Picturegoer (Jul-Dec 1937)

PICTUREGOER Weekly August 21. 1937 une P E R F U M MjC SEND FOR THIS ALBUM AT ONCE IF you could go to Hollywood wouldn't you want to get the autographs of the big stars? Of course. Well, here they are all in one thrilling, fascinating book. A luxurious Autograph Book for your own personal use, enriched by the inclusion of the most complete collection of film stars' autographs ever assembled in one volume — that is the FILM FAVOURITES BIRTHDAY AUTOGRAPH ALBUM, a charming and intimate book which you can obtain under this special privilege offer for only 1/6, which includes cost of carriage, packing, insurance, etc. BUT YOU MUST APPLY AT ONCE. As soon as existing stock is exhausted the offer will be withdrawn. This incomparable Book contains a page for every day of the year, as well as ample space on each page for the inclusion of further autographs. There are 308 pages in all. More than ONE THOUSAND of the world's greatest film stars have placed their autographs on their respective birthday pages, giving with them hundreds of amazing illustrations, photographs, pen-portraits, sketches, designs and diagrams — even verses and witty sayings. In addition, there are 366 Birthday proverbs or quotations and the birth-stones for the month. THE STANDARD EDITION is bound in Maroon antique-finish Art. Leather, richly embossed. Special Privilege Price is 1/6, which includes cost of carriage, packing, insurance, etc. THE DE LUXE EDITION is bound b Green and Gold Art. Leather embossed in real gold. This volume has embossed pane) and decorative end-papers. Special Privilege Price 2/6, which includes the cost of carriage, packing, insurance, etc. If you were to see this Book for yourself you would not be happy until it was yours. Get this wonderful Album at once. Post off your application to-day. Be sure to state whether you want Standard or De Luxe Edition, and enclose correct remittance. Cross P.O. /& Co./ and make payable to Odhams Press Ltd. Send your application to : THE PEOPLE'S HOME LIBRARY, DEPT. (G.A.7) 6 Catherine St., London , w c .2 LET GEORGE DO IT! R. J. (London). — Del Cambre took the part of the flying doctor in The Mighty Tundra. (2) William Henry's latest film is Tarxtm Escapes. Three Karloft Fans (N. 21). — (1) Boris KarlofT is scheduled for Night Key for Universal, and China Bandit with Ricardo Cortez and Beverley Robert for Warner Bros. Yes, according to the film company, Boris KarlofT sang himself in Charlie at the Opera. (2) Your request has been passed on to the Editor. J. R. S. (Essex). — Write to Claire Trevor, c/o United Artists, where she is appearing in Dead End. Interested (India). — It is quite probable that we shall do a 16-page inset of Camille later on in the year. (2) I am sorry but we cannot tell you whether or not Greta Garbo answers her fan mail. If it is attended to it would, of course, be replied to by her secretary, as it would be impossible for Miss Garbo to cope with all that corrrespondence and her film work. Puzzled (Cardiff). — Nick Stuart, Ralph Lewis and Tom Santschi took the chief roles in The Fourth Alarm. (2) Nick Stuart, b. 1908, Rumania, his real name is Nicholas Prata, he is 5 ft. 9 in. tall, has dark hair and eyes, married Sue Carol. Latest film A Demon for Trouble. (3) Ralph Lewis, b. Englewood, Illinois. U.S.A., is 5 ft. 9 in. tall, has hazel eyes and grey hair, married Vera Lewis. Latest film Swifty. P. L. (Kent). — Music in Rose Marie as follows : " The Indian Love Call,": "Excerpts from Opera by Gounod"; " Juliet's Waltz "; " Pardon Me Madame "; " The Mount ies " ; " St. Louis Blues ' ' ; " Dinah " ; " Some of These Days " ; " Rose Marie "; " I Love You " ; " Just for You ' ' ; " Three Blind Mice ' ' and Finale Act 3, Tosca." Lloyd Nolan Crazy. — Lloyd Nolan, b. Los Angeles, Aug. 11, 1903, is 5 ft. 10} in. tall, weighs 184 lb., has brown hair and eyes, and is married to Mell Efird. Latest film King of the Gamblers, and is scheduled for The Kid From Paradise and An Empire It Born. Write to him c/o Paramount Studios. Your request has been passed on to the Editor. S. T. (Dundee). — Latest films and companies. Simone Simon — Seventh Heaven for Twentieth Century Fox. Madge Evans — The Thirteenth Chair. Luise Rainer and William Powell— The Emperor's Candlesticks, and Myrna Loy and Clark Gable — Parneil, for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Bette Davis — It's Love I'm After; George Brent — The Go-Getter for Warner Bros. Ruth Chatterton to make The Rat with Anton Walbrook for Herbert Wilcox Productions. Doris Nolan — As Good A' Married for Universal. Herbert Marshall — The Angel for Paramount. Patricia Ellis — Kiss Me Good-night at Denham Studios M. R. (Southfields). — Sybil Jason, b. Nov. 23, 1929, Cape Town, South Africa, she has dark brown hair and eyes, and has two sisters and a brother. Her latest film Great O'Malley. Write to her c'o Warner Bros. Studios. Errol's Fan. — (1) Release dates— The Green Light. Aug. 2, 1937. The Prince and the Pauper, Sept. 27, 1937. (2) Errol Flynn uses his own name for screen purposes. He is at present making The Perfect Specimen with Joan Blondell. Write to him c/o Warner Bros. Studios. DlCK & GINGER (Oxford). — Tyrone Power, b. May 