John Wayne Signs The Townsend Harris Story Contract
Hollywood reports John Wayne has returned from the Far East and Rome and signed to star in The Townsend Harris Story with Buddy Adler. Harris, the first American ambassador to Japan, helped open Japan to the West, a fact influential in securing Wayne’s commitment.
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Film plans reveal Huston directing and holiday themed projects
John Huston may direct. Most actors avoid Huston. Brian Donlevy outlines an independent company producing half hour films for motion picture and TV release based on US religious and national holidays. With Carol Schroeder they completed The Christmas Story for release. future titles include The Easter Story and The Fourth of July.
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Theater Time Listings for Today at Local Theaters
The Gazette presents today’s cinema schedule with showtimes for Paramount Big Boodle Five Steps to Danger and Come Back Little Sheba at Times Palace Marion C R Drive In and Town venues. Listings include shorts and late-night options with durations noted.
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Harold Lloyd Jr Seeks Identity Beyond Famous Father
Harold Lloyd Jr 25, son of the famed comedian, insists he is a serious singer and not simply his father's carbon copy. He performs folk songs, French ballads, New York show tunes, and operatic arias, hoping talent proves distinct. He recalls a couple who assumed he’d imitate his father and reveals overheard remarks shaped his approach to winning over skeptics.
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Harold Lloyd Jr Faces Fame and Family Echoes on TV
The script quotes Harold Lloyd Jr stating he resembles his father Gene Kelly like qualities with no eyeglasses and that critics expect him to be a talentless showman. He discusses changing his name briefly, rejects impersonation, and promises a bold eyeless glasses comedy on May 1 in TV's Matinee Theater.
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