Rochelle Hudson rises to top after Hollywood setback
NEA staff correspondent recalls Rochelle Hudson’s five year arc from near obscurity to Fox leading roles. She details a harsh start, a year without work, and a resolve to stay in film. Hudson cites Curly Top as pivotal, adds she is also developing as a singer, with Im itation of Life and Les Miserables among recent credits.
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Grahame of Britain draws Hollywood praise
Hollywood producer attention grows as Grahame, star of British films and underworld thriller The Informer, relaxes at Malibu while dieting and awaiting The Three Musketeers. She contrasts with Harlow’s glamor, emphasizing acting talent and sex appeal.
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A collage of entertainment and lifestyle notes. Stars like Grantland Rice and George Brent are alongside tales of dancing in Top Hat and Thelma Todd comedies. Local notices describe Memorial Day events, school graduates, and residents visiting kin and neighbors in Indiana and South Bend contexts.
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