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Evening star., 1941-09-21
James MONTGOMERY Flag

By James Montgomery Flaeg.
HOLLYWOOD.
Hedy Lamarr's first name should
be spelled "Heady"-as in cham
payne.
She came as a complete surprise
in person, being quite different from
the girl she appears on the screen.
To begin with, she is tall-whlch
hadn't impressed me in the galloping
albums Chats what I call movies).
If YOU think she is lovely on the
screen-well, you'd fall in love with
her at sight. She can't go out IN
the street because traffic has to pro-
ceed in Hollywood.
didn't recognize her at first when
saw her on the III. M. Pulham,
ESQ.," set with her hair up and a
bun in the back. She looked lovely,
but the minute she was finished she
took it down and combed it out into
the big black name she prefers.
I started the sketch on the set.
First I outlined her head and then
1 started on her nose Then I knew
something was wrong-or right.
"Ye gods!" I exclaimed, 1--WE been
drawing your nose on all OF my
girls"
That's 1.-THE perfect nose. Hedy's
got it.
She is utterly unaffected, and if it
weren't for her slight accent she
could be taken for an American girl.
Hedy was off for the afternoon.
But she wanted to pose, rather than
20 home to rest, as she should have
done-and I'm glad she did.
| We talked about travel and the
things we'd like to do. Hedy said
she'd like to put on pair of slacks,
fill knapsack with essentials and
get going-some place, any place.
Me, I'm not much for walking,
but we'll and well, well.
(James, behave yourself)
She wanted to know how long I'd
been sketching people. Sixty
years." told her. She wouldn't be-
lieve it, the flatterer.
She processes to be bit fed up
with most things. But for a that
she's gay, clear-eyed and healthy
and has delightful speaking voice
And charm enough for 20.
Up in one of the publicity depart
ment's Offices, several of us were
having spot of lunch and I was
stretching out the time I was TAX
ing on my charcoal head Of Hedy
Evening star., 1941-09-21
HOLLYWOOD.

Life begins at any age, old or young in Hollywood.
Many a stage actor who secretly felt himself
washed up" at 60, 10 and beyond, has proved how
thoroughly old age can be thwarted if the movies
take sudden fancy
The town is full of second career" stars Albert
Basserman is one. He fled Europe, hoping to find
place in which to die peacefully Hollywood found
him "just the type" it had been looking for. Now
in his COS. Basserman has forgotten death. He is
making more money. living better than ever in his
life.
Nazimova came back after Is years to find herself
acclaimed anew. Hobart Bosworth, in his late 70s,
recently signed new contract as featured player.
May Robson, at IT, gets ST 900 week She worked in
IL pictures last year. Harry Carey celebrated his
33d anniversary in pictures this Then there
are c. Aubrey Smith, standout at 49, Judge Harry
Davenport, active and his still billed high at IS;
Charley Grapewin, Donald Crisp, Lionel Barrymore
and many others topping the so mark-al going strong
and with plenty of money in the bank.
Now, we come upon man-Victor Moore-who
at 66 is making his second comeback in the movies
Twice they kicked Victor out Of Hollywood Today,
busy finishing the film version of his stage hit,
Louisiana Purchase" for Paramount, he hopes to
win the star rating and recognition which two pre-
vious sojourns in the film capital failed to achieve
Probably none of the veterans mentioned can
equal Moores record of coming back at &c to take
one last fling at making good in Hollywood" he
himself phrases it.
Instead of Proper Roles,
He Played Milquetoasts.
Strangely enough Hollywood had never previously
given Moore opportunity to play the type of role
for which he is famous on Broadway His Vice Pres-
dent Alexander Throttlebottom in the kaufman Hart
"Of Thee I Sing" which the Pulitzer drama
award, brought him out his previous trip to the
West Coast. Yet that satire never has been filmed
and Throttebottom never has reached the screen.
Instead, Moore played series of diluted Mr. MQue
toasts, plus pognanty dramatic role in Make
Way for Tomorrow which established his versatility
and talent but did not build up fan following
1t in 1915 that Moore got his first chance at
movie stardom. George Melford directed his first film,
"Snobs" and Cecil B. De Mile his second and third
"Chimmie Fadden" and "Chimme Fadden Out West.
Subsequently he appeared in Al one-reelers before
going back to the stage.
Moore began his theatrical career at the very
Evening star., 1941-09-21

