Gossip Friday: Holiday Greetings

This is a magazine ad from 1931 wishing the stars a happy holiday.

It reads:

There are 769 motion picture players in Hollywood to whom we send Christmas greetings. We particularly wish for:

Greta Garbo

More seculsion for our solitary star. Against our selfish inclinations, we would wish that solitude so dear to your heart. May the brightest star continue to gleam in splendor. Skoal!

Clark Gable

A pleasant year on the heights so recently won.  May the parts pack a wallop and give play to the “love and menace” method that you have found and and revealed to us.

Ann Harding

Happy landings on ten thousand screens. May your golden voice that sets the standard for culture in pictures, say every day of the year–“Harry, I’m very happy.”

Lew Ayres

A happy marriage for the runaways. Here’s wishing more work for you, Lew. You make the pictures, we’ll attend the crowded houses.

Gloria Swanson

A happy harvest for the farmer’s bride. Blessings on you, our tempestuous, changeable, Glorious One, and may you never lose the vision that keeps you forever climbing.

Joan Crawford

A dramatic setting to match your loveliness. May you have a chance to be calm and charming along with your vibrant beauty. Greater heights for our Modern girl.

Norma Shearer

Good luck on “Smilin’ Through” and a new tooth for the baby. Here is a hope that the wonderful woman that you are always keeps on smilin’ through.

Phil Holmes

More tough experiences, they’re making you great. The best part of you is inside of you. Don’t worry about the parts–here’s wishing you a portion, at least, of your great capabilities.

Merry Christmas!