In Those Days
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One night after flying to Los Angeles from my homeland England, I met a girl at a party.
In those days girls used to go to parties.
This one was at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, and there, right before my veries, was the girl I had grown up loving from afar. (Well, from the 15th row of the cinema, which is far enough).
After chatting her up for a few moments with the usual incredible charm and wit learned from Cary Grant, I was able to ask her where her twin sister was, and ask if she still had the great treehouse, and the most troubling for me of course, what had happened to the bloke in Whistle Down the Wind.
I was happy to find that Pollyanna, oops... Hayley, had heard of me, and we became good friends.
What a lovely person. She would come over to our house on Benedict Canyon and let herself be thrown into the swimming pool.
I was sad when she ran off with Cary Grant's son, and blew up her car.
Her Dad was a bit upset. “I don't think so, Herman”.
— 😎 Herman
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Pollyanna was the first movie I ever saw. I was able to take 6 friends to see That Darn Cat for my 10th birthday. I tried to see every other movie she made. I wish I had seen her in person in The King and I a few years ago.
Thank you Peter, lovely story,
Hayley Mills wonderful actress from a very talented family
I loved her in Whistle down the wind one of my very favourite films, also love the title music ❤
I remember the movie “Parent Trap” about the twins who met in camp and schemed to bring their divorced parents back together…. hmmm, can’t remember if it worked! I also remember seeing this picture in the 16 magazine and thinking Oh, what a cute couple! I’m glad it didn’t work out though. Things have a way of working out for the best, don’t they?
I had a crush on Hayley. Loved her in the parent trap. Next time you attend a party with Hayley, don’t forget to invite your no1 fan along.
Shame on me I guess I didn’t explore this site enough!! I have always loved Hayley Mills and my husband had a crush on her back in the day! You met so many young lady’s I bet some of the guys wanted to be you! You have lead a most interesting life met so many people like Hayley and I bet many more I could name a few! Thank you for your wonderful story there you are so good at them love you!