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.