Goldwyn Plunges Ahead With Porgy and Bess Film
Samuel Goldwyn, at 76, defies setbacks to push a five to seven million dollar film version of Porgy and Bess. He recalls factory-like work ethic, early hardships, and a resolve born from his wife's stern advice to return to cinema after gall bladder surgery.
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Plum Tops Fruits In Carbohydrate Content
The plum has the highest food value among fruits with 20.1 percent carbohydrates, more sugar than any other fruit.
Fishing Rivalry Sinks Jimmy Stewart Acting Reel
Hollywood notes report Jimmy Stewart paused a deep sea trip to begin The FBI Story while wife Gloria hooked a 12 foot sailfish. Stewart recalls Gloria landed the fish herself, prompting talk of a trophy room addition and his admission of envy.
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Actor Connors Takes Lead On The Rifleman TV Western
HOLLYWOOD AP Chuck Connors stars as Lucas McCain a rifle wielding widower seeking a quiet home for his son in The Rifleman A new Western series Connors says he stays in shape with swimming running and weights He recalls a famous on field exchange with an umpire showing his bold yet humorous side while discussing his tough screen role
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Wife Restored Despite Protests in California Case
Sally Ann Rainey told Superior Judge Aylett Cotton that she had not been served with divorce notices, did not know of an interlocutory decree, and learned of the October 1957 divorce only when given part of their community property, leading to the judge’s acceptance of her statements despite protests.
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Sol Lesser Productions flooded with 10000 Tarzan applicants
Hollywood reports Sol Lesser Productions received about 10000 applications for a new Tarzan role. Sy Weintraub hires three secretaries to manage the mail. Applicants submit varied, odd photos and notes in hopes of landing the part. Meanwhile Mrs. Horace Dodge plans a Hollywood return after missing a role due to marriage.
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Director Jesse Hibbs Blames High Movie Prices
Hollywood director Jesse Hibbs says the film slump stems from theater admission costs. He cites Los Angeles first run prices from 1.80 to 3.30 dollars and urges distributors and exhibitors to agree on a fair price to revive moviegoing.
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Contest Loser Gets Contract in Hollywood Mood Shift
Evy Norlund, a Miss Denmark contestant who did not place among Miss Universe finalists, won a movie contract with Columbia Pictures. Talent director Max Arrow pursued her after a TV viewing, following a Kim Novak signing years earlier, signaling a shift toward Bardot-style starlets.
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Minotis to Join Katina Paxinou in Hollywood Plays
Alexis Minotis husband of Greek star Katina Paxinou will join his wife in Hollywood at the end of September Miss Paxinou stars in The Miracle from Warner Bros Minotis will stage Maria Callas appearance in Medea in November opening in Dallas before moving to the Metropolitan
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Jungle Jim Guided Panama War Efforts Debut
Hollywood reports Jungle Jim linked to World War II salvage and Panama advisory work. The noted guide and explorer, Army Quartermaster general in jungle campaigns, has longstanding Washington ties and roles in military clothing design and navigable waterway projects.
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