Hollywood Notes and Awards Dominate the Box Office
Mezz Gerhard G. Kramer reports booming returns for Cyrano de Bergerac starring Jose Ferrer as it shatters records in New York theater. John Derek quits smoking for a year then trains as a Columbia football star in The Hero. The National Council of Teachers of English awards NBC Theater for promoting literary heritage. Born Yesterday headed for Oscar consideration with a strong cast and script, while Sunset Boulevard and All About Eve contend for nominations. Edgar Bergen debuts on CBS with a Disney Christmas special featuring Alice in Wonderland. A Joan Crawford impostor causes mild confusion in Milwaukee, but the real Crawford remains unfazed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Swanson
Eve
Anne Baxter
Thelma Ritter
Edgar Bergen
CBS
Walt Disney
NBC
Disney
Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Mortimer Snerd
Maureen O Hara in Rio Grande Relies on Subtle Glamour
Director John Ford notes O Hara would not appear glamorous as a calvaryman’s wife in 1875 Western Rio Grande co starring with John Wayne. She wears little makeup, hair slicked back, six costume changes with only one handsome, none revealing. David Brian recalls crying scenes in Breakthrough and Flamingo Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maureen O’hara
West
John Ford
Republic
Rio Grande
John Wayne
Cight Rope By Allison Burks
Grandmother Thorndyke confronts a conspiracy involving her granddaughter Dorinda LaCroix and Dorinda’s impersonator Atella Moore. The shock triggers a heart attack, while Fay Thorndyke and Edward Thorndyke navigate the masquerade’s fallout as coffee offers brief relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Thorndyke
Dorinda LaCroix
Dorinda
Fay Thorndyke
Edward Thorndyke
Atella Moore
Edward
Fay Tells Uncle Edward Grandmother Died Last Night
Dorinda shares the family tragedy with Fay and Edward as Grandmother passes away. Fay calmly delivers the news, while Edward, recently in a robe, appears moved with tears and disbelief. Dorinda observes the emotional moment surrounding the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay
Dorinda
Carol
Edward
Carol Fears Blame For Nap During Duty
Mrs Thorndyke lies pale on a carved bed as Edward and Dorinda confront guilt and sorrow after a nurse recalls comforting words. Dr Evans notes another attack may come. Carrie and Fay share condolences while Carol explains her sleepless night and cautious care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol
Mrs. Thorndyke
Edward
Dorinda
Fay
Dr. Evans
Carrie
Mr. Greer
Carrie Begins Stripping Away Coverings on Bed
Dorinda and Carrie uncover signs of Aunt Lucy at rest after her death while Dr Evans and Mr Thorndyke weigh the will. Dorinda recalls care duties while Carrie discovers lipstick stains on a pillow. Lana resents restraint and fears Edward’s reaction as the night ends in suspense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie
Dorinda
Edward
Carol
Randy
Greer
Harriet
Lana
Lucy
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Mez Gerhard
Gtanley Kramer
Kramer
Jose Ferrer
New York
Ferrer
John Derek
Columbia
National Council of Teachers of English
Miss Ritter
Monty Woolley
John Crawford
Milwaukee
Joan Crawford
Joan
David Brian
Gouethe
Jonathan Swift
Tacitus
TY Lane
Lydia B Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Thurso
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