Rex Harrison Shines in Cleopatra Oscar Buzz Grows
Hollywood reporter says Rex Harrison’s Caesar in Cleopatra stood out amid production turmoil. He notes critics and audiences praised his restrained performance and anticipates an Oscar nod. Harrison emphasizes locking into the character despite not watching daily rushes. He returns to star in My Fair Lady with Audrey Hepburn.
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Elizabeth
Caesar
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Cleopatra
Burton
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Liz
Henry Higgins
London
Broadway
Audrey Hepburn
Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood Gossip Sparks Studio Rumors
Hedda Hopper discusses Jack Warner’s Hollywood dominance while noting rumors he plans to buy Frank Sinatra’s operation. The piece mentions Sinatra’s Cal Neva and Riviera settings, plus Casey Stengel’s wife Edna demanding a hat after a New York party, and Tony Bill’s rising career alongside his brother John in a folk group.
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Tony Bill
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San Francisco
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Chicago
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Indianapolis
Tony
John Bill
Hollywood Gossip Buzzes Over Stars And Summer Plans
The column notes Tony and John Bill in limbo about Frank Sinatra venues, Kim Novak and Rodger Mann romance speculation, Rita Hayworth’s delayed project with Sue Lyon, and Ava Gardner links. It mentions Ruth Henning praising Paul Harvey, Emmy night reactions, Walt Disney signing Vera Miles for Wild Goose Stop, and Jason Robards Jr planning Lincoln Center plays with family summer trips to Malibu.
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Dangerfield
Barnaby Conrad
Sinclair Lewis
Franchot Tone
Lewis Jason Robards, Jr
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Bob Hope
Lincoln Center
Arthur Miller
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East 66Th Street
Marco Millions
Eugene O'Neill
Robards
Lauren Bacall
Malibu
Labor Day
New Healing Substance Cuts Itching Piles Fast
Science discovers Bio-Dyne as a new healing substance that promptly stops burning itch and pain from hemorrhoids and shrinks them without surgery. Reported improvements span years, with doctors noting strong healing results in diverse cases. Preparation H suppositories and ointment are advertised as the obtainable forms.
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Notable quotes on artistic freedom and US ideals
Abby Mann urges artists to attack any institution and let chips fall. Russian filmmakers hear his call for freedom as the U S is seen as a model. Secretary of State Rusk notes failures to live up to proclaimed ideals are observed and magnified.
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Abby Mann
U.S
Rusk
Weeknight Film Schedule Varied at Local Theaters
Paramount shows 55 Days at Peking with 1:10 3:50 6:20 8:50 times. RKO Iowa offers Summer Magic at 2:55 6:20 9:40 and Make Way for Lila at 1:35 4:55 8:20. World screens The Longest Day 1:30 4:50 8:10 with shorts 1:15 4:30 7:50. Times presents Where the Boys Are 1:30 4:50 8:15 and Main Attraction 3:05 6:30 9:55. Marion shows Hud at 6:55 9:20 plus shorts 6:30 8:50. C.R. Drive-In features Lolita 7:50 and Splendor in the Grass 10:35. Twixt Town runs Interns 8:05 and Zotz 10:35.
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Peking
RKO
Iowa
C.R
New York Cavalcade Rome Gossip Highlights Wins and Woes
In Rome Geraldine Page wins praise and tears at Taormina, while Gregory Peck jokes about his Oscar. Cornel Wilde suffers a tummy ache after Sword of Lancer. Jean Wallace endures jellyfish sting and loses an $8,000 jewel. Sophia Loren and Carlo Ponti feud, Linda Christian dominates Purdom. Mail slowdowns and Marianne Means book news, plus Tucker family wedding plans and Liz Taylor rumors color a gossip-packed panel of Rome notes.
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Cornel Wilde
Jean Wallace
Vulcana
Aeolian Islands
Rome
Jean
Sophia Loren
Carlo Ponti
Linda Christian
Edmund Purdom
Linda
Purdom
Rose sticks to plan amid advisor Bern Bardack’s warning
Billy’s confidant Bernard Baruch urged cancellation, but Rose remains committed to the plan. The narrator notes absence and uncertainty about Rose’s current stance.
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Bérnard Baruch
Rose
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