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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1946

Page

3

Duke MecCale Investigates a Wealthy Wedding Case

Private detective Duke MecCale accepts a job guarding wedding presents for Miss Bigelow's niece amid hints of danger. He meets Sybil Bigelow, Victoria and Stephen Bigelow, and Mrs Stephen Bigelow. Architect Christopher Storm and Veronica, Curt Vallaincourt, and a subtle, meaningful glance shape the tense setup.

Duke MecCale Veronica Curt Vallaincourt

Curtain of Desire in a Very Wary Evening

In a tense revel with the Bigelow clan, Curt Vallaincourt charms Veronica Bigelow while rivals judge motives. McCale suspects hidden schemes as Ann Marriot and Shari Lynn mingle, and the glamorous set debates love, money, and the saleable nature of Curt. The scene hints at looming conflicts over gifts, weddings, and betrayals.

Bigelow Ana Curt Wit’s End Sybil Karen Veronica Victoria Stephen McCale Love Shari Lynn Phooey Curt ‘Vallaincourt Veronica Bigelow

Dinner Date at The White Abbey Ends With Odd Call

A man felt disembodied after leaving a theater and rushed into a drugstore to dial the Bigelow number. He instructed Miss Adelaide to have his assistant Mr Bjorkland report to her house at eight, then phones his own number and asks Rocky to spend the night at the Bigelows.

Marriot White Abbey Rocky Ann McCale Bigelow Miss Adelaide Bjorkland the Bigelows

Dark Passage star Virginia Vale joins film opposite Davis

Western Newspaper Union reports Virginia Vale, famed radio actress heard on CBS Suspense, will play the other woman opposite Lauren Bacall in Dark Passage. Vale rose from radio bits with Phil Baker and Jack Benny to dramatic acting, later praised for her talent on the coast.

Virginia Valernes Moorehead Lauren Bacall Lionel Barrymore Phil Baker Fred Allen Jack Benny

Judy Garland and friends in 1940s film star collectables

Judy Garland signs with M G M for the long run and stars in The Pirate with Gene Kelly while The Good Old Summertime adds Sinatra. other notes mention Bette Davis, Bing Crosby, Alan Ladd and Eddie Foy Sr. collecting items, and Juvenile Jury gains traction with Universal short subjects and New York Winter Garden tours. A Benedict Bogeaus scholarship honors Rusel D Johnson for 1946 47.

Judy Garland M-G-M Gene Kelly Kelly Crank Sinatra Arthur ‘Freed Eddie Foy Sr Hollywood New York Bing Crosby Universal Pictures Winter Garden Actors’ Laboratory Theater Benedict Bogeaus Rusel D. Johnson Army Air Corps

Selznick Plans Sarah Bernhardt Film With Garbo Prospects

David O. Selznick budgets five million dollars for a 1947 production titled Sarah Bernhardt. He hopes to cast Garbo, and if not persuaded, may star his new Italian discovery Valli instead.

David O. Selznick Sarah Bernhardt Garbo Valli

Odds and Ends in June Murky Metro Showbiz Notes

Patchy OCR item notes June activity in Metro theater and TV. Mentions an actress bereft of clear context, a CBS show premier after January 1, Claudette Colbert and Fraser MacMac in original film roles, and Anita Colby health remarks. Also Harold Huber reads from a telephone directory daily.

Metro Bere Ee Ory Pee Jo Coad Gene Eae Harold Huber

Paul at Rome The World Center for the Gospel Mission

Paul’s call and preparation reach Rome as the heart of the known world. The gospel’s reach to heathendom drives believers to expectancy and readiness to preach. Paul’s imprisonment becomes a platform to witness, convert guards, and compel a global declaration that Jesus saves and satisfies. Best wishes for a blessed new year urging renewal of zeal and debt to the lost.

Paul Christ Rome Mediterranean Sea God Jerusalem Spain Caesar Jesus

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