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A V O P 1 T F n F A U F C I r A ' Q U A U I F r. n C D C C /> D AW Ml r n T w r i

JULY. 1957

ANN HIGGINBOTHAM. Editorial Director

NORMAN SIEGEL,

JEAN ramer. Managing Editor edwin zittell, Associate Editor Kenneth ciinnincham, Art Director janet craves. Contributing Editor blanche e. schiffman. Contributing Editor Harriet secman. Beauty Editor

VOL. 52. NO. 1

EVELYN PAIN, Editor West Coast Editor

her mine cantor. Fashion Editor Helen limke. Assistant West Coast Editor mathilde iliovici. Assistant Art Director joan guerin. Assistant Editor bea frank, Assistant to the Editor bob beerman, Staff Photographer

SUMMER FICTION BONUS

"Bernardine’’ (Book-length Condensation of the Movie)

Adapted by Peggy Taub

ARTICLES AND SPECIAL FEATURES

Hollywood Says: Benvenuto, Sophia! Ed Wilkes

The New Look in Hollywood Men Sidney Skolsky

Marilyn at the Crossroads (Marilyn Monroe) Alex Joyce

Cindy. Oh Cindy Rory Calhoun

The Three Weeks We'd Like to Forget (Dick Powell, June Allyson) . . . .Jean Harrison

Siam by Streetcar and Sampan Tony Perkins

Who Is Dorothy Malone?

Running Scared Tony Curtis

Exclusively Yours Radie Harris

YOUNG IDEAS FROM HOLLYWOOD

Love Is Never A Mistake (Kathryn Grant) Sylvia Ashton

God Is My Refuge (Elvis Presley) Louis F. Larkin

Westward — Ha! (Shirley MacLaine) John Maynard

On the Upbeat (Tab Hunter)

Hollywood Headlines (Beauty)

Fun, Feathers and Fancies (Fashion)

A Most Unforgettable Day (Linda Darnell)

What You Don't Know About Job-Hunting Maxine Block

NEWS AND REVIEWS

Cast of Current Pictures 4 Let’s Go to the Movies. . .Janet Graves

Hollywood for You ... .Sidney Skolsky 18 Cal York’s Inside Stuff

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BUSTER KEATON STORY , THE — Paramount. Directed by Sidney Sheldon: Buster Keaton, Donald O’Connor: Gloria, Ann Blyth ; Peggy Courtney, Rhonda Fleming; Kurt Bergner, Peter Lorre; Larry IV inters, Larry Keating; Tom McAfee, Richard Anderson; Joe Keaton, Dave Willock; Myra Keaton. Claire Carleton; Buster Keaton (7 years'old), Larry White; Elmer Case, Jackie Coogan.

DESK SET — 20th. Directed by Walter Lang: Rich- ard, Spencer Tracy; Bunny, Katharine Hepburn; Mike Cutler, Gig Young; Peg Costello, Joan Blondell; Sylvia, Dina Merrill; Rut hie. Sue Randall; Miss Wormier, Neva Patterson; Smithers, Harry Ellerbe; Azac, Nicholas Joy; Alice, Diane Jergens; Cathy. Merry Anders; Old Lady, Ida Moore; Receptionist . Rachel Stephens.

GARMENT JUNGLE, THE — Columbia. Directed by Vincent Sherman: Walter Mitchell, Lee J. Cobb; Alan Mitchell, Kerwin Mathews; Theresa, Gia Scala; Artie Ravidge, Richard Boone; Lee Hackett, Valerie French; Titlio Renata, Robert Loggia: Kovan, Joseph Wiseman; Tony, Harold J. Stone; The Ox, Adam Williams; Mr. Paul, Wesley Addy; Dave Bronson, Willis Bouchey; Fred Kenner, Robert Ellenstein; Tulio’s Mother, Celia Lovsky.

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MONTE CARLO STORY, THE — U.A. Directed by Samuel A. Taylor: Marquise Maria de Crcvccoeur, Marlene Dietrich; Count Dino della Fiaba, Vittorio De Sica; Mr. Hinklcy, Arthur O’Connell: Jane Hinkley, Natalie Trundy; Mrs. Freeman, Jane Rose; Sophie, Clelia Matania; Albert the portiere, Alberto Rabagliati: Hector, the Maitre, Mischa Auer.

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Ho tv to Be a Movie Reviewer

What does it take to be a movie re- viewer? We asked our own Janet Graves to tackle that question and her answer was, “You’ve got to like movies.”