5, 1914, he has raven black hair and brown eyes. Latest film, Lovely to Look At with Sonja Henie. Write to him c/o Twentieth Century-Fox Studios. (2) Roger Pryor. b. New York City, Aug. 27, 1903, son of Arthur Pryor. band leader and composer, he is 6 ft. tall, weight 160 lb., has dark curly hair and dark brown eyes, married Ann Sothern, Sept. 28, 1936. (3) Johnny Downs, b. Brooklyn, Oct. 10, 1913, son of Lieut. Morey H. Downs. United States Naval Aviator, now retired. Write to him c/o Paramount. Latest film Good Night Ladies. (4) Cecilia Parker, b. April 26, 191 S, she is 5 ft. 3} in. tall, and has blue eyes and fair hair. Leslie Howard Admirer (Hythe). — Leslie Howard at present making It's Love I'm After with Bette Davis for Warner Bros. He is scheduled for Stand In, with Martha Shelton, and also plans to make Bonnie Prince Charlie for his own company, Associated Artists, but it has not yet been decided whether or not he will star in it. N. D. (Wimbledon).— We published a centre spread of Under Two Flags in the June 20, 1936, issue of this magazine. Back numbers can be obtained from the Publishing Dept., 6 Catharine Street, London, W.C.2., for 3d. each, post free. FOURTEEN (Ireland). — (1) Harvey Stephens took the part of Barney in Absolute Quiet. (2) Louis Hayward's latest film — The Woman Between with Miriam Hopkins and Paul Muni. (3) Franchot Tone at present making The Bride Wore Red with Joan Crawt'orii mij Robert Young. (4) Release date, The Plough and the Stars, Mar. 15, 1937. (5) Allan Jones, latest film The Firefly with Jeanette MicDonald. (6) Photographs of Allan Jones, John Mills, Walter Abel can be obtained from the Postcard Salon, 85 Long Acre, London, W.C.2., for 3d. each, 2s. 6d. a dozen. Yes, you can obtain these photographs without being a member of the club. EYE SIGHT (Swanscombe). — Roy Emerton took the part of Moody in The Great Barrier. Crosby Crazy (Harborne). — We have the following addresses for Bing Crosby Clubs in England. The Original Binc Crosbv Club, Ted Mole, 47 Craven Garden, Barkingside, Uford, Essex. Brit. Sec. of Bing Crosby Club in New Jersey, Dorrie Hunt, 21 Sandy Lane South, Wallington, Surrey. The International Club, 9 Mincing Lane, London, E.C.3. Bing Crosby Fan Club, Desmond Carmody, 5 Waldemar Avenue, Ealing, W.13. Admirer of Burgess (Co. Durham). — Burgess Meredith, b. Cleveland, Ohio. Returned to the stage after making Winterset for Radio. Write to him c'o Radio Studios. His photograph can be obtained from the Postcard Salon, address above. Curio. (1) Marsha Hunt, b. Oct. 17, 1917, latest film, Annapolis Salute. (2) Nova Pilbeam, b. Nov. 13, 1919, Wimbledon, England, she has light brown hair and blue eyes, making A Shilling for Candles. Write to her c/o Pinewood Studios. (3) Deanne Durbin, b. Dec. 4, 1922, Winnipeg, Canada, she is 5 ft. 2 in. tall, weighs 100 lb., has blue eyes and brown hair and is of English descent. She made her film debut in Three Smart Girls and is at present making One Hundred Men and a Girl. Write to her c/o Universal Studios. B. E. (Uford).— Frankie Darro, b. Dec. 22, 1918, he has dark hair and eyes, first appeared on films in So Big. Latest films include : The Payoff ; Three Kids and a Queen ; Unwelcome Stranger. 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 general interest to all fans. In future, if you want casts of films, release dates or stars' addresses, please send o stamped addressed envelope for reply by post. Write to "George," c/o The Picturegoer Weekly, Mortlett House, Mortlett Court, Bow Street, London. W.C.2. FAN CLUB NOTICES London members of the Arthur (Street Singer) Tracy Fan Club who would be interested in starting a London Branch please communicate with Marion Liley, 18 Vale Road. N.4. • • • A Fan Club has been formed in honour of Robert Flemyng who has consented to become President and will send a personally signed photograph to all who enrol as members. Further particulars can be obtained from Denise Blackman, 138 Park Road, Chiswick, W.4. # • • Quite the jolliest Sherry Party which the British Federated Film and Stage Club have ever given was held on Friday, July 23 at their Club rooms, at 161 Vauxhail Bridge Road. Leslie Perrins was the guest of the evening; Henry Kendall dropped in for a few minutes prior to his appearance in Bats in the Belfry at the Ambassadors Theatre; Robert Ashley and Lance Fairfax, both noted singers, contributed greatly to the general enjoyment of the evening by singing a number of their songs. The next Sherry Party will be held on August 20, and Miss Costello, the Secretary, is anxious that this Party will be an even greater success. The name of the star who will attend is to be kept secret, but you can all be sure that you will have a very jolly evening. Full particulars about joining the Club can be obtained from Miss Costello, 161 Vauxhail Bridge Road, S.W.I. • • • It is advisable to enclose a stamped addressed envelope with your letters to Fan Clubs to ensure a reply. No. 326 (New Series) Vol. 7. August 21. 1937. Edit. Offices : Mortlett House, Martlett Cojrt, Bow St., W.C.2. Advt. Offices : 57 Long Acre. W.C.2. Telephone : Temple Bar 2469. Telegrams : Picturegoer. Southernwood, Rand, London. ON SALE EVERY THURSDAY. 2d. 32