Modern Screen (Dec 1942 - May 1943)

There's More To Beauty "Curley?" "Dead." A searchlight spat a tower of light into the darkness and swept past them in an arc. It wavered and returned. There were sudden hoarse shouts in German coming in the distance. "Get in the boat, you men," Ward said. "I'll stay here and cover." He shoved them off, cursing and protesting. The thunder of boots echoed over the hard ground, and Ward turned with a submachine gun in his hand and methodically opened fire. He felt cool, calm. He saw three men crumple before the fire, and the rest threw themselves on the ground. A shower of bullets split the air around him. He dodged around a rock, falling back toward the water. He opened again with the submachine gun in his hand. How long since the men had shoved off? Five minutes? Good enough. They'd be back on the sub in another minute or two. Then from right and left, machine guns opened up, criss-crossing the area around the rock. The searchlight cut a huge swath of daylight over the area. Ward sent one more burst toward the light and then, in a moment, he cleared the last rock and was in the water. He began to swim away from the beach with long, hard strokes. It was hopeless. But a sailor dies in the sea, not on land. He must have been swimming for a while before he realized that he was going in the direction of the Albacore. The Albacore . . . she was probably outside by now, run ning safe. But dimly, incredibly, there was a darkened shape just ahead, and a carefully shielded flashlight playing on the water and a voice saying, "Easy, Ward, here we are." The Albacore came in with a broom on her masthead. She came in under her skipper,' Lt. Commander Dewey Connors. She came in to a cheering mob and an approving Admiral. And maybe of all those who waited on the slip, it was a girl who watched with the most intent eyes. And she must have seen Dewey Connors and Ward Stewart standing together on the bridge. And she must have seen Dewey shake his head and grin and push Ward up onto the dock ahead of him. So that Ward could get there first to the girl who was watching the return of the Albacore. THE CAST: Lieutenant Ward Stewart Tyrone Power Jean Hewlitt Anne Baxter Lieut. Comdr. Dewey Connors .... Dana Andrews "Pop" Charlie Grapewin Grandmother Dame May Whitty Brownie Henry Morgan Oliver Cromwell Jones. . . .Ben Carter Doris Florence Lake Hammond Charles Tannen Crew Member, George Holmes Curly John Archer Captain Bryson Frank Conroy Ed McDonnell Jimmy Gleason ! Here's still another chance to win a set of our stunning COLOR PORTRAITS! If you're one of the first 500 to fill out the questionnaire below and mail it in to us by November 2, we'll send you one copy of each of the four lovely color portraits in this issue — ideal for framing! Get your questionnaire in fast. We expect an avalanche of requests! QUESTIONNAIRE What stories and features did you enjoy most in our December issue? Write 1, 2, 3 at the right of the tides of your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices. The Best Son a Mother Ever Modern Screen Goes to A □ Why Vic Will Never Forget Rita! ( Hayworth-Mature) .□ □ "Crash Dive" (Power) □ Big Sister (Tierney) □ □ Life with Father (.Morgan) "Who's Gig Young?" □ Good News Which one of the above did you like LEAST? What 3 stars would you like to read about in future issues? List them 1, 2, 3 in order of preference My name is My address . City I am years of age. State ADDRESS THIS TO: POLL DEPT., MODERN SCREEN 149 MADISON AVENUE. NEW YORK. N. Y. cue< *he scL? ?• Your L°vable bras Pfc r!d fif °f LOVABLE BRASSIERE CO. 358 Fifth Ave.,N.Y. In Canada: Canadian Lady Corset Co. Ltd.. Montreal ALMOST LIKE A MIRACLE — i» what women of lociety, stage, screen; office, and home say about FaSet, the new tissue form. You too will be enchanted with the firm beauty it will give to your face and «-j neck. FaSet lifts, helps strengthen muscle , j*3f tinuej, remove double chin and heavy face j lines. Soft, porous, washable, delightfully M Ui£e^ comforta ble to wear during sleep or leisure hours. Adjustable, on and off in a moment. Not sold by stores— Obtainable only direct. Send check or M. O. or pay postman $1 .50 plus small postage. (Plain pkg.) FaSET CO.. DEPT.S-6. ROCKVILLE CENTRE. L I.. N. V. DECEMBER, 1942 97