Screenland (Nov 1941-Apr 1942)

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The eleganf Nelson Eddy you meet in the movies gives you no warning of the down-to-earth good fellow you'd meet in his own home. Yep, here he is at right, admiring one of the monstrous Mexican variety lemons which grow on one tree in his back yard. The lovely lady seen with him above is his wife, Ann. NO, THERE'S no "D" on the end of this "Ph." For this new academic degree goes beyond the merely mental accomplishments of Doctor of Philosophy. It means simply "perfect husband," and certainly Nelson Eddy has earned the right to decorate his already radiant name with this further rosette of honor. To prove that this title is fact, not fancy, here are ten points which make Nelson Eddy a Perfect Husband : 1. He is very good-natured, and likes to laugh. It takes a great deal to annoy Nelson, for he has universal understanding, and has been through the mill himself, and therefore is always willing to see the other fellow's viewpoint. Being the fine healthy specimen that he is, he has that exuberance of spirit which is really the essence of good nature. He relishes an opportunity to let loose a really good belly laugh, but never at the other fellow's expense. 2. He likes people and likes to entertain, but is a one-woman man. Nelson has an avid curiosity, in the finer sense. Likes to figure out the actions and reactions of people, and therefore makes a grand host. However, he'd never center his attention on a woman guest, and thereby cause his wife to be jealous. Neither does he show lack of trust in his wife by displaying jealousy of her. 3. He likes left-overs. Food, I mean. His favorites are such dishes as hash, croquettes, and the like, made from last night's roast. He likes simple, plain foods of all kinds, and enjoys raiding the ice-box best of all. Oh, yes, and tomato-soup cake. 4. Fie appreciates women's clothes. His mother has taught him a fine discrimination in such matters, and Nelson never fails to remark on that new piece of finery. And this keeps him very busy, as both his wife and 30