Wayne Duke Reigns Box Office King Despite Oscar Snub
Hollywood icon John Wayne known as Duke tops the 1954 box office for the sixth straight year though he has only one Oscar nomination and no wins. He cites acting creed of natural, manly conduct and jokes about singing cowboys while noting studio earnings and industry respect despite personal finances.
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Story of Mankind adapted for Warner Brothers film
Hollywood gossip notes that Irwin Allen will script and produce The Story of Mankind for Warner Brothers, tracing humanity's one million year history. Jack Warner and Sam Spiegel are active in deals and projects, with Judy Garland and Sid Luft expanding plans amid award season chatter.
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Gratitude to Mayer for Mario's first picture job
Gratitude is noted to Mayer who provided Mario with his first picture job. L. B. has also accepted.
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Oscar Films in Cedar Rapids Theaters
The big Oscar winning pictures of Wednesday night are showing in Cedar Rapids. On the Waterfront winner of eight Oscars opens a return engagement at the Times. Marlon Brando and Eva Marie Saint star in this non Academy Awards film. Country Girl, two Oscars, is held over at the Paramount after a record week. Grace Kelly is named best actress for her role.
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New York Confidential crime film review audience reaction
A review of the crime drama New York Confidential notes the film centers on organized crime syndicates with Broderick Crawford Richard Conte and Anne Bancroft in leading roles. The critic finds the script routine though the cast delivers strong performances and the father daughter dynamic stands out.
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Car Strikes Six Sisters Killing One in Missouri
A car struck six sisters walking home from school on a country road in Lebanon Missouri. Jeannie Moore seven? No, six was killed and Carron ten sustained fractures. Police said driver W L Stott was held for investigation.
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Theater Time For Thursday Listings
The Gazette presents today’s theater times for COE Little, Paramount, IOWA, STATE, TIMES, PALACE, MARION, CR Drive In and TWIXT Town listings. Feature films include Pygmalion Country Girl New York Confidential Destry West of Zanzibar On the Waterfront Act of Love Man in Hiding Holiday in Havana Duel in the Jungle Dead End Westerner Paratroop Cripple Creek with multiple showings.
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