Modern Screen (Jan-Dec 1960)

Anne's PAIN pER,uu;:.»e^ RIO DIC NVidol mens ceases eases Want the real truth? Write to INSIDE STORY, Modern Screen. Box 515, Times Square P.O., N.Y. 36, N.Y. The most interesting letters will appear in this column. Sorry, no personal replies. 9 There's a report that Shirley MacLaine and her brother Warren Beatty refuse to talk about one another for publication. Is this because Shirley is opposed to having Joan Collins as a sister-in-law? — E.S., Evanston, III. A No. It's because Warren is opposed to making it as a star on his sister's fame. 9 How come after all her publicity — and I do mean all — Jayne Mansfield faded so much from the Hollywood scene? Did the public resent the imitation Marilyn Monroe bit? — I.L., Dallas, Tex. A They resented having Jayne pushed down their throats. If you recall it was the public that discovered Marilyn in small roles . . . and it was the public that demanded better roles for her. With Jayne it was vice versa. 9 I read a great deal about Marilyn Monroe's recurring illnesses while she was in production with Let's Make Love. What was the state of her health during the month-long actor's strike when she didn't have to work? — K.H., Boston, Mass. A She had a slight cold. 9 What was the real cause of the Suiy Parker-Pierre LaSalle breakup? — D.L., Montreal, Can. A Throughout their marriage both made a thing about being able to go their separate ways. This time they went too far. 9 There was a rumor circulating that Dean Martin had a brain tumor. What are the real facts about this? — H.G., Lawrence, NY. A There was a suspicion of a tumor. Ex-rays proved otherwise — and Dean's dizzy spells are suspected of being the result of too much high living. At the moment, however, he's not taking advice to slow down too seriously. 9 How serious is the feud between Tony Curtis and Glenn Ford, and how did Tony feel about not getting an Oscar nomination for Some Like It Hot when Jack Lemmon got one? — T.H., Daytona Beach, Fla. A Because of their heated differences over the Actor's Strike (Tony was violently for it, Glenn just as violently unlikely Glenn and Ton\ will talk to one another again. Tony still speaks to Lemmon but was sour over his own lack of nomination. 9 What are the chances of Bobby Darin marrvinc Jo-Ann Campbell? — R.D., Bangor, Me. A Excellent — // the romance can survive the long separation of Bobby's new public appearance tour. 9 I have been a fan of Lana Turner's for more than 20 years and can't ever remember her going on personal appearances. I read she is doing some for Portrait In Black. Is she doing this to cover the bad publicity she's been getting because of her daughter Cheryl? — T.W., New London, Conn. A No. Lana owns SOJc of the picture. The more interest she can create, the greater amount she figures to make. 9 Do you think James Garner will legally be able to walk out of his Warners contract — even though he insists it became null and void when the studio put him on suspension? — A.C.. An-nandale-on-Hudson, N.Y. A The studio will fight the case to the highest court to keep Jim in its fold. As long as they keep fighting, Jim will be unable to work for anyone. Hollywood bets Jim will be back at Warners. 9 The columns seem to be linking Lucille Ball with Morton DaCosta, the producer-director of her new Broadway show. What are the chances of this turning into a serious romance? — C.B., Tucson, Ariz. A Nil — for any kind of romance. 9 After all they went through to be able to get married, is it really true that Ernest Borgnine and Katy Jur ado are having serious problems after less than six months together? — E.W., Savannah, Ga. A They were havin after less than three 'rious problei iths together. 9 Is it true that Liz Taylor and Eddie Fisher are planning to live in Switzerland for good in order to avoid paying exorbitant U.S. income taxes? — S.S., Ithaca, N.Y. A Liz and Eddie may set up a business in Switzerland. They plan to live there for the duration of Cleopatra.