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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 2004
Page
6
Ronald Reagan appeared in over 50 California films before shifting to politics. Notable roles include the Gipper in Knute Rockne All American and appearances in titles such as Bedtime for Bonzo and Tropic Zone, with career spanning 1930s to 1960s.
The piece links Reagan's film career to his political ascent, noting his reassuring on screen persona and occasional darker roles. It cites performances in The Santa Fe Trail, Kings Row, This Is the Army, Knute Rockne, All American, and Bedtime for Bonzo, and includes Bogdanovich and Warner anecdotes about his transition to politics.
A portrait of Nancy Davis Reagan linking her to Ronald Reagan from their 1952 marriage through his presidencies and enduring care during illness. It notes her influence in White House affairs, her public persona, and the couple’s lasting image as a devoted duo in American politics.
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