Friday, October 27, 19 it . THE TOLEDO UNION JODNNAL Page 5 Victory Parade Will Present Outstanding Acts “i*2ssie Goes to East Yet Shelton’s Letters Maisie Makes Lp Performance To Be Fiiicdlv Arrive ■w; HOLLYWOOD — Kathryn Given Nov. 6 At V'-'’ h E-G-ES’s Righiy Popular Series Grayson is the happiest girl in Hollywood today. The young ’■V’i” Civic Auditorium When “Maisle Goes to Reno,” which she Is doing these days singer just received four letters s ii < ..-.•TiW at the Valentine Theatre, it is the signal for another hilarious from her husband, Lt. John * | Mk, ‘ There has never been a Shelton, somewhere in the chain of events in the popular screen character’s career The cur­ South Pacific. Outside of a cryp­ v * M-.vi show given in Toledo which rent film, with Ann Sothern again playing the irrepressible Maisie tic postcard these are the first ■' It has had more talent in it than Ravier, is the best yet in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer serie*. letters since he left several A ih ■— —__ months ago. the ‘Victory Parade'.” This is Et- . This time Maisie, on vacation from her job as a welder in an * * ♦ ' —...... — « a « a the statement of Richard airplane factory — which she Gosser, UAW-CIO Regional Di­ , * v- A. achieved in ‘Swing Shift -Maisie’ rector and producer of “Victory Ofc —finds herself in the Nevada city and mixed up with forgers Hollywood TiddBits ;.-F Parade,” gala musical revue to I&U i ■ ■ I as she comes to the aid of a be given at Civic Auditorium on ,vour\g soldier whose wife is be­ OF HERE AND THERE J the night of November 6. 1 'I ing victimized by the gang. 1 Discussing the show itself, .-J In the course of the story she meets a blackjack dealer, played GINGER TALKS CLOTHES R.: Director Gosser said, “We are > &'■ Ginger Rogers spent much time on the lot this week, on bringing to the stage of the Civic by John Hodiak, and romance t 1 “.‘*T again comes to Maisie. She also wardrobe consultations with Irene in preparation for her star­ Auditorium some of the leading -r •. * ; jj ring role in “Weekend at the Waldorf,” in which she shares stellar personalities of stage, screen and becomes involved in all sorts of adventures in the course of billing with Lana Turner, Walter Pidgeon and Van Johnson. radio. In addition, we will pre­ ' 'A- righting things for the eoldier TRICKS FOR DEXTERITY sent local acts which will be a and his wife. •Joe Iturbi, nimble-fingered piano maestro, has found sleight- surprise to the people who at­ Miss Sothern i$ her usual bf-hand a practical time-killer It not only passes away the idle tend this show.” £. -■ i-l.i VP $ buoyant self, and Hodiak, who moments between scenes of his new pirture, “Anchors A weigh ’ Two-Part Show has become one of Hollywood’s but proves helpful in keeping his talented fingers supple. Walter Madrzykowski and ^Eb. busiest young leading men since RUTH READY TO WORK Pete Broderick who are manag­ his work in “Song of Russia” For the first time since the birth of her young son, George ing the stage production, said and “Lifeboat,” again displays Robert Longenecker, Ruth Hussey came on the movie lot. The that the acts are nearly com­ wA-.' the rough-and-ready he-man brunette actress is busy reading scripts in preparation for her pleted, but that there is still SHIk^ . - ■ ■ • *fc. .f v? - dr qualities which have SO quickiy return to the screen after a year’s absence. room for a few more singers. He endeared him to the moviegoing ANN SOTHERN puts on the “pretty” just before being filmed stated that one of the finest sing­ Im LUCILLE NORMAN ENGAGED in a scene from “Maisie Goes To Reno,” in which man’s man public. Climaxing a two year romance which began while she was ing groups ever presented in To­ V ?> ■ i‘ VM An excellent cast surrounds John Hodiak shares the leading honors playing this week at appearing in a New York musical, her engagement to Lt.-Col. Valentine Theatre. ledo will be on hand to form a these two, including Tom Drake, G P. Taylor has been revealed by M-G-M songstress Lucille musical background for several whom you last saw to great ad­ Norman. of the special numbers, as well , * fG* *\ »' \‘ 1 ;>lty number will be presented on the same show and will pro­ Jr., is tight, fast-moving and ex­ America’s most popular screen mother, Fay Holden, the “Ma the most famous in the world. .As Esther and Van were about War Bonds Given vide a variety of entertainment seldom equalled anywhere. tremely entertaining. Put “Mai­ Hardy of M-G-M s “Hardy Family,” receives her final American Cugat and his band hold the to leave, however, one tar War bonds will be given away sie Goes