Modern
Screen magazine 1939
HEN
JOHN GARFIELD and his wife Robbie went to Dodge City, like the rest
of the Warner guests, they rode around in an open carriage. On one
of their rides they were suddenly surrounded by a crowd of fans, mostly
men, who pointed to Robbie and screamed, "There's Hedy Lamarr!"
Although the only resemblance Mrs. Garfield bears to Hedy is that
both have black hair, she rose to the occasion and smilingly took
her bows.
But the fans weren't satisfied. They crowded about the carriage, demanding
autographs. So Robbie wrote away until her arm was tired and she pointed
to her husband, crying, "Look! Don't you want his? He's John
Garfield!"
Taking this cue, slightly mixed, the leading fan somewhat astounded
the Garfields by shouting to his companions, "Hey fellahs! It's
Jack Gilbert!"
And Mr. Garfield found himself besieged for the late Gilbert's signature.
He sweetly obliged. continue>>