"Short entries in a date-book can sometimes pose a mystery," Anita Loos once recalled. "In Santa Monica, July 4, 1935, I scribbled, 'Leave for New York. Lend beach house to Joe.' And then six weeks later a mystery comes to light. 'Home from vacation. Find house in order except for FOOTPRINTS ON THE CEILING.'
"Only Hollywood could supply an answer to that mystery. Joe Schenck was an eminent film producer and in spite of his girth, advancing years and retreating hairline, he dearly loved to play. And I learned on investigation that those footprints had come about during a beach party Joe gave. It seemed that Johnny Weissmuller [who played Tarzan] had grabbed a starlet whose feet were smeared with suntan oil, and hoisted her, upside down, until she was walking on the ceiling."
Sources
Anita Loos, Kiss Hollywood Goodbye
