Movie guide at Paramount and Center Theaters this week
Today through Tuesday at Paramount Theaters run Battle Stations with John Lund and William Bendix. Wednesday and Thursday feature The Houston Story with Gene Barry and Edward Arnold. Friday and Saturday present Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo with Spencer Tracy and Van Johnson. Late Show Saturday Night shows The Benny Goodman Story in Techn color with Steve Allen and Donna Reed. Center Theatre presents The Court Jester in Technicolor and VistaVision starring Danny Kaye and Angela Lansbury Sunday to Wednesday. Thursday to Saturday show Our Miss Brooks with Eve Arden and the TV cast. Saturday Morning Kiddie Show includes Red Stallion in The Rockies Chapter 4 Captain Africa and cartoon program.
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William Bendix
Gene Barry
Edward Arnold
Tokyo
Spencer Tracy
van Johnson
Benny Goodman
Steve Allen
Donna Reed
Center Theatre
Court
Danny Kaye
Angela Langsbury
Miss Brooks
Eve Arden
Pat O'Brien Still Seeks Movie roles Despite TV Fame and 25 Years
Hollywood veteran Pat O'Brien, approaching 25 years in Hollywood and 25 years of marriage, says he has not given up films. He recalls how he got his big break in The Front Page and notes he remains hopeful Hollywood will cast him again.
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Hollywood
Pat O'Brien
Pat
O'Brien
Warners
Mike Todd
Priest
Aeswood
Howard Hughes
Hildy Johnson
Hildy
Ben Hecht- Charles’ Macarthur
Chicago
Los Angeles County
Fit
Eloise Taylor
O’briens
Marilyn Monroe
Warner Brothers
Miss Monroe
Hebert urges uniformity in aircraft contract terms
Rep. Hebert of Louisiana calls for Air Force and Navy explanations of inconsistent aircraft contract requirements. He says bonuses, salary allowances, expenses and other provisions vary, highlighting producer profits and government sales. His House Armed Services subcommittee recently wrapped a hearing series with industry spokesmen.
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Washington
Hebert
D-La
Air Force
Navy
Hebret
Leigh Snowden Walks From TV Gag To Film Stardom
Leigh Snowden, once a TV walk-on for Jack Benny, rose to film prominence at Universal-International. The Covington Tennessee native became a sought after talent, appearing in All That Heaven Allows and four consecutive pictures, then TV specials, culminating in Outside the Law with her name billed above the title. She credits Southern upbringing for staying grounded.
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James Bacon
Leigh Snowden
Gromyko
United Nations
Miss Snowden
Universal-International
Leigh
Jack Benny
San Diego
Benny
Naval Base
Don Wilson
Rochester
Covington, Tenn
Hollywood
Marilyn Monroe
U-I
U S
George Gobel
NBC
Tony Curtis
the Square Jungle
De Mille vows to keep directing past age 75
Hollywood legend Cecil B. DeMille, nearing 75, says he has no plans to retire and will continue making films. He discusses The Ten Commandments, possible future projects, release timing, and the need for strong storytelling alongside spectacle.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Cecil B. DeMille
Paramount
Optical outrider aids speakers on television
TelePrompter introduces an optical outrider using a titanium dioxide coated glass and mirrors to project speech lines to the speaker, allowing direct camera gaze while the audience sees only the speaker. It has shown extraordinary efficacy on closed circuit programs for business addresses and sales pitches.
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Charles Mercer
NTW
York
Dolores Gray Reverses Hollywood Success Pattern
Hollywood star Dolores Gray rises from stage to screen with a growing fortune. She describes family wealth as comfort rather than need, lives in Benedict Canyon and New York, owns six poodles and five cars, and credits financial independence for choosing challenging roles.
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Hollywood
Dolores Gray
Broadway
London
Benedict Canyon
New York
Dolores
Chicago
Ethel Merthan
Bert Lahr
Merman
Flanders
MGM
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