to Reno” on your citizenship papers on Saturday, September 23. Her husband, world's record for return en­ to three holders of lucky tick­ “must-go-to-see” list. David Clyde, also becomes a full-fledged American at that time. gagements and for the past 12 shoved his way through auto­ ets. Three bonds of $11, $50 and Heard On a Hollywood Cchr Far They are natives of Great Britain. years have been the star attrac­ graph seekers with a note. $25 will be awarded. Speedy! GLAMOUR FOR HEPBURN tion of the Waldorf's fabulous 1 We have a pail of water,” the Scenery for the show will also Movie Set Katharine Hepburn will have the most glamorous wardrobe Serf Room. He is as much a part men had written. “Will you give The of her career for the -picture “Without Love,” in which she stars surprise the audience. One of of the Waldorf as is Oscar, its us a swimming demonstration?** Toledo’s finest scenery painters HOLLYWOOD — Bob with Spencer Tracy. renowned Matire D. has been engaged and is produc­ Walker is playing a scene BOUQUET FROM TOPICS The picture boasts an impres­ It was from a small ward of ing some unusual and colorful for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayers’ Gloria De Haven, young actress, received a bouquet of roses sive cast with Ginger Rogers, sailors who were confined to backgrounds and scenic effects “The Clock” out on Lot 2, HOLLYWOOD — America’s from the South Pacific. While delivered by a local florist, the Lana Turner. Walter Pidgeon their beds and unable to go to for the production. where an authentic repro­ mauve decade was the most col­ donor was Harold J. Fritts, member of a Motor Torpedo Boat and Van Johnson the four-star the theater. “I am positive that nobody duction of a New York orful period in its history, and Squadron, stationed at a “remote tropical isle.” headliners and Robert Benchley, Esther and Van visited the could produce this show for the street has been constructed. Metro-Gold wyn-May er intends MARGARET O’BRIEN BACK Keenan Wynn and Leon Ames ward, in bathing suits, and the price we are getting,” said Mr. Judy Garland, who stars in to prove it—in Technicolor. Margaret O Brien has returned to Hollywood from her Mex­ among the stellar supporting boys had a merry surprise, if not Gosser. “This same show would the film, isn’t needed in the The picture is “Meet Me. In names. a sw’imming demonstration. scene so she has been given St. Louis,” starring Judy Gar­ ican vacation, and with a new ambition. She wants to learn Cost a minimum of $3.00 were it land, based on the book by Sally Spanish. Carlos Ramirez and David Silva, both on the M-G-M lot, put on by a road company and the day off. have volunteered to teach the seven-year-old actress. She reports professional producer.” Tickets Now Bob is seen dashing Benson, and as nostalgic as a package of old Valentines tied next week for her starring role in “Our Vines Have Tender are selling for $1, $1.25. $1.50 and down the street in a des­ Grapes.” $2 for reserved sections. Tick­ parate search for Judy. together with satin ribbon and ets are now on sale at Local 12 By the middle of the aft­ topped with a withered rose. headquarters. 425 Winthrop St., ernoon, Bob has peered ‘We had to have Technicolor,” ELIZABETH DAILEY was the UAW-CIO regional office, in around corners, sprinted Director Vincente Minnelli ex­ spotted modeling at a fashion the various shops from commit­ down streets, run in and plained. “Only through its use show, screen tested, ami IFs the best yeti x- •• z* tee men. 611 Huron, 215 Sum­ out of stores, so many times could we fully capture the bundled off to Hollywood for mit (upstairs), Local 14, 835 W. charm of that incredible period. an immediate role in M-G-M’s America's favorite that he’s practically ex­ Our picture is divided into four “.Marriage Is A Private Af­ Central. It is anticipated the hausted. chin-up girl goes seasons. It starts with summer fair.” starring Lana Turner. ■Vi 2 Outstanding Features! Show will be a sellout and no Just then, Director Vin­ Finest Floor Shows I to Reno...and t tickets will be sold at the door. on St. Louis Kensington Avenue. Bette Spencer fights a black- -1 j,* r'^ < ’ cente Minnelli tells him he We see the damp, wilted while In The State of Ohio is wanted on the telephone. Please Pardon Sly DAVIS TRACY mail gang! g of women’s dresses and men’s in j Tune In WTOL “Hi! Bob,” Judy’s voice suits, the brilliant yellow of the Southern Accent KV LADIES FREE EVERT in chirps over the wire, “I un­ beer wagons, the shiny newness '.m MONDAY NIGHT "MR. “THE derstand you’ve been look­ of early ‘horseless carriage,” the HOLLYWOOD — This is the SEVENTH Sunday A V SKEFFINGTON" ing for me. I’m at the beach wide expanses of lawn curling sad story of how Sondra Rod­ CROSS” having a swim! Did you under the waves of heat that gers lost a good maid and her with A1’ t* want anything special?” 