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Screenland, New York, February 1930.

City Lights Sets, Los Angeles, 1929, Karl H. Klein Family

„9 for sense of humor – but only 1½ for sincerity“

Editorial content. „And Nothing but the Truth!

      By Muriel Thirer

      They Play the Game in Hollywood – the Game

      of ,Truth‘

      Hey-hey and hilarious Hollywood.

      Headquarters of all-around-the-clock whooper and

hectic festivities – or so the guileless imbiber of Hollywood

gossip supposes. But –“ (...)

      „If you happen in on a little party in Beverly Hills

section and spot a bevy of gorgeous ladies tearing each

other‘s hair out, you‘ll know they‘ve been

playing ,Truths.‘“ (...)

      „And their way of doing it is to gather for a session

of ,Truths.‘ This is how the stars play the game – and we have

the dope first hand, together with the actual score-card

kept in Eleanor Boardman‘s hand-writing, on a piece of King

Vidor‘s stationery. Eleanor, as you know, being

Mrs. Vidor.

      Among those present at the Vidor house following

a dinner party, were Gloria Swanson, Lois Wilson,

Charlie Chaplin, George K. Arthur, Eleanor Boardman,

Josephine Dunn, Harry D‘Arrast, who directed

many Menjou hits, and Harry Crocker, Chaplin‘s ex-assistant.“

      Photo. „Charlie Chaplin, one of the distinguished

guests at Eleanor‘s party, rated 9 for sense of humor – but

only 1½ for sincerity!“ (...)

      Handwriting. „The actual score-card, in Eleanor

Boardman‘s handwriting, at the ,Truth‘ party. Gloria Swanson

has the highest rating. Hostess Eleanor at the left.“

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