Screenland (July–Dec 1947)

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M^adge was born in Georgia, but as a child her mother, who was theater dresser for Miss Frederick, moved her to Pittsburgh. As far back as she can remember, she grew up studying piano, loving music, the theater and its people." It was Madge who saw them to the door at the end of that first magical evening. "You are from Texas and so is ray boss," she said quite simply. "You are my boss' friends, so I am your friend. You are new in the theater, but I've always been around it. If you ever get into any trouble, please call on me." In the next few days that followed, trouble and the Zachary Scotts walked hand in hand. They were just starting out, and money was scarce. Surrounding them were advantages for Waverly, advantages they could ill-afford. 1 "It was Madge who introduced Waverly to ballet, the theater, and concerts at Carnegie Hall." Zack's eyes reflect his appreciation when he discusses it. "More times than not, Madge paid for the tickets out of her own pocket. But she'd tell little white lies and say they had been given to her. "It was amazing, but Madge invariably sensed when she was needed. A couple of times when we were about to dine on tea and toast, right on cue she showed up, loaded down with a full course dinner." "Mr. Bailey got invited out at the last minute," she'd explain casually. "I know you have your dinner all ready, but you just cant let this good food go to waste." There was one six-month period where they couldn't have survived without Madge. As far as Broadway was concerned, the name of Zachary Scott was unknown bait for the cash customers. Their small savings had dwindled. Zack was worried, unhappy and restless. The final blow came when Elaine had to be rushed to the hospital for a serious mastoid operation. "I couldn't take care of the apartment, stay with Waverly, and look for a job too." Zack shudders at the memory. "Addison worked odd hours, usually after midnight when he was playing in night clubs. So Madge shuttled back and forth. She'd come over and straighten up our place, then get Waverly off to school. Back to Addison she'd go, fix his late lunch and get him set for the evening. Back to our place she'd come to look after Waverly while I went to the hospital to see Elaine. "It was a good six months before Elaine was up and around again. That seemed to be sort of a turning point. We began to get jobs. Elaine turned to stage managing because it offered more steady employment. I took almost any part I could get. So for the next two years at least one of us was usually working. We always arranged our engagements so one of us remained in New York to be with Waverly. Meantime, Madge was the real head of our house." On matinee days when they couldn't get home, Madge brought Waverly to the theater and the four of them had dinner together. Zack's young daughter was trained to sit in the wings and draw while she waited patiently. Riding on buses, Madge taught her geography, but made a game of it which they both thoroughly enjoyed. There was another game they played which Madge came to wish she had never invented. They usually got into it on the days when Zack's spirits were about as high as an ant's instep. "I wonder if your daddy has arrived in Hollywood?" Madge started out in a voice audible to the other passengers. "Oh, he's probably already starring in his first picture," Waverly would answer nonchalantly. Then they'd discuss their contemplated trip through the canal, how thrilled they'd be to arrive in California and settle down in daddy's new home in Beverly Hills. They were always careful to omit his name, further intriguing their listeners who were already consumed with curiosity. But one day Waverly forgot and substituted reality for fantasy. "Oh Lord," she moaned, just as the bus stopped. "I do pray Daddy gets a job today!" Everyone burst out laughing as Madge flew off the bus, with Waverly shooting through the air after her. Madge graduated Waverly from bib to napkin. She taught her how to eat spaghetti with a fork and spoon. She baked her birthday cakes, mended her clothes. When the Scotts brought friends home from the theater, if she was spending the night Madge insisted on getting up to play the piano. It was her idea to become the household banker. She gave them each an allowance. If there wasn't enough money to pay their bills, she returned the salary they'd already paid her. She patched up their quarrels, built up their morale when they got discouraged. "Her whole life seemed to be centered around anticipating the desires of others," says Zack. "Madge truly loves to do for others. I've never ceased to be amazed at her complete unselfishness." There were times when he was broke and depressed, and determined to return to Texas and become his father's medical assistant. On short notice Madge could produce an amazingly convincing tantrum. "And have all my friends laugh at me?" she'd scold him. "I should say not! I've told everyone you're going to be a big Hollywood star. You've got to hang on until you get into a good play and those mov^ie men can see you and send for you!" It was in "Those Endearing Young Charms" that Zack was seen by Warner Bros. "Those movie men" sent for him and the rest is now history. Madge proudly packed him off. Zack came out to Hollywood to establish their home, while Elaine and Waverly planned to follow a few months later. "Someday, Madge," Zack promised, "our dream will come true. You've always said you'd like to watch Waverly grow up. When we have a home of our own we want to take care of you. When that time comes, you will be with us always." 80 S r R E E N L A N D