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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1954

Page

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Jubilee Trail on Screen Seen as Lavish Yet Budgeted Light

The Jubilee Trail film adaptation stars Joan Leslie and John Russell as a newly married pair en route to California. Vera Ralston, Forrest Tucker, Ray Middleton, and Pat O’Brien appear in a frontier melodrama with a triangle love plot, murder, and colorful secondary characters. Filmed in tri color, the production showcases Honolulu locations and a Hawaiian vibe with Wendell Corey and Evelyn Keyes featured.

Vera Ralston Este Forrest Tucker John Fussell Eton O’brien Wendelle Isa Lanchoseer Corey Evelyn The State Gwen Forrest Tucker California Ray Middleton Pat O’brien Hell’s Half Acre Wendell Corey Evelyn Keyes Honolulu

Hepburn in Italy for The Window film in Rome this summer

Louella Parsons reports Katharine Hepburn will star in Mario Soldati’s Italian production The Window in Rome this summer. Soldati directs his own adaptation of Dinner With the Commendatore with two Italian actors lined up. Marilyn Monroe may be considered for The Life Story of Mae West at 20th Century Fox. Miriam Nelson, previously private about dating, was at the Mocambo with Danish correspondent Nils Larsen as she and Gene move on.

Ollywood INS Hepburn Katharine Hepburn Italy Katie Rome Mario Soldati Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Mae West 20Th Century-Fox Hollywood Miriam Nelson Mocambo Nils Larsen Gene

Greek actress Paxinou ailing on French Riviera

Katina Paxinou, Oscar winner, is seriously ill on the French Riviera amid recent news of the John Shelton family welcoming a baby daughter. The fragment notes Paxinou's troubles and mentions Grayson's first husband in passing.

Katina Paxinou French Riviera John Sheltons Grayson

NBC Symphony To Be Disbanded

NBC announces the Toscanini era ends with the current season. the NBC Symphony Orchestra will be disbanded and replaced by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Charles Munch on next year’s nationwide broadcasts. NBC president Sylvester Weaver notes Toscanini retirement announced April 4 after 1937 formation. the project cost over one million dollars annually.

New York National Broadcasting Company Arturo Toscanini Boston Symphony Orchestra Charles Munch Sylvester L. Weaver Jrr NBC Toscanini Weaver

Lucy guest star Desi Arnaz to appear in golf skit

Desi Arnaz asks Jimmy Demaret to guest on I Love Lucy, promising natural humor in a golf skit. Lucy seeks truth in portrayal, notes set details and costumes, while Life With Father restores faithfulness to the source work. Dave Garroway’s red socks story links to Edith Bartow’s knitted misadventure.

I Love Lucy Desi Arnaz Jimmy Demaret Demaret Lucy Dave Garroway Edith Barstow J. Fred Muggs

TV Toppers Herb Shriner on Two for the Money

In a colorful aside, Herb Shriner recalls his rural roots and the habit of saving money to leave town instead of seeking a bank loan on CBS TV's Two for the Money. He notes a regional mindset where funds were stored for escape rather than borrowing.

Herb Shriner Cbs-Tv

Mrs Day Sees TV Series Based on Father Book

Mrs Clarence Day traveled to California to view a television series adapted from the famous book her husband wrote about his father Life with Father. She returned home with a firm belief formed during the trip.

California Darkglassesville Broadway Los Angeles Bcs-Tv Hollywood New York Father Father Day Mrs. Day Clarence Day

Theatre Time Schedules for Paramount Iowa State Palace Marion Drive-In

Theaters list today showings with cinema titles and times. Paramount offers Saskatchewan at 2 10, 4 40, 7 10, 9 40. Iowa runs Pinocchio and Saint's Girl Friday with several showings. State shows Jubilee Trail Hell's Half Acre with multiple daily times. Times presents Slaves of Babylon and Let's Do It Again. Palace screens I the Jury Sangaree Stalag 17 with several slots. Marion features Give a Girl a Break Ring. C R Drive-In shows 99 River Street Glory Brigade. Twixt Town screens Submarine Command and Trail to San Antone.

Iowa Babylon Eae Cane Ae Stalag 17 Marion Ring C. R. Drive-In River Street Glory Brigade

Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Iowa Estate

State of Iowa Linn County files show Magdaline Swe appointed and qualified as executrix of Katie Trusty deceased on April 13 1954. Creditors must promptly settle and those with claims must file them authenticated in Linn County District Court with attorney Wm O Slade.

State of Iowa Katie Trusty Linn County

Tea House of the August Moon Tops Critics Circle Awards

The Tea House of the August Moon by John Patrick was named best American play for the 1953 54 season by the New York Drama Critics Circle. Ondine was chosen best foreign play and The Golden Apple best musical.

New York John Patrick New York Drama Critics Circle Ondine

Pfunder’s Tablets Promise Quick Relief for Heartburn

Advertisement touts prescription like Pfunder’s Tablets to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn gas and indigestion. Claims soothing effect allows eating without distress with fast relief and money back guarantee. Sales pitch notes 100,000,000 sold.

F. H. Pfunder Pfunder

Lydia Pinkham's Compound and Tablets Promise Relief

Advert shows Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Tablets with added iron claim relief from menstrual distress. The copy asserts 63-80 percent relief in tests and notes complete or striking relief for many women. It touts functional menstrual pains and general relief from distress.

Lydia Pinkham

Vaganzas and Voices A Long View of Show Biz

Billy Dew notes Italy's Paolo Vaganza gave his puppet shows a name that endures as Vaganzas. Galen Drake recalls radio naysayers and defends radio remain vibrant. Drake, longtime CBS radio host, now shares the mike with singers while steering a new variety format.

Billy Dew Italy Paolo Vaganza Galen Drake Drake CBS Radio

Eye Lotion Advertisement Cites Local Support

A local advert promotes LAVO Eye Lotion to refresh and comfort tired eyes. It claims quick relief from burning itching and soreness, offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied and noting praise by thousands.

Product jockey storyteller hints at TV future

The text portrays a charismatic narrator praised for engaging tales and smooth commercials, earns the nickname product jockey. It notes external inspection cannot reliably distinguish cultivated from natural pearls, citing the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Unclear Start Date Cited By CBS Insider

A source remarks that CBS hints at no firm schedule yet and warns that the network often announces a Friday start date on the following Monday leaving the exact kickoff uncertain.

Stoo CBS

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