Talking Screen (Sep-Oct 1930)

H Maureen O'Snllivan Film folk who are saying "We will!"— "We do!"-"We're through!" IT Richard Dix AFFAIRS OF THE HEART M ^ Billie Dove AURPN O' SULLIVAN, demure seventeen year old, Dublin, Ireland, beauty who was introduced to the American screen via John McCormack's first talking-singing picture, has made good in Hollywood in more ways than one. Not only has she superseded Janet Gaynor as Charlie Farrell's leading lady, but she has stolen the heart of young Russell Gleason. Russell is the son of James and Lucille Gleason and began his film career a year ago. He scored in All Quiet on the Western Front and is now under contract to Pathe. It is said that the famous tenor, who is Maureen's guardian in this country, approves of Russell. Richard Dix and Lois Wilson are going together again. Their engagement a few years ago was one of the most publicized romances in the studios, but they quarrelled before reaching the altar. Since, both have been reported betrothed to others, but now the old courtship has been renewed. While Betty Compson insists her interest in Hugh Trevor, en route to stardom via RKO, is purely platonic, a no more affectionate pair graces the dinner tables and dance floors of Hollywood. Betty's divorce from James Cruze recently was granted, but she cannot remarry for a year. Jack Stone, a handsome youth getting a foothold in the talkies, is the escort of Colleen Moore since the star's divorce from John McCormick.' Stone is distantly related to Colleen. In the March issue of TalkiIv'-; SrRPKN. ATr. Herbert Cruiksl ank, in his article entitled ' predicted that Alice White's engagement to Syd Bartlett would be broken before July 4. Shortly after that date Mr. Bartlett wired Mr. Cruikshank as follows: HERB CRUIKSHANK, CARE TALKING SCREEN, 100 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK DEAR HERB CRUIKSHANK DESPITE YOUR PREDICTION TO THE CONTRARY MADE MONTHS AGO JULY FOURTH HAS PASSED AND ALICE WHITE HAS TAKEN UP HER OPTION ON ME . . . don't FEEL U Lila Lee BADLY EVEN CALIFORNIA WEATHER -DOES THE UNUSUAL ALICE SENDS HER LOVE TO YOU AND MRS. AND I SEND MY REGARDS WHILE I • LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU IN THE NEAR FUTURE SYD BARTLETT Hoot Gibson's immense ranch at Saugus, California, was the scene of his wedding to Sally Eilers, his leading woman in his recent pictures. More than 150 screen notables attended the ceremony, which took place in the open patio. The newlyweds are honeymooning in the Canadian Rockies. Lila Lee is seen everywhere nowadays in the company of Johnny Weaver, a Paramount writer, who has replaced John Farrow, also an author, in her affections. But Hollywood doubts if Farrow's heart has been too badly wrecked, for he seems to be taking a great interest in Dolores Del Rio, who has been reported engaged to several film colony personages since the death of her husband two years ago. Lila Lee's suit for divorce from James Kirkwood, directoractor, is set for an early date in the Los Angeles courts. Billie Dove is looking forward to the elapse of another ten months, when her divorce decree will become final and .she will wed her new boss, Howard Hughes, youthful producer. 39