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A quirky New York report notes a man near Pisa selling parking receipts promising insurance if the tower tips. Pentagon urges Vietnam veterans to address public groups. NBC radio confessions feature Billy Rose and Long John Nebel. Chuck McCann criticizes recent films while Goober Lindsey recalls his teaching days and early acting gigs. David Niven reflects on a Gunsmoke movie moment. A Stamford pool incident prompts safety talk. Trader Vic’s Plaza shows a Brando canoe centerpiece. David Merrick’s new play title lampoons madness at Charenton.
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Now Playing Cinema Listings Highlights
Daily matinee at El Portal features Hallelujah Trail with showings at 2 pm. Other theaters list operations for Sandokan the Great, The Sons of Katie Elder, Van Ryan's Express, That Can Feeling, What's New Pussycat, and multiple drive-in screenings with varied times.
300 Spartans at Nevada Drive-In Stars Barry Coe
Barry Coe stars as Phylon a Spartan soldier in The 300 Spartans. The epic tale of heroic stand at Thermopylae against a vast invading force plays through Tuesday at the Nevada Drive-In Theatre on Salt Lake Highway. Also showing are Tony Curtis in 40 Pounds of Trouble and Jackie Gleason in Gigot. Show starts at dusk.
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Michael Parks Stars In Levine Drama The Idol
Michael Parks signs for a leading role in Joseph E. Levine's The Idol. He joins Kim Stanley John Leyton and Jennifer Hilary in a London filmed drama about Marco friend of Timothy Leyton. Leonard Lightstone produces, Daniel Petrie directs, Millard Lampell writes, with Ugo Liberatore story. Paramount will release worldwide. Parks also appears as Adam in The Bible.
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Seaton Forms Unit Moves to Universal for About William
Hollywood report says director George Seaton left MGM to start his own production unit at Universal. He will film About William based on Henry Denker's stage play with Seaton in charge.
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Salome Jens Lands Romantic Lead Opposite Rock Hudson
New York star Salome Jens wins the romantic lead opposite Rock Hudson in the film Seconds. The casting marks her as the standout female lead in Hollywood's latest production shift.
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UPI
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Edie Adams to guest on Danny Kaye Show this fall
Edie Adams returns to television with a guest shot on the Danny Kaye Show this fall. The appearance marks a comeback for the actress and singer on network TV.
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UPI
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Dave Clark Five Debuts in Having a Wild Weekend
England rock group the Dave Clark Five make their motion picture debut in Having a Wild Weekend in Hollywood. The film features the band performing and acting in a light comedy set for UPI release.
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Pam Ela Tiffin Lands Key Role in The Moving Target
UPI reports Pam Ela Tiffin won the plum role opposite Paul Newman in Warner Bros film The Moving Target. The casting marks a high profile sophomore project for Tiffin amid 1960s Hollywood headlines.
Tenth Victim Sunset Ritual on Fiumicino Beach Scene
In Joseph F. Levine’s fantasy thriller The Tenth Victim Marcello Mastroianni plays a sun priest leading a sunset ceremony for a large crowd near Fiumicino Beach. Ursula Andress and Elsa Martinelli co star as a scene of love and danger with eggs and tomatoes to be thrown at the priest by a 21st century agitator crowd.
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Carlo Ponti
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Sign Couple For Comedy Walk Don Run in Columbia Picture
Samantha Eggar and Jim Hutton were signed for co starring roles in Sol C Siegel s forthcoming Columbia comedy Walk Don Run joining Cary Grant who heads the cast the announcement was made by Mike Frankovich yesterday.
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Comedian Gorshin stars dramatic role in Night of the Tiger
Hollywood reports comedian Frank Gorshin takes a serious turn in Night of the Tiger with Chuck Connors and Bill Bixby. The Professionals cast will feature Burt Lancaster Lee Marvin and Jack Palance in upcoming projects.
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UPI
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Bill Bixby
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Lee Marvin
Jack Paace
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