Screenland (July–Dec 1947)

Fall Pre-vue Continued from page 51 We had lots of fun this month taking a peek at the new fall fashions and getting Arleen Whelan to model them for us. And don't the clothes look scrumptuous on her? Too bad it couldn't be in color, for her glowing red tresses made a beautiful contrast to the colorful outfits. She wears a size 10 perfectly and is a pleasure to photograph because everything looks good on her. By just a change of apparel, she can be turned into the sweet girl type or a glamorous sophisticate. Yes, Arleen is quite an all-round gal and you'll agree to that after you see her in Paramount's "Variety Girl." And now more about the clothes. As you can imagine, it isn't possible to list the many, many stores that carry the clothes Arleen is wearing, so we have just listed a few. True, they may not be within shopping distance for you, so in that case we are listing the names .and addresses of the manufacturers, too. So, if you want to buy them, just send a letter to the manufacturer and he will tell you where the clothes you want can be. bought in your vicinity. Strapless plaid taffeta formal Junior Formats 498 Seventh Avenue New York 18, N. Y. Black Mouton coat /. J. Fox 393 Fifth Avenue New York 16, N. Y. Hat worn with coat Stetson Millinery 475 Fifth Avenue New York 17, N. Y. Two-piece striped dress Jonathan Logan 1375 Broadway New York 18, N. Y. Hooded reversible raincoat Aquatogs 250 West 39th Street New York 18, N. Y. Umbrella and bag set Handi-Bag Company 5 West 31st Street New York 1, N. Y. Crepe with contrasting plaid poncho Varden Dress, Inc. 530 Seventh Avenue New York 18, N. Y. Bengaline cocktail dress Junior Formats 498 Seventh Avenue New York 18, N. Y. Fans' Forum Continued from page 14 more of Armed, the horse, than they ever have of Ann Sheridan (I am NOT comparing her to a famous horse) are arguing about the "sure" winner in tomorrow's fifth. Comes a truly humorous episode in the film, but only a few faint chuckles can be heard above the disinterested chatter of the audience. Last evening I accepted an invitation of another friend to visit his home to hear — and see — his home-made television set. That settled it. For me, there will always be movies. Another rehash of a film was on. We were all settled in our chairs, eagerly interesting ourselves in the movie plot. Just when it gets going nicely, one technical soul starts debating the merits, units, manufacturing costs, etc., of this set versus factorybuilt outfits. A hot discussion ensued. No sooner is that over and the "interest" is resumed than, right at the crucial point in the film, one of the female guests remarks loudly to another across the room, how much she likes her shoes (which she probably didn't) — one of those effusive souls who just can't sit still two minutes without speaking. Television, in many ways, is fine — will even improve. But please, don't ever let it do away with our movies. Give us our theaters, the humble neighborhood movie where a guy can go, relax, watch a film in peace, laugh — and hear others laugh with him ; or grip the arms of his chair in utter silence as a crucial moment shows on the screen — a moment into which directors, writers, artists have put months of sweat, labor and money. Even the whistles, shrieks of the kids is now music to my ears. At least they're interested, or they wouldn't nave paid their paltry allowances to see the picture. Think of the untold justified murders that will be committed when a group of fans are watching a favorite star in an emotional scene and some dame pipes up about the price of a pair of shoes — that wouldn't even fit her. JOHN LESLIE, Camden 3, N. J. A SPECIAL KIND OF DYNAMITE! #1.00 Why is it that Hollywood makes Peter Lawford out as a smooth, polished English gentleman? He is smooth and polished and no doubt his birth certificate proves he is English, but it seems to me he should be all these things plus a little more dynamite on the screen. By dynamite I don't mean the way Humphrey Bogart and Alan Ladd are, but the kind of dynamite a fellow has when he'll take a "poke" at a guy or two in fighting for the woman he loves. It seems to me all the screen stories built around Peter make him look too much like a quitter, and I know that he can prove himself as having some fight in him if he is only given the chance. Peter is without doubt one of the finest young actors on the screen today. He is destined for bigger and better roles, and I'm certainly hoping Hollywood will wake up and make a "man" out of him in his future screen roles. VIRGINIA D. SMITH, Urbana, III. SCREENL A ND Smart |# H. Folks alwa^pid about the "fall guy". How about the fall gal? More and more girls in the know are falling for McKay Lingerie . . . winter, spring, summer and fall! So many lovely styles . . . so free to wear ... so easy to wash. Truly — the lingerie with the perfect fit— at the perfect budget price! To he found at S. S. Kresge Ccu-Jind S. H. Kress & Co. Next time say/'McKay Lingerie"! Empire State Bids* New York 77