Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1957)

THAT’S HOLLYWOOD FOR YOU W hen Sidney talks to Jayne Mansfield, there’s a strange mystery between them I’d say Jerry Lewis is out to prove he can be a success alone. Dean Martin isn’t. . . . Tab Hunter is taller and stronger than he first appears to be. . . . Cheesecake : The first performer to whom the label “cheesecake” was applied was Elvira Amazar, a Russian opera singer, when she arrived in this country back in 1915. . . . Elia Kazan Jerry Lewis, a success as a solo performer, is a bigger success as a person finally got around to discovering a redhot sex dish for the screen: Carroll Baker. . . . When I’m talking to Jayne Mansfield, she’s standing closer to me than I am to her. . . . Cary Grant was hypnotized (by wife Betsy Drake) to stop smoking. It worked so well that Cary not only gave up cigarettes but also liquor. . . . Frank Sinatra has good taste in wine, women and songs. . . . Admission tickets should be sold to visit Debra Paget at home. . . . Kathy Grant’s real name is Kathryn Grandstaff. And as I put typewriter keys to paper, it’s still a big question whether the name will ever be Kathy Crosby. . . . After seeing one of the longie movies which shall be titleless, Sheree North commented. “Enough is too much.” Rod McKuen is an actor to watch. A word to the wise is supposed to be sufficient. ... I wonder if the prize fighter Rory Calhoun is helping the popularity of the actor Rory Calhoun, or vice versa. . . . Cleo Moore said it: “If you want to learn more about men, become a blonde.” I believe Bob Wagner would do better if his insecurity wasn’t showing. . . . You just know Kim Novak is in the place because she is a loud laugher. . . . I’m pleased Shirley MacLaine is in a big hit (“Around the World in 80 Days”). Now I’m waiting for a movie in which Shirley dances and exhibits her legs. . . . Anne Baxter is getting sexier. Well, to me anyway. . . . Beefcake: First actor to get the coined beefcake label was Tony Curtis. . . . Little-known fact: Tony Perkins wears contact lenses. Tony also carries a small recording machine with him to important conferences. . . . Regardless of whether they dub in her voice or her singing, they don’t have to dub in Anita Ekberg. She’s for real. ... By the way, Audrey Hepburn fell in love with Mel Ferrer when she saw him in “Lili.” Never underestimate the importance of a good movie. . . . Hollywood is an over-populated village trying to act like a city. . . . Barbara Nichols’ definition of a genuine movie star: “One who’s still one when they show his movies on TV.” Doris Day is representative of the AllAmerican girl, and I wish all All-American girls could be as wealthy. . . . With very few exceptions, night clubs are a relic of the past. . . . My favorite view of Hollywood, despite fog and smog, is from Sunset Boulevard at night: the town is spread out and appears to be miles and miles of vari-colored electric lights, and they don’t spell out anything. . . . Natalie Wood admits she falls in love too easily. “It’s not really love, I guess,” explains Natalie. “I guess it’s fascination. It’s also fun.” . . . Liz Taylor telling Mike Todd about a certain actress: “She had more money than she could afford.” I don’t care what anyone says, Tony Curtis is improving as an actor and as a person. ... I wonder if Gary Cooper has kept count of the number of actors who have been called “another Gary Cooper.” . . . Rod Steiger is very popular in London, and I don’t mean just with Diana Dors. . . . After a preview, Mike Curtiz was asked: “Is it possible for this movie to be a hit?” Mike replied: “Nothing is impossible if it’s possible.” That’s Hollywood for You. Debra Paget and sister Lisa can well be amazed at Sidney’s suggestion for them 38