June 1942 ( Read more... )

April 1942

The truth is, folks, even though all I have to do in this movie-making place is walk on the set and hide in a crowd of extras, I am terrified. But I've discovered someone with a special something.

The prop man.

He has everything that might be needed inn a film scene, and I mean everything. Including all kinds of drinks: coffee, tea, ( Read more... )

Dec. 1941 ( Read more... )

I've had to put my small North Carolina foot down whether Mr. L. B. Mayer and all of Hollywood likes it or not. Over what you may ask? Over my eyebrows. They wanted to pluck every one out! I said a loud "Nooo!" I would have added, "If anyone tries it, I'll kick in his teeth," but I'd already made my point ( Read more... )

September 1941 ( Read more... )

August 24, 1941 ( Read more... )

August 23, 1941 ( Read more... )

I was 7 years old when Ava was born, and I remember it very well. It was Christmas Eve and and my brother Jack and I were sent away from home for a little while. I still believed in Santa Claus back then, and I was worried, afraid he wouldn't come if we weren't there. I guess that was kind of silly, but at that moment Santa Claus meant more to me. ( Read more... )