Movies ‘48 #4

Movie News – January 22, 1948

Did you used to visit Saturday morning film clubs? What did you think of them?

Movie News – January 23, 1948

In a fire sequence for Secret Beyond the Door, Michael Redgrave refused to have a double. In the escape scene, blinded by smoke, the star hit the wrong window and ran into glass instead of the sugar product used for such occasions. While having his wounds treated, Redgrave said, “That’s the first British blood split in America since 1812!”

Movie News – January 24, 1948

Coming soon, Raymond Chandler’s The Lady in the Lake starring Robert Montgomery, Lloyd Nolan, Tom Tully and Audrey Totter (pictured), one of the fastest-rising stars in Hollywood. “She provides romance and excitement in a district and positive manner that sets her apart from the usual young screen player”.

The movie was unusual in that it was filmed in a first person, point of view style, with Marlowe only seen in reflections and when he directly addresses the audience.

Movie News – January 25, 1948

Patricia Roc (pictured) tells how new film faces are found.

“If an actress shows promise, the publicity department take her over. They decide on the best personality angle to project through stills and write-ups. Her rise to fame has begun. The real work begins with the starlet’s first big part. She is coached both on and off the set. She learns how to handle autograph sessions and buy clothes. She is given a reasonable contract.”

Movie News – January 26, 1948

Ex-Actress Sues Surgeon

Dr Franklyn Thorpe, Hollywood surgeon and former husband of actress Mary Astor, has filed an answer in the Los Angles Supreme Court denying charges made by former actress Anne Nagel (pictured) that she had been sterilised in an operation he performed in 1936.

He admitted performing an appendectomy with her specific consent, but denied other allegations in her $350,000 damage suit.

Movie News – January 27, 1948

Loretta Young’s Aid Britain Campaign

Loretta Young was a divisive figure in the Hollywood community. On the one hand, she presented herself as pious, and devoted a lot of her time to charity work, while on the other hand, aspects of her personal life and political views raised eyebrows. To some people she was known as “Attila the Nun”.

Movie News – January 28, 1948

An advertisement for Gay Red lipstick. The advertisement failed to mention that Mrs Alan Ladd was Sue Carol born Evelyn Jean Lederer, October 30, 1906 – February 4, 1982). After a spell as an actress, Sue became an agent. The fourth of her four marriages was to Alan Ladd, previously a client. The marriage lasted until his death in 1964.

As ever, thank you for your interest and support.

Hannah xxx

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