Patton film post Oscar surge drives strong earnings
Hollywood reports the Patton and M A S H run in 424 theaters post Oscar week, grossing 3.5 million for the period, the largest weekly total since its February 18, 1970 release. Producer Frank McCarthy, a retired brigadier general, reflects on his long pursuit and the lack of a contract share. The piece traces development from initial interest during World War II to Spain funding and director choices.
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Tracy to play Patton cast saga across edits and refusals
Spencer Tracy was eyed to portray Patton but died before filming. Burt Lancaster declined the script. Robert Mitchum Lee Marvin and Rod Steiger were floated as options while George C Scott shifted between rewrites and the original script. Scott traveled to Spain with his changes partially accepted.
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Electric bill shock over two thousand dollars in Moon Township
Laura Miller, a Moon Township resident living in a five room apartment, received a Duquesne Light electric bill totaling 2603 dollars and a 73 dollar penalty for nonpayment. A company spokesman blamed a computer error for the oversized charge.
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