Broadway Gossip and Show Biz Feats From New York
New York theater and film chatter recounts Merrick's Happy Time premiere antics with Shubert family ties and cotton balls on stage. Other notes cover Ruby Keeler returning to stage, Viva Che! filming, Einstein quip on bridge, Dunaway’s India trip, and Bert Wheeler’s long showbiz arc.
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Berets May Be On Television
Hollywood producer Michael Wayne plans four TV series about Green Berets following The Green Berets film. The projects would cover Special Forces activities worldwide rather than only in Vietnam, and Wayne is the son of actor John Wayne who leads the movie cast.
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The Pent House and Reflections in a Golden Eye Showings
Friday theater times list multiple films at Paramount Iowa World Plaza Marion with runtimes and shorts. Saturday matinee features Rocka bye Baby.
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Marion
Cool Hand
Luke
Newley's Whim Pays Off In Hollywood Night Club
Anthony Newley and Sandy Dennis helped start the Factory a private disco theque on Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood last summer. The limited 500 member venue became Hollywood's popular spot with long term profits expected to match Newley's Sweet November salary.
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Anthony Newley
Sandy Dennis
Ffim
Santa Monica Boulevard
Newley
New Wigs Featured in Paris Set Duet Fashion
Universal's "The Night of the Following Day" brings His and Her wigs worn by Marion Brando and Rita Moreno. The Paris set showcases matching colors and nearly identical styles in a new duets fashion moment.
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Sheik to be shown at Cornell College Cauldron
The Sheik star Rudolph Valentino will be screened Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. in the Cauldron at Cornell College on Seventh Avenue 8. Admission is 25 cents.
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You Can Hardly Tell the Good Guys From the Bad Guys in Modern Movies
Hollywood veteran Vernon Scott notes the shrinking gap between leading men and character actors. He cites Brando as the turning point and highlights stars like Anthony Quinn Rod Steiger Lee Marvin Walter Matthau Jim Coburn Alan Arkin Steve McQueen Richard Harris Yul Brynner and Kirk Douglas as examples. He also discusses John Saxon seeking leading man status after The Appaloosa and the public’s desire for more realistic portrayals.
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Rod Steiger
Lee Marvin
Walter Matthau
Jim Coburn
Alan Arkin
Steve McQueen
John Saxon
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Art Carney Stars In Pinocchio NBC Christmas Special
New York NBC will air a 90 minute musical Pinocchio during the 1968 Christmas season. Art Carney will sing and dance as Gepetto. Peter Noone of Hermits will take the title role.
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Herman's Hermits
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