Paul Anka rises to fame from Ottawa songwriter to international star
AP profile traces Paul Anka’s rise from Ottawa high school student to a global show business figure. It notes his early Diana audition, writing about 100 tunes including 20 hits, and selling 25 million records. Anka emphasizes composing love songs in popular rhythm, not rock n roll.
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Huck Finn On Screen At Colonial Theater Bluefield
Metro-Goldwyn Mayer brings Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to Bluefield's Colonial Theater opening Wednesday. Eddie Hodges stars as Huck with Archie Moore as Jim, joined by Tony Randall Patty McCormick Neville Brand Mickey Shaughnessy Judy Canova Andy Devine and Buster Keaton in key roles.
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Praises Cast Of New Movie On Summer Plans And Career
Hollywood star Gregory Peck discusses Beloved Infidel and Navarone films. He cites Hollywood assembly lines as a problem and emphasizes family life and meaningful work. Peck recalls Roman Holiday and notes future plans, including Let's Make Love and Guns of Navarone.
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Directors Seek St Francis of Assisi Star for Curtiz Film
Hollywood AP report notes Plato Skouras and Michael Curtiz hunt for a male lead to play St Francis of Assisi. Possible big names like Frank Sinatra and Laurence Harvey were considered but deemed unsuitable or too costly. Curtiz tests lesser known actors this week as he shapes the role of the joyful, witty saint before the screen.
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Actors' Fund allocates 387,211 to needy actors
The Actors' Fund of America contributed 387,211 to needy theatrical professionals over the past year. Relief cases aided reached 113 percent, and at a recent meeting producer Vinton Freediey was reelected president with officers Gilbert Miller, Katherine Cornelius, and Herman Bernstein.
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Ernest In Love Gains Steam On Broadway Stage
New York reports Ernest In Love a flourishing off Broadway musical adaptation of an Oscar Wilde story. Ann Creswell provides the book and lyrics and has built on earlier television writing.
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Elvis Presley Evolves Into Philosopher Soldier
Hollywood reports Elvis Presley, now in the Army, shows unexpected maturity discussing world issues religion and politics. He weighs war Khrushchev and personal fame, says he plans to focus on movies records and concerts while avoiding drama lessons.
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Eskimo Actress Dorcas Brower Promotes Alaska on Screen
New York AP reports Eskimo actress Dorcas Brower, star of Edna Ferber film adaptation Ice Palace, extols Alaska cuisine and customs. She warns polar bear liver is harmful, recalls Eskimo kissing, and recalls Sitka college beauty pageant days and Point Barrow statehood celebration.
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