It's almost Midnight on December 31...

... and we're getting reading to usher in the New Year here at Shades of Gray!

We are looking forward to a bright tomorrow!

The Ladies of 'Hips, Hips, Horray!'

So many of the publicity photos for the 1934 RKO musical comedy "Hips, Hips Horray!" feature cuties wearing next to nothing that I was surprised to learn that the film revolves around competing cosmetic companies and flavored lipstick.

These photos should REALLY be promoting a film about goofy bellhops at a resort for people looking for "mature fun" and guests whose luggage and/or clothes they lose.

(I wish I could tell you who is who in the pictures, but I see conflicting information as to the identities of the girls on display. If someone wants to take a crack at ID'ing them, drop me an email, or leave a comment.)