New Kelly Musical Echoes Hollywood’s Golden Era
Hollywood AP reports a satirical musical starring Shirley MacLaine and Gene Kelly in What a Way To Go! A dream sequence spoofing Anchors Aweigh and other classics, with co stars Paul Newman Robert Mitchum Dean Martin and Dick Van Dyke. Budget five million dollars and seventy gowns worth 375 thousand dollars.
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Hollywood gossip and TV talks ripple through entertainment class
Hedda Hopper notes Billy Graham will guest on Jack Benny's show amid praise for Graham and Benny. Jack aims for humor and dignity, echoing past Truman coverage. Other industry tidbits include John Ford casting, Serge Bourguignon directing, Steven McQueen reading, and Sam Engel's navy assignment. Julie Andrews returns to London for Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
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Bar naby Conrad’s Matador to Be Adapted for Film
After years of anticipation, Bar naby Conrad’s story Matador is set for a film adaptation. Producer Art Jacobs announced the project with plans for casting and a production schedule to begin soon.
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Eartha Kitt Sues for Divorce in California Suit
Singer Eartha Kitt files for divorce from William McDonald a Santa Monica case cites extreme cruelty without details. Married in 1960 the couple share a 21 month old daughter. Kitt, aged 35, is in Melbourne for three concerts.
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New York Cavalcade at Acapulco and Broadway Bites
Liz Taylor arrives with her brood in Acapulco as Richard Burton begins co starring in Night of the Iguana. Josh Logan is lodged in the Royal suite at the Acapulco Hilton while plans unfold for Ensign Pulver. Liz Taylor to stay at Las Brisas with her children. Harry Richman reflects on past finances. Sammy Shore jokes about his eight year old daughter. Peter Fonda and Lilith share screen space with Warren Beatty. Rex Bell Jr transitions from dentistry to acting following Clara Bow lineage.
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Theater listings and notes ramble through 1960s films and society chatter
A collage of cinema schedules from Paramount RKO Iowa World and other venues lists titles and showtimes for King Kong versus Godzilla Irma La Douce Lawrence of Arabia and more along with shorts and matinees. A sidebar recalls Marily n Monroe comparisons and a gossip note on Sherman Billingsley and live music at the Stork Club with reflections on film producer and wife dynamics.
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