Julie Harris Switches to Tour With New Broadway Project
Julie Harris announces a reverse Broadway venture touring the country with her new play The Warm Peninsula by Joseph Masteroff. The road tour spans 19 cities coast to coast before a Broadway return, produced by Manning Gurian with their 3-year-old son Peter along. Harris argues road engagements preserve focus and public engagement, contrasting pre and post Broadway reception.
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Ferrer Gains Weight Directing Wife In Green Mansion
Director Mel Ferrer reveals he gained about ten pounds while directing Audrey Hepburn and Tony Perkins in Green Mansion at MGM. Hepburn praises Ferrer’s directing, noting he is happier directing than acting, while Ferrer credits his wife for taking direction well on set. Kim Novak attended the ball that previews rising stars for studios.
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Tony Perkins
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Mel
Once Top Film Star Returns
HOLLYWOOD AP reports Alan Marsha, a former leading man in Lydia and White Cliffs of Dover, reemerges after a long absence. He cites mental turmoil and self cure, failed bids, and later TV work before a comeback with The House on Haunted Hill and upcoming roles.
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Lydia
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White Cliffs of Dover
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Allied Artists
Sessue Hayakawa to Lead Deb Star Ball Night
Sessue Hayakawa, who came to Hollywood in 1914, will be king of the sixth annual Deb Star Ball staged by Hollywood makeup artists and hair stylists. He extended a Tokyo trip after filming Green Mansions, staying three extra weeks for the event.
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Turtle Crop Produces Well in Grand Rapids Garden
Floyd H. Hesseltine buried the unused portions of an eight pound turtle for soup including 34 eggs in his yard. Mrs. Hesseltine found 31 young turtles three inches long crawling around the garden after the eggs hatched in the soil.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Floyd H. Hesseltine
On Television Unexpected Keeps Show Popularity
In a candid interview, producers Aaron and Zousmer explain why Person to Person stays live after six years. They cite spontaneity, ethical concerns about filming, and selective guest pursuit including Marilyn Monroe and Churchill. They note comedians challenge themselves while athletes cope with instruction.
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Vivien Leigh
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Center Theatre Presents Damn Yankees and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Now Wednesday Damn Yankees in Technicolor stars Tab Hunter and Gwen Verdon. Thursday for seven days Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with Elizabeth Taylor Paul Newman Burl Ives. Saturday roundup runs 9 to 12 with Earth Vs Flying Saucers Color cartoon and Zorro Chapter 6 plus local talent including Jimmy Barnett Renee and Anuck.
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Paul Newman
Burl Ives
Fighting Legion
Jimmy Barnett
Renee
Annuck
Paramount Theater Week Reel of New Films
Today through Monday shows Screaming Mimi starring Anita Ekberg and Phil Carey. Tuesday through Wednesday features I Married a Woman with George Gobel and Diana Dors. Thursday through Saturday screens Buchanan Rides Alone with Randolph Scott Craig Stevens and Jennifer Holden. Late Show Saturday Night presents The Key in Cinemascope starring William Holden Sophia Loren and Trevor Howard.
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Anita Ekberg
Phil Carey
George Gobel
Diana Dors
Buchanan
Randolph Scott
Craig Stevens
Jennifer Holden
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William Holden
Sophia Loren
Trevor Howard
Words of the Wise on ingratitude and desire
A reflective line notes memory of ingratitude from those who received from the speaker. It argues gratitude arises only for what is unattainable and that giving fosters contempt rather than appreciation. The passage senses a cynical view of human motives and appreciation.
Eisenhower to Speak for Senate Candidate in Spokane
Edgar Eisenhower, Tacoma attorney and brother of the president, will address a Spokane audience on October 9 in support of Republican Senate hopeful Bill Bantz. He previously said he would not speak while his brother was president. Bantz challenges incumbent Democrat Henry Jackson.
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Edgar Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Tacoma
William B. Bantz
United States Senate
Bill Bantz
Bantz
Henry Jackson
Harlan’s Turnabout Complete On Welcome Sign
In Har lan Kentucky the controversial Welcome to Bloody Harlan sign was replaced with two paster posters. State Rep. H Nick Johnson originally erected Bloody Harlan to draw tourists from a region once linked to violent coal strikes in the 1930s. After community outcry he painted out the word bloody and the city then added a new sign touting good churches good schools and the world’s best coal.
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Bloody Harlan
H. Nick Johnson
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