British film industry reels amid US embargo and cuts
News from Hollywood and Britain during the US film embargo describes Elstree needing faster output to fill gaps in UK cinema. Reports note J Arthur Rank’s plans, ensemble star pairings like Alan Ladd with Veronica Lake, Gary Cooper rescuing Paulette Goddard, Linda Darnell’s health checks post Europe trip, Bob Hope’s palm injury during The Paleface, Joan Crawford’s fashion, and Phyllis Calvert highlighted among English top-dressed stars.
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Britain
Elstree
J. Arthur Rank
London Town
Tiny daily sum buys a Bond with high early interest
A description of a Fourth Security Loan Bond offers £10, £50, or £100 options with monthly payments and substantial interest returns, claiming early earnings surpass bank rates. It urges immediate applications at banks savings banks and post offices, noting district guinea credit on subscriptions.
Fourth Security Loan Details and Repayment Terms
Facts describe the fourth security loan financing wartime commitments and national works. Bonds or inscribed stock available in £10 to £1,000 through banks or post offices with semiannual interest at 3 1/4 percent for 12 years. Full repayment at maturity guaranteed by the Commonwealth and marketable for emergencies.
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Commonwealth
Larry Parks You Won’t Remember Him
A nostalgic profile notes Larry Parks beyond The Jolson Story. It recalls his varied pre fame roles and jobs including a Radio City guide with friend Gregory Peck, plus his film era passions and sudden moves among sports cars and dancers. It highlights Evelyn Keyes and Betty Garrett ties and a Las Vegas elopement.
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Larry Parks
Jolson
Parks
Larry
Olbird
Hollywood
Radio City
Gregory Peck
Columbia
von Johnson
Keenan Wynn
Betty Garrett
Evelyn Keyes
Mrs. Jolson
Miss Keyes
Las Vegas
Nev
John Huston
Saan
Oder
Trair
Everett
Judy
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Cleopatra
William Bendix
Paramount
Alan Ladd
Veronica Lake
Saigon
China War Zones
Gary Cooper
Fair Pley
Paulette Goddard
Studio
Paulette
Cooper
Miss Goddard
Linda Darnell
Europe
France
Belgium
Switzerland
New York
US Health Service
Dector
Bob Hope
Joan Crawford
Daisy Kenyon
Sheila O'Brien
Joan
Phyllis Calvert
Cyd Charisse
Perth
Metro
Cyd
Vivian Blaine
Vivian
Radio City Music Hall
Sydney
Jatkinson. Motors: Ltd
Nla.gov
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