Picture-Play Magazine (Mar-Aug 1926)

Advertising Section 107 The Death of Barbara La Marr Continued from page 47 "I want that boy!" Barbara exclaimed, gloriously excited. "Oh, please let me have him! I'll adopt him and educate him and care for him. Please let me!" Immediately, the necessary legal steps were taken, and Barbara La Marr adopted her "Sonny," a brightfaced, bright-minded, sturdy child, now three and one half years old. During Barbara's final illness, Zasu Pitts and her husband, Tom Gallery, cared for him, and now they have asked for permission to adopt him. Barbara La Marr earned a large fortune during her meteoric career. Yet, when she died, her estate was valued at less than ten thousand dollars. Her money had flown — she knew not where. She never cared. Life, to her, was something to be lived, always on the crest, and she got the most out of her chances. But the strenuous life she led during recent years, her late hours as a moth of Broadway, and the severe demands of her studio work undermined her health. A year ago, it began breaking. Last October, came her first collapse. The great, lustrous eyes dimmed. The flesh began receding from her body. Her voice faltered and nearly failed. A touch of tuberculosis appeared, but vanished. Her system absorbed nothing from nourishment. "I can't give up ! I won't give up !" she wailed. Messages of encouragement poured in from all over the world. But Death, the tomb builder, was approaching, slowly, continuously, relentlessly. Her body, wrapped in a gown of pink and gold, eventually found its way to the gray casket. Four days it lay in state in Los Angeles, while crowds, estimated to number close to seventy-five thousand, passed her bier. It was a wonderful tribute to the memory of the talented actress. Pale-yellow roses, red roses, orchids, white lilies, lilies of the valley, pink roses, jonquils, and chrysanthemums were banked about the casket. Then, one afternoon, after a brief service, the doors of the mortuary swung open, and Bert Lytell, Tom Gallery, Henry Hathaway, Henry Victor, Alfred R. Green, and R. D. Knickerbocker carried the casket to a hearse and, with mounted police riding by its side to keep back the curious crowds, it was taken to the Hollywood Cemetery to be placed in a mausoleum — almost within sound of the studios where Barbara La Marr had worked. The career of the "too-beautiful girl" had ended. ]rient A bewitching attractiveness of mystic depths. To possess it is to be assured of a subtle, alluring loveliness that overshadows all feature defects or blemishes. This fascinating, entrancing appearance can be yours in a moment's time. You can command a beauty that will compel the admiration of all, through the use of GOURAUD'S ^RlENTAl CREAM Renders an appearance that will not rub off, streak or show the effects of perspiration. Ideal for Evening use. It is Astringent and Antiseptic, making* it highly successful in cases of * Wrinkles, Redness, Flabbinecs, N Blemishes, Oiliness, Tan, etc. Made in three shades, White, Flesh, Rachel; also in compacts. M -21-6 Ferd. T. Hopkins & Son, New York Wonderful New Way to Remove Cold Cream Told by Mary Philbin Universal Film Star "1 first used Venida Towellettes in the studio to remove make-up. I found them so dainty and necessary 1 now use them at home. "They remove my cold cream in an instant, and are softer than towels. They are a luxury that saves money, for they save linens and laundering; more satisfactory because softer and super-absorbent." You, too, -will find Venida Towellettes as delightful as Miss Philbin. Get some today, at drug and dept. stores, 25c, large pink package. FREE SAMPLE COUPON Bieser Co., 218 Fifth Ave., N. Y. City. (Y) Send free Towellette samples. NAME. ADDRESS . V towellettes Circular SkirL "SentiVithout a Penny in Advance" Add this new flare Skirt Frock to your spring wardrobe. We have purposely priced it very low as a special "get acquainted "offer. Yon will find itasplendid bargain. Created of silk mixed canton crepe, beautiful, durable. Notice the smart wide circular skirt, the modish long waist and stylish puff sleeves. Panel is of ecru colored lace. Fancy studded buttons. Neat bow tie at neck and streamers. .Comes in these newest colors, Pencil Blue.BDack.Sillver Gray, Pansy or Lipstick Red. Guarantee We guarantee frock to please .you. If it does not, simply return it, and we will promptly refund every cent you have paid. Send NoMoney Juat send your size and pay youipostmaster only S4.95 plus a few cesnta poBtago when the frock ib delivered. Order quick while ell sizes and colors are In stock* Order No. 154E95 BENJAMIN BROOKS CO. 2455 Archer Ave. Chicago