Screenland (Nov 1945-Oct 1946)

"fjpHE CLUB" is the name of THE JL swankiest new hangout in Hollywood. To belong, all you have to do is to be famous. And of course a good bank account will help to pay those lunch checks. Recently, Dennis Morgan had a date there to have lunch with Jack Carson. His car was in the studio when the strike was called. So Dennis couldn't cross the picket line. Living way out in the country, a taxi was out of the question. So Dennis hitch-hiked. Up in front of "The Club" he arrived, in a milk truck. Snooty stars alighting from their limousines looked on with horror. Jack Carson, grinning from ear to ear, pretended he didn't know him when Dennis walked up to Iris table. AT A recent mass meeting, Jack Benny 11 addressed Hollywood's greatest stars on the importance of still keeping our boys entertained. Said J^ B. in his own inimitable style: "It used to be that you had to be able to sing or dance. But now since the war is won, the boys are satisfied if they can just look at you. Talent isn't necessary. Look at my wife. She's definite proof of that!" Of course everyone roared. And over half of those present agreed to go and be "looked at." Jack was satisfied. THE devotion of Richard Quine for his wife, Susan Peters, is something that every Hollywood husband should stop and think about. Ever since the accidental bullet that paralyzed her from the waist down, Susan has only known complete care and consideration from Dick. Today, they are even more in love, if that is possible. Once a week Susan and Dick have a standing date with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Nothing ever interferes with this date. Lucille will see to it that nothing ever does. This is the kind of story we like most to tell the world about. Hollywood has many of them. CUTEST foursome in these here parts is newlyweds Mona Freeman and Pat Nearney. who double-date with Diana Lynn and Loren Tindall. The way they slyly watch the right hand side of the menu when they dine out is very amusing. And very commendable too. Today's movie youngsters live on a budget. They put their money into Victory bonds and annuities. All of which means they'll have something to show for their work— when they reach the ripe old age of 35! Celebrities meet celebrities at premieres in Hollywood. Here, Van Johnson, Paul Henreid and Sonja Henie put on their best smiles for our cameraman. Gossip By Weston East FROM a nun in "The Bells of St. Mary's," to a lady of easy virtue in "Notorious" that's the lot of Ingrid Bergman. How does she do it? "Just by changing my hat," she says, with a twinkle in her eye. How about all that there talent, lady? SOMEWHERE in Hollywood there's a sexy set of negatives that Kurt Kreuger would like to lay his hands on. And for excellent reasons, too ! The handsome Swiss bellringer (when it comes to giving good performances) is a sun worshipper. Living on a remote hill top he often takes sun baths wearing little more than a pair of dark glasses. One day he received an envelope in the mail. Enclosed were half a dozen poses of himself. They were snapped by some eagerbeaver fan who had managed to get them while Kurt slept blissfully in the sun. LEAVE it to Perc Westmore, the makei up king, to become the most original (as well as the youngest) grandfather in Hollywood. When his grandchild was born, Perc passed out five hundred lipsticks. The Westmore brand? What do you think? It's a double date for the Ronald Reagans (Jane Wyman) and the Gregory Pecks, snapped on their way to the theater. Cesar Romero, back in civvies again after his stint in the Coast Guard, gives Sonja Henie a whirl at Cobina Wright's birthday party. Sonja Henie recently announced her separation from her husband, Dan Topping.