Photoplay (Jul-Dec 1955)

business is actually a business, not a thing you play with,” says June. “And he’d remind me of a fact that would sometimes escape me — that you’re only as good as your last picture.” “Richard taught me . . .” is a phrase June still often uses. Richard was gentle, but he never pulled punches. “His basic honesty was one of the things that attracted me to him,” says June. He understood her moods. He’d come home and find her in a black one. “You’re not for me tonight,” he’d tell her. “I’ll go away.” The scowl would disappear. “Don't you dare,” she’d grin. The Powells had one another and they had their work. But after two years of marriage, there were still no children. “When the doctor told me I probably couldn’t have a baby, I was so full of tears I could have flooded a battleship,” says June. The movie star June Allyson was a girl to be envied, career-wise. But Mrs. Richard Powell was filled with envy for others. Let anyone talk about babies and she’d get a wistful look. Let her overhear a woman complain about pregnancy and she’d explode, “How can any woman say such a thing?” She wanted to adopt a baby. But Richard balked. “I can’t for the life of me imagine June as a mother,” he told a friend at the time. “Anything new frightens her. I don’t think she realizes the responsibilities of motherhood.” Finally he gave in and they put their names on the waiting list at the Tennessee Children’s home. Then came the gossip. There had been rumors before, but the Powells had shrugged them off. Now they threatened to do real damage. June had to go to New York for radio shows. Richard couldn’t go with her. And the rumors flew. When they reached Richard he realized that they might cost them their baby. He knew that those in charge of the home might hear the irresponsible talk and postpone or cancel the adoption. He called Tennessee to reassure the officials that all was well. And he convinced them. June returned with a bad cold and the doctor put her to bed. One evening the telephone rang. “Hello, Mrs. Powell?” “Yes,” said June. “Hello, mother.” June was puzzled. “You hab the wrog number,” she finally croaked. “Mrs. Powell, your baby is here. You have a daughter,” the voice went on. “Richard,” she said. “Our daudder’s cumb.” He took the receiver from her hands, held a brief conversation with the party on the other end of the line and discovered he was going to be a father. They had eight days to preoare for Pam’s arrival. En route to and from the studio June would detour past the local stork shops. She’d come in with her arms loaded. “What now?” Richard would ask. “More diapers,” she’d say. He’d grin. “I wasn’t sure you’d remember such practical things. I got some, too.” But she remembered everything — sheets, blankets, bottles, the delicate little gowns, the booties. She was at the studio when the nurse arrived with Pam. Richard called. “Hurry home,” he said “She’s here.” June raced from the studio. She ran un to the nursery. She peered into the crib. “Oh,” she said. “Oh.” Then suddenly, “Richard, she smiled at me!” The nurse didn’t have the heart to tell her it was just gas. When Dick had to leave town on bu;,i Here’s the most gorgeous pin up book of all! Here’s another exciting album of Hollywood stars in captivating poses, prepared by the editors of Photoplay Magazine. This great new album is more glamorous than any of the previous editions. Full-Color Photographs Each thrilling photograph in Photoplay Pinups is reproduced in full-color. Each photograph is a stunning picture of one of your favorite Hollywood stars. Each color photograph is a gem — each picture is so yummy that you will have a difficult time to decide which pictures to pin up in your room. These breath-taking pictures are printed so that each one can be cut out for framing or pinning up without interfering with any other picture in the book. These Great Hollywood Stars in Stunning Pin-Up Poses • Grace Kelly • Marilyn Monroe • Virginia Mayo • Jeanne Crain • Mara Corday • Betty Grable • Anita Ekberg • Mitzi Gaynor • Myrna Hansen • Debra Paget • Mamie Van Doren • Corinne Calvet • Margia Dean • Rhonda Fleming • Gloria Gordon • Mara Lane • Joy Lansing • Terry Moore • Rita Moreno • Kim Novak PHOTOPLAY PINUPS No. 5 • For the newest and most glamorous pin-up pictures available today, get your copy of Photoplay Pinups No. 5 — now. Only 35c At Newsstands Now If newsdealer is sold out, use this coupon If Photoplay Pinups are sold out at your newsstands, you may still obtain copies of this fascinating book by mailing the attached coupon at once. Hurry! Don't miss this gorgeous array of female pulchritude. Mail coupon, with remittance— today. PHOTOPLAY Dept. WG-1255 205 E. 42 St., New York 17. N. Y. Send me postpaid PHOTOPLAY PINUPS No. 5. I enclose 35c. Name (Please Print) Address City State P 91