Janet has been “liking” movies ever since she was able to toddle down the aisles of her neighborhood theater. And she had very definite opinions of what she did and didn’t like even then. Like probably many of you did, as a child she filled scrapbooks with pictures of

Janet and Rock trade notes.

popular stars. (“I guess my favorites were Ronald Colman and Humphrey Bogart.”) When she grew older she wrote letters to Photoplay and argued with the movie reviewer when she thought her favorites weren’t given re- spectful treatment. Later, Janet, who grew up in Philadelphia, took to writing letters to the Morning Ledger blasting or praising the reviews of the motion picture critic, Eric Knight. Mr. Knight was so fascinated by Janet’s correspond- ence that he arranged an appointment to meet her. They became fast friends and his wife helped Janet get a job in David 0. Selznick’s story department.

Janet, who has been reviewing movies for Photoplay for five years, sees over two hundred and fifty a year. Even though Janet sometimes looks back on the screen heroes of her childhood she

admits “there are more good actors to- day.”

Janet’s enthusiasm for movies is still undiminished and at the end of the day she likes nothing better than to curl up in front of her TV screen and to look at — you guessed it — old movies.

Grace ISote

Each morning we are greeted with a stack of letters on our desk from read- ers, and it is one of the pleasures of each day to take a few minutes off and read what you have to say about Photoplay.

The other morning was particularly exciting. Nearly buried in the avalanche of mail was a thin pale blue envelope with a foreign stamp. In one corner was engraved — The Palace. Monaco.

Yes, it was from Princess Grace. She requested that we send her the two back issues in which she had been featured on the cover. We promptly air-mailed three copies of each, delighted to know that Her Serene Highness hadn’t forgot- ten the days when she was just plain Grace Kelly, movie star. We speculated what Grace would do with the covers. Hang them over Princess Caroline’s bed to let her know how beautiful and fa- mous her mother had been? Or will they turn up on a new stamp for Mo- naco? We don’t think that UOffice des Emission de Timbres, which has the say in this, could make a prettier choice.

H ollywood’s I ndestructibles

You have been pressing us for stories on stars like Cary Grant. Joan Crawford. Barbara Stanwyck; all the favorites that never seem to grow old. Starting next month in two installments we will ex- plore the fabulous lives of twenty-two of Hollywood’s most durable stars— “Hol- lywood’s Indestructibles.” The author is Dick Sheppard who is both an author and actor and young enough to be the son of any one of them. Asked why he had chosen to write about this group in- stead of actors his own age, Dick’s reply was, “They are my favorites because they are the best models for any young actor or actress who not only wants to get to the top, but stay there.”

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Address your letters to Readers Inc., photoplay,

205 E. 42nd Street , New York 17, New York. We regret that we are unable to return or reply to any letters not published in this column. If you want to start a fan

club or write to favorite stars, address them at their studios.. — El).

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Foul Play For Kirk!

If anyone deserved an Oscar this year, it was Kirk Douglas. His moving, unforget- able portrayal of Vincent Van Gogh in "Lust for Life” was the greatest thing I have ever seen. It was not a simple role to play. Van Gogh was an intense, complex individual with a precariously balanced personality, difficult to capture. But calling upon his extraordinary skill, Douglas did not merely portray Van Gogh — he was Van Gogh, to the very last detail. I pro- test the injustice that was done Kirk ! What’s the matter with Hollywood?

Sandra Orlob

San Francisco, California

Gossip Can Be Honest

May I congratulate you on your excel- lent magazine? I am a very serious movie- goer and have been buying Photoplay for a number of years.

I particularly like “Exclusively Yours.” Radie Harris seems to have a really per- sonal, truthful and most entertaining way of telling the reader all he wants to know about films and their stars. I do hope we can have many more articles of this kind.

John Udry New York City

You will — “Exclusively Yours” is a monthly feature. — Ed.

We’ll Take Your Dare, Kathleen

I’ve read your column for years, and now I just dare you to publish this letter. For years, I’ve read people’s letters saying that all actors are snobs and don’t care about their public. Believe it or not, there is one who is an exception to this rule — Rock Hudson. I recently saw him in “Writ- ten on the Wind,” and thought that he was super. I also thought that he was not too busy, but just said he was to keep the public away. So I wrote him, asking for his autograph. Then I saw him in person and realized how wrong I had been and that he really was busy. He was so nice to everyone that I wished with all my heart I had not sent my letter because of its bluntness. But he did receive it, and this busy actor sat down and personally autographed a picture of himself and his wife. Right now, I feel rather humble, and Rock, if you read this, I wish to offer my personal apology. All actors are not snobs. Some, like you, are wonderful.

