The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-18

HOLLYWOOD. March ls- The metamorprosls of Ann Sheridan has been interesting to watch. origin ally brought to Hollywood as the winner of 6 Search for Beauty" contest, and known by her real name, Clara Lou Sheridan, she spent three years at Paramount doing bits in "B" pictures. That studio failed to recognize her po- tentiantieS, and she was released because she was "too plump, with out style and without future"
 Her next try was ct Warner Brothers and it took three more years for Ann to gain attention. Her real rise to fame started when an ingenious publicity man tagged her the "Comph Girl" The tag stuck and Miss Sheridan was give en bigger parts in better pictures aS c reward for her newly discov- cred sex appeal. Also, in fairness to her employers, it must be ad- mitted that she dropped her sur- plus weight, developed on appeal ing personality and gained a wealth of experience.
 Nov an established star, Ann has decided her career shall take Q new turn. She Is insisting that her fu- ture success depend upon ability rather than sex appeal. She will pay more attention to her appear. Ance and her wardrobe will be de- signed for smartness and impecc- able grooming. She will have c voice in the selection of stories and will make only pictures she con- siders suitable to her revised per- sonality. In other words, look for new Ann Sheridan.
 There's one change Annie won't have to make. She has always been grand person and think she will remain one.
 IDOL CHATTER: Ray MHilland's fan mali has trebIed since Lost Weekend" Laugh Alikes: Joan Bennett and Edward G. Robinson
 Marjorie Reynolds, as . child actress, played In a picture with Rudolph Valentino .. Nina Mae Mckinney, sensation of the sos, returns to the screen in Danger Street" RKO 0fflciAlS estimate that Bells of St. MaFy's," has been seen by 12,00O, 900 people after being on exhibition only two months Income tax day led Jack Carson to the conclusion that marriage these days k trying to keep Q family and the government on one salary, Burning ambition: To get Don Red" Barry Q toupee that doesn't show on the scheen. Mickey Rooney may be short but he cer. tainly grows on one, Imaginable hilarious evening: Listening to Ned Sparks deliver . pep talk Mar Ienc DietFlchs gams still rate AS the best double feature to come out of Hollywood.
 Director Michael Curtix, while talking with Susan Hayward was joking about the many long de- lays in starting the picture, Life With Father" which he will di- rect. Suddenly noticing Miss Hay wards twins, who are just one year old, Curtiz said; Why not let me cast them in my picture?" But aren't they too young2" asked Miss Hayward, T thought the parts called for five or slx-year-olds." Don't worry" snorted the direc- tor, By the time we get into pro- duction, they'll be old enoughl"
 Being a Good Samaritan this week gave Jack Haley the scare of his life. Enroute to Hollywood from his San Diego ranch he en- countered e motorist having troub- le and gave him and his bags a lift to the next town. Casual conver- sation revealed that the fellow was an expert reptile man for film studios. The baggage he had de- posted on the back seat of Jacks car contained six live rattlers and two gila monstersw
 When Shirley Temple reported to the hospital for the removal of two impacted wisdom teeth she | was accompanied by her husband, John Agar. Agar not only insisted | on holding her hand throughout | the operation, but declared after | wards; I'm going to have the teeth | made into a watch charm. have no intention of losing even that | small part of her!"