Detroit evening times., 1945-08-12

His wife, a pretty little thing, also In the
were there, and he introduced her with pride
He looked at her fondly. she at him with adora-
tion. Here was love match no doubt of that
They had been married for several years and
had two children.
Some time later he received an irresistible
call to Hoywood-Heaven knows how many
thousands year. His play had run its course
he might never get another that would suit him
and the public as well. In Hollywood he would
not only make fortune in no time but be seen
by millions instead of hundreds and achieve a
vast reputation.
His wife had signed for another engage
ment, but would join him later, when she, too,
he assured her, would be recognized as an artist,
and he would see that she had part in his own
pictures; it had not always been possible to act
together in plays.
Men, too, can make sensation in Holly
wood.-~In his case stars and starlets did the
But ere long they sighed and re-
nounced all hope. He fell madly in love with an
orchid star and she with him. The affair be-
came notorious and echoed through the nation,
When it reached the ears of his wife she
cancelled her engagement and took the first
train for Los Angeles. He was considerate and
kind, even repentant and self-accusing. But,
alas he loved her no longer, dear and wonder
full as she was He had met his fate and
there was but one woman on earth for him.
~ Cot nd
returned to her own modest career, after a
brief sojourn in Reno. His marriage with the
one woman on earth lasted for quite a time
for Hollywood.
A FEW marriages in Hollywood do achieve
n permanence but few is the word. That
strange Psychological atmosphere is against it,
and divorce is easy. They trot off to Reno or
Mexico, and year or two later repeat. see
that Constance Bennett has shed her fourth hus-
band, and another star, the grandeur OF whose
marriage two years ago stunned even Hollywood,
now also loves another-who has already had
four transient wives.
The last time was in Hollywood l had a
long talk with staff member of one OF the
studios handsome accomplished man whom l
had known and liked during my former visit
He talked of little else but his wife, one OF the
reigning beauties and favorites of the screen to
whom he had been married for several years
Not long after she took plane for Mexico
and that was the end of that.
T Asst June there was sensational sale of the
l. personal belongings of Lupe Velez, known to
Go ha WhOap tpmDeStu-
Gus life had ended in suicide.
Life is not all tragedy in Hollywood; there
is plenty of gaiety and good fellowship; and
they are generous and hospitable beyond belief
Their war record is admirable.
Nevertheless, the tragedies are many, and
the reason is not far to seek. The actresses who
90 to Hollywood from what is still known as
the Legitimate stage" are the most likely to
keep their heads; success is no novelty to them
and they can stand a good deal more.
But it is otherwise with girls who have
played only minor roles or none at all. They
pack their little trunks and travel to the
promised land hope battling with fear, but
courageous withall. If they are pretty and show
reasonable amount of intelligence they are
given a screen test. If they emerge triumphant
from that ordeal they are given small part.
Many fade out, others rocket to stardom
and studios compete for them. Their salaries
are phenomenal. Several Ito be conservative
have been known to make million dollars ir
one year. They build magnificent houses, Al
them with period furniture, surround them with
lovely gardens; and there is always a swimming
pool. They entertain lavishy and their ward
robes, jewels, furs would make princess of the
blood royal weep with envy.
It is q fabulous life; there has been nothing