copies Of that movie. A few are
still around. But Hedy hasn't seen
that damn thing" lately, as she
once referred to it.
Hedy divorced Writer Gene Mar
key last year. I wondered if she
would ever marry again.
THE trouble with marriages." she
said, 'is that after marriage people
relax and become themselves and
fight about the littlest things
That was all we said about mar
riage.
Finally Hedy said, You'll ruin
that If you keep on fiddling at itr
Smart gal-she knew the drawing
was done.
But they couldn't shoot me for
liking to sit there looking at her.
Evening star., 1941-09-21
And if at First You Don't Succeed ..
After Twice Leaving Hollywood Behind Victor Moore
Returns for One Last Fling in Pictures

bottom, carrying banner for Guy Bros. Mnsrels In
street parades in his home town of Hammond, N. 3,
where he was born February "a, 1875, of Welsh and
French descent, His ancestors had been Vermonters
for five generations Victor sickly child, used
to run to and from school in an attempt to build up
his health.
Soon after the minstrel episode, the family moved
to Boston, where Moore sr, opened restaurant and
Victor worked waiter. But his father encouraged
his stage ambitions and at the age of 16 Victor made
his professional debut super" in Babes in the
Wood" wearing tin armor at salary of $3.50 week
He still owns his first stage uniform memento he
wouldn't part with.
Five feet inches tall, weighing 100 pounds with
few sparse brown hairs but brown eyes which
reveal that he really does know what everything is
all about Victor Moore would probably never be re-
cognized for sort of celebrity away from stage
or film set. In fact his valet-standn Maurice Elliott
who has been with him since 1904, looks much more
like actor.
In appearance and manners, Moore is much the
same sort of character he porrays little fat bald
headed man who waddles when he walks, speaks in
slow uncertain voice could pass for small-town bank
clerk of moderate means and, to a sharpshooter he
would appeal as pigeon just waiting to be plucked
Giving Up Summer Fishing
Was Quite Sacrifice.
When Buddy De sylvia, who produced Louisiana
Purchase" on the stage and who in the meantime had
been made production manager of Paramount studio,
wired Moore the offer to star with Bob Hope Zorina
and Irene Bordoni in the version he replied
Enthusiastically: You don't know what sacrifice
it will be to give up my summer fishing. But for this
last chance to make good at &c, many thanks
AS Senator Loganberry in louisiana Purchase :"
he is Republican in nest of Democrats. Actually
he is Republican, mot by conviction, by heredty.'
AS for his chances of becoming Hollywood star after
the picture We'll" he says i've probably got just as
much chance as the Republicans have of electing
other President"
troupe returns to the road, opening in Boston and
playing most of the key cities as far West as ST. Louis
Moore will be with them. He has commitment for
one more picture at Paramount under the present
deal But those who have had look at the "rushes'
of his Senator Loganberry say Moore at last finds
screen vehicle that will demand his permanent resi-
dence among the celluloid make believers.
Released BY Alliance. Incl
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was lucky enough to hire Hedy after
she'd appeared in some European
pictures. One of them was &c
stasy," where she swan in the nude
in a lake in semi-shadows. She
appeared in that II years ago, when
she was Is.
That picture became pain in the
neck to Hedy-and she doesn't talk
about it any more. Fritz Mendl, her
first husband, is said to have spent
fortune trying to buy up all the
Evening star., 1941-09-21


