New York Cavalcade By Louis Sobol
Louis Sobol recalls a 1948 magazine profile interview with Cole Porter. Porter discusses he is not gregarious, his close bond with Monty Woolley, Yale memories, and how Woolley mentored him. They forged a lifelong friendship shaping Porter's Broadway career and zijn song It s Delovely. Ella Logan joins Kelly musical while Four Days in November producers reveal Kennedy assassination footage.
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My Fair Lady Tops Screens as Supreme Film
New York AP reviewer says Warner Brothers investment pays off with a faithful film. Audrey Hepburn shines as Eliza alongside Rex Harrison in Cecil Beaton’s lavish decor and George Cukor’s direction. Roadshow premieres begin in major cities this week including Chicago at the Palace.
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Hedda Hopper reports Hollywood sequels and home news
Hedda Hopper notes Metro plans a sequel to The Rounders with The Big Wedding starring Glenn Ford and Henry Fonda, to shoot in March. Bryan Forbes and Nanette Newman expect a second child after King Rat and Seance on a Wet Afternoon hits the American market in December. Robert Goulet heads to New York, and Edmond O Brien returns to Broadway next year.
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Film and Theater Stars Highlighted in Turbulent Stage World
The article notes Richard Burton’s stage contrasts from Coriolanus to Julius Caesar and O Briens standout Rio Conchos. It recalls an insurance dispute when Inga Swenson sued David Merrick after a broken ankle on a wet set in 110 in the Shade, with Lloyds of London backing a $500 000 policy for Edwin Lester at the Civic Opera Company.
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O’brien
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