Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1949)

Diana Lynn, now Mrs. John Lindsay, wore an Edith Head gown, and same penny in her shoe that matronof-honor Jane Withers wore when she was married INSIDE STUFF ( Continued from page 16) case of Blanche Sweet, beauteous star of silent films, and lusband Raymond Hackett, of the stage. Looking not much older than when she was a star and one of the great beauties )f the screen, Blanche, accompanied by Raymond, has come again to Hollywood 'or more movies after several successful days in New York. And how wonderful, Sal thought, as we had cocktails with ;hese two, that they have progressed ■ight along from silent films to the New fork stage and into talkies, for Hackett las movie plans as well. And rememberng his work in “Madem X,” we’d say ;he producer who grabs him first is the smart one. We chatted with Zach Scott recently ibout the play “Those Endearing Young Sharms” he did with Blanche in New fork. “I finally got up the nerve to tell rer how madly I fell in love with her on he screen. That clear-cut profile with he blonde smooth hair sweeping her :heeks. Boy, what a crush. She was sweet and gracious about it and gave a wonderful performance, too. But not just Decause of that,” he added, with a laugh. The Hacketts seem to have found a sharing in their marriage that has lasted shirteen years. They exchange ideas, eminiscences, hopes and plans for the ’uture that can exist only between people who are quietly sure of themselves md, more important, of each other. Party of the Month : The arrival of Dr. Zachary Scott Sr., a retired Texas surgeon and his pretty wife, at the home of jcheir son, Zachary Scott Jr., was signal for the best party in a long, long time. Only the closest friends of popular Zach and Elaine were on hand to welcome Dr. and Mrs. Scott and what a wonderful ;ime the guests and guests of honor had. ^.nne Baxter and John Hodiak, who visted the family in Texas, came early and jo did Johnny Greene and wife Bunny. Tohnny is scoring the new Danny Kaye picture and is enthusiastic over the material Sylvia Kaye has written for her talented husband. Celeste Holm, who plays a nun in “Come to the Stable,” sang Christmas carols like an angel and then topped off the concert with songs from “Oklahoma,” the play that made her famous. And when little Waverly Scott returned home from her first formal party, if you please, she and Cesar Romero cut a rug that had her grandparents in hysterics. Waverly is a real grown-up eleven. Clark Gable, who came with Ann Sothern, is one attentive beau. “I must see to Ann, now,” he’d say every once in a while, and while Ann joined in the singing and dancing, he sat back and quietly enjoyed himself. The Kellys: The Gene Kellys are home from Europe and the bright young intelligentsia of the town are gathered round, as usual, at the Kellys for sharp discussions and games that really require brains. In fact, it was to Gene and Betsy that Montgomery Clift just naturally gravitated and in whose house he felt most at home. When Gene and Betsy trekked to Europe, Montgomery went, too and, despite studio pleadings, stayed there. Their casualness is fhe Kellys’ chief charm. They dress, think and behave according to no set rules or standards. A friend tells of Betsy telephoning a group to gather at her home on a certain evening for a baby shower in honor of an actress friend. One by one the group gathered but no Betsy could be found. Finally, the party got under way and along about nine-thirty Betsy came home, books swinging from a shoulder strap. She’d been to night school. And no one had a better time at the party than she. Incidentally, Gene is not content to rest on his acting-dancing laurels. He’s sold one story to M-G-M, wrote another while Bob Pins set the smartest hair-do’s stronger grip — won’t slip out Your hair is short and to the point this season. The new brief styles are easy on the eyes — easy to set, yourself, with DeLong Bob Pins. DeLong Bob Pins, with their new rounded ends, slide in easily, stay in indefinitely. Get DeLong Bob Pins on the famous blue card. In your favorite chain variety store Nationally Advertised Brands Week March 412th 25