Massey, Ilona, 1910-1974

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.

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph two Scottish Terriers. 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's two Scotties sit up and take notice of her navy blue sailor slack outfit. The blouse, with its tiny stripes of white is worn outside the trimly tailored trousers.

Ilona Massey walks through a doorway on the set of the movie "Balalaika" at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

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

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 around the pool, Miss Massey wears a long fitted princess coat of white sharkskin over her satin bathing suit. Here is a girl who "dares to go near the water".

From left to right, E. J. Mannix, Nelson Eddy, Ilona Massey, Louis B. Mayer, and an unidentified man celebrating Nelson Eddy's birthday during filming of "Balalaika".

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.

This is a photograph of actress Ilona Massey. Original caption: Beauty with a voice...One of the loveliest of Hollywood's new singing stars in Ilona Massey, soon to be seen as Nelson Eddy's co-star in "Balalaika", tuneful musical of Old Russia. Miss Massey came to Hollywood eighteen months ago after she had created a sensation with her singing in Vienna. Her glamorous blonde personality made an instant hit in a brief singing role in "Rosalie". Since then, she has been groomed for stardom, with voice lessons, dramatic instruction and schooling in English.

This is a photograph of actress Ilona Massey. Original caption: Beauty with a voice...One of the loveliest of Hollywood's new singing stars is Ilona Massey, soon to be seen as Nelson Eddy's co-star in "Balalaika", tuneful musical of Old Russia. Miss Massey came to Hollywood eighteen months ago after she had created a sensation with her singing in Vienna. Her glamorous blonde personality made an instant hit in a brief singing role in "Rosalie". Since then, she has been groomed for stardom, with voice lessons, dramatic instruction and schooling in English.

This is a photograph of actress Ilona Massey. Original caption: Beauty with a voice...One of the loveliest of Hollywood's new singing stars in Ilona Massey, soon to be seen as Nelson Eddy's co-star in "Balalaika", tuneful musical of Old Russia. Miss Massey came to Hollywood eighteen months ago after she had created a sensation with her singing in Vienna. Her glamorous blonde personality made an instant hit in a brief singing role in "Rosalie". Since then, she has been groomed for stardom, with voice lessons, dramatic instruction and schooling in English.