Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1961)

It's Andy Williams who takes the Mailbox Award this month with more tans eager for news of Andy than of any other star. I hope they saw their favorite on "Person to Person" and enjoyed him as much as I did. . . . From Tab Hunter comes a note thanking me for my faith in him during that dog beating episode. I never did believe those charges. . A word from Sal Mineo who was so good in "Exodus," but Sal's handwriting leaves his New York address a mystery to me. . . . Mrs. Ray Powers and Gwendolyn Clay of Halifax, loved our anniversary issue, and want to hear more about the old favorites. ... A most intelligent letter from Helen Zottarelli of Cleveland who also yearns for news of silent stars, and Erique A. Gallego of Puerto Rico writes about his favorites. ... A registered letter from Jo Jo Dison thanks me for mentioning the late Johnny Horton and includes several color shots of the handsome Johnny, who lost his life in a recent auto accident. . . . The town has gone mad for those half-moon curls over each cheek, but Doris Day wears them best. Somehow they look just right on her. . . . Lauren Bacall strolled arm-in-arm with Jason Robards Jr. all over town while Jason made "By Love Possessed." And if it isn't love with these two, then I've never seen it. . . . Mailbox Corner Andy Williams . . . the fans are eager. George Hamilton was very much present at the party Susan Kohner gave for Pier Angeli after the premiere of Pier's new picture "The Angry Silence.” But I do think all this talk of "Why Doesn’t George Wed Susan?” could drive them apart. After all, they're both young and both eager to establish themselves as stars. So why pick on them now? . . . Paul Anka confesses he missed Annette Funicello while she was on location in England. . . . Ava Gardner, who's been traveling in disguise these days, has been seeing a lot of Crescendo owner, Gene Norman. Her friends say it's serious, but Ava and Gene insist they're "just friends." We ll see. . . . Esther Williams seems to prefer Fernando Lamas' company to that of her children — even in the holiday season. . . . Jimmy Durante need no longer bid goodnight to the fabled "Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are." Jimmy found her when he wed Marjorie Little, his sweetheart of sixteen years. . . . Jean Simmons and Richard Brooks are thrilled with the news that their first child will be born in August. . . . Sammy Davis Jr. and May Britt are also expecting their first child, though May's not feeling well. . . . Marilyn Monroe's been seen around New York quite a bit lately looking awfully pale without any makeup. Who's she with most often? Actors Studio head, Lee Strasberg. ( Please turn the page ) Marilyn and Arthur with Vivien and Laurence Olivier — they were happy once. . . . When Does a Honeymoon End? "It's love, pure unadulterated love." Carol Lynley fairly danced with happiness, her arms arching gracefully to the melody of the words. I had told her how slender and beautiful she had become, and how much I thought she resembled Carole Lombard. "It's love," she repeated. "I met Mike Selsman over two years ago, but we didn't start going together until a year ago," she continued. "Then about four months ago we decided to get married." Carol had only a twoday honeymoon after her quick, quiet marriage by a justice of the peace. Her mother, who'd wanted Carol to wait, remained in New York ■ and the birth certificate Carol asked her to send never did arrive. She had to use her movie contract to prove her age. Incidentally, now that she's married, the rumor is Carol may break that contract to devote more time to being a wife. . . . "I'm so happy I'm floating." Sandra Dee's voice came over the phone like a Lawrence Welk bubble. "This marriage is so right, Sara, and I’m so happy." And Mrs. Bobby Darin has my best wishes with her always. I think she knows that. . . . "Our marriage grows better every day," a beaming, beautiful Arlene Dahl told me while lunching at Romanoff's. "Chris and I just took one look at each other; we knew this was it." I admired her chic fur coat. "Chris gave it to me, and it's the first coat I haven't bought for myself," she beamed with happiness. jimmy loves Margie . . . but lie doesn't believe in rushing things too fast. Esther s been spending a lot of time with Fernando these days, p but what, about her kids at home? 13