Delight Evans
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Cordelia D. "Delight" Evans (1902 – ca. 1985)[1] was an American entertainment writer, editor, and film critic who was most widely known for her career as the editor of Screenland Magazine. Before accepting her career-making position at Screenland, Evans worked for Photoplay Magazine for six years. Screenland and Photoplay were both popular fan magazines that allowed fans to connect with movies outside the theaters. Some of the magazines' content consisted of movie reviews, movie promotions, and spreads of popular actors and actresses. Evans first started working for Screenland Magazine in October 1924 where she wrote reviews for various iconic films of that time. In 1929, Evans was promoted to Editor of the magazine. Nine years later in 1938, her success and ambitious attitude lead her to her own radio program, Food Secrets of the Movie Stars.[1]
Delight Evans | |
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Born | Cordelia D. Evans 1902 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | ca. 1985 (aged 82–83) |
Occupation(s) | Writer, editor, film critic |
Years active | 1917–1952 |
Spouse | Herbert Crooker
(m. 1924; died 1960) |