Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1952)

Inside Stuff ( Continued, from page 16) take that bet that writer Cy Howard would be the first to date Lana Turner. The pattern was too familiar! Lime-light: Unfortunately, in every public gathering there’s always some maladjusted person like the one who threw limes at Dorothy Lamour and Debra Paget. They were in Brockton, Massachusetts, on a “Movietime, U.S.A.” tour, when the shameful incident took place. La Lamour, a seasoned trouper, took it in stride and cracked, “I just forgot to duck!” For Debra, who is sweet, sincere and unused to the world’s pettiness, it was a shock that left a lasting impression. Bulls and Belles: Amongst other European achievements, Yvonne De Carlo returned home (to play opposite Joel McCrea) bearing gifts of jewelry from Mario Cabre. Hollywood’s now wondering and waiting to hear if the famous matador, who once held public readings of his poetry dedicated to Ava Gardner, will come up with a repeat performance! Grand Old Girl: Dark-eyed and devastating, she stood there looking up at the Superior Court Judge. “How old are you, Joan Eunson?” he asked the routine question. Without a moment’s hesitation, she answered: “I’m fourteen, your honor.” Poor Joan Evans wished she could have disappeared through the floor! “Now why did I say that?” the well-poised seventeen-yearold wailed at home that night. Having selected wise parents, she received a wise answer. “You stopped being Joan Eunson at fourteen,” they explained, “but it is still your legal name. When the judge used it, you subconsciously went right back to the age when you last were Joan Eunson. It was an honest, normal reaction.” Eunson or Evans, we love her! She couldn’t be happier having her fifth option taken up by Sam Goldwyn. Picture Palaver: It’s one of the most entertaining movies of the year, but they may recall “Angels in the Outfield” and retitle it. Currently it isn’t attracting the cash customers . . . For over ten years she’s been their number one box office star, but her studio never bought a big Broadway musical for Betty Grable. That’s why she’s campaigning for “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”— and they do when the blonde is Betty! . . . Rock Hudson finished his final scene in “Bend of the River,” drove his best girl to Santa Barbara for dinner and discovered he’d left his wallet in his dressing room. Fortunately, the head waiter had just seen “Iron Man” and happily extended credit . . . For the first time in her illustrious career, Bette Davis wears a one-piece bathing suit in “Phone Call from a Stranger.” She insists, however, it won’t cause Esther Williams to lose a stroke — or have one! According to Cal: Our girl is growing up! Debbie Reynolds seen shopping for gold cuff-links in miniature ice-skate design. Surprise— Surprise! They were a present for ice skating star Bobby Specht . . . Gregory Peck’s complete exhaustion from overwork necessitated his resignation from La Jolla Playhouse activities and enforced a no-picture-making respite . . . The Van Johnsons delighted guests by marking each place at the dinner table with a Holy Medal blessed by the Pope . . . Doris Day will next record an album of beddie-bye stories for the kiddies, with soothing, sweet songs by soothing, sweet Doris to go with ’em. Grape-Vine: Well, at least twentyfour hours went by before those rumors started to spread. On Sunday Fernando Lamas announced that Mrs. Lamas was returning to Argentina for a second trial separation. Her handsome husband pleaded with the press to “Please write nicely because my wife and 1 are the best of friends and I wouldn’t want this announcement to hurt her.” The press “wrote nicely.” On Monday, however, the rumor rumbled that Fernando was romantically interested and vice versa, in Lana Turner. It probably had to happen. They would make a handsome, romantic-looking couple. They are making “The Merry Widow,” together and Fernando did escort Lana to the “American in Paris” premiere in Hollywood. As We Go to Press: His studio is gravely concerned over the thyroid condition that’s preventing Mario Lanza from reattaining his normal weight and appearing before the camera . . . Rossellini says “It’s bunk” and Ingrid Bergman says “It’s sheer fantasy,” which is this month’s denial of those habitual divorce rumors . . . Along came a black-widow spider who sat down beside her— and bit her! But Kathryn Grayson is recovering . . . Audrey Totter’s visit to the United Nations hospitals in Kox-ea has her crusading for badly needed visitors from Hollywood . . . Roy Rogers won his Federal Court suit to enjoin the showing of his “old” pictures on TV for commercial purposes . . . It’s all over but deciding whether they’ll live in his or hers, on account of because both Mr. and Mrs. Howard Duff (Ida Lupino) have houses at Malibu Beach . . . Angela Lansbury is now wearing those maternity blouses that Mrs. Tyrone Power no longer needs. Set-Stuff: It was just like the good old days of movie making. On a sound stage, Cal watched Mervyn LeRoy direct one of those fabulous fashion shows for “Lovely to Look at.” The gowns designed by Adrian (he was brought back to M-G-M to repeat former triumphs) were positively sensational looking models. Just as they were ready for a take, Zsa Zsa Hilton (Mrs. George Sanders), who has such a fantastic jewel collection, walked on the set. She was wearing that huge square-cut diamond that almost covers one hand. Red Skelton took one look, shielded his eyes from the blindingglare and pretended to swoon. “Why, Red!” exclaimed Zsa Zsa. “It isn’t new!” Then Red did swoon. Best Man: Of all the days to announce their marriage was shaky, a local columnist picked the day Ruth Roman and Mortimer Hall were moving into their own beautiful new Brentwood home. Take it from Cal, who was there for a preview peek, not even this stupid untruth could have spoiled the excitement of this dream come true. Just to give you a little idea of how happy they are, Morty presented his bride with a little house present, which was a little ol’ Aleutian mink stole. She gave him one of those fabulous new relaxing pillows. Plug it in and while you’re sleeping it massages the neck and head. Morty figures it will come in mighty handy when the first of the month rolls ’round! BILL DOZIER — crowned favorite bachelor of the month by 4 F’ers (for Fame, Fun, Fortune or Fortitude) Dru Mallory, Marie Windsor, Ann Sheridan — views Marie’s etchings, right. Girls meet twice monthly at Romanoff’s to look over bachelor crop