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Hello Everyone!

It’s been awhile hasn’t it? I have been a busy bee with a new day job and working like a madcap on the Lombard book but today I come with some neat images to share.

First off: If you haven’t noticed already, there is a new section in the Photo Archives dedicated to advertisements that Carole Lombard was featured in. Please give a big round of applause to the wonderful BELINDA who scanned her bum off to get them to you!!! I’ve added some more ads so go check them out!

Secondly: An early picture of a 17 year old Carole Lombard has made its way to the EBAY World and is up for auction. Tadaaaaaaaaaaa:

Above is an original 8×10 movie still featuring Buck Jones and 17 year old Carole Lombard in a scene from the 1925 silent film “Hearts and Spurs”. Fox Films studio stamp appears on the back.

Bidding starts at a cool $149.99.

You can get your bidding on by CLICKING HERE >>

That’s all for now folks but I promise to not be such a stranger and keep you all updated with mucho mas Lombard!!

Love and Light

In March 1941, Loretta Francel, who had been washing and dressing Carole Lombard’s hair for exactly 10 years, sent a letter to the Salt Lake Tribune woman’s page. In it she spilled the beans on how she worked to give Carole’s hair that “shimmery quality”. Read on and learn.

“Tell all the gals with fine hair to wash it often. Frequent washings with a proper soap, and vigorous daily brushings will make it shimmer and shine. Here’s how I take care of Carole’s.

“And do you remember when she was taken to the hospital a while back for an emergency appendectomy? It was impossible to wash her hair so I shook ordinary talcum powder into it . .. . rubbed, it through lightly and thoroughly. Then I placed pads of absorbent cotton on a hairbrush and began to brush the powder out, changing the cotton frequently. Works like a charm.”

Carole Lombard looks like one hot mysterious Mama in this photo taken during her early Paramount days. It’s currently up for auction on the Ebay and I just had to post it! Behold:

I definitely had to do a double-take to make sure it was her. Very Garbo-ish I’d say. I’ve never seen this photo and dammit, I want to know why. The image looks so classic to me, like an icon for Hollywood’s finest. I want it.

The original publicity still is up for auction with a starting bid of $9.99 until June 17th and you can CLICK HERE to place your bids.

BIDDER BEWARE: This seller tends to have high reserves but for those of you with recession proof pockets- knock yourself out!

P.S. I added some images to the Photo Archives that you may or may not want to see.

A few weeks back we posted a caricature of Carole Lombard produced in 1991. Well the artist, Pierre Montiel, was kind enough to contact CaroleLombard.org and mail us another one of his masterpieces! Check it out below:

THANK YOU THANK YOU MR. MONTIEL!

If you have photos or artwork you’d like to donate to, please e-mail info@carolelombard.org

Last night I returned from a week in Los Angeles during which every minute of every day had one purpose: LOOK FOR LOMBARD.

My friends, I looked everywhere; libraries, high schools, universities, studios, homes, private collections, and more. I interviewed new individuals, I bought more photos and the influx of information is overwhelming. Pardon my absence but I’m exhausted!

I am having a bit of a blogging block mainly because I really don’t know where to go from here. I could just post thousands of articles and photos . . . but I really need to finish the book. But I also don’t want to neglect all of you in the meantime! Luxury problems . . .

I am going to take the next 24 hours and make a game plan. Thank you for your patience and please forgive me.

Love and Light

Belinda’s done it again. She was kind enough to scan some pages of the April 1936 Screen Book magazine that was edited by Carole Lombard. So D.E.A.R.!!!

Part 1 (Check out the telegram to Carole from Ginger Rogers):

Part 2 ~ Carole Lombard, the new guest editor, delivers a vital message:

Part 3 ~ Speaking About My New Clothes by Carole Lombard:

Part 3b ~ Speaking About My New Clothes Continued:

Part 3c ~ Speaking About My New Clothes Continued:

Part 4 ~ Powell Sends His Regards:

Give it up for the fabulous BELINDA! Again, you all should be able to read the articles by clicking Full Size but just holler if you can’t and I’ll re-type them.

I want to give a shout out to the following individuals for being Content All-Stars this week. CaroleLombard.org wouldn’t be half the site it is without you. Thank you:

If you have photos or articles you’d like to contribute, e-mail info@carolelombard.org. If you’d like to contribute to the upcoming book on Carole Lombard, CLICK HERE for more information on how you can win a free trip to Carole Lombard’s house.

PHOTO UPDATE: 24 new images added to the Photo Archives. Check them out!

Belinda was kind enough to scan and send us an article from Architectural Digest: Academy Awards Collectors. The article contains a bit more information -and illustrations- on the Encino ranch home owned by Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. Check it out below and don’t forget to press FULL SIZE.

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Part 3:

The text should be easy enough to read but if for any reason you CAN’T read it, let me know and I’ll re-type it. I want to do a few more updates today and this will save me time.

Happy Memorial Day!

CaroleLombard.org wants to thank all the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, and remember those who have lost their lives defending liberty. God bless the USA and God Bless the whole world!

A couple of site updates:

22 new photos have been added to the Photo Archives and more are being added. Most of them are of Carole’s home at 704 Rockhill Street in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

CLICK HERE to see those right now.

Also, don’t forget that you and a friend can win a free trip to Carole Lombard’s house. Click Here for more information >>

La Lombard’s homes are starting to flood the market these days and we LOVE it.

First there was the ranch and now the Spanish villa at 6861 Iris Circle in L.A.’s Whitley Heights neighborhood that Carole Lombard and William Powell once called home has come on the market at $1,395,000.

That’s the cheapest yet!!

Anyways, here’s the description:

“Built by architect-builder Bruce McCaskill in 1926, the four-bedroom, 3 3/4 -bathroom house has been restored and qualifies for Mills Act property tax benefits. Classic details remain throughout the house, including original ironwork, vaulted ceilings in the foyer and a grand staircase.

The gated two-story home has 3,238 square feet of living space and views of the Hollywood Hills and Hollywood sign. An enclosed garden courtyard has a spa and fountain.”

Take a peek inside.

Original ironwork, vaulted ceilings in the foyer and a grand staircase:

The Living Room with a view of the Hollywood Hills:

Covered Patio:

One of you spectacular readers should pick it up and throw a party!

The listing agent is Tim Swan from Prudential California Realty, Beverly Hills. Tim can be reached at 310-777-2817.

Maybe the current owners will have an open house when we arrive in L.A. on May 30th . . .