Picturegoer (Jul-Dec 1937)

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PICtUREGOER Weekly A month ago— he couldn't bear to be near her July 31. 1937 But she uses Odo-ro-no now ! nowadays all sensible women are waking up to this fact. Men just do not like carelessness about underarm perspiration. It stales so soon, and becomes so unpleasant to them. So now the regular use of Odo-ro-no has become a part of the wise girl's toilet routine as important as cleaning her teeth. Guards freshness — saves clothes Perspiration is sure to ruin your clothes, too— one evening in a hot dance-place may spoil a dress completely, unless you use Odo-ro-no. Save your clothes— and save yourself, too. Make sure you are free from the taint of perspiration ! Don't expect friends to tell you . . . don't count on detecting it yourself. Use Odo-ro-no regularly. Odo-ro-no, being a physician's formula, is recognised as a safe, dependable preparation that both checks and deodorises perspiration. ODO-RO-NO Prevents underarm THERE ARE 2 KINDS OF ODO-RO-NO 1. instant (or 'clear') Odo-ro-no give* protection far two to three day*. 2. regular (or 'red'} Odo-ro-no is stronger. One application keep* you free from perspiration for a week. * Try both kinds of Odo-ro-no. Send 3d. in stamps for trial bottle* of both Instant (clear) and Regular (red) Odo-ro-no. Use Coupon. perspiration and saves dresses Northam VC'arrcn Ltd. (Oept. D.2105) 215 BLckfriars Road, London, SJB.1 Name Address 32 LET GEORGE DO IT! I / also larger and smaller size* Both bottles carry, attached to the stopper, a convenient sponge 'applicator*. Starrett Fan (Wolverhampton). — Charles Starrett, b. Athol, Mass., he is 6 ft. 2 in. tall, ha* brown hair and eyes. Films since 193S include: One in a Million, Silver Streak, What Price Glory, Sons of Steel, A Shot in the Dark, Make a Million, So Red the Rose, Under Cover Man, Gallant Defender, Mysterious Avenger, Along Came Love, Secret Patrol, Stampede. (2) Robert Livingstone has a five-year contract with Republic Pictures. He has had a varied career before starting to act for the Pasadena Community Playhouse where film producers discovered him. His films since 1935 include: West Point of the Air, The Band Plays On, Baby Face Harrington, Murder in the Fleet, Three Godfathers, Absolute Quiet, Speed, The Three Musketeers, The Bold Cavalier, The Mounties are Coming and Circus Girl. E. M. A. (Scarborough).— WiU Hay's films include: Those Were the Days, Dandy Dick, Radio Parade of 1935, Boys WiU be Boys, Where There's a WiU, Windbag the Sailor, Good Morning Boys and Oh, Mr. Porter. E. G. M. (Derby). — Jeanne Madden took the part of Ruth in Stage Struck. A. B. C— Richard Arlen, b. Charlottesville, Va., Sept. 1, 1899, he is 5 ft. 10 in. tall, weighs 150 lb., has brown hair and blue eyes, married to Jobyna Ralston and they have a son. His latest film is Gangster's Bride. J. H. (Manchester). — Write to Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, c/o Radio Films. C K. (Staffs).— (1) Lilian Harvey has made Did I Betray since Let's Live To-night. (2) Jean Chatbum has appeared in No More Ladies and The Great Ziegfdd, and Jean Madden in Stage Struck. B. L. C (West Bromwich). — Tony Martin sang "There's Something in the Air' ' in Banjo on My Knee. P. F. (Co. Tipperary).— (1) No, Peggy Dell has not appeared in a film. (2) Yes, George Forraby is married. Write to him c/o Associated Talking Pictures. (3) Laurel and Hardy's latest full length picture was Way Out West. (4) Charlotte Henry, b. Mar. 3, 1914. Her films include: Alice in Wonderland, The Last Gentleman, Human Side, Babes in Toyland, Laddie, The Schoolmaster, Forbidden Heaven, Baxter's Millions. (5) Felix Knight has appeared in Babes in Toyland and The Bohemian Girl. We have no biographical details of this player. (6) Babes in Toyland released April 15, 1935. Virginia Karns played the part of Mother Goose in that film. (7) Fred Astaire married Mrs. Phyllis Potter, she has not acted in films. You can obtain a photograph of Fred Astaire from the Postcard Salon, 85 Long Acre, London, W.C.2., for 3d. each and 2/6 a dozen. V. P. (Birmingham).— Yes, Leslie Howard is at present making It's Love I'm After with Bette Davis for Warner Bros. His future plans for his own films and for those of the company Associated Artists have not been definitely announced as yet. Co. Cork Fan. — (1) Ages: Russell Hardie, Henry Wads worth, Robert Kent, Alan Mowbray and Frank Morgan, no year given. Harvey Stevens in his thirties. Ramona Lover (Oxford). — Yes, Don Ameche is married and has two sons, Don jun. and Ronald. He waa born May 31, 1909, Kenosha. Wisconsin, is 5 ft. 11} in. tall, weighs 170 lb., has hazel eyes and brown hair. His real name is Dominich Ameche. He graduated from stage and radio to films and his first film was Sins of Man, other films include: Ramona, Ladies in Love, One in a Million, Love is News and Fifty Roads to Town. D. C J. (Torrington).