March 13, 1944
HOLLYWOOD, March 12 — One of the most startling books on the war is “A Bell for Adano,” John Hersey’s bestselling novel. Darryl F. Zanuck read it and bought it before it had reached its present tide of popularity. The hero is an Italian American and between you and me Spencer Tracy is yearning for a crack at it, and maybe you don’t think he is the one Darryl wants.
Spence made “Stanley and Livingstone” for Zanuck and liked his assignment fine. So, I reckon a little borrowing will go on, and in return for Spence Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer will get one of 20th’s best bets.
CHATTER IN HOLLYWOOD: Good news to Betty Grable’s friends and admirers that she is coming along nicely and will be able to go home Thursday. The baby is a beauty. She looks like like Betty — same big blue eyes and blond hair and if ever there was a proud mother it is the pinup girl who, like all proud mothers, thinks her child the most beautiful. The baby is thriving and has been all right from the beginning, despite rumors she was sick. Betty feels she wants to rest until November, but I have an idea summer will see her back at the studio.
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