Crawford plans Dempsey biopic and dance role in film
New York previews reveal Broderick Crawford finalizing a deal with Jack Dempsey to produce a film on The Champ’s career. He would also play Jack Kearns and may meet Baer Jr. to portray Jack. he aims to draft the script with Budd Schulberg. The item also highlights Astaire dance partnerships and various society notes including Eddington’s Alimony Limited and Lola ballet gossip.
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New York
Broderick Crawford
Syracuse
Jack Dempsey
the Champ
Crawford
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Baer, Jr
Jack
Budd Schulberg
Jean Arthur Returns to Hollywood as TV Work Beckons
Hollywood reports Jean Arthur, 56, back in the public eye after a long pause. She revisits film, contemplates a TV series, and appears in CBS and Gunsmoke while enjoying Carmel life. Eddie Dukoff notes her fast shooting pace on TV sets and eagerness for dramatic roles.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Jean Arthur
Miss Arthur
Shane
West
CBS
J. Preston Magoon
Lucille Ball
Anci Ont
Cedar Rapids
Dukoff
United Federation
Carmel
St. Joan
University of California At Berkeley
Crosby Content in Two Worlds Hangs Between Benign Smirk and Status
Hollywood report notes Bing Crosby, 60, says he has not changed in 40 years while juggling life between film and television. He chats with cast and crew on The Bing Crosby Show set, remaining affable as his Burlingame home life with Kathryn and three children anchors his routine. He touts a system allowing quick flights between San Francisco area and production, highlighting his contented balance.
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Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Bing? Crosby
Bing
Kathryn
Burlingame
San Francisco
Hollywood figures discuss contracts and moves near home
The text notes a contractual controversy over the film Return from the Ashes with producers in London, while a spokesman mentions a $1 million deal and family details. Bing Crosby comments on schooling of his children, and Gina Lollobrigida considers suing United Artists.
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London
Bing
Community Life and Dining at Cedar Rapids Town and Country
The excerpt describes social ties with storekeepers and innkeepers in a Cedar Rapids community. It notes easy travel to San Francisco, frequent opera and ballet outings, and many dinners and parties. Dining options include We Mean Steak, Bar Blue Ribs, spaghetti, seafood, and lounge sandwiches at the Cedar Rapids Bowl Town and Country Shopping Center.
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San Francisco
Kathryn
Cedar Rapids Bowl Town and Country
Zinc mine cave‑in collapses 20 houses in Spain
In Torrelavega Spain a zinc mine cave in on Thursday night caused the collapse of twenty houses built above the mine. Four people were injured and there were no immediate reports of fatalities.
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Torrelavega
Spain
Husband of one time sweetheart must replace General
A TV guide item announces that a former sweetheart’s husband must replace General Savage at 9:00 Friday night on Channel 9. The note uses concise network listing language and hints at a casting or hosting change.
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Savage
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Cavalcade
Louis Sobol
Fred Astaire
Barrie Chase
Bob Hope
Adele Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Paulette Goddard
Joan Fontaine
Lucille Bremer
Ann Miller
Joan
Tam
Queen Elizabeth
Duchess of Windsor
Shubert Alley
Edward Eddington
Alimony Limited
Eddington
City
Nina Dyer
Prince Sadruddin Khan
Jean Pierre Aumont
Asti
Stelicgrad
France
Dimanche
Irene
Holland
Don Carlos
Carlos
Julianna
Goofy
Soupy Sales
Joe E. Lewis
Percy
Skippy
Crosby
Phil
Mandrake the Magician
Davis
Cliff
Polly
Sterrett
Kyle Rote
the Waldorf
Carnegie Hall
SOBOL
Center Point RD
Hwy
N.E
Stevens
Eddie Dukoff
William, Milne
Gerald Fatka
Steven Kadlee
Ray Banowetz
Peak
Ueginner
Clint Gross
Council Bluffs
UFPC
Robert Donahue Clinton
George Kampling
Towa City
Robert Strub
Dubuque
Clarence Gibson
Floyd Allchin
Davenport
Iowa Federation
Associated Press
Gunsmoke
Jim Arness
By Bob Thomas
Weldom
Tress
Harry, Jr
Mary Frances
Long Isand
Manhattan
Rome
Gina Lollooff
Brigida
Mirisch Films, Ltd
Sonforthland
Los Angeles
Inal Chandler
Rosn
North Woods
Walter Belson
Waglington
Postal Clerks’ Union
Preston Magoon
1St Avenue, S.E
Carousel
Coralville
Iowa City
SEA Foods
Kentucky Crisp
Wards Drive
Johnson Ave
Gina
Miller
Caldonia
Denni Tillmann
2Nd Ave
Magnus Hotel
Petula Clark
Searchers
del Shannon
Beatles
Willow Weep
Chad
Jeremy
Leader of the Laundromat
Drifemood
Montrose Hotel
The
Hotel Roosevelt
New Farm House
Armstrong’s
George
First Avenue
Coe College
AGA
Hawaii
Tropic Lanes
Polynesian Paradise
3Rd
Individu
Kentucky
Ignies
1St Ave. NE
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