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I owe him a great deal for bringing me back down to earth and making me realize that there were things more important than a successful career.” He and Wanda had discussed marriage. They both wanted a home and children; and they had learned that their personal differences could be ironed out. But economic problems arose. Audie was de¬ termined that he would never marry until he could support a wife. He got his first film role in “Beyond Glory”; and his career seemed definitely set. John Farrow, the director, praised his work highly. The Cagneys, who had changed pro¬ duction plans, did not renew their option on him. Audie’s name was kicked about with abandon to publicize other person¬ alities and films. He was announced for a half a dozen pictures, about which he knew nothing. But the impression was created that he was working steadily. As a matter of fact, he wasn’t working at all. Tired and disgusted, he was constantly on' the verge of leaving Hollywood. Only Wanda kept him in the movie capitol. She urged him to be patient. He realized that if he left town, his romance with Wanda would be over. He could not ask her to give up her career and follow him. On the other hand, he would not marry her if they had to live apart. So he lingered in Hollywood while trying to make up his mind. At the urging of friends, he started to write a book about his war experiences. Then producer Paul Short entered his life. Paul had a story titled “Bad Boy,” which dealt with the work of Variety Clubs International in reforming juvenile delinquents. Since most theater exhibi¬ tors belong to the Club a picture made from the story was promised enormous circulation. The story had to star Audie Murphy. Before tests could be made, Audie was invited to France by the French gov¬ ernment, and I accompanied him on the trip. Though the generous French feted and honored him, Audie thought con¬ stantly of Wanda. He had six photo¬ graphs of her along with him. Reporters met us at the airport in New York. Among the questions popped at Audie was: “When do you plan to marry Wanda Hendrix?” He replied with a grin, “As soon as I can afford it.” However, the story broke nationally as a factual engagement announcement. Before leaving for France, Audie had delivered 200 pages of his book manu¬ script to the publishers, Henry Holt and Company. The day after we arrived in New York, he was notified that the book had been accepted. He came to my room, picked up the telephone, and called Wanda. “Hello, Skipper,” he said. “Are you going to marry me? Okay, darling, I’ll see you in a few days.” He hung up the receiver. “What did she say?” I asked. “She said she’s ready.” “Brother, you’re engaged,” I said. Their reunion was to be brief. Within two weeks after Audie returned to Holly¬ wood, Wanda was scheduled to leave for Italy to co-star in “The Prince of Foxes” with Tyrone Power. She would be gone five months. They debated the idea of getting married immediately. For an emergency decision Audie got a wedding and en¬ gagement ring. They planned to elope on the Sunday before Wanda was to leave for Rome. At the last moment, they decided to discuss the matter with her parents. Mrs. Hendrix had urged Wanda to wait until she got a little older before marry the two, she gave in, promising to ar¬ range for a church wedding if the mar¬ riage would be delayed until Wanda’s return from Italy. With Wanda gone, Audie concentrated on work. He delivered the completed manuscript of his book, “To Hell and Back,” to the publishers. After reading it, the publishers wrote: “Told in a simple and vital language, it is a human record that the novelists, reporters, and generals haven’t been able to touch.” Then Audie tested for the leading role in “Bad Boy.” The result was so sensational that it became the talk of the town. When I visited him on the set to watch his work, I realized that his nonchalance toward his career was only on the sur¬ face. He was in there pitching with everything he had. He was at last work¬ ing for Wanda. Preview critics were amazed at the performance. In every scene, Audie evinced complete authority and poise. Having quietly underplayed his role, he laughed, “I’m too lazy to overact.” Vet¬ eran Lloyd Nolan, one of his co-stars, called Audie to “congratulate him on stealing the picture.” A new star was born. With both book and film out of his hair, he secured a honeymoon apart¬ ment and supervised the furnishing and redecoration of it. When Wanda ar¬ rived on New Year’s Eve, it was ready. Audie met her at the airport alone. “We have a lot to talk over,” he ex¬ plained to a friend who wanted to accomoany him. For three days she was bedded with a bad cold that she had picked up en route home. Audie was at her bedside constantly. Fearing that the wedding would be too great a strain on her, he suggested that it be postponed. “No,” said Wanda, “we’re taking no more chances on our happiness. This is it, Soldier.” “Okay, Skipper,” Audie replied. “It’ll be just as you say.” They were married before an altar decked with lilies and ferns. Only a small group of intimate friends were asked to the ceremony. After the ceremony, he smilingly posed with Wanda while photographers snapped pictures for over an hour. That was to show his Skipper that he had also chaneed. The End Love-Starved ? “NUTS!” says •Joan Crawford in May MOVIELAAD on newsstands April 8 80