Movieland. (1950)

Praise From Hollywood Congratulations! Your article on In¬ grid Bergman contained the fairest and most honest analysis of the episode that has been written, and Crawford Dixon is to be commended for it! I’ve worked with Miss Bergman, and witnessed her sincerity, honesty, and humanness. She doesn’t “gush” — no one was “darling” or “honey” to her— she’s a real person, and it will be many a day before anyone convinces me she is not at this moment the same Miss Bergman I knew. The press has done her a grave injustice — possibly because they enjoy tearing someone down — someone whom, they realize very well, they placed on a pedestal where she did not wish to be. We in this community read the type of reporting as it has been done in this case, think about it, laugh about some of it, see the flaws in it, and forget it soon. That is not so of the rest of the world which relies only on the printed word for a basis of judgment. For some reason the press has singled out Miss Bergman, pre¬ senting her to millions of people as a “fallen woman” while they’re silent about the other notables who really deserve to be blasted in the public eye. Regardless of whether Miss Bergman is or is not enamored of Mr. Rossellini, the blatant disregard for honest report¬ ing in this affair has been a discredit to newspapers, publicity departments, and Hollywood itself. By scandalous report¬ ing they have taken the favorite motion picture actress of the day and relegated her to mediocrity. They may have been responsible for turning what might have been an “interlude” into something from which there is no turning back, because there is no workable solution. Again, congratulations to Dixon and Movieland. Name Withheld, Hollywood, California Faithful to Toni You can have your Peter, and Tyrone Power, And all the other stars of the hour. You can have Ronnie Reagan, and Monty too; But dear Tom Drake, I still love you! Joan McCarthy, Roxbury, Massachusetts Raves for James Edwards For his fast growing fans, I think James Edwards deserves a larger write-up, and more pictures. How about a big article on his life story? I’ve just seen “Home of the Brave” and I think he’s simply wonderful! Let’s see and read more about James Edwards! Lelia Digron New York, New York Family Affair While looking into Movieland to keep my family posted on what’s good to see on the screen, I came across the article, “John Wayne, Handsome Hunk of Sex Appeal.” We’re the parents of 6, and grandparents of oodles more — and every one of us were pleasantly pleased to read that article. It was interesting, down to earth, and truthfully told with a human touch. We’re Wayne fans through and through. Mrs. L. F. Morris, Sr., and family, West Union, West Virginia Sorry, Wrong Theater! Orchids to Movieland for your tribute to a wonderful guy, Frank Sinatra. May he reign for another 10 years Being both a Sinatra fan, and a San Franciscan, I noticed just one error. The theatre pictured, where he appeared in person, was the San Francisco Golden Gate, where Frank appeared for one week in 1946. How well I know! I spent most of that week in that theatre! Bob Chiappari, San Francisco, California Editor’s Note: How right you are! Thanks to you and to many other alert San Franciscans for bringing the error to our attention. Wants the Real Thing Perhaps it isn’t fair to other actors or prospective ones to say “There’ll never be another Valentino,” but I really be¬ lieve this is so. It was just three years ago that I went to see one of his re-issued films. I went prepared to scoff, and re¬ mained to admire. I’ve seen many actors on both the stage and screen, but none with the personality and impact that Valentino possessed. One rarely speaks of him in the past tense. He seems as much alive today as he was to millions of others during the roaring twenties. It would indeed be grand to see a por¬ trayal of his short, eventful life, but it would not be half as appreciated as the re-issuing of several of his old films. You have to be a veritable Sherlock to track one down nowadays. Mary E. Selfe, Corona, New York The Perfect Heel Just saw “Johnny Stool Pigeon” and “Too Late for Tears,” and Dan Duryea is the best movie villain of them all! In my opinion he’s the best movie heel! Dan puts a suave, cultured character¬ ization into every role he does, and his acting is tops! Bev Montalbano, San Francisco, California Great Day “My Dream is Yours,” starring Dorirf Day, has more real feeling in it than anyx musical picture I’ve ever seen. I think Doris Day has the most sparkling per¬ sonality in the movies. I could write reams about her, but I know you’re limited for space, so just put me down for saying “More Orchids to Doris Day!” Dorothy Cutler, San Francisco, California Statistics Wanted I want to say that your October issue was the best you’ve published yet. My girl friends and I enjoyed pages 24 and 25 (Corinne Calvet) the most. We all ran borne and got our tape measures to com¬ pare ourselves to the new French beauty. Please give us more measurements of other Hollywood stars! Mary Lou England, Detroit, Michigan Where’s Tony? Will you please feature Anthony Curtis soon? He played in “Criss Cross,” and soon afterward was “Mitch” in “City Across the River,” both very good pictures. He’s very nice looking and deserves to get a major lead in future films. When do we get to see a picture of him in Movieland? Pauline Warick, Jersey City, New Jersey Editor’s Note: See “Skating Room Only,” in this issue! Kirby Conscious As an ardent fan of Movieland, I’m disappointed in not seeing any photos or articles of Michael Kirby. If you’ve seen Michael in the “Countess of Monte Cristo,” I’m sure you’ve noticed he’s an up and coming star. Here’s hop¬ ing we’ll see something of Mike in a future issue. Marcia Pfeferstein, Elizabeth, New Jersey Editor’s Note: Here he is! Michael Kirby Letters to the Editor should he addressed to The Editor, MOVIELAND, 535 Fifth Ave¬ nue, New York 17, New York. MAY 161950 98