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Volume XXVI CONTENTS FOR AUGUST, 1927 Number 6
The entire contents of this magazine are protected by copyright, and must not be reprinted without the publishers' consent.
What the Fans Think 8
An open forum of discussion by our readers
Down "Quality Street" 15
A photograph of Marion Davies and Conrad Nagel in a love scene from that film.
Does Popularity in Hollywood Bring Success on the Screen? . Myrtle Gebhart . .16
The social hits of the colony — do they make any headway in the movies?
Ramon, Prince of Romance ..... Caroline Bell . .19
An estimate of Novarro and his role in "Old Heidelberg."
The Stroller Carroll Graham . . 22
Random comments of a humorist in Hollywood.
Their Enduring Young Charms .... Hettie Gray Baker . 24
Reminiscences inspired by some old pictures' of the stars.
What Lies Ahead of These Newcomers? . « 26
Photographs of a few of the new "discoveries" of the film producers.
I Knew Them as Extras ..... Margaret Reid . .28
And now, Alice White and Ann Sheridan are both playing leads.
Manhattan Medley . AileenSt.John-Brenon . 30
News and views of film folk in New York.
The Glorious Fourth 32
Pictures of the stars celebrating Independence Day.
A Boy Who Is Never Content .... William H. McKegg . 33
And that's why Leslie Fenton is where he is to-day.
Must a Star Be Self-Centered? .... Helen Louise Walker . 34
Yes, says Norma Shearer, and explains why.
Favorite Picture Players . . . . . . . . . . .35
Full-page rotogravure photos of eight favorites.
Patsy Ruth Flares Up Myrtle Gebhart . . 43
Her natural vivacity rebels against the colorless roles assigned her.
Two Little Girls on the Beach 44
Joan Crawford and Dorothy Sebastian play hooky at Santa Monica.
Up and Down with Buster Ann Sylvester . . 45
An impression of Buster Collier in both high and low spirits.
Over the Teacups . . . . . . . The Bystander . .46
Fanny the Fan's tireless gossip of the stars in Hollywood.
When a Feller Needs a Freckle . . . . A. L. Wooldridge . 50
The small boys of the movies do their stuff.
Making Faces at the Camera 52
Pictures showing that even the most beautiful stars have to do it sometimes.
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Monthly publication issued by Street & Smith Corporation, 79-89 Seventh Avenue. New York City. Ormond G. Smith, President; George C. Smith, Vice President and Treasurer; George C. Smith, Jr., Vice President; Ormond V. Gould, Secretary. Copyright, 1927, by Street & Smith Corporation, Nen York. Copyright. 1927, by Street & Smith Corporation. Great Britain. Entered as Second-class Matter, March 6, 1916, at the Post Office at Aew York, N. Y., under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Canadian subscription, $2.86. Foreign, S3. 22.
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