Rock Hudson's Rise At Universal-International Showcases Star
Hollywood profile traces Rock Hudson from truck driver to major star with U I investment exceeding five million dollars and over 25 thousand feet of film. It notes his humble demeanor, agency ties to Henry Willson, Raoul Walsh, and David Selznick, and his top fan popularity growth from 14 to over 3,000 letters monthly. Hudson reflects on insecurity and desire for a partner who loves him despite faults.
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Cochran Plays Dual Roles in Best Years and Carnival Story
Hollywood star Steve Cochran headlines both re issued Best Years of Our Lives and Carnival Story. He portrays a troublemaking figure in Best Years, breaking up Dana Andrews and Virginia Mayo, and in Carnival Story he largely tries to end Anne Baxter's marriage to Lyle Bettiger. Cochran says he remains a heel but with more screen time.
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Bud Abbott Recalls 110 Percent Tax Bracket Tale
Hollywood AP Bud Abbott recalls a time he was in a 110 percent income tax bracket due to arrears. He says he caught up on taxes but wonders how he paid the extra ten cents per dollar. He quips the tax man replied, We don't make the laws, we just enforce them.
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Summer Substitutions Quiet Broadway Lineup Changes
Broadway theaters altered casts as stars depart for films or other projects. Henry Fonda leaves The Caine Mutiny Court Martial role for Mister Roberts film. Deborah Kerr exits Tea and Sympathy for summer movie work, with Joan Fontaine debuting on Broadway.
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Van Johnson Leaves MGM in Friendly Departure
Hollywood AP reports Van Johnson exits his 12 year MGM contract on good terms. After negotiations he declines renewal and signs a five year, one film per year deal with Columbia.
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Stravinsky Rite of Spring Gains first American LP by PSO
Review notes William Steinberg conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in the first American LP recording of Stravinsky Le Sacre du Printemps since the ILP era. Capitol delivers top fidelity. Kitchin applauds the work as a milestone, with restrained reading revealing shifting moods and superb orchestral clarity.
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Times changing as colleges loosen jazz bans
A historic shift unfolds as higher institutions ease strict bans on jazz, allowing student access to on-campus and off-campus venues and redefining campus culture around music. The move signals broader recognition of jazz as a legitimate university activity and social staple.
Things Looking Up in Motion Picture Industry Gain
The movie industry, fighting television’s impact, shows brighter signs with higher quality films and more color productions. Analysts note about five million more weekly moviegoers than 1952, profits rising in Q1, and extensive theater openings including 14,000 conventional theaters and nearly 3,800 drive-ins nationwide.
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Art Director Offers Some Romantic Hints
Hollywood AP reports art director Serge Krizman of Meridian Pictures offers romantic tips for women. He says wearing pastels attracts more proposals than bold colors, and soft lighting works better. He advises a pretty girl should stand out from her clothing rather than blend with it.
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Serge Krizman
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Radio by Day, TV by Night
New York reports national patterns in radio and TV audiences per Nielsen. Radio peaks at noon to 2 p.m. with high listening in November January February and March. TV peaks in January with strong shares in November December February and March and 8 to 10 p.m. as peak viewing hours. Summer months June July August show low activity for both media. Radio leads until 4 p.m. TV overtakes after about 6 p.m.
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A. C. Nielsen Company
Audiences Remember Villains He Says
Hollywood actor Thomas Mitchell explains choosing to play a villain in Secret of the Incas noting audiences remember the bad ones while forgetting the nice guys in films.
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