Darling Romance #4

(March-April 1950)

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Inside front cover. Includes indicia.

Love's Oldest Sin (Table of Contents: 2)

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I'm tired of your constant nagging, Ellen!

Genre

romance

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Pete Carroll; Ellen; Martha Grayson; Martha's father, Steven Clark; Clifford Drake

Synopsis

Pete and Ellen are in a park having an argument. When Peter leaves, Martha, an older woman, approaches Ellen and relates her similar story from 50 years earlier.

Keywords

New York City

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You Can Be a Prettier Darling / text article / 0.33 page (report information)

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Phyllis Poole

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The curve of your lip sets the expression of your face.

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non-fiction; advocacy

Keywords

beauty hints

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Cinema Chatter / text article / 1 page (report information)

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Betty Davis says wicked roles are best

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non-fiction

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Bette Davis; David Brian; Joseph Cotten; June Allyson; Dick Powell; Jimmy Durante; James Whitmore

Keywords

Hollywood

Tootsie Scores a Romantic Touchdown (Table of Contents: 5) (Expand) /

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Shadow of the Past (Table of Contents: 6)

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Jeff! Only you can save her! Only you!

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romance; western-frontier

Characters

Sue; Jeff Raymond Carter; Ned Bailey; Mona Carter; Feng

Synopsis

Sue and Ned find Jeff injured near their ranch. They help with his wounds but soon realize that he is hiding a dark secret.

Keywords

Circle B Ranch

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Thrill of a Lifetime / text story / 0.33 page (report information)

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Laura Trapani (credited)

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I was alone one evening, walking home from the...

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non-fiction; romance

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Laura Trapani

Synopsis

While Laura is walking home she meets the nicest boy she's ever known. She's only fourteen.

Indexer Notes

This feature awards a $5.00 prize for the winning letter describing an exciting or memorable experience. Laura Trapani of Brooklyn, New York is the writer of this issue's winning letter.

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Personality... and You from Your Handwriting / text article / 1 page (report information)

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Ellyn Lee

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Striking differences between your personality...

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non-fiction; advocacy

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Ellyn Lee analyses handwriting from two submitted samples.

No Cure for Heartbreak (Table of Contents: 9)

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I was used to the sight of human beings tortured by...

Genre

medical; romance

Characters

Jeff Drake; Cora Peters; Scott Williams; Dr. Huggin

Synopsis

Jeff and Cora are doctor and nurse at Mercy Hospital. They are engaged to be married but then along comes Jeff's old pal Scott.

Keywords

Mercy Hospital

Indexer Notes

Unusual art. Many panels show the main characters as black silhouettes or in the background with unrelated crowds of people or automobiles in the foreground.

Dangerous Love! (Table of Contents: 10) (Expand) /

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Two Time Girl! (Table of Contents: 11)

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Two men loved me passionately, and in trying to keep...

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romance

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Steven Clements; Amy Manton; Amy's father; Clive Richards; Mr. Baines

Synopsis

Steve is in the navy and must leave on extended maneuvers. Meanwhile Amy's father insists that she not pine away for him and get out enjoy life.

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The Golden Pheasant

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Hi folks, Frankie's here again - only this time...

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non-fiction

Indexer Notes

Record reviews. Noted are Frankie Laine, Dinah Shore, Doris Day and Gene Autry.

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The Answer Woman / letters page / 1 page (report information)

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What does American Plan or European Plan mean when...

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non-fiction

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American Plan; brown gravy; European Plan; honeymoon; New York City hotels; rumpled dresses; socially incorrect behavior

Indexer Notes

Questions and answers on various topics of interest.

Imitation Love (Table of Contents: 14)

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I'm in love with you, Gloria, and...

Genre

romance

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Gloria; Cliff Gardner; Mr. Taylor; Mr. Zaniff; Doreen

Synopsis

Cliff Gardner, a handsome movie star, is enthralled with Gloria, a script girl for the studio.

Keywords

Beverly Hills; Hollywood; movie studio

Glows in the Dark Lucky Skull Ring (Table of Contents: 15) (Expand) /

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It's Easy to Win Him! (Table of Contents: 16) (Expand) /

Stravon Publishers / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Playtime Favorites (Table of Contents: 17) (Expand) /

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[Yipes! Could I Use a Belly-flattener] (Table of Contents: 18) (Expand) /

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