Lately. studios are no longer buy
ing best sellers just because they are
best sellers.
Scores of widely read novels
owned by Hollywood never will get
onto film because they put forth
racial or religious prejudices or polit-
ical beliefs which make them un-
suitable as mass entertainment.
But by far the greatest number
Of stories are kicking around, &C
cumulating costs, because scenarists
have been unable to put into them
Evening star., 1941-09-21

and suddenly there was silence.
looked up as a shadow passed
by the window. 1t was something
like the hush that comes over a
barnyard with business of muted
clucking when a chicken hawk sails
by-or the way a classroom of chill
dren bushes when the principal looks
silently in at the door. Yes, that's
rather a nicer simile.
1t was Louis B. Mayer.
He's the head of the studio which
Evening star., 1941-09-21
Even More Beautiful Than Expected Hedysa Surprise

Editors Note: James Mont
oom,ery Flagg, dra,Ding and tDrtt-
ina his impressions OF leading
n1ouie figures for The Stars Spe-
ciaI Ne1Us Service, discusses Hedy
Lamar today
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-18
Talk Doesn't Chanqe

Unchanged, however, is the topic of con-
versation among high school students. They are
still talking about their dates their friends and
the problems of youth
Something new is "the slam book" which
is the high school youngsters way Of letting you
know how you stand.
slam book is put into circulation by writ
ing the name of student on the top Of a sheet
and then passing it around. Every recipient
then writes an opinion of the person whose name
is on the top of the sheet.
By tracing the handwriting you learn who
said those nasty things about you.
New also is the modern, well equipped cafe
terra where for IS cents you can get pork chop,
noodles roll and a dish of apricots. Here 2,400
students eat their meals in Commute shifts. A
different menu is provided each day.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-18
Outpost Gives the News

Spokesman for the students Is the high
school paper, Outpost whose photographer Bob
Hughes, himself SIS in poster contest and
bought camera.
The Outpost reports II pair Of twins at Red
ford, five of them identical.
An enterprisng cub reporter, sent out to
find famous folk among students, reported back
Commodore Perry, Marcia Green a descendant
of Nathaniel Greene, Audrey McKillop
descendant of Patrick Henry and la Owens a
descendent of Benjamin Franklin.
The ambitious Outpost polled the students
on What you admire most in a boy Tor q
Crib ?" and found it personality"
Slang Far Different
Different. too, is the 1871 slang. At Redford
when "the teacher hands you blipe" you
get stabbed it means that you didn't pass a
course. Anything you can't remember the name
OF is a "goofoo, and person whose name slips
you is "whosiswhatsit."
dance is rat race" and when dancing
you are carpet slashing" "goon gal" is a
female stag, and "zombie or mona lizard" Is
girl one likes. You call your boy friend a
"he-pal" and some one you like "smoo-goo."
If you don't like him or her the name is "smoo-
poo"
drip is an undesirable person, and
"drizzle" is drip" going steady. A 'mugbug'
is love-maker, and fever" Is an ardent
'mugbug."
Principal Stocking is proud Of BEDFORD
students. He likes their friendlneSs honesty and
determination. To him they are all real Ameri-
can youngsters eager TO get ahead in the world
yet not wanting to step on the next fellows toes
to do it,
He believes they can be trusted-that
America is safe IN their hands
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-18

