Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1957)

Address your letters to Readers Inc., photoplay, 205 E. 42nd Street, New York 17, New York. We regret that we are unable to return or reply to any letters not published in this column. If you want to start a fan club or write to favorite stars, address them at their studios. For list of studio addresses, see page 92. — Ed. READERS INC... ■ 5 ■ '-'J SOAP BOX: I have just seen that wonderful movie, "The Opposite Sex,” and liked it so much I went back to see it again. 1 adored June Allyson, Ann Sheridan, Ann Miller, Agnes Moorehead and Charlotte Greenwood. But 1 really went back the second time because of that wonderful Leslie Nielsen. He not only has talent, but looks, too. Photoplay has been my favorite for a long time, and now I hope you will give Leslie brings them back again us some stories on this wonderful actor, and some full-page colored pictures. I will be a fan of his for life! Dorothy A. Harbaugh Arlington, Virginia I want to thank you for the article on Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, “Once Upon a Time,” in the December issue of Photoplay. It touched me deeply. I know how they must feel about their daughter Kelly because I have a son who was born in July, and feel exactly the way Janet does. My husband and I are so much closer since our baby arrived. I think a baby is the most wonderful gift God ever presented to a woman. May Janet and Tony be blessed with the family they deserve. Mrs. Dick Woolums Hillsboro, Ohio I think “Giant” is the most remarkable screen achievement since “Gone with the Wind”! I believe that Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor emerge as the top artists in Hollywood because of their parts in this picture. Liz certainly deserves an award. I also believe that James Dean’s performance as Jett Rink is his most sensitive. Fifteen or twenty years from now, critics are bound to compare other outstanding screen accomplishments with “Giant.” Mrs. L. Herbert Pasadena, Texas I’m in love with Tab Hunter! I know there are about 2,000 other girls who say the same thing, so I’m speaking for them as well as myself. I have never met Tab, but hope to someday. He is my favorite movie actor and I’ve read so many stories about him that I feel as if I’ve known him for quite a long time, and that he's my real friend. I’m a senior in high school, and I’d like to study dramatics at a good school. I suppose every girl or boy, sometime in his or her life, has hoped to be an actor or actress. I think I know every movie actress and actor from A to Z, including Liberace, but Tab is still tops on my list. If you've seen as many movies as I have in which Tab Hunter has starred, you'll realize what a fine actor he is. And girls, don’t you agree he’s the handsomest man you have ever seen? Mary Dean Keith Oconto Falls, Wisconsin I just bought the December issue of Photoplay and the picture of Jayne Mansfield on page 8 was the most disgusting picture I h'ave ever seen. All the magazines have been criticizing Elvis Presley, but they should start criticizing these girls who have their pictures taken while half-nude. The majority of the writers who criticize Elvis are men, but they never seem to have anything to say about these women. I am thirteen years of age, and I’d like to know how other teenagers feel about this type of picture. Harriet Horodeck Jersey City, New Jersey When will someone produce more motion pictures which include the casting of a Chinese girl? The pictures, “Three Stripes in the Sun,” “Japanese War Bride,” “The Purple Plain” and now “The Teahouse of the August Moon” all starred a Japanese girl. Oh, I must give credit to “Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing” which had a portrayal of a Chinese or Eurasian girl. Sandy Lee Victoria, British Columbia 1 have an issue of Photoplay published in 1953 in which Kathleen Crowley was an award winner for most promising newcomer. I have seen her on many TV shows since your prediction, and I really think you picked a winner. As you know, Walt Disney picked her to star in his first Western, “Westward Ho the Wagons!” Now that this picture has lieen released, the whole country should join me in congratulations to Photoplay for selecting her as a promising young actress. Mollie Moore San Diego, California Dear Elvis Presley: I am writing this letter to let you know that I admire your great courage and tenacity in a world that has shown such hostility toward you. I have heard quite a few records that you've sung, and have found them to be quite unique — your style of singing really has a rare quality that few singers in your field can boast. I think that the part of the public that has condemned you has done so without really knowing you. I find nothing about your singing or actions that should elicit such fury. This is America, and if that is the way you want to express a song, by golly you should be allowed to do so! So I say, keep up your singing, and remember that you alone must decide whether a thing is right, according to the dictates of your heart. Philip L. Quintyne Washington, D. C. Every month when I pick up my copy of Photoplay, I look forward to many hours of reading enjoyment. I think your magazine' is tops, and in order to keep it that way, 1 think that every month you should have an article and color picture of an established star as well as the younger stars. Among these, you might include Tyrone Power, Robert Taylor, James Stewart, etc. I'm all for the younger set, since I’m one myself, but I think the addition of an older star each month would be most pleasing. Molle Muurisepp Uniondale, New York Your wish is our command — and we will cover “older” stars in future issues. — Ed. Who says actors and actresses are cold? I recently had the extreme pleasure of Susan is warm and friendly meeting Susan Strasberg, and she was anything but cold. I found her to be a warm and friendly person with an engaging personality. The movie world can use more people like her. She’s not only a wonderful person, but a fine actress, and I hope in the very near future to read many articles on her. Jill Levy Brooklyn, New York I recently read in your column that a girl was thrilled upon receiving a letter from a star. Well, I also received a letter from a star — Kim Novak. Wasn’t it thoughtful of Kim to take time out to write me? I met her when she was on a personal appearance tour in Dallas, and found her to be one of the sweetest people I've ever met. Incidentally, I think she is much prettier off the screen than on. L. M. Houston, Texas Continued 6