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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1971
Page
20
A lively critique of Little Big Man highlighting Dustin Hoffman in the title role. The piece notes the film’s campy epic vibe, satirical humor, and unusual blend of tragedy and wit. It also covers plot strands from a life-spanning narrator to encounters with Indians and whites, with attention to Custer and racial themes.
A noisy theater page catalogs Friday showings across venues Paramount Plaza Marion Collins Drive-In Twin Towns and more. It notes titles including Death of a Salesman Life Big Man Patton MASH and Red White and Blue with cast highlights such as Hoffman Dunaway Peters Mulligan and Balsam and mentions Western figures Wild Bill Hickok Chief Dan George and an Academy Award nominee mentor.
A Date release profiles a nice-guy college student who clashes with the system after an auto accident lands him in prison. Michael Sarrazin plays William Popper with Barbara Merashey as his girlfriend and E. G. Marshall as his attorney uncle. The film critiques the courts and Establishment while delivering a Romeo and Juliet style romance and a clear social message.
AP reports Jerry Lewis appeared at the Olympia Musical Hall in Paris on Thursday night. The comedian performed a 11 minute act, delivering antics including stomping and grimacing as a black-tie audience reacted with loud laughter and cheering.
San Diego reports actor J Carroll Naish in poor condition after a severe emphysema attack. The 71 year old veteran character actor was hospitalized earlier in the week following the incident.
A Hollywood style benefit by Bob Hopé for Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Springs dazzled with Hope and Gregory Peck in a playful duet and a finale by Dolores Hope. The night featured stars Glen Campbell Dinah Shore Danny Thomas and honored guests on stage and in the audience. The report notes $1,000 a plate and guests including Alan Shepard Lucille Ball Fredric Thomas and Greer Garson. Also updates from Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas where Tom Jones drew a sold out crowd and Norm Crosby performed. Special Oscar chatter includes Godfrey Cambridge hosting a TV viewing party and Frank Sinatra’s anticipated win.
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