stripes but her suit will have checks. Ankle
socks are a must.
Still more informal is the garb of the boys.
who insist rolling up their trouSer legs and
showing off their loud socks
Changed from the day when you went TO
school is the gym class Old fashioned, indeed
are the calisthenics, for the modern miss is
given her choice of sports, with calisthenics
in the curriculum.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
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integrate, it would have to give
up two of three rich regional enter
prises-the Alabama Power Co., the
Georgia Power Co. or the tremen-
dously profitable Midwest system
built around Consumers Power in
Michigan.
The corporation set no place or
date for the threatened litigation,
but S. E. C. officials say that If
they ever are defeated all the way
to the Supreme Court of the United
States on point of constitutionality
the clause will become a death
sentence in reverse. In that light
it makes sense that near voluntary
dissolution of some holding COM
panies now should be to them as
incense and myrrh.
They say no company against
which they have issued an integra-
ton order to date has filed for
appeal. However, S. E. c. has
made no move against C. & S.
beyond suggesting integration plans
and compliance. 1t has steered
clear of a formal order.
Others Lined Up First.
Perhaps there is more merit in
trying to Wheedle adamant tycoons
into compliance with the act or in
leaving them severely alone until the
vast majority of the more pliable
have hit the sawdust trail. If some
litigant, peradvanture, eventually
should prove the death sentence"
unconstitutional. those companies
which previously integrated their
holdings would have no recourse.
This is the S. E. C. hole card.
Another clause in the act provides
that the commission shall determine
whether acquisition of operating
companies by holding company is
in the public interest.
Constitutionality of the death
sentence" clause, contrary to large
section of public understanding
never has been established. 1t is a
natural mistake, and arises from the
Government Supreme Court victory
in 1888 over the 36-year-old Electric
Bond & Share, granddaddy of
| them all.
Actually, this litigation established
nothing more than the legality of
Government demand that utility
holding companies register their
corporate structures and financial
ramiflcations with S. E. G.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
Rail Bonds Improve;
U. 5. Issues Regain
Early Losses
Predictions of Added
Traffic Increases
Bolster Carriers
HS the Associated Press.

BY Cne Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 19.-Rail bonds
today put out feelers for a rally as
market sentiment improved bit
at the week end.
The majority of carrier issues
actively traded emerged from the
short session with fractional gains.
Predictions of further expansion
in traffic, which already has in
creased sufficiently to better the
financial position of many roads,
helped raise the rail list off the
bottom of the April decline.
Among those finishing a little
higher were Santa Fe general As,
Detroit Edison IS, Nickel Plate 5l2S.
Republic Steel 412s, Walworth As,
Southern Pacific 412s and Shell
Union 212s.
Fractionally down at the close
were Southern Railway As, Inter-
national Hydro Electric IS. Armour
of Delaware As and Missouri-Kan-
sas-Texas IS.
Columbia IS advanced q in the
foreign bond list. Brisbane IS
dropped 15s to SO.
United States Treasury bonds
firmed somewhat in the over-the-
counter market toward the finish,
recovering earlier small losses to end
unchanged or slightly higher.
The Associated Press average of
20 rail bonds was / of a point higher
at 63.4. Industrial and utility aver
ages were unchanged. Transactions
amounted to s2,558,225, face value,
against $3,454,300 last Saturday.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
Chicago Produce

CHICAGO. April 10 lP.-Butter receipts,
70 | ,O99 steady; market unchanged.
Egg receipts, 34,613; firm; dirties, 19;
other markets unchanged
Potato arrivals 95; on track, 4s3; total
United States shipments, 564 old stock,
supplies heavy demand slow: Western Tri-
umphs steady for best stock; Idaho .Russets
slightly weaker; Northern stock, all varie-
ties about steady for best stock; dull and
weak for other stocks: Idaho Russet Bur-
and Wyoming Bliss Triumphs. U. S. No.
!. 1.5O-65; Minnesota, North Dakota Cob
blerS, SIS per cent U. S. No l, S0-S5; Early
quality S5: Bliss Triumphs. 80 per cent
U. S. No. ] quality. 95 Wisconsin Bliss
TriumphS, u S. No. /, LOO. New stock,
whites: demand light; market steady; Texas
Triumphs. demand moderate. market firm;
best stock, Texas. 50-pound sacks, Bliss
Triumphs. u S. No. 1, 1.20-30 per sack;
California long whites, U. S. No. l, 1.20
per sack,
Evening star., 1941-04-20
Commodity Prices