11:30 A. M. 'rise from unpaved streets, the southern accent—all in the same Claude RAINS Sicne BASSO ’ ii y.M',f FA cool green of ice wagons and the day! Qsjj'F'’-- frosty blueness of their loads. Miss Rodgers, one of Holly­ - I By Wiley Padan “Then Technicolor catches the wood’s more talented dialecti­ Leew's | IT’S TRUE! change that is Fall. The bright cians, had been utilizing her 2nd Week I v $ fat 507 colored leaves whisked from talents at home to discourage trees. The deep orange of pump­ unwelcome callers by answering kin heads at the windows on the phone in a Blue Grass drawl, r- ’^4 Hallowe’en, the crackling bril­ pretending to be a maid. In Romance roars with action! JOMN liance of a street bonfire around this way she was able to make i^!S UODIAK. which neighborhood youngsters sure of the caller’s identity be­ *- WMO IS CAST AS LIEUT­ covort in a wild array of cos­ fore revealing her own. ENANT TOM WEST IN MGMj Hurd Hatfield stopped her at u, •MARRIAGE IS A PRIVATE AFFAIR", tumes. •$ THE ORIGINAL LI'L ABNER” “Our winter* sequence finds the studio the other day and told OF THE RAPlO, HAVING BEGUN her he’d located a gem of a serv­ THE CHARACTER IN CHiCAGO the same scene blanketed in >L FORE GOING TO HOLLT- snow. In the windows are ant for her but finally recom­ .y BINNIE BASHES h? W3DV STU PIOS ’ mended the girl elsewhere when Christmas trees. Holiday colors •fc'fcAe'z _,ah)h JOHNjohhcahradine CASRADINE -S are reflected in the silver beds a mutual acquaintance told him of horse-drawn sleighs. Sondra already had a maid. M , BBUCt KELLOGG • RAFFERTY • WILLS • BEERYJlr. - OFNEilL “Spring finds the trees cov, It took the Kentucky actress a little while to figure it all Hnw "HI Hitler Die See Vour Annucri 11t| MGM tAUGH R ered with blossoms. The green out, but when she did she par­ “NOSTRADAMUS IV” of the lawns and shrubs gives doned her Southern accent—but Smith Specialty—"Football Thrill* of 1**3* a freshness to the air. And only for good! through color could the pageant­ ry of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, hold in St. Louis in 1904, be caught in its breath­ taking brilliance. *VA l K) Ji ;gh • b Technicolor has captured this W.ir ■ ■ ■ '■'■"■U fabulous era and recorded it. It has brought to life again the Metro Color Cartoon colorful homes of the time with I ”B8G HEELWATHA” their plush sofas, green living­ A LOEW’S HEWS CF THE DAY rooms and red dining-rooms. It { MGM Traveltalk—“Monumental Utah’9 has recalled a happier time, First Annual Music Iit'vue j r when golden butter was piled You’ll Find Everything lor Your 7/;C C A!<$- high in a cardboard boat and a *V> LMIvA > tOtVmch OVrfLC’ri uHff PETURNS, CAUSING COMPLICATIONS, pitcher reveals the rich ivory Enjoyment OWNS REAL LIFE A SUCGSSFUL tone of pure cream, so thick »t CWCXEN RANCH IN THE SAN FERNANDO must be spooned from its con­ in She's a WELDER by day^\..bat WILDER by ntghtf VALLEY’ tainer. KEENAN WYNN ® *h* answer to any sot HA5 MADE OVER ISO PHONE CALLS M-G-MSicrns JftfK dier^thr,e day p°**- TO PARENTS RELATIVES Of SERVICE MEN Ice Skater HE MAS MET ON FAR Spotted by talent scouts a EASTERN year ago when he skated in the BATrU- 'LfWESGOSra KEENAN. “Ice Follies,” Michael Kirby, Starring FR0NT5! ' > IS HAS ONE Ot i«t lONGESI NA.'Ai? former dominion figure skating 1'^ DANCERS IN HOlLYlOD... $HE WAS CHRISTENED L£0» champion of Canada, reported to JULIA JEAN MILDRED FRANCES MARY TURNE Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer this STA5T3 MARRIAGE ISA PRIVATE AFFAIR*.... MAT 2X week to begin a screen career. The tall, brown-haired, blue­ LAUGHS IT’S TRUE! That Lana Turner eame out the winner in a eyed youth was doing a spe­ Curtain S:?0 p. m. poll conducted by a fan magazine for the United States Army’s cialty number at the premiere of C;V’C Produced by with favorite “Pin Up Girl.” f the 1944 Follies when taggecj by BARRY FITZGERALD ALkiTOiFJUM Richard “Dick” Qosser Ninety-five thousand service men replied to the query, with M-G-M talent executives. ' Hq] MOWiJAY Lana a two-to-one favorite. completed his year’s engagement! Nov. 6th, 1S>44 Camps throughout the country were contacted for their with the troupe last Sunday in one Night Only NGW choice of the Ideal Girl to grace their barracks. Lana will soon San Francisco and is now in j SHQWiNGI be on the screen at Loew’s in “Marriage is a Private Affair.” Hollywood. '