Modern Screen (Jan-Dec 1960)

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PARTY of the month There's one department in which the former glamour queens of the screen have it all over the present day crop — and that is in giving parties. Proof of this was brought vividly to mind when Sonja Henie returned to Hollywood after a year in Europe and gave one of those all-out parties for which she, and other movie queens of several years past, used to be We don't hardly 'git them kind' no more, nc more. For the cocktail party (from six to nine\ Sonja opened her beautiful Beverly Hills home and gardens. The home is so luxurious and the landscaping so beautiful, it's more of a minor palace than a residence. And what a day and evening Sonja had for her fete. Although it was mid-winter, the weather was so warm that roses were blooming everywhere, mingling with the December poinsettias. As late as 8:30, the beautifully gowned feminine guests were sitting around the swimming pool without wraps. Sonja's jewels, of course, are famous and fabulous — but on this occasion she was much more proud of the new paintings she has acquired. On exhibition were a Rouault, several by Picasso, and others of the modem school, which she and her handsome husband Niels Omstad just recently purchased. Against the musical background of a strumming Hawaiian orchestra, I chatted with Ronald Reagan and his wife. Nancy Davis, who confided the music made them homesick for Honolulu where they had recently vacationed. Norma Shearer looked as beautiful as when she herself was a top screen star, in a bright red dress. Mildred and Harold Lloyd were there from their neighboring show place. Virginia Mayo, whom I've not seen in ages, looked lovely in a green cocktail dress. Jeanne Crain (Mrs. Paul Brinkman), who is again expecting, wore a blue maternity suit. Although there were about 150 guests present, Sonja wailed, "Everybody changes his telephone number all the time. I didn't get half the people I wanted." Norma Shearer (left) wore a glamorous satin dress and hostess Sonja Henie displayed her famous jewels-. Reginald Gardiner's 'deadpan' story-telling found a reall receptive audience in Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Reagai Jeanne Crain man are happi band Paul Brinktheir sixth child!