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ETEKXXG STANDARD, UNIONTOWN, JUNE 8, PAGE 7 Hollywood Rcundup By Jimmy Fidler HOLLYWOOD, June 8 The other day in a news dispatch from Australia, there was mention of a little church "down under," which the Anzacs call "Mae West's Chapel." Some years ago, it seems, a clergyman, entering a Hollywood church, found a woman praying there. He spoke to her and, in the ensuing conversation, confided his ambition to build a church in his native Australia. Not until after she had unexpectedly offered to finance it, did he discover that she was the screen's greatest "sinner," Mae West. Last week I talked with, a screen writer whose wife had just undergone a serious operation in a Hollywood hospital "I've made a discovery," he reported. "My wife's nurse tells me that one star has donated thousands of dollars to that hospital to finance the treatment of patients who couldn't pay for proper care.

The star is Mae West!" With those two bits of information as springboards, I've been conducting a one-man investigation of the good deeds of "Diamond Lil." And I've unearthed dozens of cases in which her big heart and ready purse have backed up worthy causes-- always without benefit of publicity. Judging from the fashion in she's tried to hide her charities, I'm afraid she won't like this tribute. But I 'think it's high time for someone to make her the bow that's due, and thereby, to give movie -goers a different picture of a star who's been the target for more abuse than praise. Another Henry Aldrich Hit Bette Stops A Right Charles Smith, Mary Anderson and Jimmy Lydon in the latest ol the popular Henry Aldrich series, "Henry and Dizzy," opening at the Penn Friday. "Arizona Terrors" starring Don "Red" Barry is the second feature.

Kay Kyser Back At Manos 1 Bctte Davis takes one on the chin from Dennis Morgan in "In This Our Life," a picture in which she rises to preat new heights of ecstasy The picture opens Thursday at the State theater. Michele Morgan, Paul Henreid Latest Hollywood Romantic Team Newcomer Kisses But Won't Tell IDOL CHATTER: Lionel Barrymore reminds me of my grandmother's knitting usually in a snarl. When you see Jane Withers in swimming suit pictures this summer, you'll discard those "little girl" memories. Nominated for the most-interesting-new-, discovery award: Dona Drake. In-a-word description of Lupe Manos.

Velez Unless she Co-starring writes the date in her memo book, Ida Lupino's a cinch to forget it. Whenever I see a private detective, I expect him to look like Edward Brophy. Would you call Gene Autry's followers "saddle-ites?" Most actresses apparently agree that two weds are better than one. Girl with peaches-and-cream complexion: Virginia Bruce. Proof that life begins at 40: Walter Pidgeon.

Motion picture producers very seldom take two comparatively unknowns and cast them in the romantic leads of an important major production. But David Hempstead, who has a reputation for flouting movie traditions, did just that and proved that successful pictures do lot have to be shackled by hide- jound rules. Producer of the smash hit, "Kitty Foyle" which won for its, star, Ginger Rogers, the Academy Award despite the warnings of many Hollywood wisenheimers that the Christopher Morley best-seller did not lend itself to the screen, Hempstead's latest production offering is "Joan of Paris," powerful drama laid in the German-occupied France of today, currently showing at the the romantic leads are lovely Michele Morgan and Paul thes- Henreid, brilliant dramatic pians but until now very little known in America. Miss Morgan, one of France' foremost screen stars, has a notabl record of succeses behind her in he native land, where she appearei with such male stars 'as Charle Boyer and Jean Gabin among many "Port of Shadows," in which sh was paired with Gabin is her onl; ilm released in this country. Paul Henreid, veteran of the European stage and screen, scored a- decided hit not so long ago in the Broadway play, "Flight to the Recently he won salvos of public and critical acclaim, in Amerca for his sterling performance as he Gestapo head in the British- made film, "Night Train." When Hempstead was casting 'Joan of Paris," he felt no qualms in choosing Miss Morgan and Henreid for the difficult leading roles.

