Photoplay (Jul-Dec 1947)

f Important social event: Lana Turner’s party for Tyrone Power All the girls received orchids! Clark Cable brought favorite date Dolly O’Brien Photographs by Aloha to TyrThe invitation, signed jointly by Lana and Tyrone, requested Cal’s presence at a farewell-to-hisfriends party in the beautiful Champagne Room of Mocambo, and never to Hollywood’s knowledge has there been such a beautiful and lavish affair. Tons of miniature orchids, flown in from Honolulu, clung to the mirrored walls, hung from crystal chandeliers and draped each table and lady guest. Lights from Hollywood below twinkled and glowed through the windowed wall while violins, twelve of them, thrilled the stars who filled the room. Bob Hope with his pretty wife came over to tell us how much he enjoyed South America. “It was the kids’ trip,” he laughed. “They were the stars wherever we went.” Clark Gable, with the charming and lovely Dolly O’Brien Dorelis, told Cal how nice it was to be working with Lana in “Homecoming.” And as always, Cal had many a laugh with the witty Clifton Webb. Van Johnson, who got in at two that morning from a personal appearance tour, was pleased with the results, he told us. All doubts of his popularity seemed dispelled. Evie, looking well, was with him. Darryl and Virginia Zanuck, the Gary Coopers, the Louis Jourdans and the Reggie Gardiners were among the last to say farewell and to thank Lana, looking a dream, and Tyrone for the best party to date. Comings and Goings: Marlene Dietrich is headed back to Hollywood and movies . . . Annabella on her way from France to the States to secure that long-expected divorce from Tyrone Power . . . Lana Turner finishing up Director Otto Preminger and Sara Hamilton, Photoplay writer. The guests were serenaded by twelve wandering violinists 12