Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-19
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HULL WOJlJ, Dec. ID 'oeN-
eral surprises are due on the
annual poll of the Motion Picture
Herald, released December IS.
Rumors are Dorothy Lamour, Ann
and Betty Cradle are in
the big 10 at the box Office for
1912, making their bows for the
first time-Lnoklngs iate- es,44a- crystal
ball the lineup shows Abbott and
Costello leading the procession,
followed by Clark Gable, Betty
Cradle Bob Hope, Mickey Rooney.
Gary Cooper. Ann Sheridan, Dor
othy Lamour, Bette Davis and
Judy Garland, not necessarily in
the order named, however.
Last year Bette Davis and Judy
Garland were tho only women on
the list. Another change is that
Mickey's top spot for four years
running has been usurped by Abb
bolt and Costello. Spencer Tracy
and James Cagney, present in 1871,
are missing from the 1912 cham
pions. II there is any change when
the poll is officially released. I
hope II will be in favor OF spot
for Greer Carson. who rates il.
WHAT A SURPRISE.
I'M NOT often surprised about
Hollywood romances. They are
usually In the wind before most
Of them get around to the
printed rumor stage. But when
George Brent told me he thought
IIona Massey the loveIiest per-
son in the world and that he
would like 10 marry her when
he Is free. II she will have him,
I mean, I gasped.
"Are Won that much In love
with herr" asked after I
caught nv breath. II don't want
10 embarrass her" said George,
but she's the only woman for
me and as soon as I am free to
ask her I hope the answer will
he Yes"
And that, my friends, Is news
bet will surprise plenty of
people In Hollywood.
DESERVES AWARD
IF SAM GOLDWYN'S scene II
They Got Me Covered showing
Mussolini fleeing from Italy il
prophetic he will win an awart
from this writer Sam decided /
Warmers were lucky enough 4
make "Casablanca" Just when
was in the news and Paramount
Road TO Morocco" when the hot
test war effort was concentrate
there. he would take chance, s,
he added a scene with Mussolin
fving from home.
saw Sam walking like mad OF
the Sunset strip taking strides tina
would make 2l-year-old pant 4
keep I'd with him.
The gas rationing. you see, ISM
hitting Sam as hard as othel
people. because he always walks
part way 10 the studio.
INTERESTING BOOK
TAKE TINE out and read
Russell Birdwelrs book, "Women
in Battle Dress" and you'll he
well repaid. Written by the en-
terprising Russell when he was
in England, ne has a stirring
foreword by Oveta Culp Hobby,
head Of the WAACs. While the
book has some fascinating and
dramatic stories Of the war,
women have played an impor-
tant part.
Interesting 10 me how much
better written this book Is than
RusseIl's first. II Ring Door
bells" I understand he has had
several movie offers.
HOLLYWOOD CHATTER
CHARLIE CHAPLIN had the
floor at the Robert Arden party
and as usual he expounded on his
favorite subject. He sat between
Virginia Hawks and Lillian Har-
vey who was done up in ermine
Emil Ludwig was one of the
guests. Sir Cedric Hardwicke and
Eddie Goulding were there Eddie
felt Charlie talked too much about
Russia and too little about Eng
lands part in the war.
The round table al which all
infpllact1alS cat Was huzZinr with