Screenland (Nov 1944-Oct 1945)

HERE'S HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP BY WESTON EAST ★ CANDIDS BY GENE LESTER DIRECTOR Andre De Toth's wedding present to his wife, Veronica Lake, was a hilltop home that overlooks all of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the beaches. It's perfect in every respect but one. The house is so high up the butcher and the baker refuse to make deliveries. Oh well, Ronni and Andre are so happy, they probably wouldn't be missing a little thing like food anyway! IUCILLE BALL and Desi Arnaz celej brated their fourth wedding anniversary— together. Their divorce suit has been dropped, much to the relief of her MGM bosses, who consider Lucille one of their most valuable properties. Someone, and Lucille would certainly like to know who, sent her and Desi a stuffed dove — the dove of peace, no doubt. It rests gently on the mantelpiece of their Chatsworth Park ranch. Desi has moved back and will reside there when on leave from the Army Medical Corps at the Birmingham Hospital. IT'S SUPPOSED to be nice work if you can get it. But Jimmy Cagney doesn't want it. Love scenes, we mean. In "Blood On The Sun," Jimmy and Sylvia Sidney have some torchy moments. Every time things were beginning to get interesting, Sylvia's false eyelashes got tangled up with Jimmy's real ones. They finally got in on the twentieth take. "Maybe we should have compromised and rubbed noses," cracked Cagney. WAYNE MORRIS (Lieut. Bert D. Morris of the armed forces) returned to Hollywood Wearing the Distinguished Flying Cross, a Gold Star and an Air Medal. His war record, released by the Navy Department, is sensational. Mrs. Morris, the former Pat Stewart, could hardly wait for him to see their new daughter. Wayne took one look, muttered his appreciation and promptly fell asleep. He was so exhausted he didn't open his eyes until two days later. OUT 20th-century way, they are practically dancing in the streets. Alice Faye has finally signed a new long-term contract. She gets the best story properties and plenty of time off to be home with her two babies and husband, Phil Harris. There are other concessions, too, never before accorded a star. Maybe the continual carloads of fan mail Alice still receives had something to do with it. What with John Payne back in harness too, the studio is just a little haven of happiness. WHAT follows remains to be seen. However, all eyes were on civilian Clark Gable and Ann Dvorak at the David Selznick's Sunday afternoon tennis party. Clark hardly left her side all afternoon. Interesting news that Ann, who once walked out on a Warner contract to sail around the world with husband Leslie Fenton (now separated) , is being paged to resume her acting at this same studio. At the time, they said she'd never darken their door again. 10NG before this reaches print, Glenn J Ford and Eleanor Powell will be a papa and -mama. It couldn't happen at a more important period in Glenn's life. Because of a stomach disorder, he was recently given a medical discharge from the Marine Corps. There is rumor that there's trouble a-brewin' between Glenn and Columbia. After two and a half years in the service, Glenn feels he needs good It's an Army date for Major Gene Roymond and wife, Jeanette MacDonold. Below, Edgar Bergen with his best girl, Frances Westerman. Esther Williams and Sgt. Ben Gage laugh it up with Ginny Simms. Below, Alan Ladd squires his charming wife and agent, Sue Carol. The new Mr. and Mrs.— Andre Oe Toth and Veronica Lake. Below, the Preston Fosters add their shekels to "Winged Victory" proceeds.