Kathleen McLaurine

Bronx, New York

Newcomer Neile

I just saw “This Could Be the Night” and I wonder if you can tell me some- thing about the wonderful girl in the night club who wins a stove in a cooking con- test. I think her name is Neile Adams.

Barbara Jones Chicago, Illinois

This is Neile’ s first picture. She was born in Manila, Philippines of an English fa- ther and a Spanish mother. She spent her first years traveling back and forth to Hong Kong for an education. During the war, at the age of nine, she broke through enemy lines to smuggle messages to the Allies. Later, she and her mother came to the United States where Neile finished her education.

She broke into show business as a danc- er. Was featured in “ Kismet ” and “The Pajama Game,” in the same role that gave Carol Haney and Shirley MacLaine their film breaks.

During the run of “Kismet” a man came backstage to congratulate Neile. He said she was too young but that in a couple of years he might be able to do something for her in Hollywood. He said his name was Joe Pasternak. Two years later, as prom- ised, he gave Neile a featured role in “This Could Be the Night.”- — Ed.

Ode to Tab

Here is a poem which I wrote about Tab Hunter. I am president of one of the Tab Hunter fan clubs and would love you to publish this poem.

I’ve never felt this way before Can it be that I am sick?

I’ve lost my heart to someone But not any Harry, Tom or Dick.

Elvis doesn't thrill me Rock doesn’t make me swoon,

Not even with cute Tommy Sands Do I ever want to spoon.

1 never flipped for Tony

Yul Brynner leaves me cold

I’m not even coy toward Frankie-boy

(Maybe, he is a bit too old).

But there is one guy I sigh for

He is so really cool

When I hear his disk of “Young Love”

I positively drool!

Although I know I’ll never be “The Girl He Left Behind,”

I do wish I could meet him once I wish he’d be that kind!

He’s the only one I cry for My eyes I always dab When watching a dramatic scene Played by my boy, Tab.

Yes, the moment I first saw him Cupid sent his dart

Three thousand miles from Hollywood Straight into my heart.

Wendy Wolchok Great Neck, New York

Please Tell Me

I saw Robert Stack in “Sabre Jet” and "Written On the Wind,” and I think he is a wonderful actor. Can you tell me something about him?

Your magazine is wonderful — keep up the good work !

Judy Oi.in N. Kingsville, Ohio

Robert Stack, born on January 13, 1919, was educated in the public schools of Los Angeles, traveled in Europe with his family, took a great interest in sports at an early age. At 16, Stack was an All- American skeet shooting champion and at college was a varsity pole vault star. In 1938 he decided to desert college courses in favor of an acting career. He served in the Navy and was released with the rank of full lieutenant. Returning to civilian life, he landed a role in “ Date If ith Judy,” and other assignments followed. He recently married Rosemary Bowe. He swims, plays tennis, hunts, fishes, is inter- ested in all forms of music, plays the sax- ophone and clarinet and sings. — Ed.

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We Agree on This One

When I first saw Tony Perkins, it was on a television show and I could have bet my bottom dollar that this young man, virtually an unknown, had what it takes to he a great actor. Then, when I saw “Friendly Persuasion,” I knew I was right! Now, in "Fear Strikes Out,” he does a wonderful job.

Tony has poise and charm, and all he needs now is good publicity. By this, I mean more stories in Photoplay. Maybe a feature such as “A Day in the Life of Tony Per- kins,” with photographs from the time he gets up in the morning and has breakfast, goes to the studio, then lunch, work again and home to his apartment to study his script or to go out for the evening. I believe most of your readers would like to know how and what goes on in the normal day of a movie personality.

Joyce Pollack Cicero, Illinois

Your thinking is right in line with ours. Keep watching Photoplay for the next year and each month you’ll get your wish. — Ed.

Rating the Movies

I am writing in regard to “Over the Edi- tor's Shoulder” in the May issue. You ask the question, “How Do You Rate the Movies?” It drew my interest immediately because I have been an avid movie fan nearly all my twenty-one years. Actually, I have seen so many pictures that I know automatically what I will like by finding out what type of picture it is and who is in it, and then I can decide in about a minute whether I want to see it. By doing this, I can narrow my moviegoing down to two or three times a week, because I can't afford to see them all. There are, of course, cer- tain actors and actresses that I wouldn’t miss, no matter what.

I don’t really pay much attention to the story, all I ask is that there be plenty of action. I’m really very easy to please when it comes to movies. The only kind that doesn’t hold any interest is horror movies and I find, to my own horror, that these are the pictures that are usually shown on weekends when children flock to the theaters.

