Hollywood Talk and Ties in a Starry Web
Actress Faith Domergue marries Paolo Cossa in early next month, amid gossip about Raquel Welch, Judy Garland, and Tony Curtis adds a second pool to his Beverly Hills estate. The column notes Poitier, Barbra Streisand, and other stars amid film and theater buzz with industry moves and personal news.
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Tony Curtis
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Ypsilanti Hosts Greek Drama in World Famous Theater
Ypsilanti Michigan hosts a unique Greek drama festival featuring Aeschylus Oresteia and Aristophanes The Birds. Productions directed by Alexis Solomos with casts led by Dame Judith Anderson and Bert Lahr. Translations from Greek by Lattimore and Arrowsmith. Advance sales span several countries and all US states. Season opened June 14 with a 12 week run and over 400000 dollars spent to establish the festival.
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William Arrowsmith
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EMU Theater to Build Greek Amphitheater on Riverside Site
Eastern Michigan university eyes a Greek style amphitheater at Riverside park with a $3.5 million Epidaurus replica plan. Executive Director Richard Kirschner seeks foundation grants while city leaders fund a $50,000 sylvan site and back the project. The company aims four productions next season including two Greek dramas and two modern classics. The Greek government may cover half the costs to bring this season’s shows to Epidaurus next summer.
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Valenti Elected President of AMPTE and MBA Groups
In Los Angeles the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers elected Jack J. Valenti as president. Valenti was also named president of the Motion Picture Association of America and the Motion Picture Export Association of America.
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California teen How Misha Dichter won Russian piano hearts
A 16 year old Grigori Sokolov won the Tchaikovsky contest in Moscow while 20 year old Misha Dichter from Beverly Hills drew a standing ovation and cheers from 500 Russian music students. Dichter, born in Shanghai and educated at Juilliard, tied for fifth with Edward Auer and James Dick.
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Francois Joel Thiollier
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Juilliard School of Music
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Tribute Planned For Ed Wynn Across Three Cities
Hearst announced a November 9 tribute in Los Angeles Chicago and New York for comedian Ed Wynn who died of cancer on June 19 He would have turned 80. Ceremonies will be linked by closed circuit television and funds go to an Ed Wynn rehabilitation center for Parkinsons disease.
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Brigitte Bardot Arrives in Munich with Gunter Sachs
Brigitte Bardot and Gunter Sachs, both prominent figures, arrived in Munich aboard a chartered plane from Nice. The pair then drove off together following their arrival on Tuesday night.
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Munich
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Phil Silvers Seeks Divorce From Evelyn Silvers
Evelyn Silvers filed suit in Santa Monica Superior Court charging cruelty after ten years of marriage to comedian Phil Silvers. The couple, married in 1956, have five daughters and plan an amicable parting while remaining friends.
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Bing Crosby Joins Gladys Turk Foundation Advisory Board
Hollywood star Bing Crosby accepted a position on the advisory board of the Gladys Turk Foundation. He will help select young musical talent to aid, supported by Roy Turk’s estate through Gladys Turk's will.
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UPI
Bing Crosby
Gladys Turk
Brenda Lee Prepares for Japan Tour After Hollywood Stand
Brenda Lee, the 4 foot 9 inch Nashville sensation, shows off Japanese phrases during a Hollywood Cocoanut Grove engagement. After a two week run, she heads to Japan for two weeks of concerts in major cities.
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