Motion Picture (Feb-Jul 1941)

Who's Whose in Hollywood [Continued from page 29] BAXTER, WARNER— As long as Hollywood has known him, which is a long time, he has been married to Winifred Bryson. His brief, unhappy first marriage — to one Viola Caldwell — was preHollywood. BEERY, WALLACE— Not lucky in love. Gloria Swanson, his first wife (1916-17), preferred a career. Rita Gilman, his second (1924-39), divorced him to marry someone else. His consolation is his adopted youngster, Carol Ann. BELLAMY, RALPH— He got the girl in real life. She was Catherine Willard, English actress. BENNETT, CONSTANCE— Just Reno-vatsd her third husband, Marquis de Henri la Falaise, to be eligible for a fourth — whose name is a carefully-guarded secret. Her first two mates were college boy Chester H. Moorehead and millionaire playboy Philip Plant. She has a son, 9-year-old Peter, and an adopted daughter, 3-year-old Linda. BENNETT, JOAN— Married John Fox at 16, divorced him at 18. meanwhile having a daughter, Diana. Married Gene Markey in 1932, received final decree in 1938, meanwhile having another daughter, Melinda. Married Producer Walter Wanger Jan., 1940. BENNY, JACK — Mary Livingstone has been putting up with his nonsense since Jan. 12, 1927. They have an adopted 5-year-old, Joan. Now they're "expecting." BERGMAN, INGRID— The long-distance wife of Dr. Peter Lindstrom, Stockholm dentist. They have a 2-year-old daughter, Pia. BLONDELL, JOAN— Her first marriage— to cameraman George Barnes — lasted three years, gave her a son, Norman, now 6. Since Sept., 1936, she has been Mrs. Dick Powell. They have a 2-yearold, Ellen. BOGART, HUMPHREY— The Merchant of Menace has tried marriage three times — first with actress Helen Menken, then with actress Mary Phillips, now with actress Mayo Methot. They call their happy home "Sluggy Hollow." BOWMAN, LEE— Made the mistake of introducing his love interest, Anne Shirley, to his pal, John Payne — and hasn't fallen in love since. BOYD, BILL— Divorced from Elinor Fair and Dorothy Sebastian, married to Grace Bradley, who said after the wedding (June 5. 1937) she was going to give up career. But now she's resuming it. BOYER, CHARLES— That Great Lover technique seems to work in real life, too. He won Pat Paterson in three weeks in 1934 and she's still happy as Mrs. B. BRENT, GEORGE— Unlucky, three times running, in marriage — first with one Helen Campbell, then with Ruth Chatterton, then with Constance Worth. Now he's monopolizing Ann Sheridan, but denies they're secretly wed. BROWN, TOM— Briefly married to prettyBeverly Hills debutante. Natalie Draper. Now "engaged" to Ronnie Warner, H. B. Warner's daughter. BRUCE, VIRGINIA— Became fourth Mrs. John Gilbert in Aug., 1932, mother of a daughter, Susan, in 1933, and a divorcee in 1934. Married since Dec, 1937, to Producer J. Walter Ruben. (""'AGNEY, JAMES— Married Frances Vernon v-' when they were both hoofers. That was quite a while ago. They're still in step — and thinking of adopting a little Cagney. CARLSON, RICHARD— Eloped on June 10, 1939, with Minerva ("Mona") Mayfield, who doesn't act. They're planning a house now, a little Carlson next. CARROLL, JOHN— Has settled down only once, long enough for a brief marriage to Steffi Duna, who has custody of their daughter, Julie, aged 4. CARROLL, MADELEINE— Her 1931 marriage to Capt. Philip Astley couldn't survive 6000 miles of separation. She got a divorce in Dec, 1939. Now she's in love with a French aviator, Lieut. Richard de la Rozier. CHAPLIN, CHARLIE-His first marriage, to Mildred Harris, was a secret until she divorced him. His second marriage, to'Lita Grey, wasn't so secret. She gave him two sons, Charles Jr., and Sydney, now in their teens. He has publicly admitted that Paulette Goddard is his third wife. COLBERT, CLAUDETTE— Tried the separatehouse brand of matrimony with Norman Foster. It didn't work. Since Dec. 24, 1936, she has been married to Dr. Joel Pressman. They live under the same roof. It's working out fine. COLMAN, RONALD— Hollywood's champion recluse until he married Benita Hume Sept. 30. 