NEW YORK. April 19.-The Associated
Press weighted wholesale price index of
35 commodities today declined to 81 So.
Previous day, 81 80: week ago; sl.s5;
194l, l940. 1925; l93353s
Low Low - 77.03 $3.50 6S.7s 41.44
u926 average equals 1909
Miscellaneous Markets.
Additional New York markets as COM
piled by the Associated Press:
STRAITS TIN-Futures closed. 1914 to
40 higher. Sales. l56, 500 lbs. May,
81 25b; July 80 Dob: September. 50 OOn. No
sales in lead futures.
., CoFFEE-spot. steady; Santos. No. 4.
d. futures closed 4 10 2 higher Sales
4,750 bags. May 9,2S; July, 9.4s; Sep
tember 9.66. Rio. No. Z. "A" futures 3
hiRher. No sales.
RAWHIDES- Futures closed to Is low
er. Sales, 2. 2.SS0,000 lbs. June. 13,62b; Sep
.ember. 13 72b: December, I3.74b. Spot,
No. l Western Light native cows, I4I4n.
CRUDE RUBBER-,Futures. closed 8
higher TO 3 lower Sales, No. /, standard,
y CONTRACTS; new standard, 90. Old
May, - 75b; new. July y SO; Septem-
cocoA-Futures closed 4 to lower.
Sales. 595 tons. May, 716n; July. 7.25;
September. 73l. b Bid n Nominal.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
Plant Directory
To Help Speed
Defense Work
By the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, April ia direc-
tory of "a major industrial COM
munities in which small factories
are ready to devote their energies
to turning out war munitions was
sent today to 3,4O0 manufacturers
holding primary Government de-
fenSe contracts.
The directory. prepared by the
National Association of Manufac-
turers, tells the prime contractors"
where they can get in touch with
1861 firms listed as available to
assist in making guns, tanks, planes
and other equipment.
A more extensive guide, in process
of preparation, is expected to cover
at least 184 manufacturing COM
munities.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
Wool Futures

NEW YORK, April 10 pa holiday
In the primary market at Boston was re-
hected in quiet wool futures trading today.
Wool tops futures were inactive up until
the last few minutes of the session, when
about five contracts changed hands at
prices slightly above previous closing levels.
Only two lots of grease wool contracts
were traded in the october positions. A
spot interest was on both sides of this
transaction.
Grease wool futures closed unchanged
on a bid.
o..., High; Zig / Low. l.. Last; s,
Certifcated grease wool spot, 90 .1b.
Wool top futures closed q to A Of q
cent higher.
High. Low. Last
May - 1888 1875 1888
oatober 5Sly 1i4.e 1i4s 1I4.s 1i4s ii7.9 1i79b
Certifcated spot wool tops, 124.0n.
Bid. n Nominal.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
ARROW CAB co,
PART-TIME WORKERS,
EXPERIENCED BUILDER
AT ONCE,
SALES REPRESENTATIVE.

If you desire permanent connection
and personality can be put TO use, where
your effort and ability will be appreciated
and provide you with fair return, I want
to meet and talk with you.
Experience in building lines not essen
tial; you will need car. although the
man selected will work in a protected ter
ritory in washington or suburbs: leads
furnished.
In fairness to all. please reply by letter
at your earliest convenience. giving your
preference for time for interview; you will
help me greatly by stating your previous
business experience and your reasons for
being interested in selling. Address B, C.
Hearn. Home Insulation Division. Johns
Manville Sales Corp, HOS 10th NV.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

Quotations furnished by National Asso-
citation of Securities Dealers Inc, which
states they do not necessarily reflect actual
transactions or firm bids or offers but
should indicate approximate prices and
unless otherwise indicated, are as quoted
by the sponsors or issuers
mot quoted by sponsors or issuers.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

SALESMAN for our better
shoe dept. Must have shoe
experience. Apply the Palais
Royal Employment office, 9Th
floor.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

THE HECHT co. requires the
services of stock clerks be-
tween the ages of II and 80;
under 21, bring overage cards
when APPLYING.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
SHOE statesmen,

Experienced men for tempo
rary employment. Apply en-
ployment Office, 4th floor,
Lansburgh's Department
Store.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
SALESMAN.

