Rock Hudson Faces Career Crossroads in Hollywood
Hollywood columnist James Bacon notes Rock Hudson grapples with whether he resembles Cary Grant or Gary Cooper, after a successful Pillow Talk and a long layoff. Hudson argues scripts and agency decisions, while producers champion his drawing room charm, with Day of the Gun underway in Mexico starring Kirk Douglas.
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This Could Be Too Realistic Rolly Wood Pirates Duel
A UPI report notes a Wal Disney film The Swiss Family Robinson uses 60 eracious blades. Pirates wield kris cullass shortsword proudsword and doubleheaded sword in scenes shot in the West Indies.
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London and Ferrer form their own production company
Hollywood AP reports Julie London and Jose Ferrer launching a joint production company. They promise autonomy to avoid misjudgments by front office or editors, praising Ferrer as a major talent and noting London may sing in future projects.
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Show-Off Tryouts Begin This Afternoon at Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Community Theater opens its first summer production, The Show-Off, a George Kelly comedy directed by Max Hahn. Tryouts today at 2:30 and Monday Tuesday evenings at 7 at the theater. registration also available during tryout periods for backstage work.
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Beauties to Learn Makeup at International Beauty Congress
In Hollywood near Long Beach from August 4 to 14 a program will teach makeup techniques to beauty contestants as part of the International Beauty Congress. R Gordon Boll of Warner Brothers will supervise. Oscar Meinhardt says the advice will standardize judging for 40 entrants, noting prior entrants from Asia and the Near East lacked modern beauty preparations.
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Johnny Ferguson to perform at Danceland Friday Night
TV and recording star Johnny Ferguson will headline Friday night at Danceland in a lively show described as a popular local entertainment event with potential audience appeal and dance music.
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Vow Records in Review by Les Zachels
A breezy survey of pop and jazz records with Ames Brothers RCA Victor Della Reese and Andre Previn lauded for vocal polish and inventive arrangements. Highlights include Previn’s Gershwin concert piece and a piano oriented program with Brahms and French composers presented by a capable Philharmonic Orchestra on Capitol.
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Walt Disney Plans Daniel Boone Hero Role
Walt Disney digs into American history for a new hero, Daniel Boone, in a Disney Presents project with Dewey Martin cast as Boone. The article notes Disney’s research, Martin’s appeal, and the potential for the character to drive new TV stories and sequels.
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King and Queen of Thai Land in First US TV Interview
The King and Queen of Thailand will appear in their first U S television interview, with an open warning Sunday at 2 on KCRG TV Y.
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