1938. Now he rhumbas. What made him a recluse was his unhappy first marriage, to actress Thelma Raye, which finally ended in 1934. COOPER, GARY— Was once attracted to his opposite, LuPe Velez, but their romance didn't end in marriage— as his romance with socialite-actress Veronica Balfe did, in 1933. They have a 3-yearold, Maria Veronica. COOPER, JACKIE — At 18, his big love interest in Bonita Granville. "She's a lady," he says, in explanation. CRAWFORD, JOAN— After a series of romances, settled down with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., in 1929. It lasted 4 years. Two years later, she married Franchot Tone. That also lasted 4 years. Now she's rumored in love again but isn't telling his name. Has just adopted a baby, Christina. CROSBY, BING— Don Ameche's rival as a Great Lover. Bing also has four sons: Gary, Philip and Dennis (twins) and Lindsay Harry. Mrs. Bing — since 1932 — is the former Dixie Lee, who's still hoping for a girl. CUMMINGS, ROBERT— Bob, who likes to fly, has been up in the clouds with Vivienne Janis, exZiegfeld beauty, since Feb., 1935. CURTIS, ALAN — As soon as his divorce from Priscilla Lawson is final next March, he'll be marrying Ilona Massey. rjARNELL, LINDA— 18-year-old Linda still *-* blushes, making love scenes, still has only one date a week. Mickey Rooney has been calling lately. But she has a secret heart — Jaime Jorba, her high school sweetheart, now living in Mexico City. She's going down to visit him. DAVIS, BETTE— Eloped with her school day sweetheart, Harmon O. Nelson, Jr., on Aug. IS, 1932. Hollywood made life difficult, calling him "Mr. Davis." He got a divorce in Dec, 1939. But they're suspected of still being in love. DAY, LARAINE — Attorney Louis Blau is pleading for her to say "Yes." DEE, FRANCES— She and Joel McCrea just celebrated their seventh anniversary. They have two boys: David, 6, and Joel, 4. DE HAVILLAND, OLIVIA— Still keeping people guessing about whether or not she is Mrs. James Stewart. Livy likes to be mysterious. DEKKER, ALBERT— He has a wife who doesn't think he's a villain. In fact, they're infanticipating. DIETRICH, MARLENE— The only Glamor Girl with a daughter as tall as she is. Maria was born in 1925, two years after Marlene married Director Rudolf Sieber, who she seldom sees nowadays, though they're still married. Her most persistent escort is writer Erich Remarque. DIX, RICHARD— The papa of twin sons by his second wife, Virginia Webster, whom he married in 1933, year after he was divorced from socialite Winifred Coe, who has custody of their daughter. DONLEVY, BRIAN— "The Great McGinty" voted for marriage a second time, in Dec, 1936, when he married singer Marjorie Lane. DOUGLAS, MELVYN— Twice a husband, thrice a father. His first wife gave him a son, Melvyn, now 13. His second wife, Helen Gahagan, has given him a son, Pierre, now 5, and a daughter, Helen, now 2. DREW, ELLEN— In her struggling days, married make-up man Fred Wallace, bore him a son, David, now 6. Then came success, and Fred didn't like being called "Mr. Drew." He got a divorce last October. DUNNE, IRENE— Her favorite husband, since July 16, 1928, has been Dr. Francis Griffin. They have an adopted 4-year-old, Mary Francis. DURBIN, DEANNA— Would like. to start the New Year right — as the 19-year-old bride of young Associate Producer Vaughn Paul. EDDY, NELSON— Gave up title as The Perennial Bachelor when he eloped Jan. 19, 1939, with Ann (ex-Mrs. Sidney) Franklin. ELLISON, JAMES— Won Gertrude Durkin in 1937, after a four-year courtship. They're brandnew, first-time parents. FAIRBANKS, DOUGLAS JR.