Hedda Hopper is a well known gossip authority on radio and in the newspaper. Below are exerpts regarding Gene Marshall that Hedda might have written in her Los Angeles Times Column.
Gene is the toast of both coasts now, on screen and on stage.
Yes, I saw her as Hermia and she was delightful. Not only had Gene seen the film, she had called Olivia and discussed it with her once she learned she would be Hermia too. Can't wait to talk to Olivia about that . . . I have to tell you that as sweet and talented as Gene Marshall is she has to learn that she MUST be here. I still get such a thrill to see our men at home. . .