Radio mirror (May-Oct 1934)

Rodio .■. A. rvi I lY^ fft^ o i«^ VOL .2 NO . 1 MAY . 1934 JULIA SHAWELL • EDITOR BELLE LANDESMAN • ASSISTANT EDITOR WALLACE HAMILTON CAMPBELL • ART DIRECTOR f u Editorial 3 The Hunt For Talent Hot and Airy By Mercury 4 Late news and hot gossip of the radio artists Roosevelt Believes Radio Fostered Nation's Faith By Mary Margaret McBride 6 The most thrilh'ng story of Roosevelt's radio career ever published I Speak For MyselF. ._ By Kate Smith Port 1 of Kate Smith's own life stor/ Is the American Hick Becoming a Home-Spun Crusader? By hierb Cruikshank All about Will Rogers and what he wants When Lopez Plays By Dorothy Herzog The veteran air pilot and his amazing career The Girl Behind the Perfect Voice By Mike Porter The real story of Elsie hiitz There's Only One Marriage For Me By Bing Crosby Part 2 of Bing Crosby's love career You Ask Her Another 18 Mrs. Goldberg onswers personal questions 8 10 12 14 16 Radio Mirror's Gallery of Stars 19 y. e c I a NEXT MONTH •'( A voice in tiie wilderness has gone out on airwaves to reach crowded centers and remote places with a message so sincere it cannot be ignored. In a few years, from a station in Detroit, Father Coughlin has become "The Shepherd of the Air" and his words have been a pertinent message to all types and all creeds whether he talks on politics, economics or religion. This amazing man, who has so strongly become an outstanding figure in radio, has a thrilling story aside from his association and mission. Next month RADIO MIRROR brings you the inside storyand the informal pen portrait of Father Coughlin and promises you one of the most humanly interesting stories your broadcast magazine has ever run. Life isn't all "ducky" for the funnymouthed Joe Penner. Read in the June RADIO MIRROR what fate and facts did to the amazing Mr. Penner to develop his propensity ^^^^ for national laughter in an exciting, ^ ^^J^^Bentertaining story by Mike Porter, ."^^j^^H who has brought so many interesting ■' ^ * ^^^" jir personalities to these pages. Psychologists say there's a life story behind every voice; that happiness con be detected in one's voice. If that is so, there's a logical reason for the dulcet tones that make Julia Sanderson's broadcast a happy weekly event on a national hookup. Ada Patterson, who knew Miss Sanderson when, and has followed her varied career in many fields, will tell you the reason for Julia Sanderson's mellow voice and tinkling laughter as it reaches your receivers. Fat or thin, jazz-minded or delving into concert arrangements, Paul Whiteman is always himself, and by that we mean a celebrity who has reached the top and always remains himself. An intimate friend and an exacting critic of his. Herb Cruikshank, one of your favorite RADIO MIRROR writers, will tell you all about Paul, his career and his personal life in next month's issue. Kate Smith continues the interesting story of her own life and success, we have a story about Tamora you have never heard before and which we promise will be a pleasant surprise. Then there's the glamorous story behind Enric Madriguera's Park Avenue arrival. Besides, dozens of other features which we promise will make the June issue of RADIO MIRROR the outstanding number in its young and progressive existence; fashions with Ruth Etting; FHomemaking features that will send you right into your kitchens; intimate photographs better than ever before; news and gossip that will take you into the studios and into the homes of your favorites; but wait until you read it and we know you will like it. RADIO MIRROR (Copyright 1934) is fully protected by copyright, and the contents of this magazine may not be reprinted either wholly or in part without permission. Published monthly by Syndicate Magazine Corporation, Washington and South Avenues, Dunellen, New Jersey. Executive and editorial office, 1926 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Haydock Miller, President; Wesley F. Pape, Secretary; Irene T. Kennedy, Treasurer: Engel-van Wiseman. Sales Representatives; Carroll Rheinstrnm, Advertisinsr Director. Entered as second-class matter September 14, 1933, at the Post Office at Dunellen, New Jersey, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Price in United States $1.20 a year; 10c a copy. In U. S. Possessions, Canada, Newfoundland, Cuba, Mexico and Panama $1.50 a year; all other countries $2.00 a year. While Manuscripts, Photographs and Drawings are submitted at the owners' risk, every effort will be made to return those found unavailable if accompanied by 1st class postage. But we will not be responsible for any losses of such matter contributed. Contributors are especially advised to be sure to retain copies of their contributions: otherwise they are taking an unnecessary risk. Printed in the U. S. A. by Art Color Printin.? Company, Dunellen, N. J. George Gershwin Portrait by Mitchell, N. Dick Powell Portrait by Elmer Fryer Connie Boswell Priscilla Lane Portrait by Joseph Melvin McElliott 22 23 24 25 .By Rose hleyibut H. Rowan Harriet Hilliord Portrait by Joseph M. McElliott Ray Heatherton 20 Portrait by Ray Lee Jackson Nancy Kelly 21 Portrait by Erik Miller Lawrence Tibbett's Secret The man behind the glorious voice It Pays Fred Allen to Be Funny By R. The fate that made him a famous comedian When Mark Warnow Goes Home 30 At-home pictures with Columbia's orchestra leader From Furs to Fertilizer By Nellie Revel I Radio's collection of countr/ stores We Have With Us All your favorites and when to find them Card's Chosen People By Card As the caricaturist sees the famous Cap'n Henry Takes His Time Informal poses of Charles Winninger Glamorous Gowns for Gorgeous Ruth Etting 38 The popular song bird shows her wardrobe Radio Mirror Homemaking Department. . . By Sylvia Covney In The Stars' Kitchens 40 Through The Looking Glass 42 Our Mother's Day Party 43 "Our Public" Broadcasting 44 26 28 32 34 36 37 I y / *-^u^^^j^V_