Actresses

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph. Original caption: Enjoy the beauties of the desert on horseback...Ilona Massey, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's blonde singing star, who co-stars with Nelson Eddy in "Balalaika", takes an early morning canter over the verbena covered floor of the Palm Springs desert. The current winter season finds the purple verbena blooming for the first time since 1913. An expert horsewoman, Miss Massey rides in well cut jodhpurs, blue antelope tailored shirtwaist, and carries a riding crop which has been in her family since 1954.

From left to right, Nelson Eddy, Ilona Massey, and an unidentified man look over materials while on the set of "Balalaika" at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Louis B. Mayer, E. J. Mannix, and Lawrence Weingarten, join with members of the "Balalaika" company in celebrating Nelson Eddy's birthday. Eddy and Ilona Massey are co-starred in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical which Weingarten brings to the screen, adapted from Eric Macshwitz's London stage success. Eddie Mannix is in the front row, left. Nelson Eddy is near the center, holding a plate of cake and a fork. Ilona Massey stands beside him. Louis B. Mayer is in the front row, third from the right. Others are unidentified.

Nelson Eddy (third from left) and Ilona Massey (center) are celebrating Nelson Eddy's birthday with the cast and crew during the filming of "Balalaika". Others are unidentified.

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph. Original caption: When the invitation says resort wear...Ilona Massey, who has just completed her first co-starring role with Nelson Eddy in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production "Balalaika", dons the latest in play clothes. Surrounded by palm trees and desert sky, Miss Massey pauses by the pool in a white satin lastex swim suit. The floral print in bright blue adds a colorful touch.

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph. Original caption: The screen's loveliest blonde songstress...Ilona Massey, co-star with Nelson Eddy in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Balalaika", is caught in an informal moment. The singing star is an ardent sportswoman, loves the outdoors and spends her leisure time swimming, horseback riding and playing tennis. Here she is enjoying some sunshine during a Palm Springs vacation.

Nelson Eddy (left) and Ilona Massey (right) pose during the filming of "Balalaika" at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph sitting on a diving board. Original caption: When the invitation says resort wear...Ilona Massey, who has just completed her first co-starring role with Nelson Eddy in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production "Balalaika". dons the latest in play clothes. Surrounded by palm trees and desert sky, Miss Massey pauses by the pool in a white satin lastex swim suit. The floral print in bright blue adds a colorful touch.

Ilona Massey (right) and an unidentified man are sitting on a sofa with a suitcase during the filming of "Balalaika".

Ilona Massey (second from right) and Nelson Eddy (right) stand with two unidentified men on the set of "Balalaika" being filmed at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.