Photoplay (Jul-Dec 1948)

15. Q: What are you most sensitive about? (Because she wouldn’t answer, Maiu-een had to play baby sitter for Ralph — and entertain him till he finished his allday sucker. Anyway, Bronwyn had fun — bringing all her dolls and toys to help Mommy.) 16. Q: What do you notice first about people you meet? A: Their eyes. I look at hands too. I’m an amateur palmist and I used to read hands very well. 17. Q; If you had to choose between having brains or beauty, what would your choice be? A: I’m afraid I would choose beauty, principally because I believe women are only happy with a man. I would prefer it to be accompanied by good common sense. But brains aU by themselves, no thanks. 18. Q; Do you think beauty can be a handicap in Hollywood? A: Career-wise, yes. I was picked as an actress first and in a contest where all contestants were equal as to face and features, so I know that I was chosen for ability. But after getting here I was cast in some roles which favored camera angles and appearance rather than acting ability. 19. Q: Tell me honestly, how long does it take you to get dressed? A: As long as I have — and then some — as my husband could tell you. If I start dressing at ten o’clock in the morning I could still be dressing at seven that night, ril change my dress five times, trying to decide what to wear. Then my hair, of course, must be combed again, new lipstick applied, my accessories changed. I can put my wrap on, be going through the door, catch a glimpse of myself, decide I don’t look good in that outfit, turn aroimd and go back and change again. 20. Q: What other faults do you have? A: My husband would probably mention my driving. According to Will, I don’t drive a car, I “herd” it. He says I drive in the middle of the street as if nobody else were on it. But I’ve never had any accidents from fast driving. And when Bronwyn is with me, I drive like a lamb. 21. Q: Do you think there are more uninhibited men in Hollywood — or if you’ll pardon the expression — ^more “wolves” ? A: No I don’t. In Hollywood, or the world over, as my grandmother used to say, a man is only as wicked as a woman permits him to be. 22. Q: How many marriages does the marital vow allow? A: One. (Answer should have been sixteen: Four richer, four poorer, four better and four worse. Maureen, who has a beautiful dramatic soprano voice, to pay for this, had to hunt a four -leaf clover while singing “I’m Looking over a Foim-Leaf Clover.” 23. Q:. Name three male stars whom you consider especially good-looking. A: I think James Mason has a great quality. Not that he’s “pretty” but he has an attractive face. Tyrone Power is handsome. And Claude Rains, for the great strength and kindness in his face. 24. Q: Do you like to go barefooted, as I’ve heard? An old Irish custom? A: Yes, I love to go barefooted — at home, of course. I don’t like high-heeled shoes. But I wasn’t aware that this charming custom is limited to any particular nationality. 25. Q: What would you adjudge the biggest mistakes you’ve made concerning your career? A; I made two big mistakes soon after arriving in Hollywood. My first was in not fighting .harder to be allowed to do “Rebecca” when Alfred Hitchcock first wanted me for it. That might have changed the Charles corey hS v,o Comfortable, yet so smart . . . the "new look" two inch heel. A newer, daintier toe on a smart foilie bound pump . . . snug and foot flattering. BLACK OR OREM KID SUEDE AND BROWN CALF SIZES: 5-9 AA & A (norrow) 3 V^-9 B & C (med. and wide ) • Charles corey Haverhill, Mass. * Please send me "Hi-to" at $4.98 Prs. Color Size Width Name . and only City State 2nd Choice Check O Money Order Q C.O.D. Q <o ffire iroH o mmaoth Hgure ... Bestlorm’s whisper-light all-nylon girdle. Side Talon zipper, wonderful nylon elastic panels for sleek lines. Style 5462—14’’ sizes 25-32. Style 5692^ — 16” sizes 26-32. Nude, white, blue, black, $5.95 Matching nylon bra $1.50 P H 0 T 0 P L A Y 93