Marilyn Monroe's subway skirt scene stuns New York crowd
Walter Winchell recalls Marilyn Monroe's 15 take midnight wind scene at Lex ington Ave near 52nd Street. Joe DiMaggio and George Solotaire watch as winds lift the white organdy dress while police hold back 1,000 spectators.
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The Characters at Sahara Casbar wow Las Vegas crowds
The four member team known as The Characters deliver a signature blend of comedy and pantomime in weekly Las Vegas shows at the Sahara Casbar. Blackie Hunt leads accordions and piano, Carmen and Freddie Baccari provide bass and guitar, and Johnny Ricco handles singing as they perform twisting impressions, slow motion boxing routines, and playful sketches with heart.
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South Pacific coming to Thunderbird after Flower Drum Song
Broadway musical South Pacific to play at the Thunderbird Hotel in November after Flower Drum Song. Monte Preser, Thunderbird producer, to bid for Janet Blair in the lead role. Mary Martin previously starred on Broadway.
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War front mood on Munson Island clips Bob Hope visit
Cliff Robertson hails a Bob Hope appearance to lift spirits for the Warner Bros wartime film PT 100 being shot on Munson Island in the Florida Keys. The humid setting and combat scenes mirror the South Pacific, building a case for Hope to entertain the troops.
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Bel Geddes and Nelson Win Warner Bros Movie Deals
Barbara Bel Geddes and Barry Nelson star in the Broadway hit Mary Mary and are signed for the Warner Bros film version. Jack L. Warner announced the project and filming is slated to begin shortly after the new year.
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