Modern Screen (Dec 1949 - Nov 1950)

your letters . . . SORRY FOR KID ACTORS Dear Editor: I always feel sorry for child actors and actresses. I carft understand how a parent can cut his youngster off from a normal childhood, and push him into such demanding and emotionallyexhausting work. I don't care how talented the child is. I think it's wrong. I, for one, would gladly forego these juvenile performances, and let the kids grow up in a healthy way. Ciarexce Andrews, DrxriH, Minn. (You may see another side rf o the question after reading "Bringing Up Joan," by Kaiherine Albert, mother of teen-age actress Joan Evans, on page 32 of this issue.) THAT'S HER POP Dear Editor: In your January Modern" Screen", please note the man on page 47, seated nest to Barbara Stan wye k — That's My Pop! He was tired and decided to take an afternoon nap. I guess that's why he looked so unconcerned. However, we all laced into him. How could anyone not notice her? Why, she is wonderful, and what a superb actress. Our regrets. Barbara. Harriet Goodman, New York City. AGAR'S BEHAVIOR Dear Editor: I'm probably endangering my life by saying this, but it's about time somebody did. Hats off to John Agar for the wonderful way he has acted all through his split-up with Shirley Temple. I certainly have neither the right nor the desire to question the action which Shirley took. But no one can deny that 'whatever happened before, John Agar has acted even. inch the gentleman since their troubles became public property. Rhoda Maciak, Chicago, Illinois TIE SCORE Dear Editor: You put out one of the best fiction magazines I've read. I enjoy the pictures and think the writing is swell. Just because nine-tenths of the stuff isn't true, does that bother me ? Certainly not ! I just take another grain of salt and lap up all the happy details of another heavenly Hollywood marriage which will doubtless end up in the divorce courts next day. Una Factor, Washington", D.C. Dear Editor: After reading your magazine for almost five years. I feel I should tell you what a good job you're doing. I particularly like your open letters to the movie stars, and I think your movie reviews are the best anywhere. I always feel that you try to tell the truth in your articles, and I think that you succeed almost completely. Evelyn Saxdsberg, Portland, Oregon" INSPIRING LADD Dear Editor: Thank you for restoring my faith in humanity with your inspiring story about Alan Ladd and his family (M. S.. Jan.). You can't know how much it means to read about good, devoted people like Alan and Sue after the shocking stories which the newspapers and magazines are revealing about other movie personalities. I don't wonder that Alan Ladd came out first again in your star-popularity poll, he's such a fine person. Taquelixe Reilly. Detroit It's the waving lotion that makes all the difference in home permanents Scientific tests* show Richard Hudnut Creme Waving Lotion (containing 22% mote of the effective ingredient) leaves hair springier, and stronger. . .less apt to break . . . than most other home permanent waving lotions. And what this means to you is a smoother, prettier, longer-lasting wave with more natural-looking curls that spring right back after combing... no frizzy ends, more natural sheen. Regardless of what type curlers you use, make sure your next home permanent is a Richard Hudnut with the waving lotion that makes all the difference in the condition of your hait after waving and the kind of wave you get. From the famous Richard Hudnut Fifth Avenue Salon Kit $2.75 Refills $2.00 and $1.50 (p-HCES PLUS TAX) NEW IMPROVE Home Permanent with the waving lotion that leaves your hair springier and stronger... less apt to break *Tests made by a leading nationally known independent research laboratory. Name on request. Listen to Walter Winchell, ABC Network, Sunday Nights