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Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph. Original caption: Ilona Massey as she appears in "Balalaika", her first starring Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture opposite Nelson Eddy. This is the end of the rainbow for Miss Massey, who studied for seventeen months to get her big opportunity.

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph. Original caption: When the invitation says resort wear...Ilona Massey, who has just completed her first leading role with Nelson Eddy in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production "Balalaika", dons the latest in play clothes. For climbing over rocks, Miss Massey chooses this smart black suit in white linen. The butcher boy jacket is trimmed with black velvet buttons and a tiny matching velvet collar.

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. Glamour is the word for Miss Massey when she steps out in her rust crepe slack suit. Bright yellow and orange stripes lend a decorative touch to the full trousers and sleeves. (Kornhandler's).

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. Late afternoon is met confidently when the singing star turns out in these very full trousers of gold jersey. Her long-sleeved blouse is a riot of color, ranging from dark brown to palest yellow. (Slacks by Kornhandlers).

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph. Original caption: When the invitation says resort wear...Ilona Massey, who has just completed her first leading role with Nelson Eddy in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production, "Balalaika", dons the latest in play clothes. Miss Massey arrives for her holiday in a grey wool suit, trimmed in black with tiny bone buttons that add a tailored touch to her fitted suit coat. Black patent leather wedge-soled shoes, trimmed in suede are a new note.

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. Glamour is the word for Miss Massey when she steps out in her rust crepe slack suit. Bright yellow and orange stripes lend a decorative touch to the full trousers and sleeves. (Kornhandler's).

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph. Original caption: Ilona Massey...beautiful Hungarian actress who took American hearts by storm in "Balalaika" when she first came to this country, and continued to do so via many pictures until she retired from the screen a year ago, now returns to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios to be co-starred in "Holiday in Mexico". In this picture, she will again thrill audiences with her beautiful voice and her individual rendition of both classical and modern songs.

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. Late afternoon is met confidently when the singing star turns out in these very full trousers of gold jersey. Her long-sleeved blouse is a riot of color, ranging from dark brown to palest yellow. (Slacks by Kornhandlers).

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. Late afternoon is met confidently when the singing star turns out in these very full trousers of gold jersey. Her long-sleeved blouse is a riot of color, ranging from dark brown to palest yellow. (Slacks by Kornhandlers).

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.