Fats Waller is pictured for Leonard Maltin's feature on 'Soundies', the early film version of music videos, complete with a selected index of soundies and recollections by the co-founder of the company, songwriter Sam Coslow. Ruth Roman is profiled by Don Stanke, with photos and filmography included. Al Raker and Doug McClelland contribute a piece on British sparkler Virginia Field. Film Clips, book reviews, and more.

Popeye the Sailor Man stars in a lengthy feature by Leonard Maltin reviewing the cartoon character's long career, with rare artwork and a filmography. Leonard also profiles film favorite Lee Patrick based on an interview with the woman who was Effie to Humphrey Bogart's Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon. Book reviews and more.

Cover photo: John Carradine. Inside: John Carradine career article with photos and filmography by Gregory Mank... an installment of RKO Revisited by Leonard Maltin, with reviews and photos of rare 1930s films... profile/interview of veteran costumer Sheila O'Brien by David Chierichetti, including rare photos of Sheila with Lana Turner and Joan Crawford... a toast to character actress Mary Field by Doug McClelland.

The unforgettable Carole Landis is remembered by Kirk Crivello, with photos and a complete filmography. A salute to the PBS series 'The Men Who Made the Movies,' with great photos. Unforgettable character actress Maude Eburne stars in Doug McClelland's appreciative article. Book reviews and more.

Dan Dailey is profiled by J. E. Albert, with interview quotes, photos, and filmography. Former child star Darryl Hickman is the subject of Doug McClelland's piece, which also includes a filmography. David Rode remembers Austrian actress Helene Thimig, Leonard revisits rare 1930s films from RKO, reviews on films books and more!

Cover photo: Dwight Frye in Dracula. Inside: Dwight Frye career article by James T. Coughlin with photos and filmography... A look back at The Great Gatsby (1949) by Marilyn Henry... Jayne Meadows career article/interview with photos and filmography by Doug McClelland... an installment of RKO Revisited by Leonard Maltin.

Geraldine Fitzgerald is profiled by David Rode, with great photos and a complete filmography. Memories of Lowell Sherman from Ken Murray. Leonard Maltin's interview with Jackie Cooper, covering his years with Our Gang and beyond. Book reviews and more.

A jam-packed issue! Veteran character actor Richard Haydn is profiled by Doug McClelland, complete with a Haydn filmography. Kirk Crivello celebrates The Goldwyn Girls, the chorine beauties who counted Betty Grable and Paulette Goddard among their numbers; wonderful photos complement the fact-filled article. Marilyn Henry interviews the matchless Mel Torme and Leonard Maltin revisits rare movies from RKO.

Featuring: George Zucco & his films and ASIFA (International Animated Film Society)