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CRAZY?
By Judith Field
flippancy their attention. Then the fans would nudge each other and say, "Oh ! that's Lilyan Tashman. She's one of the hest-dressed in Hollywood. Hm-m-m — she's good, isn't she?"
That's the way it started. They would tell the exhibitors, who would tell the producers, who began giving you better and bigger parts. So you won the title and the roles, too.
Not such bad management at all, at all. Though now that you have got it —and we all give you the credit — why don't you take it easy for a while ? Give your mind a rest from thinking about clothes all the time. You know people have gone balmy for less reason.
Take a look at the ways of your predecessor and ex-rivals. They all played at the game to get ahead, too — but they stopped it in time. There's Gloria Swanson. What a clotheshorse ! There were those who swore until they were blue in the face that she was born to be nothing else. Of course, she can still wear clothes, but even her critics now consider her acting ability first. And that, after all, is what you are supposed to do out there in Hollywood, isn't it — be actresses?
And Kay Francis, too ! When she first came to Hollvwood, everv one raved
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about her style and clothes sense. A most important contender — or so it seemed — for the title, "Hollywood's Best-dressed Woman." You must have breathed a sigh of relief, Lilyan, old dear, when Kay announced, "I am not now and never have been a candidate for the post of Hollywood's best-dressed woman.' Why, I've bought only one new evening gown in four months. In fact, I've been too busy to shop."
Clever girl, Kay ! Now it's her histrionic ability that's discussed.
Not least among the modish contestants was the Bennett lass. Connie came from Europe three years ago to join the fashion fray. And what a vogue she set ! But she is keen about other things now — stories, and salaries, and son Peter, and husband Hank. So are her fans. Clothes play the least part, though they were the means to the end.
So, Lilyan, how about taking a tip from the technique of these fellow players ? You can't go wrong ; they're all smart girls, you know.
To be frank, I think the sooner you take decisive action about this clothes business the better it will be for all of us. The fans and I want to know whether you'd rather be considered an actress or a manikin. Speaking of the fans, I think they have been mighty nice to you. Not many players could have got away with the tremendous line you have been passing out in your interviews. Remember the droll one in which you were alleged to have said, "You may tell my fans that I plan to have a baby next year"? Continued on page 61
Photo by Underwood
In the early days of Lilyan's stage career
she did not concentrate on clothes and
colors, but on how to get along. And she
made the grade.
Take it easy for a while, Lil. Do you want to be considered an actress or a manikin?
Oh, Lil, stop! When fans pay to see you on the screen and your hat is not a hat, they feel cheated.
Photo by Culver
Photo by Culver