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^Mayfair Charm
Herbert Marshall has it, and hates it! "I want to spit tobacco, on the screen!" he says in this surprising story
By Ben Maddox
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IGHT now there is more genuine drama in the unpublicized, private life of Herbert Marshall than in any of the films whipped up to display his sophisticated, Mayfair charm. I want to tell you of the crisis that has finally come to him.
He is at the crossroads. Before 1936 is ended he must make all-important decisions, take the steps which will actually determine his future. Already he has arrived at one very pertinent conclusion.
To me this climaxing of his problems, behind the glittery scenes presented to the general public, is a perfect illustration of the most fascinating discovery you ever make about Hollywood. It is that these stars who thrill us are, despite their glamor and their big salaries, just human beings, too.
Only with extra, peculiar dilemmas ! In return for its magnificent rewards, Hollywood alters plans and disregards dreams. Herbert Marshall is the latest to find this out.
There are surprises in store for you when you become well acquainted with this man. He is partially what you expect. Tall, and straight, he really has the satne manabout-town handsomeness and he is invariably wellgroomed. His diction is equally pleasing and he is as thoroughly cosmopolitan as he is gracious.
Yet what you may not be ready for are pronounced traits like modesty and friendliness. Although he has been outstanding on the London and New York stage, and on the screen, he never for an instant trades on fame. Here is no egotistical (Continued on page 66)
Marshall, below, with Gertrude Michael in "Reunion," with the biggest of all beer steins.