Good Casting Job Being Done In TV
Charles MerCPr reports on NBC casting director Martin Begley and the behind the scenes process. He notes the search for talent includes auditions for hopefuls from across the country, with casting shaped by memory and patience. The piece highlights the blend of experienced actors and newcomers in sustaining quality television casting.
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New York
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Bowery
Martin Begley
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Begley
Beginnings of Robert Sturtevant in Postwar Screen Career
Air force duty in West Germany brought Robert Sturtevant 24 to Hollywood where director Douglas Sirk signed him for a radio moderator role in Interlude. A 1954 Colgate graduate, he is the son of Geraldine Sturtevant of New Canaan and has appeared in Westport summer stock with opera links through his late father.
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West Germany
Robert Sturtevant
Geraldine Sturtevant
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New Canaan
Conn
Sturtevant
Douglas Sirk
Colgate University
Eeerente Sturtevant
Bob
Westport
One Cue Tony Didn't Muff
Hollywood reports Tony Curtis faced a pool shot for Mister Cory. The cast wagered on his success as he needed to sink three balls in one sequence and cue ball returns. Curtis barely missed once but completed all three on a second try.
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Hollywood
Tony Curtis
Mister Cory
Blake Edwards
Curtis
She's Just Mad About Hepburn
Blonde dancer Donna Pouget turned down stand in roles with Katharine Hepburn to learn acting. She praised seeing a great actress perform and said she learned more about acting in three weeks than years of study.
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Hollywood
Donna Pouget
Katharine Hepburn
Miss Hepburn
Donna
Dolores Del Rio Plans Stage Tour From Mexico to South America
Dolores Del Rio, based in Mexico, talks on the Matunuck by the Sea stage circuit about her shift from Hollywood and her forthcoming stage tour to principal South American cities. She cites distribution issues and notes audiences in Latin markets, with emphasis on dramatic roles.
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Raven
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Latin
Far East
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Theatre By-The-Sea
Dolores
Center Theater Schedule With Texan and Catered Attain
Sunday to Wednesday Joel McCrea stars in The First Texan in Cinemascope and color with Felicia Farr and Jeffe sa. Friday and Saturday The Catered Attain features Bette Davis Ernest Borgnine Debbie Reynolds. Saturday morning Kiddie Matinee 9 to 12 includes nine cartoons Little Renee. Local talent stage Pakamount Theater presents Toy Time Technion with Laraine Day Tim Hovey. Saturday double feature Flying its Saturday Sa in Cinemascope Might stars Victor Mature Janet Leigh.
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Felicia Farr
Jeffee Sa
Bette Davis
Ernest Borgnine
Debbie Reynolds
Little Renee
Pakamount Theater
New Ghost Town Built For Movie
Hollywood creates a fresh faux ghost town near Victorville to resemble a recently deserted Mojave settlement for the film Quantez. The extreme 110 degree heat prompts director Harry Keller and Dorothy Malone to install portable cooling and enforce regular rest for cast and crew during filming.
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Hollywood
Mojave Desert
Quantez
Victorville
Cenlil
Dorothy Malone
Harry Keller
Mystery of Anne Leeman Trails Through Alibis
A tense inquiry unfolds as investigators chase a lead to Anne Leeman while suspects offer airtight alibis. The scene centers on interviews and a web of possible business ties as the case edges toward a pivotal reveal.
Six Lawmakers Die During Session
Six lawmakers died during the two years of the 3rd session of Congress, the smallest death toll in 20 years. The deceased include Senators Barkley and Kilgore and Representatives Reed, Dingell, Buchanan, and Granahan.
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Barkley
D-Ky
Kilgorean
Chauncey Reed
Dingell
D-Mich
Buchanan
Dpa
Granahan
D-Pa
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