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/ J / READERS INC. rv. FT continued tor, extremely handsome, loaded with charm and has a smile that would melt the Sphinx. I think he would he just wonderful cast in a part in which he didn’t kill a few people or something like that. I am sure that there are millions of others who feel the same way, so please cast him in a part like that, for once. A John Drew Barrymore Fan Parsons, W. Va. The art of acting is being progressively cheapened and degenerated by the seemingly endless procession of singers who are being summoned to Hollywood to make movies in order to take advantage of their popularity. As evidenced by Boone, Presley and Sands, these neophyte actors are virtually devoid of talent in the thespic field and it is grossly insulting to the moviegoer to foist such inferiority on him. Let’s keep tlie singers out of Hollywood and leave actin pc to such as Kirk Douglas, Montgomery Clift, and Marlon Brando, who really know how to act. I realize that this may be a voice in the wilderness calling out unheeded, but it is high time that someone spoke up about this dastardly situation. Lex Kavanauch Dallas, Tex. Misses Grace Thank you for the fine article and pictures of Princess Grace and family in the August Photoplay. Grace was a wonderful actress and is greatly missed on the Hollywood scene. I would like to take this opportunity to wish her every success and happiness through your very fine magazine. Mrs. Victor Elsenraat McKittrick, Mo. “Oh, Brother!” I am a girl of eighteen, and I have a crush on Gene Kelly, I think he is a real doll. I’ve been taking dancing, so I really appreciate the fine work he does. I’ve seen many movie stars, but they can’t heat Gene Kelly. He’s a great dancer, and all 1 can say is “Oh! Brother!!!” I like him a lot, and with his good looks and singing added, lie’s dynamite. I’ve seen all of his films and I wouldn’t miss a one. I think he deserves to be appreciated more. So let’s see more of him. Mary Jean Van Taay Milwaukee, Wis. We Thank You, Carole I’d like to tell you how much I enjoy your wonderful magazine. The stories are wonderful and the colored pictures are really beautiful. And leafing through, I’ve noticed that Photoplay has much more pages than any other magazine for the same price. I follow your magazine every month. Carole Anne Malinics Dupont, Pa. Horror Fan 1 have just recently seen a movie called “The Return of Dracula,” starring Francis Lederer. 1 must say it is the best horror movie I have seen in years. Just watching Mr. Lederer portray Count Dracula, made my blood run cold. Although the old Bela Lugosi and John Carradine vampire movies were very good. I feel Mr. Lederer’s acting abilities and looks out-match the former’s hv leaps and bounds. I know thousands of children enjoy these kind of movies each year and I also know that many grown ups like my family and me, enjoy them even more. I do sincerely hope they keep up the good work and bring us more excellent Dracula movies starring Francis Lederer. Sarah Redman Pittsburgh, Pa. Pattie Picks Rick Rick Nelson is, in my opinion, a handsome and talented young man. Do you think they’ll ever star him in a movie? I think he is very capable of handling this hard task due to his experience on “'Fhe Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.” I would like to see him in a picture with his whole family. This would arouse the interests of a lot of movie goers, especially the younger set. How about more colored photos of Rick in your great magazine? Pattie Fi.oreno Lackawanna, N. Y. Watch for Rick in Warner Brothers forthcoming film , “Rio Bravo.” — Ed. Five-timer Saw "Vertigo” five times. It was the best movie that my sister and I have seen in a long time. We are sorry that Kim Novak got killed. Jimmy Stewart should not have let go of her. It was very sad. Mary Lynn and Magaret Tahari Caro, Mich. Well-wisher I want to tell you how much I enjoyed your story "I Love You Darling — But I Can Never Marry You,” by Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers. I was recently in a car accident myself and I kept asking God why it had to happen to me. Well, thanks to Mrs. Rodgers. I have found my answer. Just as she said, "You don’t ask God why things happen to you. They happen for a reason.” I want to thank Photoplay again for publishing such a wonderful story and most of all, I want to wish Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers many years of happy married life. Janet Wagner Benton Harbor, Mich. Tribute to Jean’s Mother The death on July 11, 1958 of Mrs. Jean II. Bello, I am sure, was noted by legions of former fans of her daughter, the late Jean Harlow. The relationship between Miss Harlow and her mother was an inspiring motherdaughter bond that went into deep friendship. The twenty-one years since her daughter s death on June 7, 1937 were long ones for Mrs. Bello. The last letter 1 received from her noted failing health. She said something in that letter that I think is worthwhile passing on. “. . . my beloved child was indeed worthy ol all friendship and love in her life. Strange, I so often think of her great com nassion for her fellow man. Not once have 1 ever heard her say an unkind or critical thing of one of God’s children. How I wish I could through my life have had that great understanding. Yes, I have been blest as few mothers have been . . .” My deep regret is that she did not live to see 20th Century-Fox’s film "The Jean Harlow Story.” Jack E. Atzinger Cleveland, Ohio Advice to a Reader I have just read the article in August Photoplay magazine about the young girl continued Stars save autographs, loo! Rick Nelson gets “ Rio Bravo” costar Dean Martin s 12