Norma Desmond's News Year's Eve Celebration: Chapter 1 in "The Norma Desmond Chronicles"

Norma has been sprung from the "place" where she had to go for a little meds-adjustment just in time for New Year's Eve! No Joe Gillis rejections this year - just Norma, Max and her true friends. Look how Hollywood has rallied around her!

This is a big night for Norma. She has waxed the tile floor (the on one which Valentino tangoed), has made sure there is plenty of liquor, and left the rest of the details to Max.

First, a silent screen queen must make a regal entrance to greet her guests:

Norma was overcome with emotion!

Max was smiling*!

* but threw out the guns and razor blades just to be on the safe side.

 So many stars came to celebrate her "return" and toast her to a happy new year!

First, her beloved CB DeMille made a speech to welcome her home.

After which, all of Hollywood drank a toast or two in her honor.

Louise happily played bartender

Lifting a glass or five to Norma were:

Stan, Ollie & Charley

Merle Oberon

Audrey

Bette & Miriam

Gable & Lombard

Bing, Grace & Frank

Liz

Cary & Ingrid

Joan (Norma's new BFF)

The "other" Norma & Conrad

Designated Drivers Charlie & Edna

Hedda took notes and reported that a wonderful time was had by all

It was a triumphant evening for Norma. All agreed that she "seemed fine" and that she was a brilliant hostess.

She was back and the new year beckoned with the promise of all good things for Norma Desmond. With that pesky "incident" behind her, the sky was the limit!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, NORMA DESMOND!

To be continued.......

The Norma Desmond Chronicles will continue periodically in 2011. Check back often to see how Norma is adjusting to her new life. One thing about Norma... she is never boring!