Now Voyager(Warner Bros.) (1942)

Time, Place and Climate Determine Proper Dress--Ilka “If a woman is appropriately dressed, she is well-dressed,” says Ilka Chase, famous New York stage actress, who is now appearing with Bette Davis in the Warner Bros. production of “Now, Voyager.” “Tomy way of thinking, there is nothing more offensive than a woman who goes out shopping in slacks, a silver fox jacket and beach sandals,” she continues. AN he Mat 104—15< “Every femiILKA CHASE nine article of clothing has its place. If a woman knows its place, then she may be fairly certain that she can go anywhere and be well-dressed.” On the first day of work in the picture Miss Chase said, “Now, if I were going to work in the theatre I would have to dress in a smart street costume. But here, in the picture business, the set-up is different. My call is for 6:30 in the morning. I’ll be in the makeup department at the studio until I report for work on the set. So I can wear slacks and be appropriately dressed. “You see, climate, the time and the place are definite factors in determining the appropriateness of your dress.” (Still NV 81*; Mat 203—30c) A DRAMATIC SCENE FROM "NOW, VOYAGER," AT STRAND Bette Shows How Not to Be Glamorous in New film Bette Davis likes to point to herself as a good example of what happens when a woman lets herself go. “This get-up of mine,” she says, “should make all women rise and run to their beauty parlors.” Miss Davis refers to her characterization of Charlotte Vale in the Warner Bros. picture, “Now, Voyager.” She is over-weight, dowdy, with the contours of a potato sack, thick eyebrows, plain hair in a plain knot, and cotton stockings. “And there’s very little makeup to it, really,” she explains. “That’s what distresses me. I wear a wig, heavy eyebrows and glasses. A little cotton padding makes my waist thick. Cotton stockings do the rest. “I might look exactly like this right now if I let myself go, didn’t diet, didn’t take exercise. What an object lesson I am!” Visitors on the set, even old friends, stand away for a few moments, partly in awe. The fat and blank-faced creature over there seems to be Bette! “T hope the impression doesn’t get around,” Bette said, “that I’m really playing a fat lady in this picture. Sounds like a circus. I have to be over-weight and dowdy, and later on I wear beautiful clothes and I’m dressed up, according to Ilka Chase standards. But the real change is a psychological one. This isn’t just a story of a worm emerging from a chrysalis and becoming a_ butterfly. That’s what makes it interesting.” Proper Coiffure Is Key To Beauty Success “Some like it up, some like it down” has been the theme song for the past few seasons, as far as hair styles are concerned. Tresses are a very important part of a lady’s charm, and whether or not she makes the best of them may very well be the deciding factor in her general appeal. Bette Davis, filmdom’s top dramatic star, now appearing in Warner Bros.’ “Now, Voyager,” follows the “up” vogue in her latest characterization. Bette, whose own hair is a_ softly gleaming light brown, offers a few suggestions to women who wish to follow the increasinglypopular vogue for the upward hair-do. A woman doesn’t necessarily have to be mature to wear her hair up, according to Bette. But she must first take stock of herself. Primarily, she must remember that the ears are left uncovered, and if they are unattractive they had best be concealed. For the woman with small, well-set ears the upward hair-do is a blessing. But that is not the only factor to consider. First and foremost, the hair must be shampooed and brushed more frequently. Since the under part of the hair is exposed, loose dandruff must be removed by brushing upward and away from the face. A good thing to remember is that in the summer months there may be excessive hair-drying and that hair will require special care. Bette takes eare of her hair with more freauent hot oil treatments of equal parts of olive oil and castor oil. It is best to wait until the following morning to shampoo the hair, thus allowing the oil a chance to be absorbed by the pores. Above all, if you wish to present a pleasing appearance, keep your hair-do carefully groomed. Make sure that the back and sides of the hair are neatly fastened. Nothing is more distasteful than. stragely strands of loose hair flying in all directions. A large hand mirror will tell you if your coiffure is complete, so spend a few moments in contemplation of yourself, and you will find it is _well worth the effort. (Still NV 109; Mat 102—15c) GLADYS COOPER CAST AS STRICT MOTHER IN WARNER'S "NOW, VOYAGER" Fall and Winter Fashions Featured In “Now, Voyager” “Now, Voyager,’ dramatic Warner Bros. film, starring Bette Davis, brings to the sereen an array of daytime costumes that are outstanding for their tailored detail. It will behoove theatre goers to pay particular attention to these smart designs, as suits will be more favored than ever this Fall and Winter. Although tailored classics, much beloved by women of all ages, are featured, there are changes here and there in accordance with Uncle Sam’s WPB standards. That the changes will be more pronounced in the future, there can be no doubt, especially if the supply of materials is drastically curtailed. But for the most part, these “Now, Voyager’? costumes are only slightly altered by war regulations. The most striking feature is that the skirts are, without exception, pencil slim. Shoulders are tailored broad and rounded. Sleeves are set in, with slight fulness achieved with piecing under the arms. This last feature is a very practical one, as it prevents unnecessary binding, allows plenty of arm freedom and gives softness to the tailored suit. Emphasis is also being placed on interesting trimming notes that should give women ideas for making their old but still serviceable clothes new and interesting to themselves and to others. I i A favorite among Bette’s Orry-Kelly designed costumes for wear in her new film, is this smart shirtmaker of gray and white menswear. It is styled with long sleeves and flaring skirt. Fullness is achieved through the use Bengaline collar and cuffs are used on a shirtmaker dress of soft, menswear flannel, adding a touch of color to a toned down backward. of released tucks above the waist and at the hip line. White bengaline collar and cuffs add a flattering touch, Strictly tailored and adaptable is this three-piece ensemble. A cyclamen blouse and turquoise skirt is topped by a slim lined coat striped in olive green, turquoise and cyclamen. Perfect for business or travel. Bette Davis, dramatic star of Warners’ “Now, Voyager,” now at the Strand, models this striking formal. Of black mosstone crepe, it has a surplice bodice, long set-in sleeves and a skirt that hangs straight. A narrow sash of self material follows the natural waistline and falls to the hem. Left — Bands of machine stitching are the only trim used on this oatmeal tweed casual suit which Bette Davis wears in ‘‘Now, Voyager.” The skirt has two box pleats at the center front while the collarless jacket has % sleeves which bell slightly. from the elbow. a Mat of Type and Art Available. Order NV mat 401B—60c—from Campaign Plan Editor, 32h W. 44th St., N. Y. C. ——— 6