He wanted players with proven drain a i ability, and personalities whom the public could not identify with previous screen characterizations. He wanted audiences to think of Michele Morgan as Joan, the little Parisian barmaid who meets and falls in love with Paul Lavallier (Henreid), a Free French flyer shot down near Paris and hunted relentlessly by the dread Gestapo. That Hempstead knew what he was doing is attested by. the fact that RKO Radio studio, enthuiastic over the brilliant performances of Michele Morgan and Paul Henreid in "Joan of Paris," has awarded both players long term contracts, currently is searching for two more vehicles in which they may be teamed romantically. FINALLY LEARNS FISH IDENTITY TULE WELL, Dan Drift how knows just what kind ol a fish he caught in the Coloradc river below Laguna Dam last Ay- gust He sent it to the Federal Fist and Wildlife Service and has just been informed that it is an "Elopi Affinis Regan." Roger Clark, unquestionably one of the screens "most kissed" actors, has no intention of talking lor pay about his love scenes with film beauties.

Although he has played 27 torrid kissing scenes with six different feminine stars including Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Stanwyck and Lupe Velez, during his first year in pictures, Clark was definite on that point. He flatly turned down a cash offer from a national magazine which had requested an article discussing the technique of movie kiss scenes. Clark supports Joan Bennett and Franchot Tone at the State theatre in the Columbia comedy, "The Wife Takes a Flyer," starting Tuesday. Says Rationing To Streamline The Females PITTSBURGH-- (UP)--The sugar will and help CAPITOL SCHEDULE Monday Tuesday June 8 9 John Wayne and Betty Field in SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS. Ralph Bellamy and Margaret Lindsy in ELLERY QUEEN AND THE MURDER RING Wed.

Thurs. June 1 0 1 1 THE BUGLE SOUNDS Wallace Beery and Marjorle Main THE WORLD IN FLAMES Fri. Sat. --'June 12 13 SIERRA SUE Gene Autry SHUT MY BIO MOUTH Joe E. Brown.

MY FAVORITE SPY Kiiy': a army sleuth in his latest ojwning nt the Manos Thursday. Ellen Drew, Jack Wyman and an all star cast support Kay in "My Favorite Spy." TWCOLA WITH CANADA DRY QUALITY At The Penn gas rationing programs "streamline" the Ameri- Barbara Stanwyck tells the latest worry of her son, Dion, whom she found in gloom one day afters school. Questioning revealed the. trouble. check-up, made that day, showed that every kid in Dion's school class had had the measles except him.

"Gosh, mom," he inquired anxiously, "do you suppose something's wrong with me?" ESTIMATE NOTES: A Kentucky lady asks if it's true that movie stars-use gold dust in their glamour make-up? I think Marlene Dietrich once used it in her hair and Jean Arthur in her face powder. But no more, maybe because it's too much like gliding the-lily A reader from Reading (Pa.) writes: "Are small feet a sign that a man is a potential great lover?" Never, heard of that, Valentino had small feet and so does George Raft. But what about heaven's gift to-women. Waiter Pidgeon, who wears size 11 doesn't George Brent enlist in the English army?" demands a belligerent Galveston patron. Maybe, sir, it's because he was a spy against England in the Irish Rebellion and a big price was put- on his head.

The reward still stands, so George can't return to England. QUOTES AND COMMENTS: Ida Lupino: "In Hollywood, beauty is a frail advantage. Yen, and most "frails" know how to make the most of it Fan magasine: "Paulette Goddard's career is virtually founded on one thing." I'd say two--and mighty shapely things!" John Wayne: "I advise any actress contemplating a trip to Hollywood to first learn the ropes." To keep one from being slipped around neck?" A column: "Most of Hollywood's after-dark playboys are either in the armed 'services or about to be taken." Most of them have been "taken" for years Fred Allen: "Vaudeville, and especially my first talent, juggling, are still in my blood." In your jugular vein, eh? A certificate as Beau Galent of the Week goes to Mike Varallo of now in Hollywood visiting his nephew. Lou Costello. Lou, after preparing a long list of local sights his uncle should see, started the hegira by taking him to the Palladium and there introducing him to Lana Turner, who planted a kiss on Uncle Mike's cheek.