Afine opportunity for young
man with complete know
ledge of cameras. One with
retail sales experience will be
given preference. Apply from
10 to II on Monday, The
Hecht Co. Employment Office.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

Floor Manager Wanted,
SPECIALITY SHOP OR DEPT,
STORE PERIENCE RE-
QUIRED. MAN OF GOOD APP
PEARANCE AND EDUCATION,
APPLY, STATING AGE, QUAIL
F1CATIONS, ETC. BOX 450-Y,
STAR.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

statesmen (2) RADIO ADVER.
TISING. EXPERIENCED PRE-
FERRED. APPLY IN PERSON.
GIT 18th ST. NV, ROOM 500,
MONDAY MORNING
Evening star., 1941-04-20
statesmen.

Opening new Offices. If you have sold in
surance or investments, automobiles, edu-
cational courses, business services or other
an actual demonstration in the field that
our statesmen earn extremely large income
on drawing against commission. We circu-
larize, advertise and furnish contacts. for
every call. Can use men accustomed to
earning SS5 per week or more for Washing
ton and outside territory. Give full details
nrst letter. Will arrange appointments at
our expense. Write L. c. Schoenewald, Vice
Pres, Suite 1155, Civic Opera Bldg, Chi
cago, III.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

CREDIT MANAGER, thor
oughly exper., excellent sal
ary. Replies confidential,
pending G interview. Else
mans, F st. at 7th.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

CURB SERVICE attendants,
over 18, no experience neceS-
sary. Apply 5109 Georgia ave.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

MAN, young, for office of we'll
established automobile dealer;
must have some office expert
ence; excellent opportunity;
state age, experience, education
and salary expected. Box 1l8-Z,
Star.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

MESSENGER, over 18 years
of age. Steady employment.
Give educational qualif1Ca-
tionS, address and telephone
number. Box 94-X, Star.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
REAL OPPORTUNITY.

A national organization selling a ma
tionally advertised household necessity in
Dig demand, requires the services of 3
Permanent position with big money for
producers Apply 1911 Rhode Island ave.
ne all day Monday
Evening star., 1941-04-20
HELP MEN.

DRUG CLERKS, exp. over 81
years of age. Apply IN person.
Employment Dept, Peoples Drug
Stores, II P st. ne, 8 am. to
noon daily.
SODA DISPENSERS, 18 to 25
years of age, experience not
necessary. Applicants under 81
years of age must have birth GER
tificate or other suitable evidence
of age. Steady work, chance for
advancement. Apply in person,
employment department, Peoples
Drug Stores, II P st. ne, 9 am.
to noon daily.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
MEN (2l

To handle hostess demonstration work of
national cleaning equipment in WASHINGTON
and vicinity: positively no canvasSing
chance for rapid advancement: no invest
ment: earnings over S5 per demonstrate ton.
Apply $40 Washington Lean g. Trust Bldg.
l-3 pm
Evening star., 1941-04-20
THE + R WATKINS co

The J. r. WATKINS CO.
Can use general line route men or am
bilious women with cars in Kensington;
Laurel. Nd, East Falls Church and Del
Ray. Va. Also D. c. routes to work
without cars. Good pay and regular work.
Can in person, to IL am, at 513 K st.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

We want to talk to statesmen now sue
cessfully selling something other than auto
mobiles, but who want better earnings
Permanent opportunity for producers. Pay
on guaranteed basis. New-car. tranSporta-
ton; every cooperation. See MI Banfleld
Handley Motor Co 2I2n Genreia ave n "
Evening star., 1941-04-20
Washington Stock Exchange

WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE. 194l-UP
Evening star., 1941-04-20

USHERS; must be Is; permanent position
with national organization. Apply Earle
Theater
Evening star., 1941-04-20
PUBLIC UTILITIES.

81, 900 Ana e. Pot Riv r r guar So
$4,000 Capital Traction 1st SO 194i
$500 Georgetown Gas Light 1st 5.
$500 Wash Gas Light 1st so 1861
500 Wash Ry & FL cons 4s. 1851