Murder mystery ends in London writer duo tragedy
Police say Kenneth Halliwell battered Joe Orton to death with a hammer after a row over Orton’s new friendship. Orton’s nude cohabiter Halliwell died from a drug overdose. A bloody hammer and pill bottles were found in their central London flat. Orton, 34, rose to fame with Loot, which had a lengthy London run and lucrative film rights.
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Twentieth Century Fox Opens Studio for Weekend Open House
Twentieth Century Fox begins weekend Open House tours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, allowing 1000 to 2400 visitors per session without reservations. Tickets cost 2.50 for adults 1.50 for juniors 1 for children under 12. under six admitted free. Tours cover seven sound stages, outdoor sets Peyton Place Square and dock, plus behind the scenes education on lighting props and set prep. Universal Studios has similar tours.
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Anton Walbrook Dead at 66 Icon of British and German Film
Anton Walbrook, renowned tall suave actor born Adolf Wohlbrueck in Vienna, died in Tutzing Germany at 66 from a heart attack. He built his early German career in Vienna Munich and Dresden before moving to Berlin then England in 1930 adopting the stage name and British nationality in 1947. His London work included Call Me Madam and films such as The Red Shoes Colonel Blimp Gaslight and Queen Victoria. After the war he returned to Austria and Germany where stage work remained strong even as German cinema waned.
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Hollywood News Highlights Pearl Bailey and TV Film Plans
Hollywood reports Pearl Bailey canceled a three week Century Plaza engagement due to physical exhaustion. She plans rest before Hello Dolly!, aims to lead an all Negro production in Washington, D C with David Merrick producing. Mae West tests a mini on Hollywood Palace and Bob Wagner’s It Takes A Thief heads to Expo 67 for chase scenes.
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Layton Resigns as City Attorney in West Union
Leon R. Layton resigns after nearly 15 years as city attorney. The city council accepted the resignation with immediate effect and has not yet named a successor.
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Van Johnson Stages Hollywood Comeback After Setbacks
Hollywood veteran Van Johnson, once a top star, returns to prominence after years abroad and health battles. He cites renewed film and TV offers including Divorce American Style and His, Hers and Theirs, and says a loyal bobby-soxer following still greets him at stage doors.
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