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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1963

Page

4

Nat King Cole on Stage In Cedar Rapids Tuesday

Nat King Cole appears in Cedar Rapids Tuesday at the RKO Iowa theater in the Sights and Sounds show with The Merry Souls. The 20 piece orchestra backs Cole under Joe Zito’s direction. doors open 6 40, all seats sold, standing room available at box office. Comedian Pete Barbutti and a 12 member vocal group join the program.

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Garner Rejects Maverick Pay for Movie Ambition

Hollywood interview with James Garner recounts walking away from a $1500 weekly Mavericks TV stint to pursue film stardom. He reflects on contract fights with Warner Bros, a favorable court ruling, and later success in four films including The Americanization of Emily at MGM. He notes most TV stars fail to sustain movie careers yet believes his choices paid off and he could have returned to TV.

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Bancroft Lands The Pumpkin Eater After One Woman Battle

Oscar winner Anne Bancroft pursued the role in The Pumpkin Eater after fundraising for the part, contacting director Jack Clayton with a bold request, sending stills, and enduring director’s requests for more proof of her look. She prepared in London and New York, then entered filming with director Clayton praising her suitability as she faced multiple acting auditions and intense preparation.

Eddy Gilmore London Anne Bancroft Miss Bancroft Filmland Jack Clayton Anna Maria Italiano Bronx New York Herj Algives Clayton James Peter Finch Sir Ane Cedric Hardwicke Rick

Community Theater Prepares Miracle Worker Opening

Community Theater members practice lines for the December 4 opening of The Miracle Worker. Mary Lou Nast stars as Helen Keller with Donna Settle as Annie Sullivan and Darrel Baker as stage manager and医生. The production runs December 4 to 14 with a special matinee.

Mary Low Nast Mary Lou Helen Keller E Jeanor Ross Annie Sulli‘yan Falk Donna Settle Orthe Harstad Helen Tim Sacora James Millie Bar “Nel Anak Ev Don Tescher Captain Keller Imelda Collins Martha Peter Harris Percy Jo Habercamp Viney Boston School For the Blind Robert Glass Margaret Johnson Debbie Peterson Suzanne Perry Joan Dake Susan Ramsey Vicki Swinton Darrel Baker Don

Roy Orbison Takes The Stage At Danceland Saturday

Roy Orbison, the young Texas songwriter, performs at Danceland on Saturday evening. He belts hits Mean Woman Blues and Blue Bayou as locals expect a lively show.

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Gala Balls Bend the Wallets of New York Social Set

New York society faces costly gala balls draining up to $15 per person for table seating and hundreds more on gowns and accessories. Wealthy hosts defend charity value while guests complain of weariness and limited returns for the cause. Also notes on Judy Garland and Glenn Ford dating rumors, Georges Littman divorce settlements, David Niven film roles, Shah of Iran Soraya meeting, Maria Callas naming, Milton Berle emcee for Royal Family premiere, and Belgian royal family’s Jesse Jaime De Mora Aragon show business plans.

New York Judy Garland Glenn Ford Tycnon Georges Littman Dolores Guinle Littman Dolores George Guinle David Niven Samuel Goldwyn Hollywood Maria Callas Maria Kalogheropoula Stanley Kramer Milton Berle Royal Family Tondort Fabiola Jaime de Mora Aragon Gene Tierney

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