Article written by Mr. Montgomery and published in the July 27, 1940 issue of Collier's.

 

Born in Pittsburgh ... Who'da Thunk it?

Adolphe Menjou, suave, debonair and a tailor-made scene-stealer, was born February 18, 1890.  When changing studios during his career, it required trucks to take his wardrobe with him.    

Dapper, well-dressed, no matter his age.  

... And hamming it up as Nicolai Nicoleff in Gold Diggers of 1935.

Happy Valentine's Day!

An absolutely beautiful card received by my maternal grandmother in 1911.  And, no, it was not sent by my grandfather to be.  Grandpa was a good farmer but did not have the feminine touch to choose this.  

25 cents for an 8 x 10 star portrait ... I'll take 5 of Robert Montgomery, 4 of William Powell ...

 Helen Rydell of Los Angeles, Cal. was a clever fan.  She figured out that she could buy a 1 cent stamp for a postcard that she would send to MGM asking for a photograph of a favorite star and then receive in return a picture postcard of her star asking for either 10 cents for a 5 x 7 photo or 25 cents for an 8 x 10.  1 cent vs. 10 or 25 cents.  Good one, Helen.  This ad campaign was short-lived, just briefly in 1937 to 1938.  It's no wonder.  

She also asked for a Frank Morgan photo and receives one which includes Clark Gable as well.  

Helen's request was for Maureen O'Sullivan ... not Beery.  

So, the three photos cost Helen a total of 3 cents.  They cost me a tad bit more.  

Well, except for the rosy-red lips ...

 Allas, a Swedish magazine did a good job on Bob's eyes, they are blue instead of the most-often colorized brown.  The red lips, a tad over-the-top.