Gregory Peck Calls for Fresh Direction in Hollywood
Gregory Peck criticizes incompetent producers and directors in Hollywood and urges a shift to stronger scripts and new blood. He cites To Kill a Mockingbird as a benchmark and praises Alan Pakula and Robert Mulligan for good work. He notes a need for lower star salaries and tougher choices by executives to spark quality films.
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Tony Randall Dances in Not On Your Life Scene
Hollywood actor Tony Randall, who learned to dance early for film work, showcases his talent in a dancing tavern sequence in Not On Your Life shot at Warner Brothers. He shares the spotlight with five hoodlums, none of whom know the first step to a waltz.
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Powell Death Shocks Niven In Rome
David Niven mournsPowell as awful and tragic friend and partner in a TV film venture. Niven recalls Powell's last words urging cancer research funding. Powell, a Hollywood star since the 1930s, valued three words God Is Love displayed on his studio chair.
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Gloria Tracy Debuts With Harp Art at Flamingo Lounge
Gloria Tracy, famed harpist known as the Girl with the Golden Harp, headlines the Gloria Tracy Quartet at Flamingo's Driftwood lounge on the Strip. The blonde star, who has appeared in motion pictures and on TV, recently completed tours in San Diego and Los Angeles and has drawn praise from lounge stars including Harry Belafonte.
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Empire series renewed to finish current season
New York reports NBC renews Empire for the rest of the season. Production will produce 32 hour long episodes by next spring.
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