I am always faithful to my favorite stars. I have seen every one of Doris Day’s pic- tures: Jean Peters and Jennifer Jones run very close seconds. I read reviews mostly for the fun of it because everybody lias a different opinion. But the only opinion I trust is my own.

Norma Jenkins Clarksdale, Mississippi

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You deserve much praise. You’re not constantly printing stories on divorce. In- stead, you try to build up marriages, in a way give the couple the courage to go ahead. Please keep up your marvelous work.

Mary Keppi.incer Winona, Minnesota

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I would appreciate it greatly if you would print a picture of Dennis Hopper, with some information about him. I think he has great talent. Thank you.

Jane Merican Toledo, Ohio

In 1954 Dennis Hopper arrived in Holly- wood, without any previous professional acting experience, to become an actor. Two months later, he was under long-term con- tract to W arner Bros.

He was born May 17, 1936, in Dodge City, Kansas and was raised on his grand- parents’ wheat farm.

Later the family moved to La Mesa, near San Diego. California, and he attend-

ed high school there. He graduated from Helix High School in June, 1954, and worked at odd jobs around San Diego. In November of that year, John Swope, who operated the summer playhouse at La Jolla where Hopper worked during the summer of 1953, urged Dennis to take a chance at Hollywood. He obtained several parts in tv shows, and when three studios offered him contracts, he decided to sign with Warner Bros, with the result, he hit it big in “Giant.” — Ed.

Everybody Loves Doris Day!

Doris Day is my favorite movie star. Why is it that the public prefers fireballs like Kim Novak, Anita Ekberg, Diana Dors and Marilyn Monroe? Doris is a wonderful person. Her acting, singing and dancing are terrific. Why can't the public praise her as much as they do those others? Doris works hard at her profession — it takes no work at all to dress half nude as they do.

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Pip Piper Speaks Up

1 read Beatrice Seekin's letter with great interest with reference to the stars of yesterday, so beloved by our parents. I am too young to have known them all, but I have imagination.

I have just arrived from England — on the Queen Elizabeth. First magazine I bought? Why, Photoplay, of course. I Hew out here from New York, yesterday, and read it on the plane.

Because the movie queens of yesteryear intrigue and capture my imagination (my own mother worshipped at their shrines) I am sending you my own tribute to them — some still living, some dead, some for- gotten :

Where Are They Now? These days fan magazines are full of the doings of those sexy bombshells, Monroe and Dors. That sultry child of glamour, Brigette Bardot, whose face has been likened to a pouting peke, slick-chick Debbie Reynolds and a host of others. But what has become of the stars of yesterday? Where are they now, those forgotten ones who built the bridge over which our stars of today wig- gle their triumphant way?

Remember Gloria Swanson with her own brand of sophisticated glamour? Back in the ’20’s hers was a name to conjure with, and she can still draw the crowds.

Next came smouldering Pola Negri, woman of the world, the very personifica- tion of seductive sin. Making a debut in ‘'Forbidden Paradise,” sbe followed this by “The Women He Scorned.” Why, even the titles sent a delicious thrill down our spines. Alas, her day w'as short-lived. Pola, once a terrific box-office sensation of the '20’s, now lives a quiet life in a secluded part of Hollywood. Still beautiful, it is rumored sbe may make a comeback.

Don’t think that all was sin and seduc- tion in the ’20’s. What of virtue and inno- cence, and the famous Gish sisters? “Or- phans of the Storm” hypnotized yester- day’s movie audiences, and if Lillian touched our hearts in “Broken Blossoms,” she tore that long-suffering organ to shred- in “Way Down East.”

Sin and virtue! Yes there was a share of both, and if we wanted the thrill of adventure, we got it from Pearl White in “Perils of Pauline.” “To be continued next week” was a famous slogan then, and left the children of that era unable to rest until the next week and the next episode. Pearl missed death by a hair many times in these adventurous pictures but she finally died in Paris.

Others came and W'ent. Voluptuous Mae Murray of “Merry Widow'” fame, lovely Lili Damita, tearful Mae Marsh, pansy- eyed Janet Gaynor, and red-haired Clara Bow.

Then came still another screen type — the one and only Greta Garbo. Her debut in “The Kiss” with John Gilbert intro- duced a different type of acting, and ap- pealed tremendously to the sophisticated public. Greta Garbo still appeals to young and old alike.

The above names are still household words, so let?s honor them, for because of these early pioneers, a great industry has sprung up. Yes, the movie queens of yesteryear have indeed built the bridge