Hollywood Scoops on O Connors and Lean Projects
Donald O Connor expands plans for a big musical film with Tony Newley to chronicle his song and dance era and possibly redo the George M Cohan story. He notes TV residuals prevent quick re runs. Leila Lean returns from Acapulco to attend Dr Zhivago premieres in San Francisco and London. Kirk Douglas eyes a tour behind the Iron Curtain beginning April 1 with a small entourage. Rod Steiger plans "Witness to a Killing" talks in New York with Ely Landau. David Niven heads to Switzerland for Casino Royale after a brief shoot. Joe Pasternak has invited him.
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Oscar odds and star gossip from a 1960s column
The piece notes Niven tied to The Charge of the Light Brigade with Tony Richardson directing. It mentions Jan Murray returning from Phoenix and Bye Bye Birdie and preparing to introduce Sherry Spillane on talent scouts. Malcolm Webber recalls Charlotte Green wood and the act with Alice Barnam, tracing her career from Main Street to Letty and possible later film appearances.
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Hedy Lamarr Fired From Movies Says She Won't Act Again
Hollywood reports reveal Hedy Lamarr was fired from Picture Mommy Dead amid nervous exhaustion and a shoplifting arrest. Zsa Zsa Gabor replaces her, with Lamarr stating she will never act again despite producer Gordon noting possible future roles.
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Johnson to Send Food for Peace Message to Congress
The White House indicated on Thursday that President Johnson will likely send his Food for Peace message to Congress next week. The statement sets up expected budget and aid discussions in the upcoming session.
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