Screenland (May-Oct 1936)

for August 1936 regular attendant at all the parties to be successful in either. "I have discovered that an actress is still viewed with alarm by the women in Los Angeles society. The men are charming, but the women manage to be aloof. You don't care to try to mix when that is obviously brought to your attention. "Now so far as Hollywood's 'society' is concerned, I myself haven't enough energy left, when I've finished work, to be a steady gadabout. Players who have definitely arrived at the top can afford to be on the go. Unfortunately, it's almost impossible for one to intimate that you want to step out only when you're really in the mood. You know how people are offended when you decline invitations !" Experience, it seems, has also taught Rochelle how handicapped a Hollywood girl is by the constant surveillance she rates from the press. Two hundred eager reporters avidly pounce upon every budding romance ; indeed, upon every date. Very often considerable damage is unwittingly done by this spotlighting. Again, Rochelle can call on her own memories. Only a year or so ago she fell in love. It was the first time — no one has come along since to intrigue her. He was an extremely good-looking youth, in no way connected with the movies. Finally he had understood her aspirations for acting success. She had tried so earnestly for a break, and at last things were shaping up with genuine promise. He, too, had much to effect before settling down to marriage. They were quiet about their affection for each other. Never once did they make a public show of it. They felt too deeply to be the slightest bit anxious to parade. They agreed that they wanted to wait awhile, until each had accomplished a material goal. Then he went to Europe, and while he was on the high seas a news-hound suddenly published an announcement of their engagement, crediting it to Rochelle. Because he was socially important, the newspapers radiogramed him for a statement. He was astounded. Rochelle was aghast. Hollywood's brash ways are seldom fathomed by those not thoroughly inured to the town's peculiar brand of interference. Distance added complications, made explanatior.1,;,l jvolved and twisted. Somehow that fine i promising friendship was spoiled. No doubt, so far as Rochelle's career goes, it's all been for the best. Anyway, she has a remarkable philosophy for one so young. She-' truly is convinced that everything happens for an advantageous reason. Maybe it is hard to rationalize, but she has never been a weakling. Her attitude has enabled her to look forward to falling in love again sometime. She will have none of impotent tears and futile regrets. At the studio they are glad she has no strings on her, for she can devote herself completely to getting ahead. Which is what she is doing these days. Well, nearly all the time ! For in spare moments her thoughts, as any girl's will anywhere, roam to the fascinating subject of love— and men, and dates. Among her accomplishments is a special skill with a delicate paint brush. "I shall be staying home painting petunias !" she exclaimed, as I departed. An impatient hand waved towards her canvas on an easel by a window. Her evening's program was very evidently depressing. "I'm positive those vexing leaves I've been trying to get right will give me the willies. Tonight I'd so enjoy meeting a very nice young !" With a start she stopped, aware that she'd begun confessing more than might be wise. But I didn't miss hearing a sigh. 1 was direct from her heart. So Hollywood isn't heaven ! 67 SCREENLAND'S Crossword Puzzle By Alma Talley ACROSS 1. Co-star of "Follow the Fleet" 5. Mrs. Franchot Tone 9. He's featured in "D'racula's Daughter" 13. Musical instrument 14. Comfort 15. One of the Marx brothers 17. To loan 18. Ingenue in "The Ghost Goes West" 20. A sly look 21. A large deer 22. He's married to Bebe Daniels 23. Leading lady in "Half Angel" 25. Before 26. Advertisement (abbrev.) 27. One of the props in gangster films 28. Nearby 30. In favor of 32. One 33. Former Russian rulers 35. Her new one is "Abdul the Damned" 37. What you drink out of 39. Note of the scale 40. Herbert Marshall's girl friend 42. The, in an Italian version 43. Killer 46. You and me 47. Crooner in 'Anything Goes" 51. A sailor 52. Star of "Metropolitan" 55. Crude metal 56. Printer's measure 57. Exclamation of triumph 58. That is (abbrev.) 59. Each (abbrev.) 60. Soft drink 62. Astaire's buddy in "Follow the Fleet" 66. Remote 67. One of "These Three" 69. Part of to be 70. Walks 72. Upon 73. Her new one is "Florida Spe cial" 76. Physician's title (abbrev.) 77. Disguises 80. Ward off 81. Skillful 84. Exclamation 85. Yonder (poetic) 87. Ocean liner (abbrev. ) 88. One of several 89. Either 90. Moisture 92. At this moment 94. An actor calls his career this 95. Reverence 96. Grotto (poetic) 98. Star of ' Captain January" 101. Range or scope 102. Boredom 104. To Starr on sea voyage 105. Overflowed 106. What omelets are made of 107. Three spot in cards 108. Actual DOWN 1. His new one is "Poppy" 2 . Degree 3. Last moment of a film 4. To perform 5. Co-star in "Wife vs. Secre tary' ' 6. Boat propeller 7. Inquire 8. To rind necessary 9. Exclamation 10. The kind of dancing Eleanor Powell does 11. Large woody plant 12. Tibbett, Pons, Grace Moore used to sing in these 13. Fold of material 16. Uncloses 18. Writing implement 19. Corded fabric 22. Means of travel 24. Unit of work 27. A color 28. A love affair 29. Curt 31. Medley 34. At a distance 35. Star of "The Singing Kid" 36. Note of the scale 38. Too 40. Featured actress in "Two in the Dark" 41. Takes 43. Vapor from hot water 44. Co-star of "The Ama teur Gentleman" 45. Means of transportation (abbrev.) 48. Note of the scale 49. Staple food 50. Measurements of time 53. Pale 54. Nothing 61. God of love 62. Sun god 63. Valleys 64. Prophetic signs 65. Period of time (abbrev.) 66. Passage money 68. Black 71. Co-star of "Rose Marie" 74. Provided that 75. Thoroughfare (abbrev.) 77. Leading lady in "Exclusive Story" 78. Leading man in "Sylvia Scar lett" 79. Male child 81. Insect 82. Star of "The Great Ziegfeld" 83. Negotiate 86. Negative 88. Part of to be 91. Famous Chinese screen actress 93. Klondike Annie 94. Partner 95. Solo 97. To pull 99. To deface 100. A dessert 101. To imitate 103. Exists 105. The elder (abbrev.) Answer To Last Month's Puzzle