Screenland (Nov 1941-Apr 1942)

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"The Chocolate Soldier" is the biggest and, some say, the best Nelson Eddy film so far. M-G-M has made a lavish musical version of "The Guardsman" for Eddy, has given him Met-opera songbird Rise Stevens as co-star — see scenes at left. Above, page Mr. Ripley — it's Nelson disguised for his dual role. mother have unusually fine, though conservative, taste in clothes. As their photographs testify. 5. Loves a home. (A Cancer attribute, you astrology-hounds). This perhaps is his most outstanding characteristic. He takes a keen interest in home decoration, and the garden. Accent on luxury in the house. And accent on any color, so long as it's blue. 6. He lacks conceit. Has a natural pride in self, but is singularly without self-adulation. He has learned humility, and this same humility carries over into the husband department, naturally. 7. He is generous. Not only generous with money but truly generous-spirited. 8. He is thoughtful and moderate. He thinks of small but important ways of pleasing those he loves. Notes all their likes and dislikes and he has an uncanny memory. 9. He is tender, affectionate and loyal. These attributes are part of his mother's training. Always they have had a pleasantly affectionate association, and Nelson merely added the proper connubial zest to this part of his nature when he married. 10. Likes animals and likes to read. He especially likes horses and dogs. Likes all games. As hobbies, he likes to sculpt and collect old marked pewter. Is an insatiable reader, and very well-informed. And there you are. Sounds easy, doesn't it ? And it is easy, for the Nelson Eddy of today. For he is a "natural" for this role of Perfect Husband. His whole life has fitted him for it. And no little credit for his success in this important department of life should go to his mother, Isabelle Eddy, for she made him what he is today. Five years ago, when I was acting as Nelson's secretary the {Please turn to page Sj) 31