Photoplay (Jul-Dec 1957)

Continued Pip Piper Speaks Up 1 read Beatrice Seekin's letter with great interest with reference to the stars of yesterday, so beloved by our parents. I am too young to have known them all, but I have imagination. I have just arrived from England — on the Queen Elizabeth. First magazine I bought? Why, Photoplay, of course. I Hew out here from New York, yesterday, and read it on the plane. Because the movie queens of yesteryear intrigue and capture my imagination (my own mother worshipped at their shrines) I am sending you my own tribute to them — some still living, some dead, some forgotten : Where Are They Now? These days fan magazines are full of the doings of those sexy bombshells, Monroe and Dors. That sultry child of glamour, Brigette Bardot, whose face has been likened to a pouting peke, slick-chick Debbie Reynolds and a host of others. But what has become of the stars of yesterday? Where are they now, those forgotten ones who built the bridge over which our stars of today wiggle their triumphant way? Remember Gloria Swanson with her own brand of sophisticated glamour? Back in the ’20’s hers was a name to conjure with, and she can still draw the crowds. Next came smouldering Pola Negri, woman of the world, the very personification of seductive sin. Making a debut in ‘'Forbidden Paradise,” sbe followed this by “The Women He Scorned.” Why, even the titles sent a delicious thrill down our spines. Alas, her day w'as short-lived. Pola, once a terrific box-office sensation of the '20’s, now lives a quiet life in a secluded part of Hollywood. Still beautiful, it is rumored sbe may make a comeback. Don’t think that all was sin and seduction in the ’20’s. What of virtue and innocence, and the famous Gish sisters? “Orphans of the Storm” hypnotized yesterday’s movie audiences, and if Lillian touched our hearts in “Broken Blossoms,” she tore that long-suffering organ to shredin “Way Down East.” Sin and virtue! Yes there was a share of both, and if we wanted the thrill of adventure, we got it from Pearl White in “Perils of Pauline.” “To be continued next week” was a famous slogan then, and left the children of that era unable to rest until the next week and the next episode. Pearl missed death by a hair many times in these adventurous pictures but she finally died in Paris. Others came and W'ent. Voluptuous Mae Murray of “Merry Widow'” fame, lovely Lili Damita, tearful Mae Marsh, pansyeyed Janet Gaynor, and red-haired Clara Bow. Then came still another screen type — the one and only Greta Garbo. Her debut in “The Kiss” with John Gilbert introduced a different type of acting, and appealed tremendously to the sophisticated public. Greta Garbo still appeals to young and old alike. The above names are still household words, so let?s honor them, for because of these early pioneers, a great industry has sprung up. Yes, the movie queens of yesteryear have indeed built the bridge over which our present stars dance so blithely. Pip Piper San Joes, California Continued Now you can enjoy the full beauty of lovely radiant hair more often CONTROLLED HEAT [I -/ Only . Jadrj { Autmeam gives you all these advantages • Greater convenience • More freedom • Faster drying action • More comfortable • Scientific heat control Enjoy new hair drying speed, comfort and convenience New, scientifically designed vinyl cap fits easily over your hair and concentrates drying air where hair is heaviest. Drying air comes from heat-control unit through durable, flexible hose. No more head turning or tiring arm raising as with an ordinary hand-type dryer. No more hot air on neck and shoulders as with a professional-type dryer. And the Lady Sunbeam is so simple to use — just set the dial for any temperature you want — hot, warm, medium or cool. Cap has no electric wires. HANDS ARE FREE Do nails, write letters, etc. MORE COMFORTABLE No heat on neck, shoulders. FASTER You are finished in minutes. Look for the MARK OF QUALITY ( 'iffJfftftftJ? Famous for MIXMASTER, efc. p ytm/etst uictmc appuancij maoc SUNBEAM CORPORATION, Dept. 237, Chicago 50, Illinois— Canada: Toronto 18 15