New York socialites back Maugham wife bust in London
A group of prominent show world figures of mainly British origin raised $10,000 to honor Lynne Maugham with a bust at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London over Somerset Maugham’s alleged unfitting portrayal in his memoirs. Notables include Cecil Beaton Rebecca West Noel Coward Gladys Cooper Clifton Webb.
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Widow Kefauver backs embassy art consulting role
Nancy Kefauver says her late husband's legacy leads to a new life as art consultant for embassies abroad amid opposition. Sports Commissioner Ben Finney defends a proposed double decker golf range in Central Park, arguing it could deter muggers despite initial skepticism.
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Mrs Melchior Seeks Divorce From Wagnerian Tenor
Santa Monica AP report states Mrs Lauritz Melchior 40, a television producer and former secretary, has filed for divorce from her 74 year old husband Lauritz Melchior. She cites extreme mental cruelty and notes they separated on November 6.
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Theaters Schedule Showings and Titles
The page lists multiple theater programs with movie titles and showtimes. Paramount presents Send Me No Flowers with shorts. RKO Iowa screens Its a Mad Mad Mad World. World offers Roustabout and One Potato, Two Potato. Times shows Black Zoo and One Potato, Two Potato. Marion features Fall of the Roman Empire. C. R. Drive-In presents Pajama Party and The Last Man on Earth with evening times.
Movies in the Air Airlines Battle over Film Setups
The piece traces the 1957 idea by David Flexer to show movies on aircraft. It outlines Inflight, Astrovision and similar systems, their features, and the race among TWA United American Continental to offer in-flight cinema. It notes cost, audience limits, and future color film prospects.
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Hedda Hopper in Hollywood Highlights and Oddities
Hollywood gossip item notes Mel Ferrer’s son Chris selling Imperial wild boars from Carmel and a rare Russian-bred stock incident. Mentions a dinner purchase by the California club and connections to Hepburn family. Includes remarks on magazine covers and a Dracula role from the past.
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