The Pumpkin Eater gives doctors a run for their money
A film review praising The Pumpkin Eater for its deep exploration of female psychology. The writer notes doctors and a psychiatrist react with discomfort, while director Jack Clayton and writer Harold Pinter craft a complex narrative. The piece applauds the movie’s use of montage and subtext to depict a woman's terror and secure longing, ending with a playful jab at needing a doctor.
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Movie Timetable for Local Theaters
Weekend drive in listing shows Timetable Pony at Italian Style with 2:30 5:40 8:55 showings. My Darling Daughter runs 1:00 4:10 7:20. Goodbye Charlie at Palace with 2:20 5:40 9:00. War Party shows 1:00 4:15 7:35. Love Has Many Faces at Union Square 1:00 3:00 5:00 7:00 9:00. Fabulous California at Union Square 2:40 4:40 6:40 8:40. Berkshire Drive-In open weekends only. Pittsfield driven open.
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Marriage Italian Style at the Capitol Theater
A Munich style review noting too many cooks behind Marriage Italian Style but praising Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni. The film blends comedy and drama, with strong performances, polished color cinematography, and English dubbing, while citing an overbearing creative team as a flaw.
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Storrowton Opens June 7 With Unprecedented Musical
WEST SPRINGFIELD The Storrowton Music Fair will open June 7. Producer Wal ly Beach announced the season lineup including A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum with Jerry Lester and Jule Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days with Jose Ferrer and Jane Morgan in Lady in the Dark. The Music Man stars Gig Young South Pacific features Howard Keel and Patrice Munsel in Kiss Me Kate.
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Cast Listed For Comedy by Riggs Players
STOCKBRIDGE Jim Benenson stage manager for the Austen Riggs Players announced the cast for 1600 Clowns by Herb Gardner. The lineup includes Burt Goldstein Jeff Hodges Ron Auerbacher Cynthia Cantwell Dr Maurice Marcus and Charles Thornhill. Jayne Mooney directs with Danny Weiss assisting. the May production sets the stage.
Music writers set for Cat Ballou score in Hollywood
UPI reports Mack David and Jerry Livingston will compose the music and lyrics for Columbia's Cat Ballou starring Jane Fonda. The project centers in Hollywood with the duo delivering songs for the western comedy musical.
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Sharon Playhouse names first woman artistic director
Sharon Conn Sharon Playhouse announces Barbara J. Whiting known as B J Whiting becomes the first woman artistic director in the theater's 15 year history. She will assemble staff and unveil a summer program with a musical opening on June 25. Whiting is a University of Michigan and New School Drama alumna with directing study at the Sorbonne and has directed works at Surflight Off Broadway and Equity Library Theatre.
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Arthur Godfrey Returns to Broadway in Never Too Late
Arthur Godfrey, absent from Broadway since 1948, will begin an eight week engagement on April 5 in Never Too Late in New York, succeeding Dennis O’Keefe. Maureen O’Sullivan rejoins the company, taking over Martha Scott’s role, with Robert Mulligan and Bette Lieb joining the cast, replacing Will Hutchins and Kathryn Shawn. Twofers will be eliminated as regular scale returns.
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Artistic Bridge Hand Teaches Tricks and Lessons
A bridge hand is analyzed to compare actual play with storytelling. The kibitzer critiques South and East, suggesting better lines and an opening bid of one heart with 10 high card points and two doubletons, noting 24 quick tricks potential.
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Hollywood Film Casting for Young Dillinger Co stars
UPI reports producer Alfred Zimbalist signed former Miss America Mary Ann Mobley for a costar role in Young Dillinger. Nick Adams portrays Dillinger, while Bob Conrad from Hawaiian Eye plays Pretty Boy Floyd, joining the gangster’s circle.
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