Picturegoer (Jan-Jun 1938)

PICTUREGOER Weekly concern ern fl April 2, 1938 ,..v hair wa s til » itfs/V/? j A beauty culture lecturer's I /<w*f J| orate/w/ /^^ illustrated. Read this letter from Newland's Avenue, Thames Ditton. Miss Doris Day writes —'I am a beauty culture lecturer so you can imagine my concern when I discovered . Silvikrin it's an % honest sound inq V() advertisement nes T^^tL x if _ that my hair was beginning to recede at the temples and forehead. Ordinary measures had no effect, and I was nearly in despair when I decided to try Pure Silvikrin. I have not yet used up one bottle, but there is already a big improvement and new hair is beginning to show on the thin patches. I think your production is admirable, and I shall mention it in my lectures.' If the root is still alive, even though the hair has fallen from it, Silvikrin will make hair grow. That has been conclusively proved, not only by hundreds of thousands of grateful women, but also by the medical profession of many countries. For Silvikrin is more than a hair tonic — it is a great triumph of chemical research by the famous Dr. Weidner — a scientific preparation of the hair's natural food : it positively clears up dandruff, stops falling hair and makes new hair grow. Consequently it is the best thing possible for livening up dull hair, makes it glossy, alive — healthy again. WHAT YOU NEED SILVIKRIN LOTION — the daily PURE SILVIKRIN — the concen tlrc-iMiiK to prevent dandruff and . trated natural hair food, for severe falling hair. Strengthens andgives new cases of dandruff and falling hair. To life to the hair brings out its hidden 1 grow new healthy hair even where beauty and keeps it in perfect health. | hair has been lost. Which do you need? Gel your Silvikrin to-day from chemists, hairdressers or stores. Silvikrin DOES GROW HAIR LET GEORGE DO IT! A. P. (Glam). — Marlcne Dietrich was born Dec. 27, 1906, Berlin. Real name : Mary Magdalene Von Losch: she is 5 ft. 5 in. tall, has red-gold hair and blue eyes. (2) Constance Bennett has an adopted son Peter. She is married to the Marquise de la Falaise. Write to her, c o Hal Roach Studios (U.S.A.). B. W. D. (Ventnor).— (1) The tango in History is Made at Sight was " La Campasita." It is recorded on Parlophone R 221, H.M.V. GV25, and Decca F 3677. (2) The piece of music played by Douglas Fairbanks jun. on the violin in Jump for Glory was Waltz in E Major by Moskowskv. It is published by Bosworthy & Co., 8 Heddon Street, W.l, but there is no recording of this piece. (3) Centre spread of The Garden of Allah, published in the Sept. 26, 1936 issue. Back numbers can be obtained from the Publishing Department, 6 Catharine Street, W.C.2, for 3d. each, post free. (4) Art plates of Charles Boyer, Aug. 3, 1935, and Christmas No., 1935. Front covers, Sept. 5, 1936, and Dec. 18, 1937. Film Fans (Holyhead).— Dorothy Lamour had to learn the native language for Hurricane. Argument (Ballymena).— No, Jack Haley did not sing himself in Wake Up and Live. Harry Zanuck decided his voice was not suitable for the role and Buddy Clark " dubbed ' ' for him. Annabella Fan.— Annabella was born in Paris, July 14, 1912. Her latest film is The Baroness and the Butler, with William Powell for Twentieth Century-Fox Films (U.S.A.), to which address you should write to her. Her photograph can be obtained from the Postcard Salon, 85 Long Acre, London, W.C.2, for 3d. each, 2s. 6d. a dozen. J. R. S. (Essex).