Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1945)

%U <&<>*& INSIDE STUFF p M M Western antics: Van Johnson does some clowning at Feldman party Look twice: It’s Sonny Tufts with his gorgeous Mrs. stopping to chat ( Continued from page 10) Bing Crosby was trotting down Park Avenue, disreputable hat on one side of his head, when who should come trotting up the other side but Frank Sinatra. And the New York bobbysockers follow their idol about, lingering outside cafes, exactly as they do in Hollywood. Which reminds us of the story they tell on Frankie. It seems after the completion of “Anchors Aweigh” Frankie gave his director a watch on which was inscribed these words, “I think you’ve made another star.” Take that one with a grain of salt. But here’s one Cal personally guarantees: You could hear the swooners all the way to Central Park when Frankie announced from the stage of the Paramount Theater the fact that they were expecting their third child. Rumor was so strong in New York that Ann Sheridan and Steve Hannagan were married, that we began to wonder. One look at their happy faces at the Stork Club settled any doubts for us. And so to Hollywood for more reporting. And my, but these palm trees look good! This-May-Break-Your-Heart Department: Van Johnson is doing his best to capture Lucille Ball’s undivided attention, which is some capturing with Clark Gable in the picture. Speaking of Clark, Kay Williams learned the hard way that the route to Gable’s heart is through silence. It was Kay’s habit of gossiping to columnists, writers and girl friends concerning Clark’s gifts, devotion and attentions that brought about the rift between the two. Mr. Gable has never been one to publicize romance so when too much chit-chat appeared about them, Clark decided, before the romance grew too serious, they should part. In New York ’tis said ex-husband Macoco is waiting for Kay at his favorite round table at El Morocco. In Hollywood Gable is beauing about the orange-haired Lucille Ball who has been granted a divorce from Desi Amaz. And so ends another Hollywood romance. John Hodiak is gradually breaking down Anne Baxter’s I-won’t-marry-anactor defenses, which will put the current heart-throb out of circulation. Nora Eddington swore to a certain actor and his wife in Hollywood that one day she’d wed Errol Flynn or bust. Frankly, we’d hate to see Nora bust. And we wouldn’t relish the busted hearts of Flynn’s fans if she did. Bob Walker is breaking his own heart which in turn may break yours. No matter what you read or hear, Cal tells you first hand the lad is still carrying the torch for his wife Jennifer Jones. And unless he extinguishes the blaze very soon, it may burn him out of a very promising career, that’s how badly he’s taking it. Tips To Our Service Lads: Quickly, be first to ask for a picture and informa-jj tion concerning Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart’s leading lady in “To Have And Have Not.” Boys, when you see those — er — curves and hear thal sexy voice which Lauren has acquired I by yelling like an Indian three hours a day, you’ll swoon. Take our tip, this ex-model from New York is the most tantalizing dish to appear on the screen since Jean Harlow. If you’re the complex, sensitive type, you’ll find your counterpart in the Paramount actress Gail Russell, a beauty with too many complexes. Mayl be a letter from you might help. Get hep to a Warner Brother darling called Joyce Reynolds who plays the title role in “Janie.” She’s just twenty, left off attending U.C.L.A. to become an actress, can talk on many subject besides herself, and will prove an inter esting listener. Besides she has th merriest brown eyes in Hollywood. If you write to Lana Turner, tali about the latest records and approve especially of Artie Shaw’s music Lana’s ex-husband is her favorite musician. And a bond between you and Diana Lynn could be a knowledge oi good music. A pianist of note, Diana is up on the best. So now go to it, boys, and if you have any luck let youi "'al know. Hold-up: Paul Brooke surrenders to Indian maid Dorothy Maloney and cowgirl Jeanne Crain — all in the fun at the Tex Feldman party 12