Ruby McCoy — Queen of Montmartre (1927) 🇺🇸

Gentlemen do not prefer blondes!

The proof of the error of Anita Loos’ declaration is Ruby McCoy, the cigarette girl at the Montmartre. The glory of her Titian hair has won her five cups in beauty contests.

Despite these honors, succeeded by the inevitable offers of movie contracts, Ruby continues to stroll about the Montmartre dispensing smokes. A screen career has been proffered her many times, for Ruby is blue-eyed and winsome and wistful, and her hair is an aureole framing her sweet face. A movie star’s career, however, is mercurial, while a competent cigarette girl, at once decorative and businesslike, who remembers each star’s favorite brand, is sure of getting a steady salary.

For four years Ruby has been a feature of the Montmartre — yes, a feature. Montmartre wouldn’t be Montmartre without her. She points out the stars in intimate whispers to the admiring tourists. The stars all like her. Their friendly smiles follow her from table to table. With gracious little nods, Ruby accepts their approval with the air of a pleased princess, and passes on.

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Collection: Picture Play Magazine, August 1927