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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1958

Page

19

Mathias matinee idol push signals film debut plan

Hollywood reports a hefty publicity push for Olympic decathlete Bob Mathias as he pivots from athletics to acting. John Wayne and Milton Weiss back a two-year campaign to launch Mathias in a dramatic pilot role, with up to 100000 dollars spent on promotion and a stab at a film future built on his looks and potential talent.

Hollywood John Wayne Batjak Bob Mathias Wnsductions Aia Douglas Fairbanks Jr John Wayne Ekberg China Victor Fak Lili Hua Pubthias Mathias Jletic Washington Bob Redskins Marines Weiss Brando

Shirley Temple dolls spark new wave of memorabilia

Shirley Temple, now 29, returns to acting as her image inspires a toys and fashion line. A second generation Shirley Temple doll and dresses mimic her film era, while fans send presents. Temple notes personal life, family in California, and keeps a light tone about renewed fame.

Mary Prime New York Temple Lori Shirley Temple Shirley Black California Charles Black Jr Susan Charley Miss Temple Shirley Temple Dol

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