, George Sanders, Richard Greene and William Henry. Paul Muni married Bella Finkel in 1921. Martha Raye divorced Buddy Westmore in 1938 and then married David Rose. Barbara Stanwyck and Herbert Marshall were the stars of "Always Goodbye." Joan Hart, San Francisco, Calif. Basil Rathbone was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Here he spent his boyhood, until he was sent to England to attend Repton School. Tennis is his favorite recreation. He has six dogs and collects sculptured hands. (Cont'd on next page) Dear Readers: You've been swamping us with requests for information on the leading stars appearing in jt^di; and pictures currently playing in your neighborhood theatres. Therefore, we have decided to change our policy and print their biographies each month. Remember that questions of general interest will be answered here as usual. If you desire a reply by mail, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Information Desk, Modern Screen, 149 Madison Ave., New York, N. Y. *JTJNE LANG and ROBERT KENT— two popular Hollywood stars! Her soft hands are beguiling — as yours can be, if you use Jergens Lotion. SOFT HANDS make LOVE more wonderful, says J / (Lovely Hollywood Star; ^^^^^^ It's so Easy, now, to help Prevent disappointing Rough, Chapped Hands Most girls' hands need extra help these days to keep them adorably soft and smooth. Your hand skin so easily loses its natural beautifying moisture! Thousands of lovely girls turn to Jergens Lotion! Jergens quickly supplements the depleted natural moisture. Helps prevent unsightly rough, chapped hands. You apply to your skin 2 FOR ADORABLE, SOFT HANDS New! For smooth, kissable complexion — Jergens all-purpose Face Cream. Its Vitamin Blend helps againsl unattractive dry skin. Try it! 50«<, 250, 10fi. fine ingredients in Jergens Lotion — the same as many doctors use for helping smooth and refine harsh, roughened skin. Even one application starts Jergens' lovely, softening work. No stickiness! Have romantic "Hollywood Hands". Start now to use Jergens Lotion. 50«£, 25tf, 10tf— $1.00, at beauty counters. Get Jergens today, sure. CUPID SAYS: "More girls use Jergens now than any other Lotion! It furnishes beautifying moisture most girls' hand skin needs for lovable softness." "FREE! PURSE-SIZE BOTTLE (Paste coupon on a penny postcard, if you wish) See — at our expense — how Jergens Lotion helps you have adorable, soft hands. Mail this coupon today to: The Andrew Jergens Co., 3713 Alfred St., Cincinnati, Ohio. (In Canada: Perth, Ont.) Name_ Street_ City_