Hitchcock Picture Praised Despite Book Fans Debate
Virginia Vale notes the new Hitchcock film based on "Rebecca" delights with superb direction and Joan Fontaine's performance. Despite book fans' mixed feelings, the cast and technical work are praised as among Hollywood's best in years. The Legion of Decency critiques a prior major studio film, while "Rebecca" receives high marks.
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Ginger Rogers
Brat Sister
Stanwyck Celebrates Seven Months With Diamond Wagon Pin
Barbara Stanwyck laments a proud gift from Robert Taylor a diamond-studded wagon pin marking seven months of marriage. Johnny Sheffield earns hero credit for rescuing Ann Todd during a burst water main flooding a RKO set of Little Orvie.
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Robert Taylor
Johnny Sheffield
Tarzan
Ann Todd
RKO
Little Orvie
Johnny
Ann
Lieutenant John Farrow enlists in Royal Canadian Navy
John Farrow, husband of Maureen O'Sullivan, resigned from his job to join the Royal Canadian Navy as a lieutenant and heads to active duty in the war.
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John Simon
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Star Theater
Robinson to Join Stokowski South American Musical Jaunt
Edward G. Robinson and Mrs Robinson may accompany Leopold Stokowski on a South American tour with a troupe of young American musicians. Stokowski will lead a complete orchestra of talented new players on the trip.
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Leopold Stokowski
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Spring Salads for Spring Tonics
A guide to fresh garden style salads as spring tonics emphasizes crisp greens and raw vegetables. It advises trimming wilted edges, drying thoroughly, and chilling, then profiles vegetable heavy bowls like orange veal almond salad and a variety of fruit and endive combinations with simple dressings.
Spring Menus by Eleanor Howe
In a forthcoming column Eleanor Howe shares her favorite ideas to dress up spring menus highlighting the season's grand variety of foods and how to use them for appealing dishes and tables.
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