Screenland (Nov 1936-Apr 1937)

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Don't accept imitations ... be sure you buy Hollywood Curlers. 3 for 10c AT 5c AND 10c STORES —NOTION COUNTERS Ask Me By Miss Vee Dee F. M. L. I agree with you, Melvyn Douglas was swell in "The Gorgeous Hussy." And now for the information. He was born in Macon, Ga., in 1901. Six feet iy2 inches tall, has light brown hair and brown eyes, and weighs 180 pounds. He is married to Helen Gahagan, and they have one child, a boy. He had considerable stage experience before his film career. Here are some of the pictures in which he has appeared: "The Lone Wolf Returns," "She Married Her Boss," "Annie Oakley," "People's Enemy," "Mary Burns, Fugitive," and "Theodora Goes Wild," with Irene Dunne, which is his latest picture. We'll see what can be done about a picture of Sonnie Hale. Must it be taken with Jessie Matthews? Not that we'd object, for Jessie is tops " with us; and she likes posing for pictures with her clever husband. Elaine B. You'll have to see the stage play, "Reflected Glory," Tallulah Bankhead's current stage hit, if you long to see your favorite, Philip Reed, as he is not appearing in pictures right now. Cheer up, you were not alone in waiting for the new Tarzan picture ; "Tarzan Escapes" is the title, it is already released, and Maureen O'Sullivan again plays opposite Johnny Weissmuller. Simone Simon has light brown hair and blue eyes. Light brown hair, depending on the lighting during the filming, often seems to be blonde. Yes, it was Alice Terry who played the part of Domini in the silent version of "The Garden of Allah," and Ivan Petrovich played opposite her. Be sure to see the glamorous Marlene and Charles Boyer in the new Technicolor version. Eleanor K. So you want to know Jean Parker's measurements — all right, here they are: 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 109 pounds, and just for good measure, I'll tell you that she has brown hair and hazel eyes. Yes, Henry Wilcoxon of course makes you want to know all about him! But didn't you know that he recently married Sheila Browning, a young actress? If you are still interested as to his private and professional life, it's like this. Born in the West Indies in 1905, educated in England, appeared on London stage, brought to America by DeMille. played a leading role in "The Crusades," and in "Cleopatra," and more recently one of the leads in "The Last of the Mohicans." And we'll see what can be done about that picture of him, also. You're very welcome, come again. Margaret Ann. Glad to hear from you. Harry Ellerde played the part of Margaret Sullavan's brother in "So Red the Rose." Douglass Montgomery's English picture was "Everything is Thunder," in which he portrayed the role of a prisoner of war. opposite Constance Bennett. Douglass recently returned to this country and you'll be seeing him in new American movies. Doris N. James Stewart was born in Indiana, Pa. Now _ be sure you get that right ! Jimmy is still a bachelor, but he's much in demand in Hollywood, so don't be too surprised if he follows his pal Henry Fonda into the ranks of the Benedicts. Kay Francis said she had no wedding plans to discuss as she waved bye-bye to cameraman who took this shot of the star sailing for an extended vacation in Europe. Lucile L. Righto ! It was Charles Laughton who played the part of the bookkeeper in "If I Had a Million." If you are a Laughton fan, why not see him' in "Rembrandt"? And bring yourself up-to-date on his pictures. Elsa Lanchester is Mrs. Laughton, and plays opposite her husband in "Rembrandt." Maryan P. The lovely music played at the beginning and end of "Magnificent Obsession" is called "The French Waltz," and is an original composition by Franz Waxman. Robert Taylor appeared in shorts — the celluloid kind — before he was discovered by M-G-M ; "Handy Andy" for Fox; and for Universal, "There's Always Tomorrow" and "Magnificent Obsession." Ida D. Y'our favorite, Fredric March, was born in Racine, Wis. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 165 pounds, has brown hair and eyes. He was educated in the Racine High School, and the University of Wisconsin. His first appearance on the stage was in "Deburau," produced by David Belasco, in 1920. He was very successful on the stage and never appeared in pictures until 1928. when he played an important role in "The Royal Family." His recent pictures have been "Anthony Adverse," "The Road to Glory," and "Mary of Scotland." Florence Eldridge, who is Mrs. Fredric March in private life, played jhe role of Queen Elizabeth in "Mary of Scotland" ; the Earl of Bothwell was the part played by Fredric March. Any other questions about the Fredric March family? Oh, yes — they have two adopted children. Ruby Keelcr Fan. Ruby Keeler was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, August 25. When she was three years old, her family came to New York. She appeared on the New York stage in the chorus of a musical showwhen she was thirteen. She had always danced, was one of those who are "born to dance" so naturally she was successful at once. She was signed in Ziegfeld's "Whoopee" as chief tap dancer. She met and married Al Jolson. Soon after her marriage, she was offered threading feminine role in "42nd Street." w. ich firmly established her as a screen "hit"' She has brown hair and blue eyes, is 5,_£eet 4 inches tall, and weighs 105 poundsV devoted to her