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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1955

Page

2

Roz Russell Eschews Glamour for Mature Drama Role

Hollywood s Roz Russell settles into a heavy dramatic part in Picnic after a string of musical comedies. She rejects typecasting, noting she grows bored with same roles and embraces aging on screen with unglamorous costumes and no makeup.

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Danny Kaye Beats Melvin Frank in Palm Springs Golf

Hollywood fun as Danny Kaye and Melvin Frank joke about who works harder. After The Court Jester wrap they golfed in Palm Springs with Kaye shooting 78 against Franks near 100, Garying a light jab at directing effort.

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From Bus Boy to Film Leader By James L Kilgallen

Spyros P. Skouras, 62, president of Twentieth Century Fox, rails against the dip in the industry prior to CinemaScope and predicts a lasting future for movies. Born in Greece in 1893, he rose from bus boy jobs to run a global studio with his brothers, emphasizing grand scale, quality stories, and opportunities for new talent.

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New Records Review Highlights Broadway Show and Jazz Sets

Review covers RCA Victor original cast of Damn Yankees and MGM Love Me or Leave Me soundtrack. Highlights Doris Day and Percy Faith songs, Sam Donahue instrumental LPs, Charlie Barnet sides, Mad Mab Redskins Romp EP, Freddie Kohlman Mardi Gras Loungers jazz, Joe Mooney You Go to My Head set, Lighthouse All-Stars Volume 6, and Poppa John Gordy ragtime spoof.

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Esther Williams to open swimming schools worldwide

Hollywood star Esther Williams announces a nationwide campaign to promote swimming for safety health and fun. She will inaugurate a Beverly Hills swimming school Aug 11 at the Beverly Hilton and plans Hilton hotel branches worldwide with licensed schools and a home pool product line.

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