Movie Stars of 1932

The crash has put the country in dire straits But these two movie stars do not have similar fates They descend the staircase in their fancy clothes, Thinking everyone is rich, wearing wealth that glows. The people in the restaurant are equally unaware. That thousands are going hungry, wearing shoes with heels bare. 1932, they have diamonds, rubies, and expensive cars. Art deco finery of restaurant aids the ignorance of these movie stars. Daddies are out of the street, begging for milk money for their child. Some were killed working the railroad, or in the dust bowl, not mild. It is 1932, third year of America’s very worst depression so far. Glamorous couple clueless as chauffeur takes them home in their car.