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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1955

Page

7

Action Packed Outdoor Film The Man From Bitter Ridge

Sunset Theatre presents The Man From Bitter Ridge in color with Lex Barker Mara Corday and Stephen McNally. The film features stagecoach holdups fights lynchings explosions and gunplay plus a heroic lead and a fetching villain. Barker and Corday deliver strong performances while McNally supplies hissable menace.

Bitter Ridge Universal-International Sunset Theatre Lex Barker Ugh Barker Mara Corday Mara Stephen McNally Jane Wyman Johnny Belinda McNally

Town Turns Out To Act In Foxfire Film

Universal International filmed in Arizona town Oatman for Foxfire with Jane Russell Jeff Chandler and Dan Duryea. All 32 residents worked as extras in mining camp scenes guided by director Joseph Pevney amid deserted streets and shaft entrances.

Arizona Universal-International Foxfire Rafich Theatre Jane Russell Jeff Chandler Dan Duryea Oatman Bonanza Motion Picture Joseph Pevney

The Man From Bitter Ridge Receives Thrilling polish

Director Jack Arnold and producer Howard Pine receive praise for refining The Man From Bitter Ridge into an action packed outdoor thriller. Their efforts deliver polished pacing and high production value.

Jack Arnold Howard Pine Bitter Ridge

Hamlet as Background for Film Scenes Draws Town Involvement

The project turns into a local showcase as residents participate in key background scenes. The entire community pitches in, creating a vibrant sense of town unity and collaboration.

Hamlet

We're No Angels film at Sunset Theatre delights audiences

The Paramount comedy stars Humphrey Bogart Aldo Ray and Peter Ustinov as three Devil's Island escapees who descend on locals Joan Bennett Basil Rathbone and Leo G Carroll co star in a lighthearted caper that charms viewers with sharp wit and lively performances.

We're No Angels Paramount Sunset Theatre Humphrey Bogart Aldo Ray Peter Ustinov Devil’s Island Joan Bennett Basil Rathbone Leo G. Carroll Bogart Ustinov Swindler Strangler Safecracker

Mental health costs and hospital reform outline

Dr. W. W. Bauer notes one and a half million with mental illness and discusses hospital costs from public to private facilities. Emphasizes prevention, better triage, aftercare, and the need for staff, community support, and the Joint Commission on Mental Illness and Health to guide reforms.

Katherine Glover Joint Commission On Mental Illness & Health

Judy Canova in Lay That Rifle Down at the Roxy

Judy Canova returns in a Republic comedy at the Roxy Theatre for a two day run starting next Thursday. The film features her in plots with Miss Bennett and Mr Carroll seeking refuge from bank vault heists and dealing with Rathbone. A new character Adolph, Ray’s companion, drives a suspenseful twist as the story unfolds with three original songs by Jack Elliott and Donald Kahn.

Miss Bennett Mr. Carroll Rathbone Lain Adolph Ray Judy Canova Republic Roxy Theatre Herbert J. Yates Barry Shipman Charles Lamont Sidney Picker Canova Judy Jack Elliott Donald Kahn

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