— Chief characters as follows : Rembrandt, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester and Gertrude Lawrence; Nothing Sacred, Carole Lombard and Fredric March ; Woman of Glamour, Virginia Bruce and Melvyn Douglas; Every Day's a Holiday, Mae West and Edmund Lowe; The Squeaker, Edmund Lowe, Sebastian Shaw, Ann Tood and Tamara Desni. The Hurricane, Dorothy Lamour, Jon Hall, Mary Astor, Raymond Massey and C. Aubrey Smith; The Rat, Ruth Chatterton, Anton Walbrook and Rene Ray; Stella Dallas, Barbara Stanwyck and John Boles ; Over She Goes, Stanley Lupino, Claire Luce, Gina Malo, Max Baer and Laddie Cliff; The Divorce of Lady X, Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier; Fine Feathers, Renee Houston, Donald Stewart; Seventh Heaven, Simone Simon and James Stewart; The Great Ziegfeld, William Powell, Myma Loy and Luise Rainer; / Met Him in Paris, Melvyn Douglas, Claudette Colbert and Robert Young; Fair Warning, J. Edward Bromberg, Betty Fumess and John Howard Payne; The Barrier, Leo Carrillo, Jean Parker, James Ellison, Otto Kruger and Robert Barrat; A Woman Rebels, Herbert Marshall and Katharine Hepburn; Beloved Enemy, Merle Oberon and Brian Aherne; Blonde Venus, Marlene Dietrich, Herbert Marshall and Cary Grant; We're Going to Be Rich (He Was Her Man), Victor McLaglen and Gracie Fields ; Wells Fargo, Joel McCrea and Frances Dee; Confession, Kay Francis, Ian Hunter and Basil Rathbone. J. E. W. (Sussex). — Latest films and companies : Jack Haley, Alexander's Ragtime Band, for Twentieth Century-Fox (U.S.A.) ; Tyrone Power, Marie Antoinette, for MetroGoldwyn-Mayer (U.S.A.); George Murphy Broaduiay Goes to College, for Metro Goldwyn-Mayer (U.S.A.); Errol Flynn, The Adventures of Robin Hood, for Warner Bros. (U.S.A.); John Howard, Bulldog Drummond's Peril, for Paramount. J. M. (Surrey. — Jack Buchanan is still acting with Evelyn Laye on the New York stage. Jean's Fans. — Yes, photographs of the late Jean Harlow can still be obtained from the Postcard Salon, address above. E. C. (Manchester). — Warner Baxter took the part of Jervis Pendleton in Daddy Long l-egs. FAN (Nottingham).— Films since 1934 Paul Muni — Hi ! Nellie ! ; I'm a Fugit Black Furx ; Bordertown ; Dr. Socrates ; The Story of Louis Pasteur ; The Good Earth The Woman Between , Life of Emile Zola. Ray Milland— Bolero ; We're Not Dressing; Many Happy Returns; The Gilded Lily; Charlie Chan in London ; Menace , Hour Late ; Next Time We Love ; Return < Sophie Lang ; Big Broadcast of 1937'; Jungle Princess ; Three Smart Girl, ; Bulldog Drummond Escapes ; Wings Cher Honolulu ; Easy Living : Ebb Tide ; Wise Girl ; Katharine Hepburn — Little Women ; Spitfire ; The Little Minister ; Break of Hearts; Alice Adams ; Sylvia Scarlett ; Mary of Scotland ; A Woman Rebels ; Quality Street; Stage Door ; Bringing Up Baby. Edward Norris — Murder in the Fleet ; Wagon Trail ; The Magnificent Brute ; Tainted Money ; Mama Steps Out ; Song of the City ; Between Two Women ; They Won't Forget : Bad Guy. Freddie Bartholomew — Professional Soldier ; Little Lord Fauntleroy; Devil Takes the Count ; Lloyds of London ; Captains Courageous ; Kidnapped. Luise Rainer — Escapade ; The Great Ziegfeld f The Good Earth ; The Emperor's Candle sticks ; Big City. Spencer Tracv — The Shotv Off ; Looking for Trouble ; Bottoms Up ; When New York Sleeps ; Marie Galante ; Murder Man; Dante's Inferno, It 's a Small World ; Whipsaw ; Riff Raff. Fury ; San Francisco ; Libelled Lady Captains Courageous ; They Gat e Hint Gun ; Big City ; Mannequin; Test Pilot. E. H. — The songs sung by Jeanette Mac Donald in the court scene from May tint were " Dancing Will Keep You Young, "Gypsy Song," "The Page Song," " Le Regiment de sembre et meuse, " and " Les Filles de Cadix." E. S. (Nottingham). — -(1) Simone Simon is pronounced Seemoan Seemon. She was born Marseilles, France, April 23, 1914, is 5 ft. 3 in. tall, weighs 114 lb., and has