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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. The singing star greets the morn in a champagne crepe sport dress. The hood is lined in a gay plaid taffeta. Buttons on the blouse are in matching taffeta. Alligator shoes with the very new wedge-sole add the finishing 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.

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 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Balalaika", dons the latest in play clothes. Strolling into the village, Miss Massey wears this wool play dress in smart stripes. The fitted skirt and bodice is made possible by the new matletex. Apron pockets 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 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Balalaika", dons the latest in play clothes. Strolling into the village, Miss Massey wears this wool play dress in smart stripes. The fitted skirt and bodice is made possible by the new matletex. Apron pockets are a new note.

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph. Original caption: Careful, Miss Massey...Ilona Massey, perched on a rock in the Palm Springs desert, is going to look before she leaps. The singing star, who co-stars with Nelson Eddy in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Balalaika", spends a few days vacationing on the Southern California desert. On an exploring expedition she discovers that there are rocks on the desert as well as sand and palm trees.

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph. Original caption: Nectar of the gods...Ilona Massey discovers there is nothing as fresh as clear mountain water. The singing star, who plays opposite Nelson Eddy in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Balalaika", spends a few days resting at Palm Springs upon the completion of her role. In peasant play clothes, the star explores the depths of Palm Springs famous Palm Canyon.

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph while climbing in a tree. 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 with two Scottish Terriers. Original caption: When the invitation says resort wear...Ilona Massey, who has just completed her first co-starring role with Nelson Eddy in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Balalaika", dons the latest in play clothes. Strolling around the pool, Miss Massey wears a long fitted princess coat of white sharkskin over her sating bathing suit. Here is a girl who "dares to go near the water". (Mabs of Hollywood)

Nelson Eddy (left) and Ilona Massey (right) pose for a photo in a scene for "Balalaika", her first starring Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture.

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph with an unidentified man. 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. Out for a canter, Miss Massey selects tailored riding breeches of light beige whipcord to wear with her saddle brown jodhpurs. Her shirt is of light blue suede. Over her shoulders she throws her suede topcoat of warm chocolate brown.