The Last Remake of Beau Geste Spoof Review
A review notes Marty Feldman stars in The Last Remake of Beau Geste a PG humor laden spoof for Universal at Stage 4. It praises some bold moments while noting Feldman’s heavy humor may overwhelm the film’s spoof of Foreign Legion tropes.
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Ann-Margret
Michael York
Peter Ustinov
James Earl Jones
Universal
Stage 4
Foreign Legion
Feldman
Old Wide-Eyes
Last Remake Is A Doubled Beaux Geste Satire
The film mixes spoofs of Blazing Saddles and other spoofs with identical twin actors playing Beau Geste and Digby. Plot centers on a Blue Water Diamond caper and a kangaroo court escape, while family intrigue involving Fla via and Isabel unfolds. The PG rating hints at tasteless humor.
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Beau
Digby
Foreign Legion
Grand Theft Auto turns slapstick on road to Las Vegas
Nancy Morgan and Ron Howard star in a lighthearted farce from New World Pictures. Paula Powers and Sam Freeman flee Digby Powers in a Rolls Royce as a chaotic string of mishaps and car crashes unfolds. The review calls it pure entertainment despite a thin plot and uneven editing.
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Nancy Morgan
Marion Ross
New World Pictures
Eastown II
Keystone Cops
Paula Powers
Beau
Sam Freeman
Paula
Digby Powers
Barry Cahill
Sam
Digby
Las Vegas
Hollywood
Buffalo Herd Is Something More Exotic
Dr. Don Schroeder, an orthopedic surgeon in Eugene Oregon, keeps a buffalo herd on a 25 acre ranch named Bison-Ten-Yal near Interstate 5. He entered buffalo farming to diversify after moving from Detroit six years ago. Buffalo calves sell for 550, cows 850, and bulls up to 1000 each, making the venture profitable.
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Cedar Rapids Wins AAA Pedestrian Safety Award
Cedar Rapids received the AAA Award of Merit for its excellent record in preventing pedestrian accidents and fatalities in 1976. The city reported no pedestrian fatalities for three consecutive years and earned eight prior awards in AAA programs. Mayor Donald Canney accepted the honor as Richard Schuck noted lives saved and economic benefits nationally.
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Hotel Utah Expands With Two New Wings in Salt Lake City
The Hotel Utah adds two wings as part of a multi million dollar revitalization. The 1911 landmark on Temple Square now offers 560 rooms, free in room movies, and on site parking. Roof restaurant earns Holiday award rating, placing it among top North American eateries.
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