brown hair and blue eyes. Her latest film is Josette, with Don Ameche and Robert Young. (2) June Clyde, bom Dec. 2, 1909, St. Joseph, Missouri, is 5 ft. 2 in. tall, blonde hair and brown eyes, weighs 98 lb., and is married to Thornton Freeland. (3) Claire Trevor, born New York City, Mar. 8, no year given, is 5 ft. 3 in. tall, has blonde hair and hazel eyes. (4) Annabella, bom Paris, July 14, 1912, blonde hair, blue eyes; married Jean Murat. (5) June Lang, bom Minneapolis, May 5, 1916. She is 5 ft. 2\ in. tall, weighs 104 lb., has blonde hair and blue eyes; married Vic Orsatti (sep.). (6) Winifred Shaw, bom Feb. 25, 1910, dark brown hair and eyes, is 5 ft. t\ in. tall, weighs 110 lb., married, and has three children. (7) Shirley Ross, bom Jan. 7 (no year given), Omaha, Nebraska. Owing to limited space and the enormous number of letters received from readers each week, the only queries answered on this page will be those of generol interest to all fans. In future, if you want casts of films, release dates or stars' addresses, please send a stamped addressed envelope for reply by post. Write to " George," c/o The Picturegoer Weekly, Martlett House, Martlett Court, Bow Street, London, W.C.2. 28 FAN CLUB NOTICES— A Patrick Waddington Fan Ci.ub has been commenced by Miss Sybil Applegate, of 17 Norbert Green, Brockley, S.E.4. It is affiliated to the Federated British Film and Stage Club. This club enjovs many social activities which are attended by Mr. Waddington himself whenever possible. Membership card and autographed photograph of Patrick are included in the admission fee. Please write for full particulars to Miss Sybil Applegate at the above address. The Federated British Film and Stage Association has vacancies for new members. This club, which exists to support and help all British stars and cinemagoers themselves, has the recognition and support of all the leading studios and producers and has an imposing list of patrons, which includes Alexandra Korda, Herbert Wilcox, Basil Dean, and many other famous people, while all the stars belong to it as members. It has many social activities, including rambles, studio visits, private film shows in filmland's own private theatre; theatre parties, lectures, sherry parties, at which various famous stars are the guests of honour, West End danoci; and owns charming club premises in ifie heart of the West End, where there Is a billiards and games room, reading room, lounge, licensed refreshment room, and many other amenities. The Association is opening branches in all the big towns in Great Britain, where provincial members may enjoy the same privileges as in London, Branches are already open at Birmingham. Mr. N. Cresswell, 6 Honiton Close, Aliens Cross, Birmingham; Manchester, Miss J. Joyce, 48 Fairholme Road, Withington, Manchester; Liverpool, Miss E. Sale, 131 Northbrook Street, Princes Park, Liverpool; Portsmouth, Mr. F. Gatrall, 25 Weston Avenue, Milton, Southsea ; For Outer Surrey, Miss J. Smith, 95 Henlev Avenue, North Cheam, Surrey; Taunton, Mr. A. Holyday, The Cedars, St. Mary, Taunton; and also in Blackpool and Edinburgh new centres will shortly be opened. Full particulars can be obtained from the Secretary7, 32 Amesbury Avenue, Streatham Hill, S.W.2. A British branch of the Active James Ellison Club has now been formed and is anxious to enrol new members. For full particulars write to the Lancashire representative, Miss Ena Leighlty, 19 Duerden Street, Burnley, Lanes. It is advisable to enclose a stamped addressed envelope with your letters to fan clubs to ensure a reply. ■No. 358 (New Series) Vol. 7. April 2, 1938. \Edit. 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