Popular Romance #110
Popular Publications Pty. Ltd.
Australia.
![Vera Ellen and Dick Haymes [Carnival in Costa Rica] (1947)](/image/gallery/1836/vera-ellen-and-dick-haymes-carnival-in-costa-rica.jpg "Vera Ellen and Dick Haymes [Carnival in Costa Rica] (1947)")
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Cover
Untitled
Cover, 1 page
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- Romance
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- First print
- Vera Ellen and Dick Haymes [Carnival in Costa Rica] (1947)
Notes
From the inside cover: "This month's cover: Vera Ellen and Dick Haymes, popular 20th Century Fox Stars." The pair appeared in Carnival in Costa Rica (1947), which was released in Australia September 1947.
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- Romance
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- Judy; Vincent Holloway; Todd Hanley; Andrew
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- Richard Hughes, original Editor
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Synopsis
After her parents die in an accident, young Judy is adopted by Vince, her father’s business partner. When she grows up, Judy decides she wants to marry Vince despite the age difference, and he agrees. At a summer resort hotel, Judy meets Todd, a young man of her own age, and is conflicted. Vince overhears Judy tell Todd that she loves him but doesn’t want to hurt Vince’s feelings; Vince frees her from her engagement and goes away. Todd and Judy wed.
2Featuring
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- Romance
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- Barbara Blake; Janet Evanson; Jim Wagner; Billy
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- Richard Hughes, original Editor
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Synopsis
As a girl, poor Barbara plays second fiddle to Janet, who comes from a wealthy family. Barbara’s steady boyfriend as she grows up is “skinny, awkward Jim.” Jim suddenly blossoms into a talented athlete and signs to play baseball with the “Gold Socks.” Janet moves in and takes over, but dumps Jim when he injures his arm and can’t play baseball anymore. Jim comes home and resumes his romance with Barbara. When his arm heals, Janet comes back but this time Barbara fights for her man and wins.
3Featuring
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- Romance
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- Elinor Stanton; Monte Sawyer; Mr. Stanton; Van Hartley
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- Richard Hughes, original Editor
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Elinor’s father owns mines and she looks down on the people who work there. When her father suffers a stroke, Elinor has to run the family business. She clashes with miner’s committee representative Monte but decides to utilize his attraction to her to forestall a threatened strike. Monte kisses her but says “I won’t betray my kind for a Jezebel like you!” Elinor realizes she actually does love Monte, and when the miners strike, Elinor gives in to their demands and says she’s leaving the country. Monte says “love knows no class boundaries” and they decide to get married.
4Featuring
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- Romance
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- Richard Hughes, original Editor
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Indicia
Popular romance 110 Published by Popular Publications Pty. Ltd., 153 Walker St., North Sydney. Copyright. All rights reserved. Names of all characters used in the magazine are fictitious. If the name of any person Living or dead is used it is a coincidence. Printed by "Trugh" and "Sportsman" Ltd., corner Kippax and Holt Sts., Sydney.