Handsome Couple + Great Photo = Sheer Joy

 There are so many great publicity photos taken of Bob and Madge Evans for Lovers Courageous (1932).  In my dream home (without a hubby with decorating veto power!), I'd fill an entire wall with them.  This photo is in perfect shape on double-weight paper ... just gorgeous.   Bob is a youthful 27, Madge is 22.  And they are good friends, a great pairing. 

                Bob and Madge Evans in Lovers Courageous (1932)
 

Always an Arthur Treacher Fan ... and Charley Ruggles ... and Edna May Oliver

 This is a review of No More Ladies (1935) which appeared in the July 26, 1935 issue of "The Family Circle" magazine.  It is an interesting read.  The movie (and the reviewer) may be more toned down than a comparable pre-code affair, but it is far from your basic 1950s/early 1960s Doris Day movie.  (From Joan Crawford and Robert Montgomery to a Doris Day/Rock Hudson movie.  Isn't censorship just grand!)  

Almost to the day 53 years ago

 "Houseguests Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery chat with host George P. MacGregor at a dinner Friday (March 1, 1968) given in honor of MacGregor's daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. and Mrs. Theodore Anderson and Sarah Bleakly and Robert Montgomery Jr. who were married Saturday." 

Buffy looking in good shape for 62 (or so).  She carries off that sleveless dress quite well.  I want the pearls!  Below, I'm assuming the young couple on the left are the Andersons, and Bob Jr. (Skip) is with his new wife Sarah on the right.  Skip is 32 and this would be his 2nd marriage.    I like everyone having a drink in hand, a must in the 60s!  Along with a cigarette ... note, there are three missing left hands in the photo.  Skip and Sarah look like nice people.  Too bad the marriage didn't work out .

 P.S.  They are in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Bob Was Never Caught With His Glasses On ...

... when some fan wanted to take his photo.  Never.  Quick responses, and a lot of practice.  Most stars wear sunglasses to hide behind.  Not our Bob.  I'm assuming he wore sunglasses to disguise his nearsightedness, but not his face.  It is nice to see his entire face when he smiles, the eyes complete his smile. 

It took me a while to realize he has his tie stuffed in his breast pocket.  Looks weird seeing him with his shirt buttoned at the neck and no tie.  I'm guessing he was caught heading home.  That building entrance across the street on the right looks like a bar/restaurant door.  Maybe Bob met with someone for lunch ... wonder who.   

And what was Bob doing 79 years ago today ...

"WOMENS NATIONAL PRESS CLUB FETES MONTGOMERY, WASHINGTON, D.C. - Lieut. Robert Montgomery, motion picture star, was guest of honor at luncheon given by the Womens National Press Club here on Feb. 25th at the Hotel Willard.  He is shown with Esther Van Wagoner Tufty, President of the club.  2/25/42.

 I do believe our Mr. Montgomery has won over Esther's heart.