Hollywood Fashions.

Northland Age, Volume 6, Issue 29, 9 April 1937, Page 9

Hollywood Fashions.

GAIL PATRICK’S VELVET LUNCHEON COSTUME Velvet is the fabric of the moment in Hollywood. Gail Patrick wears a striking luncheon costume of black velvet designed by Edith Head. The flared skii’t has an interesting panel in front, the shoulder line is widened and a black belt has a highlight of gold kid which supplies smart relief. Around the neckline is placed a heavy black silk cord and Miss Patrick’s hat is trimmed with twin egrets. Black antelope gloves, shoes and bag complete the costume.

MARSHA HUNT WF.ARS CHARMING FROCK Blue chiffon proves ideal for a dance frock Marsha Hunt wears in Paramount’s forthcoming musical attraction, “College Holiday.” Designed by Edith Head, the dress introduces a new silhouette for evening. The high neckline is emphasised by a necklace of chiffon flowers. The scalloped peplum is edged in silver and the skirt is made in three separate layers of the chiffon. MANY HOLLYWOOD BRITISHERS GOING HOME FOR CORONATION Hollywood is due for the largest exodus of screen celebrities it has suffered in years. While the studios are preparing for their seasonal boom period, the British will be deserting

in droves—bound for Westminster Abbey, and the “greatest show on earth”, a survey disclosed recently.

The manoeuvring to make the pilgrimage has been under way for some time. Some are trying to get away through the vacation or leave-of-absence method and others are signing to make pictures in England.

Sir Guy Standing had completed all arrangements for the trip to his home land, but tragedy intervened with his untimely passing just a few weeks back. Sir Guy was one of England’s greatest ambassadors in Hollywood—in fact in the whole of the Uid ted States.

Herbert Marshall is already in England, but has commitments to meet in Hollywood within the next month. But he, too, is figuring on witnessing the ceremonies. Cary Grant, Ray Milland, E. E. Clive and Lumsden Hare all say they’ll be on hand if their plans work out, and Reginald Denny, Alison Skipworth, Charlotte Granville, Ida Lupine and Dudley Digges are still up in the air about the whole thing though they’re trying hard to get set for the trip

When Paramount secured Henry Wilcoxon to support Gary Cooper and George Raft in “Souls at Sea.” he had to sign an optional long-term contract. But he obtaind a stipulation that he’ll be “between pictures” next May, the coronation month. He and Colin Tapley, a New Zealander, who is also in the picture, are planning to make the trip together. Victor McLaglen is another Hollywood Britisher who has his arrangements all set. He has signed to make Kipling’s “Soldiers Three” in London just at the right time.

“ It Isn’t Done ” If after having lived all your life in a farming district in Australia you unexpectedly inherited an English title and went to live in England, you would find that lots of things are simply “not done” in the best of society. Unfortunately Cecil Kellaway, the star of Cinesound’s latest production, “It Isn’t Done,” failed to see why he should not live just as he has been accustomed to in Australia. Just imagine the fun when this bighearted, jovial Australian squatter lands his wife and family in the midst of the blue-blooded London society. Playing the part of Cecil Kellaway’s daughter in the film is eighteen-year-old Shirley Ann Richards, Australia’s latest find, who makes her film debut in this picture. She is a delightful little actress, so naturally charming and with a perfect speaking voice. Playing opposite her as juvenile lead is John Longden, another talented star who has already made a great name for himself on the screen ; while in the role of a typical English butler Harvey Adams gives easily his best performance to date. “It isn’t done” to miss the best comedy of the year, so be sure to see this one—Australia’s latest.