Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1949)

Humphrey Bogart, one of Bob Hope bows in, Gary leading five last year, still Cooper bows out as one of a 1948 favorite top five male stars Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” “State of the Union,” “The Street with No Name.” Surprisingly, only one out of all your ten favorite stars appears in any of your ten favorite pictures! Gregory Peck is the exception. In every single other case, you liked the stars you liked regardless of their films. And you enjoyed most the movies you did because they were enjoyable— not because special stars were in them. Another discovery: You’re loyal to your favorites, but you’re not stubborn about it. You have a Missouri-show Alan Ladd came into the Gregory Peck’s popularity leading five last year, still keeps him in winning five holds his place for the second time me attitude, but once you’re shown, you’ll change your minds. For example, at the halfway mark of Photoplay’s poll, we had our statisticians tote up how you felt at the end of the first six months. You didn’t change at all so far as the men were concerned: Your favorites halfway around were your favorites at year’s end. But you did change your minds about two of the ladies. Six months ago, Betty Grable and Barbara Stanwyck had two of the top five spots. At the year’s end, you replaced them with Rita Hayworth and Jennifer Jones. Film Favorites: “A Date With Judy” with Jane Powell, Liz Taylor, Bob Stack “Gentleman’s Agreement” with Dorothy McGuire, Peck, Garfield “I Remember Mama” starred Dunne, McIntyre, Dorn and Bel Geddes “Life with Father” with Irene Dunne, “Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream Bill Powell heading domestic comedy House” with Grant, Loy, Douglas 34