NEWS FROM HOLLYWOOD.

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18850, 21 January 1933, Page 16 (Supplement)

NEWS FROM HOLLYWOOD.

SOME INTERESTING ITEMB. STARS AT WORK AND-PLAY. HOLLYWOOD, December 5. It is said that Harold Lloyd's films have earned him an income of £6OOO a week for several years. • * * • Greta Garbo’s feet are never photographed in a scene. In a long shot the cameraman invariably sees to it that some piece of furniture hides them. The reason for this is that she wears 9i shoes. » * * • Was Warner Brothers’ face red when George Arliss turned down the chance to play Rockefeller in a life story of the millionaire which Rockefeller had okayed? It never occurred to Warners that Arliss would be the one to say no. * * • * Elissa Landi, the lovely English star, was so anxious to have all Hollywood meet John Lawrence, the London barrister to whom she has been happily married for several years, that she gave one of the gayest and best parties of the year. * * * * Ramon Novarro has shaved his head until it’s as hairless and shiny as a navy bean. For his picture, of course, “Son-Daughter,” with Helen Hayes. * * * * I Remember Anita Stewart? Long ' retired from the screen, she is a l prominent member 5f the social set of Hollywood. She is married and happy and more beautiful than ever. la* • • When Wallaoe Reid, much-loved star of a former day, died, there was I a racing story waiting to be made. But now they have found someone who oan do it. His name is William Wallace Reid, Wally’s son, now in his teens. * * w • Perhaps Laurel and Hardy’s next feature picture will be filmed in Paris A French company has asked Stan and ■ Oliver to name their price for a two I version comedy, French and English.

Even if the sum Is as large as the national debt, they guarantee to meet

Clara Bow says she won’t make any more pictures after “Call Her Savage.” She hankers for quiet ranch life.

Strange town, Hollywood. William (matinee idol of yesterday) Farnum plays a supporting role in Tom Mix’s next western. Not so many years ago the two men were both great stars.

Joan Crawford Is taking singing lessons. It is rumoured that these lessons may lead to Joan playing “The Merry Widow.”

Dumas’ immortal “Three Musketeers” makes its next journey to the screen as a serial.

Georges (prize-fighter) Carpentier and Lita (ex-Chaplin) Grey are starting Hollywood tongues wagging by night-clubbing it together.

All is love and kisses in the crooning family of Rudy Vallee again after Fay Webb had carried things so far as to make a stay in Reno. Rudy is crooning love songs again.

Mrs Tom Mix, who recently had an appendicitis operation, is about again and wilt soon be back to her trapeze.

Now we know why he calls himself David Manners. His real name is Banff dc Rylher Daun Acklom!

Marie Provost, and Buster Collier, who have been romancing for years, no longer coo sweet nothings In each oilier, but are still the best of friends. * * * a “Cavalade,” Hie film version of Noel Coward’s spectacular Drury Lane success, is iu production and bids fair to relieve Iho unemployment problem in Hollywood for ils nine weeks of work. There will be lii.ooo extras working on if, three direclors, I HI actors and a produel ion staff of 200. II is exported to cost, about £200.000. * * * * .leannclle In demand! George White, famous for his Broadway re-

vues, has been frantically ■ wiring Jeanette MacDonald. It is known that Paramount is negotiating with her for a new musical, and M-G-M, Radio and Universal have also made overtures. But just what Jeanette is planning to do next, only Jeanette knows. She has always refused to sign a contract, preferring to free-lance. * * * * Janet Gaynor and Lydell Peck hsve reached their third wedding anniversary. Janet was far out on the Paclflo making scenes for her new pioture, “Tess of the Storm Country.” Lydell hired a boat and got to the location scenes. They spent their third wedding anniversary together. * * • • One man earns an amazing salary in Hollywood because he can imitate the noises of domestic and wild beasts, birds, and reptiles. * * * * In answer to a court demand why she had not paid a £145 judgment, Mae Murray declared that she is today “flat broke.” * * * * Mltzi Green, the, wonderful child impersonator, has been offered a handsome sum to write a diary containing her experiences and memoirs. v * • » William Haines’ income from his Interior decorating business is greater than his salary as a star. * * # • A 1 Jolson Is officially recorded as the highest salaried screen, radio or stage performer; he gets £3OOO weekly. Maurice Chevalier and Eddie Cantor tie for second high salaries with £2OOO a week. * * « • Fredric March was elected president of the 1932-33 Mayfair Club, with Norma Shearer vice-president and Carl Laemmle, jun., secretary. * # * « By the time you read this Tallulah Bankhead may be again in England, where first she skyrocketed to stage success. She has left Hollywood, with a snap of her fingers, far more hurt than even the blase Tallulah will admit. * * * * M-GM paid £BOOO for the screen rights to .“Clear All Wires,” Broadway stage success. John Barrymore will act in it. * * * * There is a persistent rumour that the Harry Bannisters (surely you recall that she is Ann Harding), who were divorced last year, may be reconciled. The report was horn when Harry intimated to New York and Hollywood friends that they need not be surprised to hear of such an occurrence.

The pretty, tiny French coloratura soprano of the New York Metropolitan Opera Company may make some movies. Lily Pons, the sensation of the New York opera season for the past two years, went to Hollywood on a concert tour, and before she knew it had submitted to screen tests, met all the movie stars, was photographed at a piano with Ramon Navarro, and, at last reports, was about to sign her name to a picture contract.