Peck ban sparks Catholic stage guild dispute in London
Gregory Peck is banned as a Communist by the Irish Catholic Stage Guild in Dublin, deemed unsuitable for a Catholic organisation's show in London. George Murphy will replace Peck as he defends himself, calling the accusations ridiculous and noting Hollywood would exaggerate the story. The Great Sinner opens at London's Empire Theatre.
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Royal Film Performnce
London
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Hollywood
Bearded Errol Flynn Steals Movie at London Showing
Errol Flynn, bearded for his Forsyte Saga role, dazzled in London during Command Performance. He was praised for his star turn alongside Princess Irene Ghica, whose engagement to Flynn drew social chatter as the film’s portrayal of Galsworthy’s saga drew mixed but generally favorable notices.
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Balkan
Frene Giaica
Paris
Evelyn Ankers Setstle in Beverly Hills Home
Evelyn Ankers enjoys a dip in her backyard pool at her Beverly Hills residence as a photographer calls. The starlet has bought a home, signaling her settling into Hollywood life amid a warming climate note.
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Evelyn Ankers
Beverley Hills
Evelyn
Hollywood
Independents to take over Rank empire in Britain
Rank film monopoly declines as two new English companies form Artistes Alliance Corpora tion led by Michael Wilding Anna Neagle and Herbert Wilcox World Screenplays a joint British American venture by Anatole de Grunwald. Rosa lind Russell and Gregory Peck expect Britain to make better pictures due to Rank troubles as J Arthur Rank reports losses between 4 and 5 million pounds and contemplates a halt to production next June with expected government aid.
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Herbert Wilcox
World Screenplays
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Rosalind Russell
Gregory Peck
London
Rank
Britain
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