Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1954)

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"My skin looks so soft, so clean!" “Young Skin" doesn't like heavy make-up I A powder base of Pond’s Vanishing Cream gives a fresh, unshiny look. Address letters to Readers, Inc., PHOTOPLAY, 205 East 42 Street, New York 17, New York. Much as we would like to, we cannot promise to publish, return or reply to all letters. SOAP BOX: I would like to thank Hollywood for such wonderful pictures as “From Here to Eternity,” “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” “The Band Wagon,” “The Robe” and “Return to Paradise” . . . Niles Hansen Canton, Massachusetts ... I want to comment on how Tom Morton acts and dances. . . . My friends and I all think he is a handsome and talented star. All cheers for Tom ... I Mary Plorde Fairmont, Minnesota All cheers for Tom Morton! I am writing this in regard to a letter in Photoplay. A girl . . . wrote, “Bob Wagner should marry someone like Debbie Reynolds because she is so sweet and innocent, and not Terry Moore because it would be a disaster.” . . . how could she say such a thing? Let us fans give our opinions on the stars’ acting, but when it comes to personal affairs, who are we to tell them what to do? Do they tell us? After all, have we ever met Terry or Debbie ... or gone on double dates with them? . . . Debbie has her own sweet ways, and so does Terry . . . Bob knows what he wants and when she comes along he is not going to ask the public for their opinion of her. . . . Ann J. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania I wish to congratulate Twentieth Century-Fox on their presentation of “The Robe.” I only regret that the writer of this magnificent story did not live to see it brought to the screen. It so happens that I am working at one of Cleveland’s biggest theatres where it has been showing for several months now. The more I see it the more I get to appreciate the picture, CinemaScope, an outstanding cast, most famed producers and directors, and most of all the beautiful story itself. . . . Patrice Keller Cleveland, Ohio Just a few lines to let you know how much I enjoy Photoplay, and to debate a point with Sidney Skolsky. He implied that Audrey Hepburn wasn't a great ac f tress and that Greg Peck imitated Cary i Grant in “Roman Holiday.” I would like , to say I think Audrey is an excellent ; actress, especially compared to these new stars who have only looks ... I think Greg Peck is the finest and “Roman Holiday” (along with “So Big” and “From Here to Eternity”) is my favorite movie of the year ... B.W. i Ventura, California In my job as publicity manager for Guy Madison I often sit in with him when he goes over his mail. I am writing to tell you what a deep and direct influence these letters can be. Prior to the release of “The Charge at Feather River,” several letters came in complaining that Guy Madison in his fFild Bill Hickok TV series, never took off his hat. Then after “Feather River” came out many people wrote complaining that not even in this feature film did they get to see his hair. Finally a letter asking, “Are you really bald?” turned the trick. Guy took the letter to his director, Dave Butler, at Warner Brothers, where he was about to start filming “The (liommand.” The result: Mr. Butler went over the script and made reminders throughout to play as many scenes as possible with Guy’s abundant hair showing. This appeared to me a concrete example of the power of the fans . . . Stanley Muscrove Hollyw'ood, California Two of the best actors to come along in a long time are Charlton Heston and Dewey Martin. They both have talent, charm, sex appeal . . . Let’s see them more often ! Dorothy Olson Hempstead, Texas The best: Charlton Heston, Dewey Martin The boys and girls at my high school (Notre Dame) took a poll of stars and movies we most want to see. Actresses: 1. Doris Day; 2, Susan Hayward; 3, Joan Crawford. Actors: 1, Marlon Brando; 2, Kirk Douglas; 3. Tony Curtis. Movies: 1. “Lucky Me”: 2, “Julius Caesar”; 3, "Calamity Jane”; 4, “How to Marry a Millionaire”; 5, “Those Sisters from .Seattle.” Philus Trionfo Towson, Maryland (Continued on page 22)