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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1961
Page
21
Hollywood AP Ernie Kovacs rails against Broadway critics and effete actors saying Broadway has lost virility and is kept alive only by tourists and out of town shows He argues Hollywood and TV offer richer talent and entertainment with less fuss and better value than Broadway dining and the stage.
Mary Martin stage debut as Fanny Brice in a Broadway production is announced. The actress, known for The Sound of Music and TV's Peter Pan, will headline the revival last linked to Fanny Brice's role in a major musical.
Arthur O Connell and Pat Boone discussed a horse purchase during filming at MGM. They bought a horse for 25000 dollars but the animal earned only 900 in purses, highlighting the high costs of feeding training and stabling. The incident occurred while on set for April Love.
A powerful push toward a national repertory theater is expected to develop with the Performing Arts Center and a Repertory Theater Association led by Elia Kazan and Robert Whitehead. Adequate foundation support operating funds and Broadway talent are anticipated for the project which may begin in 1963.
Hollywood profile outlines Jack Kelly as a TV star willing to take second or third leads in films. He argues for quality movies and good parts, noting public preference for established stars. The piece covers his Warners contract, his sister actress Nancy Kelly, wife May Wynn Donna Reed, writing plans, and career philosophy.
Mary Webb Davis an agent for top Hollywood models operates from 8532 Sunset Blvd next to Dino's Lodge her doorway is a popular spot for visitors. Zsa Zsa Gabor says publicity ruined her marriage prospects claiming men view her as a gold digger and notes a Las Vegas hotel press agent arranged a $500000 jewelry loan for publicity.
Hollywood AP reports actor and singer John Conte wed Ruth, a former actress who built wealth in joa estate and interior decoration. Conte, formerly host of Matinee Theater, says his wife is his greatest fan and business partner.
Hollywood reports Roz Russell embraces a bold casting choice in Majority of One with Jack Warner and Vincent Sherman directing. Alec Guinness plays the Japanese lead while Russell adopts a Jewish accent, saying she remains a character actress. Industry observers note the project could be Warner’s most lucrative to date.
Exposed plank and beam ceilings with natural wood are valued for decoration. Douglas fir and west coast hem lock woods stand out as especially attractive choices for home interiors.
In Hollywood and on tour across the United States Sonja Ziemann co starred with star Widmark in The Same Ways. She met audiences in big and small towns including Pennsylvania Dutch communities while promoting the picture. She noted the German leaning dialect and even shared a meal with local Pennsylvanians who still bake their own bread.
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