Hollywood Stars Dominate Box Office Despite Few Women
AP reports Motion Picture Herald's top box office poll shows John Wayne as the No 1 attraction with Ali MacGraw the sole woman in the top 10. The piece surveys historical trends, noting female stars peaked in the 1930s and that male-dominated, sex and violence focused films largely define modern Hollywood.
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Theater Time Schedule Versus Films and Showings
The listing details Wednesday and Thursday cinema times across venues including PARAMOUNT, IOWA, WORLD, TIMES, PLAZA, STAGE 1 to 4, and MARION. Highlights include Together, Diamonds Are Forever, Sometimes a Great Notion and Dirty Harry with multiple daily screenings and matinee notes.
MG-M fiasco strands Hollywood stars on New Year
Norma Lee Browning reports a turbulent start to the year as MGM chief James Aubrey is accused of meddling with films. Michael Laughlin sues MGM for 9.5 million over edits to Chandler while Donald Woods gains pay after Pete Duel’s suicide reshapes theirAlias Smith and Jones episode requiring reshoots and extra weeks work.
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Ford's Still Has Trouble at Echoes of the Left Bank
Washington Ford's Theatre launches a new revue Echoes of the Left Bank amid sharp reviews. Ads defend the show while selling souvenirs from the production. The venue, restored after Lincoln's assassination, remains a historic theater with modest audience appeal.
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