Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1950)

Undoubtedly, Hollywood producers are the world’s best opportunists. To increase box office receipts, they produce pictures dealing with crime, sex, tolerance and prejudice. Such pictures present unsolved problems. These pictures have no real entertainment value ; they only confuse most individuals and groups. Movie-goers seek entertainment and relaxation, not unsolved social and world problems. Fred P. Califano Philadelphia, Pa. •Frank Advice: To Frank Sinatra: I have been an ardent fan of yours for years. I have read the unfavorable articles in the newspapers about you. I think that after years of marriage to the same woman, you shouldn’t let another one wink at you and upset it. Think of your children. You are a good singer and actor and a passable dancer ; bad notices won’t do anything to help you. Please, Frankie, think this over carefully. I am still one of your fans and always will be. Lillie Archibald Chicago, 111. Question Box: Can you tell me whether the movie “Fallen Idol” is British or American made? I saw it at a preview in Louisville, Ky., and thought it rather dull and insipid. It moved with all the slowness of a British movie, so if it is not, Hollywood has outdone even the British for slowness of action ! John A. Bird Jeffersonville, Ind. (It zvas British-made.) Could you tell me something about Bob Patten who played Jesse Bishop in “Twelve O’Clock High”? Barbara Vogel Brooklyn, N. Y. (Bob Patten was born in Tacoma, Wash. He is 5' 10" , 165 lbs., has brown hair, blue eyes. He married Patricia Grant, Dec. 29, 1945 and they have two children. Next film, "An American Guerrilla in the Philippines.’') I have noticed in all of Jose Iturbi’s pictures that he has a little red string in his lapel. Could you tell me why he has it there ? Judy Ann Bush Sidney, Nebr. (This zvas awarded him by the Trench Legion of Honor in recognition of his zvork in their behalf.) Please tell me something about Richard Rober. He gets better every picture. So I predict some of those tough guys had better move over. Elizabeth M. Purdy Red Springs, N. C. ( Richard Rober zvas born in Rochester, N. V ., May, 1906. Dark brozon hair, blue-gray eyes, 5’ 10", 175 lbs. Next film, “ Jet Pilot.”) Address letters to this department to Readers Inc., Photoplay, 205 Hast 42nd Street, N czv York 17, N. Y. However, our space is limited. II ’c cannot therefore promise to publish, return or reply to all letters received. Dream girt, dream girl, beautiful Lustre -Creme Girl Hair that gleams and glistens from a Lustre-Creme shampoo Tonight! . . . Show him how much lovelier your hair can look . . . after a W-QiCmC Shampoo Exclusive! This magical secret-blend lather with Lanolin! Exciting! This new three-way hair loveliness . . , is Better than a soap! Better than a liquid ! Kay Daumit's crecm shampoo with lanolin. Jars: $2, $1. Jars and tubes: 49*, 25*. j Leaves hair silken soft, instantly manageable . . . first wondrous result of a Lustre-Creme shampoo. Makes lavish, lanolin-blessed lather even in hardest water. No more unruly, soap-dulled locks. Leaves hair soft, obedient, for any style hair-do. 2 Leaves hair sparkling with star-bright sheen. No other shampoo has the same magic blend of secret ingredients plus gentle lanolin to bring out every highlight. No special rinse needed with Lustre-Creme Shampoo. ^ Leaves hair fragrantly clean, free of loose dandruff. Famous hairdressers insist on Lustre-Creme, the world's leading cream shampoo. Yes, tonight, show him a lovelier you —after a Lustre-Creme shampoo!