— Write to Rochelle Hudson co Warner Bros. Studios. Her photograph can be obtained from the Postcard Salon, address above, for 3d. ~*<-u 2/6 a dozen. When writing to a star in America you must enclose a postal order for the return postage as English stamps are of no use for a reply. A letter to America costs lid. Tyrone Fan (I! ford). — Tyrone Power was bom May 5, 1914 and has raven black hair and brown eyes. He is neither married nor engaged at the moment. His latest film is Thin Ice with Sonja Henie. New Reader (G. F.)— (1) The Gay Deceiver was the final title for the film Chicken a la King in which Nancy Carroll, Ford Sterling and Arthur Stone were starred. (2) Mickey Rooney, b. Sept. 23, 1921, write to him c/o Metro-Gold wynMayer. Scheduled for Thoroughbreds Dcn't Cry. (3) Stan Laurel, b. June 16, 1895, write to him c/o MetroGoldwynMayer. (4) Photographs of Stan Laurel and Mickey Rooney can be obtained from the Postcard Salon, address above, for 3d. each, 2s. 6d. a dozen. J. L. (Edmonton). — Directors as follows: Born to Be Bad, Lowell Sherman: Limehouse Blues, Alexander Hall; Chained, Clarence Brown; Finishing School, Wanda Tuthock and George Nichous, jun.; The Gay Bride, Jack Conway; Evelyn Prentice, William K. Howard, Lady By Choice, David Burton; A Perfect Weekend, Ray Enright; Animal Crackers, Victor Heerman; Trader Horn, W. S. Van Dyke. Karloff Fan (Wembley).— The film company inform us that Warner Oland sang himself in Charlie Chan at the Opera. O. P. U. — I am sorry but the film stars you mention have not made any films for some long time. M. B. (Durham). — I am sorry but we have no details of a fan club for Sir Cedric Hardwicke. E. F. (Southend). — Yea, Gene Raymond and Jeanette MacDonald were married on June 17. Miss MacDonald had just finished Firefly with Allan Jones and is to make The Girl of the Golden West with Nelson Eddy after her honeymoon. Meanwhile, Nelson Eddy is to make Rosalie with Eleanor Powell. Gaynor Lover (Redhill).— Janet Gaynor was bom Philadelphia, Pa., U.S-A, Oct. 6, 1907, she is 5 ft. tall, weighs 100 lb., has golden brown hair and brown eyea, married Lydell Peck (separated). Mia* Gaynor has not started on a film since A Star is Born with Fredric March was finished. She is scheduled for Flower of France with John Trent for Paramount, Write to her c/o Sdznick International Pictures. H. L. — Music in Dishonour Bright as follows: "Marie," "Loving You," "Hang on to Love," "Beautiful Nonsense," "What the Doctor Ordered," "Champagne," "Head Up." Blond IE Fan (Hythe).— Joan Blonde I made her film debut in Sinner's Holiday and not in Illicit as you suggest. She was bora Aug. 30, 1909, New York City, is 5 ft. 4 in. tall, has blonde hair and grey eyes, weighs 1 20 lb. , married (a) George Barnes (mar. dis. ). Has a son Norman Scott Barnes (bom 1934). (b) Dick Powell. Now making The Perfect Specimen for Warner Bros. Owing to limited space and the enormous number of fetters received from readers each week, the only Queries answered on this poge will be those of general interest to all fans. In future, if you want casts of films, re/ease dates or stars' addresses, please send a stamped addressed envelope for reply by post. Write to "George," c/o The Picturegoer Weekly, Martlea House, Martlea Court, Bow Street, London W.C.2. FAN CLUB NOTICES The British Brian Donlevy Club requires new members. The club is under strict personal supervision of Mr. and Mrs. Donlevy and all members receive a personally signed photograph of Brian, club magazine, pen pal lists and many other club privileges. All those interested should write to Reg. C. Bullock, 89 Fairbridge Road, Highgate, N.19. • • o The John Boles Music Club is desirous of new members. Admirers of this talented artist and "golden voiced singer' ' are asked to communicate with the Secretary, Mrs. Winifred Dales, 58 Cromwell Road, South Kensington, S.W.7. • • • A fan club for Billy Cotton and His Band has been formed and all readers interested should write to the Secretary, Mr. David H. Hayes, c/o 24 Chandos Street, London. W.C.2 for full particulars. This club intends to hold parties, dances, theatre visits, etc., and to publish a magazine, "The Cotton Red, " containing all news and articles on Billy Cotton and his Band. • • • Persons wishing to join an entirely new organisation which furthers the interests of Producers, Stars and Public, are asked to send for full particulars to the Secretary, the Cosmopolitan Correspondence Club, 29 Carlingford Road, London, N.W.3. It it advisable to enclose a stamped addressed envelope with your letters to fan clubs to ensure a reply. No. 323 (New Series) Vol. 7. July 31. 1937. Edit. Offices : Martlett House, Martlett Court, Bow St., W.C.2. Advt. Offices : 57 Long Acre, W.C.2. Telephone : Temple Bar 2468. Telegrams : Picturegoer, Southernwood. Rand. London. ON SALE EVERY THURSDAY, 2d.