Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1948)

it as a tribute to a genial host. During the past year, ever since he and his wife Chris parted, the Drake life has been the Life Dizzy. He moved to one room at the Ambassador Hotel — and that one room can’t hold him. Example: A few weeks ago he sauntered into a music store with the object of buying one record, “Show Business.” He came out a few minutes later looking pleased but worried — he was the owner of two records, and a $700 custom-built radio recording machine! There was no room for it in his small quarters, of course. So he’d ordered it delivered to the home of his friends Lucille and Clyde Thebeaut. When it arrived, sans any warning from Tom (natch!), the Thebeauts should have been confused. But no. As workmen carried it into the house, they told each other, “Obviously, this is Tom Drake’s newest purchase — and he’s leaving it with us!” How did they guess? Because two other friends are looking after two Capeharts he’d bought in the past; and actress Jay Davis is taking care of his new Persian kitten “Rockey.” And when friends aren’t sheltering Tom’s latest purchases, they’re sheltering Tom himself! “Yes, I get hankering for a home again after awhile,” Tom admits. “And when that happens, I just call up some friend and say, ‘Unless there are violent objections—here comes a house guest!’ Then I move in for a couple of weeks.” He grins. “Then, five minutes before they get sick of me, I move back to my hotel again!” The telephone operators at Tom’s hotel sometimes wish that his hankering for a home occurred more often. Maybe he’d stay away from the hotel longer! When he’s there, confusion reigns. One — he never orders normal meals. He will ask for two cups of coffee, three orders of spinach, and one of chops — when he’s ordering just for Tom! This keeps the operators miserably uncertain. But his last encounter with a meal order was a resounding Drake success. This day he was ordering lunch for two — himself and a friend. Please send up two orders of scrambled eggs and bacon, two cups of coffee, and three chocolate ice creams,” he said. “How many is the service for?” asked operator, as usual. “For two,” said Tom. u Then what,” demanded the operator, are you gonna do with that other ice cream?” “I’m going to give it to the waiter!” yelled Tom. The operator retired in disorder. Since then she’s stopped asking him questions, having learned that there’s the right way —and then there’s the Drake way! And it’s not a bad way, at that! The End WEAR A Buddy " Poppy MEMORIAL DAY w GLAMOUR DATE 99 Wear it when you yearn to look your most alluring! Hug-me-tight, longer waistline, wide, patent leather front, double-tab belt. Swirling, full, F-U-L-L skirt, pleated all 'round. Sensational at this price! Sleek, smooth rayon with keyhole neckline outlined in expensive daisy lace. Aqua, rose, gray, powder, maize, lilac, white. 9-11-13-15-17. Only 98 BROADWAY FASHIONS 275 Seventh Ave., New York City SEND NO MONEY j BROADWAY FASHIONS, Dept. MP6 | 275 Seventh Ave., New York 1, N. Y. | Send "GLAMOUR DATE” on approval. I’ll pay I postman $5.98 plus postage. If not delighted, I may return dress for refund within ten days. If prepaid | we pay postage. Quantity Size First Color Choice Second Color Choice j NAME I ADDRESS. JjJITY ZONE STATE 11 1 Money SELL CHRISTMAS CARDS As low as 50 for JEW™ ’Show exclusive name imprinted Personal Christmas Cards, lowasB0for$l. Amazing: values bring: you easy sales. BIG SELLERS IN BOX ASSORTMENTS Boost profits with 21 “Feature” SI Christma9rwiSortment-_ BPa.rkl*ner new features. ~ Uther money making assortments — including our famous Christmas and new Everyday Gift Wrap Ensembles, Religious, Everyday, Humorous, many others. For Samples write now to Dept.K19 lAnCC am 1225 Clifford Avenuo /ADCS ART STUDIOSinc. Rochester 5, New York 44B FIFTH AVE., NEW YORK • DEPT. 4 5>tND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER Stating Size and Color Desired also your initials plus 25c postage WITH YOUR OWN INITIALS (Gold plated) New York's Favorite Footwear is now available to everyone through our NEW MAIL ORDER SERVICE Outstanding beauty, grace and perfect fit have made Ansonia Shoes the rage among stage, screen stars and New York's smartly dressed. SIZES 4 TO 9 NARROW A MEDIUM Black Calf Blue Calf Brown Calf Black Patent Red Call Black Suede Green Calf White Suede FUFFENA/L Enhance and glorify the natural beauty of lovely nails . . . Hollywood's own daily nailcare with easy-to-use applicator. Nails stay lovelier longer . . with TUFFENA/L. 25 $ lOt STORE COSMETIC COUNTER!