Screenland Plus TV-Land (Nov 1952 - Oct 1953)

RAY'S WISER NOW ( CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31) work. I expected the usual reaction and happily report such was not the case. Instead of being nervous, restless and irritable, he was contented and relaxed. The children, who are now of a companionable age, have a great deal to do with this change. Danny especially is quite an individual. He's old enough to postpone a meal or come in late when his father takes him fishing. At 12, he's 5 feet, 11 inches tall and wears Ray's shirts and sox — an inevitable fate our breadwinner accepts with an air of mock sacrifice! Just about everyone who hits the Hollywood jackpot goes through a series of phases. Ray has indulged his but I would say that most of it is well out of his system. There was the boat bit, for example. Once when we were East he saw a cabin cruiser and this he had to have — or else! When he puts his mind to something, he never gives up until he gets it. Well, the cruiser was on its way when an unexpected strike of some sort held it up in the Panama Canal. Ray's anguish and impatience were really heartbreaking to witness. The cruiser finally arrived, his spirits were just as high as they had been low — and two months later he sold it and bought a dinghy! Episodes such as this are gone forever but the motivating force that produced it had to go too. There are reasons why all of us are the way we are. In Ray's case, I believe he was practically haunted by a feeling of time running out. Everything had to be — now. Tomorrow seemed to be a thousand worlds away. In strange contrast, until we built our present home Ray inwardly rebelled against anything that promised to possess him. We owned three houses before this one and each time he thought — this is it! I really believe this one is, the right one I mean. It's smaller than the others, modern architecture, all on one floor that overlooks a beautiful tropical garden and pool. It's the type of house that can be closed easily when we want to take a trip, which we shall be doing if Ray fulfills a long-time ambition and directs a picture in England. Ray himself did the major portion of furnishing and decorating. His greatest kick came from finding unusual things in out of the way shops. In connection with this I'll tell one little tale out of school and hope I don't get caught doing it! One morning when the phone rang, it was Randy Scott asking Ray to play golf. Now we're very fond of the Scotts, but Ray had his heart set on driving up to Santa Barbara to see a collection of Chinese art objects. He really appreciated the call but was characteristically afraid of offending Randy, although he had a legitimate excuse. I also think he was a bit embarrassed to tell his real reason for saying no. Instead, he said he had to do retakes! Being an early riser, Ray is usually up first, reads the paper and has breakfast by eight. I remember opening my eyes about a year ago to find him sitting on the side of the bed. He has an impulsive way of wanting to follow through on a sudden decision and I knew something was bothering him. "Look Mai," he said (My name is Muriel but I couldn't pronounce it as a child and the "Mai" stuck), "we've been to so many, many night clubs and big parties. From now on, let's just go where we really want to go and be with the people who really are close to us. Let's face it, the others are just a big waste of time." Here again was proof that he's learned how to live. I was very pleased, at the same time secretly amused. Ray is a perfectionist. He's a dreamer who takes keen delight in planning things, and disappointment rests heavily on his broad shoulders if they don't work out. As a result, whenever he makes a decision of real personal importance, he instinctively anticipates opposition. Anxiety creeps into his voice. That I was in accord with his wishes, brought such relief — you'd have thought I was the original red hot mama of the town! Except for an occasional small dinner party, we've never deviated. Unglamourous as it may sound, some of our nicest times take place in the Casa Escobar, an inexpensive Spanish restaurant out on Pico Boulevard. We love highly seasoned foods and since we introduced this place to the Van Johnsons, the Jimmy Stewarts, Ann Sothern and Richard Egan, they've become addicts too. Instead of Ciro's or the Mocambo, we often dine at the Cafe de Paris on Sunset Boulevard in the heart of Hollywood. There are no cameramen, no one goes there to be seen and the atmosphere is charming and informal. Ray also loves it because there is no feeling of pressure or special attention given to celebrities. One can eat outdoors when the weather is nice and it is not unlike the sidewalk cafes in Paris. The food is excellent and Monsieur Roman's accordian music makes the evening complete. Incidentally, he has a wonderful family who are filled with the joy of living. There's the youngest daughter, Yvette, and the oldest daughter, Josette, who is teaching Danny to speak French. Madame Roman cooks with her heart and her crepes suzette is out of this world. Ray lives for those evenings in their home and talks about them for weeks after. Having travelled through foreign countries, we are well aware that God has been good to us and we are very grateful. We hope to give Danny and Vicki the benefit of the best education and a background of solidity. In the meantime, they go to school and attend church and are really learning to count their blessings. While life with Ray is wonderful, I would still say we have one bone of contention. It's a paradox that I should be the cause of it! 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