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April 14, 2009
Colleen Bobs Her Hair
Colleen Moore
Colleen Moore's first husband, studio executive John McCormick, was, in many ways, responsible for steering the meteoric rise of her flapper film career. Unfortunately, he was also an alcoholic and frequently abusive.
Director Mervyn LeRoy in his fascinating autobiography Take One, describes a terrifying night when McCormick, on a bender, tried to hurl Moore out of a N.Y. hotel window. LeRoy—from an assimilated Jewish San Francisco family whose last name was probably Levine—saved Moore’s life by smashing McCormick over the head with a chair. The gallant and properly violent LeRoy—at the time a top “comedy constructor” for Moore—remained as her protector the entire night, the two of them aimlessly walking the streets of New York.
In Hollywood past and present, major movie stars have major tzuris.
To read the complete story by yours truly, head on over to Big Hollywood.
Hey, remember that gigoondo warm/worshipful welcome for President Obama in Iraq? I do. Frankly, I was puzzled. It's well known that the military voted overwhelmingly for McCain. Well, mystery solved. The entire event was staged by David Axelrod and company. My buddy Joshua Pundit reveals the Obama Oz effect. Disgraceful.
Ma'ayan Ariel says: “Seraphic Secret will be off-line as we celebrate the last days of Pesach—Matzoh Brei rocks! We'll return on Friday with an extra special edition of Friday Footwear—my very favorite! My Saba and Savta, Mommy and Daddy, my favorite Tante, Offspring #3, and her fiance—can I be a flower girl?—wish all our friends and relatives a Chag Kasher V'sameach.”
Posted by Robert J. Avrech at April 14, 2009 08:17 AM
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That's a good question... What's the ETA on Maya learning to walk in time for the wedding? I think she's got an excellent shot. Begin drilling with retired Sgt. R. Lee Ermey right away and she will be marching like a real pro within a week!
Posted by: Jake at April 14, 2009 10:57 AM
Jake:
About 4 hours:-)
Ma'ayan Ariel is pulling herself to a standing position and cruising along walls and book cases. Before we know it she's going to be asking to borrow the car.
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at April 14, 2009 04:14 PM
What a cutie. You can have a bigger kid wheel her in a decorated stroller.
Colleen's hat is great. It's hard to find hats that flatter in photos and are "flat" enough for hugging at smachot.
No, I don't wear wigs, except for Purim.
Now to read the adventure...
Posted by: Batya at April 15, 2009 07:46 PM
Batya:
Notice that Colleen's outfit is uber znius.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at April 17, 2009 12:44 PM