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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1950
Page
28
British outcry mounts at recasting Queen Victoria with an American star in a Hollywood project. Dennis O Keefe unveils a new mystery script while Ireland and Joanne Dry are touted as co stars with him, and Florence Marly weighs foreign prerogatives in British cinema.
Hollywood gossip notes Jane Russell reportedly set aside 10 percent of her earnings for charity, framing the act as a Biblical tithe while reacting to industry pressures. The piece mentions conversations with a business manager, critiques of industry figures, and parallels to Ronald Reagan’s film choices, suggesting publicized religious motives amid showbiz tensions.
Hollywood notes TV hurting theaters and Los Angeles attendance down while other cities show mixed results. Cleo Moore question about All the King's Men and Ida Lupino’s mother film chatter mix with star talk on Hedy Lamarr’s finances and Mitchum clashing over checks.
Alfred Hitchcock argues stars resemble children as public scrutiny grows. He cites Ingrid Bergman and Mary Pickford to illustrate how cinema boosts fame while blurring real lives, stressing actors are often young at heart and easily drawn into controversy.
Wiregrass Negroes report Carver High staged a student play titled Lee Rivers with cast including Lena Miers as lead and Mrs Live being played by Grace Livingstone. Faculty director Beatrice Flowers organized publicity while Rev. Martin oversaw regional church matters. Church fund drive announced for South Street Methodist with candidates and April drive date.
A garbled OCR passage mentions Baptist pastors from Geneva and nearby groups tied to Alabama associations. It references Dope scandal links, a murder case, and various names, but most specifics are lost in translation and readability. The text names Reid and Arbuckle in scandal context and hints at party dynamics and college ties.
Gly community leaders and patrons from Palvans and nearby towns urge continued Red Cross donations. A local schoolcher said he allocates 25 to 30 dollars yearly for the Red Cross, ensuring he turns in a portion. Dr. Fa Dasher chairs the Negro campaign.
HOLLYWOOD AP After years of stalls John O Hara s famed novel Appointment in Samara is planned as a film with Lingily Teach the set producer Jack Skirball says the project will be revolutionary and omit sexy material Henry Fonda is eyed for the lead if he can be freed from Mr Roberts Roy Rogers and Dale Evans await an August birth with a son to accompany their 04 Rusty Skirball claims censorship issues are resolved but endings remain under debate Film will shoot locations in Granby Colorado and other sites theater owners push for lower admission taxes while vaudeville returns to a Bowntown theater The Sidewalk Ends The Detective Store and Mad With Much Wear are among films noted with police brutality themes and possible locations for shooting
Marianna announces a police training school led by Police Chief Chester Miller in cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Florida Highway Patrol. Sessions will be held in the Municipal Court rooms at City Hall with topics on enforcement agency public relations and agency jurisdiction by speakers including Kline Weatherford and Sergeant F B Jordan.
Hollywood reporter Bob Thoma notes the Dollar Bills team Pine and Thomas tout their new gimmick films as crowd-pullers. They claim constant novelty drives profits and cite The Lawless and The Johnston office projects as evidence, despite mixed mainstream reception and finance concerns.
An Anniston resident was named president of the state gas association at a Birmingham meeting. The slate includes Hon. 3 He as president, with Selwyn Ture of Mobile as former head, Ruffles Jr. of Fairhope as vice president, and Chaney named secretary. The group did not announce affiliation plans with the national body. A related note mentions Nebraska allows a $20 murder arrest rebate.
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