Beach Party sparks Star Lite theater introduction
Surfers are introduced to the area with the Beach Party musical comedy at the Star Lite Theater. Filmed in Southern California, the film features Bob Cummings Dorothy Malone Frankie Avalon Annette Funicello Harvey Lembeck and more. It opens Wednesday August 14 with giveaways including records pizzas six packs and soft drinks for early arrivals and a transistor radio with picnic coolers on closing night.
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Star Lite Theater
California
Bob Cummings
Dorothy Malone
Frankie Avalon
Annette Funicello
Harvey Lembeck
Jody McCrea
John Ashley
Morey
Amsterdam
Eva
Thea‘ter
Mutiny on the Bounty at Rivoli Theater
The Rivoli screens the sea saga Mutiny on the Bounty starring Marlon Brando with a lavish production said to cost over 750000 dollars. The film follows Captain William Bligh’s 1787 voyage and mutiny as it plays for 47 days alongside The VIPs and later Doris Day's The Thrill of It All in a busy fall slate. The era shifts from 18th century mutiny to modern cinema with a large supporting cast including James Garner Arlene Francis and more as the industry eyes wide global bookings.
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Rivoli Theater
Marlon Brando
William Bligh
England
South Seas
British Admiralty
V.i.p.s
Ali
United States
Doris Day
MGM
New York
City
Radio City Music Hall
Bows To Society Now To Cameras
Susan Hampshire, newly introduced to London society, signs a three year MGM contract for five films. Her first lead role will be opposite Albert Finney in Night Must Fall. Hampshire had appeared in Expresso Bongo and During One Night after rising acclaim.
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Susan Hampshire
London
MGM
Albert Finney
Miss Hampshire
Debutante Spotlight in London's Social Season
A leading figure among the most beautiful debutantes of London's social season. She recently starred in Walt Disney's Thomasina, marking a notable film debut in a prominent production.
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London
Walt Disney
Thomasina
Jessel Returns to Film for Five Part Sunset Strip Cameo
George Jessel acted before cameras this week for the first time in 22 years in a cameo in Five, the five part episode of Warner Bros. 77 Sunset Strip for ABC TV starring Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
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George Jessel
Warner Bros
77 Sunset Strip
Efrem Zimbalist Jr
ABCTV
Bob Fuller switches to ABC wagon train with new name
Hollywood AP reports Bob Fuller changes name and rides a new horse as he moves from NBC’s Laramie to ABC’s expanded Wagon Train. Fuller joins a refreshed cast and network lineup, signaling a major shift in his television career.
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Hollywood
Bob Fulller
NBC
Laramie
ABC
Watery Bass For Ivan Tors
Producer Ivan Tors visited Florida to reunite with the dolphin star Flipper at the Seaquarium. The dolphin leaped 18 feet from the water and planted a dolphin kiss on his face, recognizing his voice. It was their first reunion since filming ended last fall.
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Ivan Tors
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Flipper
Florida
Tors
Florida Seaquarium
Teen idol Joan Blackman wins Twilight of Honor role
The screen star gains top status by beating Elvis style buzz and earning a part opposite Richard Chamberlain in Twilight of Honor. The crowd and critics compare her to teen fan favorites as she secures a leading film role.
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Joan Blackman
Elvis Presley
Richard Chamberlain
Theater Directory Promos Run With Classic Films
The page lists current features and upcoming attractions across venues. Highlights include Irma La Douce with Lemmon and MacLaine, The Great Escape starring McQueen and Garner, Elvis at Rivoli with World’s Fair bookings, The Ugly American with Brando, Days of Wine and Roses, Gypsy, Delicate Delinquent, 40 Pounds of Trouble, The Music Man, Kid Galahad, Mutiny On The Bounty, Kong vs Godzilla, The Thrill of It All, Doris Day, and Lex James Garner, Beach Party with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, Hercules and the Captive Women, It Starts Friday It Starts Aug 16 with It guitar.
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Elvis Presley
Marlon Brando
North Star
Kid Galahad
Marlon Vs
Godzilla
Doris Day
Jupeiiene Rose
Lex James Garner
Riviera
Frankie Avalon
Annette Funi
Danny Kaye
Hercules Cello
Bob Cummings
Dorand
Othy Malone
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Arlene Francis
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Elliott Reid
Alice Pearce
Kym Karath
Lucy Landau
Paul Hartman
Hayden Rorke
Alex Gerry
Robert Gallagher
Anne Newman
Burt Mustin
Hedley Mattingly
Robert Strauss
Maurice Gosfield
William Bramley
Pamela Curran
Glenn Maxwell
June Allyson
Dick Powell
Miss Allyson
Maxwell
Ricky Powell
UPI
Jessel
Peachey
Bob Fuller
Technicolor
Technirama
Hercules
Jack Lemmon
Lec Remick
Warner Bro
OvDev
la Crosse Tribune
RFD
la Crosse
Tax Inc
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Ultra Panavision
Theater Directory
Irma la Douce
Shirley MacLaine
Lou Jacobi
Bruce Yarnell
Hersche Bernardi
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la Crescent
Stevens
RTS
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Paula Prentiss
Russ Tamblyn
Martin H. Ford Bauer
Lange
Featu
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Panavisione Metrocolor
Techmicolor Panavisie
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