THEY LOVE IT

Wairarapa Times-Age, 22 June 1939, Page 4

THEY LOVE IT

MOVIE STARS AND PUBLICITY. Contrary to the general impression that motion picture stars go to extremes in their efforts to avoid public attention, the majority of Hollywood personalities are frank to admit that they thoroughly enjoy the plaudits of film fans. Clark Gable, for example, has never worn a long grey beard or dark glasses to escape attention. “Of course I like to be noticed,” he commented, adding. “I’m only human.” Asked to shed a further light on why he never ducks a crowd, the Metro-Goldwyn-Maycr star queried back, “Why should I?” When people are no longer interested in seeing me. I’ll be out of a job. Besides, it’s as much fun for me as it is for them.” Tyrone Power made hundreds of new friends on his recent New York holidays by the genuine enthusiasm with which he greeted his admirers. It took him two hours each day to sign autographs. He did it with a smile. Myrna Loy honestly believes she would be disappointed if people did not show an interest in her public appearance. “No woman can truthfully say that she doesn’t get a thrill out of being popular,” Myrna said. “I go out every now and then just to ,"ive my ego an airing,” declared Hugh Herbert. “Woo-woo, its exciting.” “I like people,” said Joan Crawford. ‘lt would bo terrible if they didn’t like me.” Do movie stars hate popularity? They love it!