Entertainers in Saigon Eye Rough Road to War-Era Gigs
A New York Times Service report outlines looser, private tours by American and Asian musicians in Vietnam. Dozens of groups perform daily for officers and troops in 1,200 clubs, amid danger, evasive contracts, and weak protection. Two musicians were killed and others wounded in a recent drive-by shooting 18 miles southeast of Saigon.
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New York Times News
Saigon
United States
Brandy Perry
the Bubble Machine
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Army warns entertainers in Vietnam over pay and safety
The Army mails a reminder to commercial entertainers and agents that personal security in Vietnam is their responsibility. Rules cap show rates at 425 dollars, yet evidence shows higher prices via multi booking. NCOs run clubs while agents accuse kickbacks, harming young performers treated as property by clubs.
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Republic of Vietnam
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The Fox lives up to its unusual buildup
Ray Martin notes that The Fox delivers on its hype with an unconventional approach and steady performances.
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Ray Martin
Fox
Tonight's Best Bets and Movie Lineup
The listing previews 1950 drama Tonight's Best Bets at 8 P.M. with Preston Foster Kay Buckley and a 11:15 p.m. Jekyll and Mr Hyde starring Jack Palance in the dual role with Denholm Elliott Billie Whitlaw Leo Genn Oscar Homolka Tessie O'Shea. A 1956 English mystery Finger of Guilt follows at 11:45 p.m. starring Richard Basehart Mary Murphy Constance Cummings Roger Livesey Faith Brook.
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Preston Foster
Kay Buckley
Frank McHugh
R. Jekyll
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Richard Basehart
Mary Murphy
Constance Cummings
Roger Livesey
Faith Brook
The Fox Seeks Controversy and Quiet Drama
A review notes a lesbian subplot between Sandy Dennis and Anne Heywood in The Fox with Keir Dullea. It criticizes heavy-handed symbolism and publicity, while calling performances adequate and scenes notably chilly. The film aims at varied sexual themes rather than cohesive storytelling.
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Anne Heywood
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Keir Dullea
Fox
Gateway Theater
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