Garfield Jr. Seeks Hollywood Spotlight Across Legacy
John Garfield Jr., 22, son of the famed star, arrives in Hollywood to pursue acting after Broadway work and a stint in The Warning Shot. He recalls his father's influence, cites training in New York and London, and stresses confidence and self-acceptance as keys to success.
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Theater News and Name Change From John Garfield to David Garfield
Theater notes recount Garfield joining New York Shakespeare Festival and National Repertory Theatre on tour, adopting the name John Garfield after a struggle with stage doors. Movie listings show Paramount and other theaters with titles and showtimes. Garfield explains the name change came from needing a distinct stage identity and access. Weather and broadcast hints included, with director Dean Swanson as a reference.
Taming of Shrew Has Hectic Start in Rome
Elizabeth Taylor begins filming Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew in Rome. Her first scene required hurling a three legged stool from a balcony onto the heads of her sister’s suitors. She broke three stools in four takes.
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Hollywood Roundup of Stars in Classic Roles and TV News
Veteran actors like Lillian Gish George Sanders and Walter Pidgeon return to film with David Janssen in The Warning Shot while Tina Louise gears for Broadway and a CBS guest spot. Peyton Place shifts with new regular Susan Oliver and romance twists as Mia Farrow departs. Grace Kelly Grimaldi persuades Gene Kelly to reprise Jack and the Beanstalk for Monaco charity. Trini Lopez enjoys London nights amid The Dirty Dozen tour and Michele Triola waits for Lee Marvin.
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Cannes Opens With Traditional Festival Fuss and Drama
The Cannes festival opens amid usual controversy and outside competition hype. David Lean's Doctor Zhivago will be shown out of competition along with La Religieuse, while Sammy Davis Jr aims to attend despite earlier withdrawal. Julie Christie Omar Sharif and Lean visit Cannes as 23 films compete for the Golden Palm.
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