Picture Show Bound Edition Jan - Dec 1942

This is a bound edition of issues of "Picture Show" magazine released between January 1942 and December 1942. Each issue contains reviews of upcoming and currently running films, pictorial features on films containing plot points and photographs, gossip about stars and their films, a short story retelling of a films plot, and an article on fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Phoebe Tallow, taking over from her husband George who originally wrote these articles before going away to war, reviews a film with accompanying anecdotes about family life during wartime. Edith Nepean, a regular columnist, writes about news from the British studios. 2 January 1942 - this issue contains a short story retelling of "Redhead", an article on Bette Davis and Robert Montgomery and their dramatic roles and the life story of Ruth Hussey. 17 January 1942 - this issue features a short story retelling of "Unfinished Business", pictorial features on "It Started with Eve", "Ships with Wings" and "Meet John Doe", an article on memorable comedic moments in films and the life story of Don Ameche. 31 January 1942 - this issue contains a short story retelling of "Sullivan's Travels", pictorial features of "The Great Man's Lady", "Sun Valley Serenade" and Deborah Kerr, an article on the most popular actors featuring George Formby as the most and the life story of Bebe Daniels. 14 February 1942 - this issue contains a short story retelling of "Lydia", pictorial features of "The Chocolate Soldier", "A Yank in the R.A.F." and "Sergeant York", an article on slapstick comedy and the life story of Ben Lyon, 28 February 1942 - this issues features a short story retelling of "Kathleen", pictorial features on "Santa Fe Trail", "The Little Foxes" and "Appointment for Love", the life story of Rosalind Russell and an article on films that go behind the scenes of Hollywood. 14 March 1942 - this issue contains a short story retelling of "Two Faced Woman", pictorial features on "The Sea Wolf", "Belle Starr" and Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde", the life story of Errol Flynn and an article on war films. 28 March 1942 - this issue features a short story retelling of "Dive Bomber", pictorial features on "The Big Blockade", "The Shadows of the Thin Man" and "Blood and Sand", the life story of Ingrid Bergman and an article on the storylines of musicals. 11 April 1942 - featuring in this issue are a short story retelling of "Lady for a Night", pictorial features on "Shining Victory", "Louisiana Purchase", "The Corsican Brothers" and "Smilin' Through", the life story of Brian Aherne and an article on the impact of American entry into the war on film. 25 April 1942 - this issue features a short story retelling of "Paris Calling", pictorial features on "Texas", "Back Room Boy", "Banana Ridge" and "Manpower", the life story of Judy Campbell and an article on cloak-and-sword drama. 9 May 1942 - featured in this issue is a short story retelling of "The Lady Has Plans", pictorial features on "H.M. Pulham Esq", "Johnny Eager" and "The Men in Her Life", the life story of Fred Astaire and an article on trick photography. 23 May 1942 - this issue features a short story retelling of "The Perfect Snob", pictorial features on "Ball of Fire, "They Died with Their Boots On" and "Week-End in Havana", the life story of Eddie Albert and an article on actors mixing comedy and drama in their performances. 6 June 1942 - this issue contains a short story retelling of "This Gun for Hire", pictorial features of "We Were Dancing", "The Day will Dawn" and "This Was Paris", the life story of Jane Wyman and an article on the "heroic women behind the V sign". 20 June 1942 - this issue features a short story retelling of "Reap the Wild Wind", pictorial features on "One Foot in Heaven", "Women of the Year" and "How Green Was My Valley", the life story of Tommy Trinder and an article on "The Next of Kin". 4 July 1942 - this issue contains a short story retelling of "The Man Who Came to Dinner", pictorial features on "Saboteur", "To Be or Not to Be" and "They Flew Alone", the life story of Martha Scott and an article on "They Flew Alone". 18 July 1942 - this issue contains a short story retelling of "Captains of the Clouds", pictorial features on "My Favourite Blonde", "The Next of Kin" and "Spoilers", the life story of Brian Donlevy and an article on the "wizards behind the camera". 1 August 1942 - this issue contains a short story retelling of "The Courtship of Andy Hardy", pictorial features on "Beyond the Blue Horizon", "Jungle Book" and "One of Our Aircraft is Missing", the life story of Linden Travers, an article describing parallels between Pitt the Younger and Churchill. 15 August 1942 - featured in this issue is a short story retelling of "Mrs. Miniver", pictorial features on "Let the People Sing", "Unpublished Story" and "The Bride Came C.O.D.", the life story of George Montgomery and an article on "Mrs Miniver" and "How Green Was My Valley". 29 August 1942 - this issue features a short story retelling of "Alibi", pictorial features on "Son of Fury", "Twin Beds", "The Male Animal" and "Mrs. Miniver", the life story of James Mason and an article on the changing standards of beauty for Hollywood stars. 12 September 1942 - this issue contains a short story retelling and a pictorial feature of "The First of the Few", features on "To the Shores of Tripoli" and "Gone with the Wind", the life story of Frances Langford and an article on actors portraying performers of the past. 26 September 1942 - this issue contains a short story retelling of "Flying Fortress", pictorial features on "Eagle Squadron" and "The Young Mr. Pitt", the life story of Victor Mature and an article on stars with big personalities. 10 October 1942 - this issue features a short story retelling of "Street of Chance", pictorial features on "Secret Mission", "Rings on Her Fingers" and "All Through the Night", the life story of Maureen O'Hara and an article on so-called "escapist" films. 24 October 1942 - featured in this issue is a short story retelling of "Grand Central Murder", pictorial features on "The Glass Key", "Larceny Inc." and "In This Our Life", the life story of John Payne and an article on the possibility of a shortage of films. 7 November 1942 - this issue features a short story retelling of "Between us Girls", pictorial features on "The Great Mr. Handel", "My Gal Sal", "This Above All" and "Moon Tide", the life story of Nelson Eddy and an article criticising films that are spoiled by "padding". 21 November 1942 - this issue features a short story retelling of "The Gay Sisters", pictorial features on "Are Husbands Necessary?" and "Crossroads", the life story of Ruth Terry and an article on "Coastal Command". 5 December 1942 - this issue features a short story retelling of "The Big Shot", pictorial features on "She's My Lovely", "Wings for the Eagle" and "The Forest Rangers", the life story of Philip Dorn and an article on using comedy in serious narratives. 19 December 1942 - featured in this issue is a short story retelling of "Always in My Heart", pictorial features on "The Magnificent Ambersons", "The Magnificent Dope" and "The War Against Mrs Hadley", the life story Lynn Bari and an article on upcoming Christmas films.