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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
4
MGM presents a screen version of John Steinbeck's Tortilla Flat featuring Hedy Lamarr Spencer Tracy and John Garfield with previews highlighting the cast and anticipated reception.
In a profile of Truman Bradley the long time radio voice and Ford program announcer, the article notes Bradley’s move from Chicago to Hollywood in 1938. It praises his talent and hints at a broader career yet to be recognized in film.
Queen Cotton pushes into fashion ahead of summer as government limits silks and woolens and war demand diverts cotton loom output. Veronica Lake debuts a black spring suit with white cotton braid edging. Ginger Rogers and Ann Sheridan showcase gingham. Olivia de Havilland offers cotton string gloves. Janet Blair wears pink and black pique. Gail Patrick stars in a lime green rayon shantung ensemble with a matching lime hat.
Hollywood Today invites Fan Club members to submit questions about Hollywood and its stars to be answered on this page. Mail your inquiry to Crossroads of the World Hollywood California and include your newspaper name. Enroll if not yet a member to receive a membership card and privileges.
From Bloom ington and Big Spring readers ask for Tex Ritter Fan Club addresses in Staunton Illinois and Closter New Jersey and whether John Garfield is married and his next film Tortilla Flat co starring Spencer Tracy and Hedy Lamarr.
Film critic Joe Fisher lauds Edward Small’s Twin Beds with Joan Bennett Mischa Auer and a strong cast delivering rapid farce timing. Columbia’s The Wife Takes a Flyer stars Bennett and Franchot Tone with Allyn Joslyn stealing scenes in a brisk anti Nazi comedy set in wartime Holland.
Readers invited to select Hollywood stills featuring Cary Grant Ann Sheridan Ginger Rogers and more. Send HOLLYWOOD TODAY with cents for each photo to cover postage and mailing. include this newspaper name in the request.
Reed Johnston notes Hal Roach Jr Noah Beery Jr and Jimmy Rogers son of Will Rogers star in Calaboose a western comedy with a modern setting The trio resemble their fathers to varying degrees and provide lively action on set with jail house scenes and a crowded bar room sequence featuring pistols and a clash with gangsters, all resolved by the end.
Hollywood column notes Ralph Bellamy lands a break in The Great Inspiration with Evelyn Ankers. Kaaren Verne pursues him as well. Osa Massen shifts to cutting for Jerry Brandt and Veronica Lake hair quips spark laughs. Greta Garbo shuffles with Raymond Hakim. Bob Hope and Bing Crosby swap tricks in Road to Morocco.
Maria Montez awaits word from nurse Nasa Kouri about a passage to America after a Pan American appearance in Corpus Christi. Brenda Joyce will wear her own glasses in The Postman Didn't Ring, signaling a wide impact on glamor optics. Margaret Hayes stirs studio interest as Scattergood Baines contract talks heat up. Katharine Grayson and John Shelton rumors swirl while Disney and co stars draw attention. Dana Darnell, Tina Thayer, Martha Raye and others populate fresh buzz as crews shuffle and plans unfold in Hollywood.
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