Modern Screen (Jan-Nov 1952)

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Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh were so overcome at finding their award citations right up near Ciro s entrance that they threatened to just stand there all evening nice family affair," said Tony to his beaming bride. looking at the "This Glenn Ford stopped by to receive congratulations from Mr. and Mrs. Keenan Wynn on being one of the "top ten." Glenn wrung out his topcoat on arrival, made a beeline for food. Dell publisher George Delacorte couldn't resist the beaming faces of Doris Day and her husband, Marty Melcher. Happy Doris had plenty to smile about. She was not only among the "top ten" but won a most popular girl singer award. KMPC's Jim McCulla broadcast right trom a table at Ciro's with Dana Andrews and Joan Evans. The informal party provided enough material for two newsreels and two radio shows. KEEP THE STARS FROM COMING OUT TO HOLLYWOOD'S EVENT OF THE YEAR-TO SEE WHO WAS WHO IN '51. ■ June Allyson was determined. She would not let go of her silver trophy. "But, sweetheart," Dick Powell said. "You can't take it with you!" "Oh, no?" said June, practically wrapping it in the folds of her new velvet party dress. "This is the second time I've won it, and I'm not going to let it go." This family squabble took place in just about the center of Ciro's at Modern Screen's big (not to say colossal) party for the winners of its 1951 popularity poll. June Allyson was the Queen and she was proud enough to let the whole world know it. Even Modern Screen's editor Charles Saxon couldn't wheedle her into putting that trophy down. "But you're going to dinner now," he said. "And you don't want to lug that along." •"Oh, no?" said June. "This cup not only goes with me, but for a whole week you will find it right in the middle of the living room." Editor Saxon was properly overcome. After all, he had just heard a tribute to Modern Screen readers all over the world. In fact, he had just heard a summing up of all Hollywood's attitude toward the first big event of the season. Later. Dana Andrews told a radio audience", "This is one party of the year I wouldn't miss. {Continued on next page) 49