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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1968

Page

7

Entertainer News and Political Buzz Across Global Ties

A jumble of entertainment and political notes includes Mrs. Johnson sending a White House bed to Texas, John Gunther writing Inside Moscow and Inside Warsaw for Reader's Digest, Gore Vidal and William Buckley slated for party conventions, and new film and theatre ventures. Details span ambassadors, beards in court, Nobel-like awards, and artists linking to McCarthy campaigns.

New York LBJ White House Johnson Texas John Gunther Moscow Warsaw Reader’s Digest ABC Gore Vidal William Buckley

Theater listings for Monday at Paramount Plaza Marion and more

The page lists film showings for multiple venues including Paramount, Plaza, Marion, C R Drive In, Twixt Town, and Collins Drive In. Titles include The Secret War of Harry Frigg The Party The Graduate Camelot Sweet November Wait until Dark Wild Racers Road Hustlers Divorce American Style Three on a Couch War Wagon Texas Across the River and Divorce era titles, with multiple daily times and shorts blocks.

Plaza Marion C.R. Drive Collins Drive-In Texas Across the River

Up Up and Away Composer Moves Musical Mountains at 21

Vernon Scott profiles Jim Webb, 21, a Hollywood songwriter and producer who wrote hits Up Up and Away and By the Time I Get to Phoenix. He has formed three corporations, is developing a Universal film, and plans a rock symphony using late 20th century rhythms while pursuing a music that dialogue with listeners. Webb emphasizes education in harmony and aims to blend personal artistry with audience interpretation.

Jim Webb Jim Phoenix Universal Studios James Garner Debbie Reynolds Webb

Freaks Banned From Paris Fairs by Police Chief

Parisians visiting fairs will no longer see freak shows or obscene attractions. Police Prefect Maurice Grimaud has outlawed all displays featuring revolting characters or indecent trappings at Paris exhibitions.

Paris UPI Maurice Grimaud

Russia's War and Peace Premieres as Mammoth Epic

New York hosts a six and a half hour benefit screening of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace production from Russia. Producer director Serge Bondarchuk stars in a 160,000 cast epic praised for unprecedented 70 mm photography and grand battle scenes.

New York UPI Russia Leo Tolstoy Bondarchuk Pierre Bezuhov Borodino Hermitage Palace Leningrad

Producer Stan Margulies Eyes Taller Leading Ladies

Hollywood producer Stan Margulies who discovered Barbara Rhoades and cast Eva Renzi as James Garner's leading lady in The Pink Jungle favors tall actresses for starring roles. He notes he can secure better deals by casting taller performers.

Hollywood Universal Stan Margulies Barbara Rhoades Eva Renzi James Garner Stan

Long and Short of It in Movies

Hollywood notes that costume designer Theodora Van Runkle has created the shortest mini skirts yet seen on screen for the film Bullitt. Actress Jacqueline Bisset will wear the designs opposite Steve McQueen in the crime drama.

Hollywood Theodora van Runkle Bullitt Jacqueline Bisset Steve McQueen

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