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An older reader believes that fan-magazine neglect of such mature stars as Barbara Stamvyck and Shirley Booth damages the movie business.
A youthful, lovely Greer Garson is proof that maturity doesn't hurt!
And Spencer Tracy is another long established star who holds on to his fans.
Louella certainly doesn't dislike reader's favorite pop singer, Rod Lauren!
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LETTER BOX
"Have just seen Pollyanna and enjoyed it so much, I felt I should sit down and write you. It was because ot your article that I wanted to see it, and Pollyanna did exactly what you said it would. It entertained, put a tear in your eye, a smile on your face, and a song in your heart. Why can't we have more films of this nature? It's just what the world needs today, instead of violence, depression, sex and murder. Signed: F. Ewing Folsom.
How right you are, F. Ewing Folsom.
Mrs. Arthur White of Casper, Wyoming, writes: I'd like to add my voice to the ever increasing chorus of protests about the lack of movie stars in Modern Screen. I've been a reader since 1938, and how long has it been since Modern Screen did a story on Spencer Tracy, Greer Garson, Barbara Stan
wyck. Shirley Booth, Katharine Hep burn. Ann Sheridan. Linda Darnell. Bette Davis. Fred MacMurray, or any
of the mature actors and actresses? I know these people are not dead. Tell me, Louella, do I have a poinf, or am I just an old fogey living in the past? I sincerely believe that this program of neglecting the stars ot Hollywood is seriously hurting the motion picture business.
I guess you do have a point, Mrs. White. We do try to write about both the older and the younger stars, since our readers seem to like all categories.
Elizabeth Jean Brady of Austin Iowa, snaps: 7 wouid like to see you print something about Steve Elliot. To me he is a top singer in show business. And why do you neglect Rod Lauren? Why, why, why don't you tell us something about Robert Fortier, who is starring in CBS's The Full Circle? Is it because they are young, or do you dislike them?
No, indeed, Miss Brady. I may be a little
jealous, but I certainly don't dislike them.
What are Rock Hudson's favorite foods, colors, pastimes, and what kind of car does he drive? asks Margaret Sanfilippo, of Brooklyn, New York. Then goes on to ask. What is the truth behind the Lucy-Desi split-upi
Dear, dear Margaret: I would have to fill the magazine if I answered all those questions, and I don't think Editor David Myers would like it. I'll try to answer your letter soon. . .
From Mary Weston, of Detroit, Michigan. comes a very nice compliment. She writes. / enjoy your column more than anyone else's, and 'I Nominate For S,tardom' is one of my favorite features. What I like best is that you never take cracks at Marilyn Monroe, so will you please assure me that all that gossip about Marilyn and Yves Montand is not true?"
Read my interview in Modern Screen with Montand (see page 24), Mary, and I'll tell you all.
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