Adolph Zukor Celebrates 100th Birthday in Hollywood Spotlight
Pioneer Adolph Zukor, born January 7 1873 in Resen Hungary, was toasted on his 100th birthday as the father of the American film industry. Surrounded by stars like Bob Hope and Diana Ross, he recalled early ventures from penny arcades to nickelodeons and the rise of Famous Players into Paramount, noting a career spanning four reels to a movie empire.
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Rich ard Burton Spurns Royal Concert for Ambulance Fund
Actor Richard Burton declined Princess Margaret’s bid to headline a charity concert for the St. John Ambulance Brigade, citing movie commitments for 18 months. He sent 100000 pounds to the brigade instead, a bank draft arriving at headquarters days later.
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The Poseidon Adventure and Other Theaters Showings
Monday listings include Paramount showing The Poseidon Adventure at 9 30, 7 35 and 9 40. OVA presents The Getaway with showings at 3 55, 9 35, 5 40, 7 45 and 9 50. World screens Up the Sandbox with times 1 40 and 8 80, plus shorts at 1 30, 8 15 and 6 16. Plaza lists Showball Express and Walt Disney World. Stage 1 runs Last House on the Left at 7 50 and 9 40, Stage 2 Pole and Tillie at 3 40, Stage 3 Deliverance at 7 50 and 9 86, Stage 4 Gone with the Wind at 7 45. Marion features at 14 1 3 5 7 percent.
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Gower Champion Takes Over Irene Directing Duties
Sir John Gielgud withdraws as director of the Broadway bound musical Irene and is replaced by Gower Champion. Producers cite extended out-of-town tryouts and Gielgud’s prior commitment as the reason for the switch.
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Look Away at Playhouse in New York
New Broadway drama Look Away opens at the Playhouse with Geraldine Page and Maya Angelou in a two role format about Mary Todd Lincoln. The piece, directed by Rip Torn, garners mixed reviews noting its biography heavy approach and uneven drama with strong performances by Page and Angelou amid criticism from The New York Times and Daily News.
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