“HARD-WORKING GIRL”

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 286, 29 August 1931, Page 19

“HARD-WORKING GIRL”

Norma Shearer’s Views Norma Shearer, Metro-Goldwyn-May-er’s beautiful star, made a great hit during her recent visit to London. “I believe,” she said, during an interview, “in ringing the changes. The film public tire easily, and the film star should try to anticipate what the public will like next In Hollywood we think there will now be a return to simpler, healthier stories, like the story of “The Good Companions.” That

is romantic and beautiful, and It has a kick,” Always Miss Shearer returned to the idea of things , having a “kick.’’ She is returning to Hollywood to make a; romantic picture and to have a house-warming in the new seaside home she and her . husband -have built at Santa Monica. Complimented on . being the leading hostess in Hollywood, she denied it, hddlngt “Our hostess is Marlon. Davies Why, she has a regular castle at Santa Monica. Our place Is Just a shack by comparison. “Me! A hostess! No, no! You’ve got me wrong,” she said. “I’m Just a hard-working girl. Can’t we talk about something else than me?”

Aileen Pringle, who has been freelancing with great success for several years; is now : taking her make-up box back to the studio of her earlier , triumphs, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Edgar Selwyn has signed Miss Pringle for the strong part of “Susette” in “Lullaby,” which will mark the debut of Helen Hayes, Broadway favourite, as a talking picture star. '’ . ' Jeanette Loff, a prominent Universal star, is a typical blonde daughter of the Vikings, and was born in Saska.tche*wan, Canada. . She first' played the piano at a picture theatre, and later was organist at several important theatres. .. . ■ ’

Romantic Laguna Beach on the coast of Southern California served as the background for the charming love scenes in “Shipmates,” Robert Montgomery’s first starring Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture. • Laguna Beach is famed for its unique rock-marine formations and curving coast line, and is the mecca for artists who bring its picturesque beauty to canvas. The palisades on the shore are frequented by seals who make the natural marine caves winter quarters. Nancy Carroll, the popular Paramount star, will shortly be seen in “Personal Mail.” I