"Just forget those other things you wanted me to do and see," exulted Var; allo. "From now, on, anything else would be anti-climactic!" (Distributed by The McNaught Syndicate, Inc.) Oklahoma A. M. Gets Defense Center Rating STTLLWATER, Oklahoma A. M.

college physical plant here has been dedicated as an emergency civilian defense center. The new plant was accepted on behalf of the state health department and the eighth corps area medical officers. This college town has been designated as an evacuation center to care for civilian wounded in the event of bombing in the area. Hollywood Has New Child Star Child prodigies are something in which Hollywood abounds and, for the most part, they are a little on the nuisance side. Danny Mummert is the exceptional prodigy who rates popularity in any studio.

Danny, who is known best as the obnoxious young Alvin in the "Blondie" is being just as annoying as Johnny Frances Dee's young brother, in Columbia's "Meet the now at the State theatre with William Holden co-starred. Danny was born in Dallas, Texas At the age of 20 months, the youngster was beginning to display a memory that was amazing. While his mother blinked, Danny began spouting the names of our country' presidents, the capitals of and other such things. Danny' first public appearance was at th Texas Centennial in 1936, when astounded the public with his men tal gymnastics. This was followe by an engagement at the Melb theater in Dallas and.

in natura sequence a trip to Hollywood. Danny has appeared in ten Blon Sally Gray Has Emotional Role can woman. That's the belief of Martha Gable, Philadelphia coordinator of the ciety convention of the American Association for Physical Education and Recreation here. "American women are pampered and too weak to be of much use in the defense Gable declared. program," Miss "The rations will off Although Jinx Falkenburg, who is currently featured with Joan Davis and Joan Woodbury at the Penn theater Wednesday in Columbia's "Sweetheart of the Fleet," has had herself and stories in hundreds of important national magazines, the beautiful ex-model recently got her biggest thrill.

And this, she insists, came when an issue of "American Lawn Tennis" praised her playing." NUN The earliest ambition of Marilyn Hare, Republic contract starlet, was to become a nun. Marilyn currently has the ingenue lead in "Shepherd of the Ozarks," opening Wednesday at the Penn Theater, and starring the Weaver Brothers and Elviry. Rapidly winning distinction for grand performances in many top- light pictures, Sally Gray plays her most emotional screen role in Republic's "Suicide Squadron," which features Anton Wattrfook in the leading role. "Suicide Squadron' opens at the Penn Theatre for a two day run beginning today. As an American heiress, married a brilliant Polish musician, the vivacious actress reaches a heights in the many vivid romantic sequences fn i tfre film abounds.

The picture was produced by William Sistrom and directed by Brian Desmond Hurst. Second Feature "The Mad Martindales starring Jane Withers is the second attraction. put women on their feet and sugar." She claimed that American women have no endurance, and that when they are forced to start walking and stop eating sugar "they will increase their muscle tone and their endurance and they will take off weight." The rubber shortage, she added will also help to streamline the feminine figure. "Women without girdles will work to streamline themselves naturally," she explained. If women are to take over men's places in industries they must become stronger--like the German and Japanese women, she said.

The women of the Axis, according to Miss Gable, have more stamina, and consequently, are better able to help the war programs of their countries. TASTE OF LIFE FOR SENIORS "I Am A Flier, Joan, Fighting With the R. A. One day for life one hour for love and terror stalked each fleeting moment! From the producer of "Kitty Foyle" comes this flaming drama of two whose every kiss betrayed them! The picture critics hail as "One of Hollywood's Best!" MICHELE MORGAN IN HER FIRST HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION PAUL HENREID SENSATION OF "NIGHT TRAIN" "JOAN of PARIS" A ROMANCE OF THE A. F.

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