March 8, 1944

HOLLYWOOD, March 7 — Just heard that Ruth Gordon’s sprightly comedy “Over Twenty-One” has been bought for Irene Dunne. As you may have guessed, Columbia paid a pretty price for the privilege of filming Ruth’s play, which is playing nightly to a packed house on Broadway. There is a touch of Hollywood in this wartime comedy, which is as timely as your morning newspaper.

Irene told me she hasn’t read nor seen the play but had been told Columbia bought it. I suggest she go to New York and see it. On the other hand, her own conception of the wartime bride might be even better.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.