— Played the field, after his divorce from Joan Crawford, until he met socialite divorcee, Mary Lee Epling Hartford. They were married April 22, 1939. Daughter Daphne born April, 1940. FARMER, FRANCES— Eloped with Leif Erikson, Feb., 1936.. Rifted Oct., 1939. FAYE, ALICE — Heart-free at the moment. Her divorce from Tony Martin will be final next March. The marriage lasted a year-and-a-half. FIELD, BETTY— Still looking them over. FITZGERALD, GERALDINE— Quietly married to a wealthy young Briton, Edward LindsayHogg. She gave him a son last May. FLYNN, ERROL— He and Lili Damita have been enjoying the bonds — and the battles — of matrimony since Iune, 1934, confusing all the prophets. FONDA, HENRY — When he was an unknown actor, he married an unknown actress named Margaret Sullavan. They were divorced in 1933. In Sept., 1936, he married Frances Brokaw, pretty socialite widow. They have two children. FONTAINE, JOAN— Briefly engaged to Conrad Nagel, before she met and married Brian Aherne. Thinking of giving up career for a complete homelife. FOSTER, PRESTON— Married to his hometown (Ocean City, N. J.) sweetheart, Gertrude Warren. They have an adopted two-year-old. FRANCIS, KAY — At the moment, between husbands. She has had four to date: William Gaston, John Meehan, Dwigbt Francis and Kenneth MacKenna. rjABLE, CLARK — Before he could marry Carole *•* Lombard (on March 29, 1939) he had to pay a fancy price for his freedom from Maria Langham, the second Mrs. Gable. The first was Dramatic Coach Josephine Dillon. GARBO, GRETA— Testified recently, when applying for American citizenship, that she had never been married. But didn't testify she isn't going to marry Dietician Gaylord Hauser, her constant companion. GARDINER, REGINALD— Hollywood ManAbout-Town No. 1 and first Hollywood boy friend of Hedy Lamarr. Now concentrating op Mary Parker. Once married to Wyn Richmond, English actress. GARFIELD, JOHN— The Fates guided John to Roberta Siedmann in 1933. They have a 2-yearold, Catherine, and are rumored expectant again. GARGAN, WILLIAM— Leslie Howard's best friend has been married for years to Mary Kenny. They have two boys, Leslie and Barrie. GARLAND, JUDY— People are trying to keep her from eloping with Dave Rose, Martha Raye's ex. The romance looks that serious. GARSON, GREER— Hollywood didn't know she had a husband until she went to court last May to divorce one Edward Alec Abbott Snelson, a British civil servant in India. Producer Benny Thau is attentive. GILBERT, HELEN— She and music-master Mischa Bakaleinikoff called it a day, Sept., 1939. GODDARD, PAULETTE— At 17, gave up show business for Edgar James, wealthy North Carolina lumberman. At 21, gave up James for show business. Now mixing movies and marriage to Charlie Chaplin. GRABLE, BETTY— Unlucky in love to date. Her marriage to Jackie Coogan (1937-39) didn't work out. She was "engaged" to Artie Shaw when he eloped with Lana Turner. Her newest suitor: Victor Mature. GRANT, CARY — Has been wary of matrimony since the quick washout of his first marriage — to Virginia Cherrill (1934-35). Fooled all the people who predicted he would marry Phyllis Brooks. But may not fool the people who predict he'll marry heiress Barbara Hutton when she's free. GRANVILLE, BONITA— Reciprocates Jackie Cooper's devotion. GREENE, RICHARD— Suspected of secretly marrying Virginia Field before he left for England and war duty last August. GREY, NAN — Was once engaged to writer Charles Martin, but married jockey Jackie Westrope —on May 4. 1939. GURIE, SIGRID — Denied having a husband until she went to court to divorce one Thomas W. Stewart in 1938. Since Aug. 6, 1939, she has been married to Dr. Lawrence Spangard. TJALL, JON — Secretly married Frances Lang-1-1 ford June 4, 1938 — but couldn't keep it secret more than four days. HAYDEN, STIRLING— While sailing around the world, he got himself engaged to a girl in Tahiti. But that's all off now. And there's no one else. HAYWARD, LOUIS— Won Ida Lupino after a two-year courtship, Nov. 17. 1938. HAYWORTH, RITA— Promised father not to marry until 21, but eloped at 18^on May 30, 1939 — with E S. judson, wealthy oil man. HENIE..SONJ A— Skated into the arms of Dan Topping, millionaire sports promoter, July 4, 1940. HEPBURN, KATHARINE— Since her 1934 divorce from Ludlow Smith, of the New York "400," hasn't been interested in marriage. But Director Garson Kanin hopes to change that. Or is it all a lot of "eye-wash"? [Continued on page 72] 57