Anita Page

Can you write a good letter? Are you interested in the problems of the picture players? Or- would you like to posess a gift chosen by your favourite screen actress for the girl or woman sufficently interested and able to write the winning letter in an answer to her question? Here is a chance for a lucky person to win a triple prize- to have three stunning new purses at on time, ready for any occasion! If you read the descriptions of these charming bags, we feel sure that you cannot resist competing for them!

For the daytime hours Miss Page chooses a smart envelope purse of handsome black seal grain, with a strap through which the hand may be slipped to carry it securely. Fastened with a small triangle ornament, this bag is ample for shopping lists, and all the daytime necessaries. Inside it carries a large mirror, attached to the bag by a strap of silk, and a change purse, lined with leather. For bills or private papers there is a large inner compartment, fastened with a snap to prevent the contents from slipping out. A stunning and serviceable bag to complete one's costume for the street.

You, of course, have seen Anita Page in the movies. At fifteen, with the hair the colour of a newly minted penny, with large, melting blue eyes, and with a complexion that still is the envy of feminine beholders, Anita told her mother that she wanted to be an actress. Unwilling to discourage her daughter, her mother arranged for her temporary absence from school, and took her to a studio on Long Island. Anita was given a small part in "Love 'em and Leave 'em." Although her mother had fancied that brief experience in a small roll would dampen her ardor, Anita refused to be discouraged. Her mother agreed to help her realize her ambition if Anita would finish school. After graduating from school she joined a company working in New York and later went with them to the coast, where her beauty and unusual type won her a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Since that time she has appeared in "Our Dancing Daughters," "The Broadway Melody," "The Flying Fleet," "Navy Blues," "Our Modern Maidens," "Our Blushing Brides," "Telling the World," While the City Sleeps," "Hollywood Revue of 1929" and "Speedway." You will not want to miss her current picture , "War Nurse," in which she beautifully interprets a thrilling dramatic role.

When velvets and furs are worn, for the more formal hours, the purse must be in keeping with the ocassion. For such times Miss Page carries a handsome bag of silken-soft black suede, with a stunning steel clasp. This is exquisitely lined with black moire silk and fitted with the essential mirror and change purse. Like the daytime bag, this purse also has a secret compartment, with an envelope flap, for the bills-or perhaps for a love letter!

This brings us to Anita's question. Like all players of the screen, she constantly is faced with some problem- has to make some decision which will definately affect the course of her career. Now the question is: Should Anita Page continue to present strong dramatic roles, such as that of Joy in "War Nurse," or should she return to the lighter, less serious roles in which she has been so strikingly successful?

Purses grow smaller with the hours...to carry the makeup and dainties of the evening, a small and dainty bag is essential. Anita's selection is an exquisite pearl-covered purse of a daintily feminine design, swung by a slender chain of gold links. The frame and clasp are set with pearl, and the lining is of delicate cream white silk. A pocket in the purse carries a tiny mirror.

You can appreciate the importance of this decision, and its effect on Miss Page's future career. And you will realize how much this little actress will appreciate letters from her fans telling her their views on the subject. Be sure to give reasons for your opinion. The best letter- and by "best" we mean the clearest and most concise and giving the most intelligent reasons for opinions expressed, and most neatly written or typed-will win Anita Page's marvellous gift of three, extremely beautiful, smart and appropriate handbags. Not only will you have the chance to win her gist but you will be doing Miss Page a great favor by your assisting her to decide this important question. Write that letter today-tonight-the sooner the better-so that you will surely get your letter in before the contest closes. Address it to:

Miss Anita Page, SCREEN ROMANCES, 100 Fifth Avenue,New York City.

Contest closes January first, 1931.