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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1939
Page
3
A stylish evening gown worn by actress Bette Davis for Warner Bros. promotion of Dark Victory features a fitted bodice a large net bow at the neckline and a hooped skirt that rises two feet from the ground revealing the fashion trend of the period.
A quirky recipe presents a two part ham and egg dish titled New Kind of Ham and Eggs. It describes mixing chopped ham into a cream sauce with hard boiled eggs and parsley garnishes, forming a yolk center and a ham shell on a platter, and finishing with parsley sprigs.
Vintage style advice on makeup to hide a cold includes powder, mascara, and tinted rouge. Mentions of Jill Dawn overseeing makeup for Madame Butterfly sequences, Jeanette MacDonald in Broadway Serenade, and other film figures. Practical tips cover skin care, hair, and using waterproof cosmetics to maintain appearance despite illness.
Sean Hayward a former New York model with no film background walked into Paramount and five days later earned a long term contract to star opposite Gary Cooper and Ray Milland in Beaux Geste. The article notes her dramatic breakthrough amid Hollywood’s Beaux Geste casting frenzy.
The article laments the younger generation's taste in cinema and lists names like Mickey Honey and Bartholomew as chosen figures. It argues the youths will not be known for modern dance or skating at the theater, signaling a clash between contemporary trends and traditional expectations.
A column lists Hollywood stars and their trusted stand-ins, managers, and backstage confidants. It notes how figures like Lew Smith, Stan Campbell, Margaret Wood, and W. Dearborn are valued companions who bolster morale, handle tasks, and help navigate stardom.
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