Hal B Wallis Makes Stars From a Studio Crown
Hal B Wallis, Hollywood’s talent scout and producer on the Paramount lot, has a track record of never losing money on his films. His discoveries include Elvis Presley, Shirley MacLaine, and Carol Haney, with many Oscar nominations and 31 Oscars for his productions. Wallis rose from a Chicago theater manager to a powerful producer known for fast, hands on signings and a keen eye for star potential.
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Letter Gets Youth Job In Movies
Hollywood reports a teen actor John Ashley, popular for Dragstrip Girl Motorcycle Gang and Hell Raiders. He leveraged Sigma Chi connections at Oklahoma A&M and with Barnett, a press agent tied to John Wayne, to break into teen market films.
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Just CHANNELING by Joe Warren
This column notes the rise of the how to craze with books teaching quick TV set repairs. It warns of the complexity and high voltage hazards in older sets and urges readers to seek safe, economical repairs at Warren's Radio and Television Service, 609 S Main St, phone 5911.
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Movie Guide Sunday to Saturday Listings and Extras
Sunday to Saturday film lineup features Paths of Glory with Kirk Douglas. Pawnee in color starring George Montgomery and Lola Albright. Raintree County in Technicolor with Montgomery Clift Elizabeth Taylor Eva Marie Saint. late show Oak Merrill and Brandon de Iida. Red Pony in color with Robert Mitchum Myrna Loy. three color cartoons Tom and Jerry Mighty Mouse Spike. Batman and Robin Chapter 3. Also a talent stage show and note on private railroads industry reach per Britannica.
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