Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, August 1921 · page 47 of 68
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This gossip column discusses Hollywood celebrities and film industry rumors circa the 1920s. Key figures mentioned: **Charlie Chaplin** — referenced as living quietly and working hard, with a joke about his famous "slippery" physical comedy. **Harold Lloyd** — a major silent-film star portrayed positively as financially successful, decent-mannered, and notably *avoiding* the "jazz bunch" (associated with wild, immoral behavior). The column defends him against jealous gossip. **Bebe Daniels** — Lloyd's frequent companion, which reportedly sparked jealousy among other women. **Mildred Davis** — Lloyd's leading lady for two years, noted as beautiful and young (18-19). The satire targets Hollywood's petty gossip culture, small-minded extras, and the jealous rumors circulating about stars' personal lives. It contrasts Lloyd's respectable reputation against the morally suspect "jazz crowd," reflecting 1920s anxieties about Hollywood's decadence while praising those who maintained propriety.
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Captain Billy's Whiz Bang 45 curs Chaplin will not be able to complain of slippery underfooting. Charlie looks better than in ages. He's leading the very quiet life, and working hard. Reverting again to rumors. Take 'em all and all, most of the picture "support" on the various lots is comprised of persons who would find it pretty rough going financially if called upon to exercise brains. And they are petty. Small town gossips of a mean nature, jeal- ousies and back bitings prevail. This doesn't always hold to the extras alone. Some of the stars are just as bad. Harold Lloyd pays con- siderable attention to Bebe Daniels. The re- sult is that the jealous girls have it in for Harold and Bebe. It happens that Lloyd is a very decent young fellow, so far as reputation goes and many a doting mamma gets ideas in her head when she sees the young millionaire roll down the street in one of his splendid cars. Up to date there has been nothing brought against Lloyd, even by jealous ladies who crave and don't get his attention. He steers clear of the jazz bunch—as clear as can be done and remain at all popular. Mildred Davis, for the past two years his leading lady, is frequently seen in the com- pany of Lloyd at the fashionable gathering places. The girl is a beautiful looking young creature, possibly 18 or 19 years of age and