Emperor of the North film review with Marvin and Borgnine
A detailed critique of The Emperor of the North a 1973 action adventure from Kenneth Hy man released by 20th Century Fox at Stage theater. Lee Marvin stars as A-Number-One a clever hobo who aims to ride Train 19 while Ernest Borgnine’s brutal Shack opposes him. Keith Carradine plays Cigaret a sharp young antagonist. Robert Aldrich directs delivering high tempo on rail sequences though some off the rail scenes lag.
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Movie Theater Showtimes Digest for Thursday
Paramount shows Live and Let Die with late runs and shorts. Iowa lists Tom Sawyer and shorts. World offers High Plains Drifter with shorts. Plaza presents Mary Poppins with multiple showings. Eastown and Marion schedule local features and long-running titles including 1776. Collins Drive-In screens Chinese Connection and Rio Lobo tonight. Twixt Town and Twin West showcase Trinity films and Superchick.
Bing Crosby Says Work Won't Interfere With Pleasure
New York AP reports Bing Crosby says he schedules little work, about 85 days a year. He notes time for travel, television, golf and charities, and mentions winning a $500 bet that Frank Sinatra wouldn’t stay retired.
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Jazz Greats Honor Louis Armstrong at New Memorial Stadium
Nearly 100 jazz luminaries crowded the stage of the Louis Armstrong Memorial Stadium for a four hour Newport Jazz Festival tribute to Louis Armstrong. Ella Fitzgerald, Earl Hines, and Dizzy Gillespie headlined a day that honored Armstrong on his birthday with performances of Basin Street Satin Doll and other classics.
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O’Connor Seeks Grounded Comeback After Las Vegas
Hollywood star Donald O’Connor, back from Las Vegas, reports he remains a powerful performer though he cannot leap or lift partners as before. He’s shed 50 pounds, recovered from a heart attack, and plans Francis revival, a new film script, a play, and a TV series concept while avoiding another TV variety show.
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