Hollywood Arms Race Sparks Banner Feud and Fame Talks
Hollywood gossip recounts Jackie Gleason and Steve McQueen sparring over city honors after a provocative Allied Artists banner for Soldier in the Rain. Rex Harrison wine plans, Paul Richards acting break, and Billy Graham and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale film projects headline a busy showbiz week in Hollywood.
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Famed Movie Villain Happy in New Musical
Academy Award winner Ed Begley at 63 makes his song and dance debut in the film version of Unsinkable Molly Brown at Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studio. He plays Debbie Reynolds' boozing father and embraces a new, friendly image while entertaining his two children who can now watch him perform on screen.
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Begley Eyes Molly Brown Role In Quick Move
Begley says he leaped at the chance for the Molly Brown picture and acted fast, noting eagerness and quick decision making as he describes the moment.
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Hearing Postponed in Great Mail Robbery Case
In Aylesbury England a hearing for 13 suspects linked to an August 87.3 million mail train robbery was postponed to October 4 to allow prosecutors more time to prepare their case.
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Top Nazi's Bones Possibly Found
West Berlin experts examined bones from a local grave to determine if they belong to Heinrich Mueller former Gestapo chief. A week is expected before any conclusion on Mueller's reported death in Berlin as World War II ended.
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Readers Respond to Winchell Chips on a Shoulder Clip
Letters from readers in Washington Los Angeles Hartford and other places discuss Pentagon radar predictors resale by the British firm and foreign aid funding claims. Walter Winchell style notes cover Jackie Robinson Eb y magazine Ethel Waters and Broadway honors with varied reactions and tips.
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Hollywood Today gossip roundup with star moves
Frank Sinatra nears grandfather status as Nancy and Tommy Sands set a two year marriage window. Carol Lynley launches a production outfit to rival Lucille Ball. Debbie Reynolds to promote Unsinkable Molly Brown in a cross country tour. Richard Widmark juggles multiple homes and stars in Bedford Incident and Long Flight while pursuing a Colorado cattle ranch. Sophia Loren sidelined by laryngitis. Anne Bancroft recalls engagement to Mel Brooks amid cautious wedding plans.
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Paula Prentiss Joins New York Trek Amid Romances
Paula Prentiss co stars with Peter Sellers in The World of Henry Orient in New York. Between takes she hunts apartments with actor husband Gregory Peck who plays a man nearer sixty in Behold a Pale Horse. Paparazzi chase Tony Guinn and Telanda Addoloz seen together in Rome amid twists of love and marriage.
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Donald Pleasence Stars in The Caretaker on Broadway
The noted actor Donald Pleasence headlines a Broadway production of The Caretaker. His performance as the enigmatic tramp brings critical attention to the revival, with strong word of mouth as previews begin.
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Hornet Swarm Invades La Ciotat Streets Under Cold Spell
Firemen in hoods patrolled the Mediter ranean port La Ciotat after swarms of hornets invaded the town driven from surrounding hills by a sudden cold spell. Local residents reported the insect outbreak spreading through narrow streets and waterfront areas overnight.
Wine Disaster Hits French Vineyards in 1943
Paris reports cold wet weather and a grape disease cutting harvest. Reliable estimates place this year’s wine yield 40 to 75 percent below normal, varying by region.
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Balloon Will Map Solar System Magnetic Fields In Palestine
A 75 pound instrument package traces cosmic rays to study future space travel. Scientists plan to launch a huge balloon from Palestine to an altitude of 130000 feet to map the solar system’s magnetic fields.
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Mick Rooney jokes about age in retort
The comedian Mickey Rooney, married to five tall beauties, was asked why he did not pick on a girl his size. He replied that a girl his size would have to be seven years old.
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Dirk Bogarde Finds Sylvia Koscina for Hot Enough Fortune
Dirk Bogarde, about 40 and a bachelor, lands the prettiest young actress in Europe Sylvia Koscina for his film Hot Enough Fortune. He once crushed on Judy Garland during I Could Go On Singing and made his first American movie about Lirst with Capucine, then Charlie Feldman's girlfriend, now linked to William Holden.
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Hardy Kruger Stars in Paris Thriller K.0
The actor known for Sundays and Cybele headlines the psychological thriller K.0 to be shot in Paris as part of a wave of frightening films. The piece notes Kruger as the brains of the flyer role in the new production.
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Richard Burton stars on Broadway amid Las Vegas ties
The report notes Burton on Broadway in Hamlet while Frankie’s two Nevada gambling halls at Cal Neva are mentioned. It claims a gangster was hosted there, calling the act foolish. Morton Taylor will work as production assistant in Mexico for Night of the Iguana to handle Ava Gardner and Elizabeth Taylor’s requests.
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Jenie Jackson Goes Solo With Gabor Themed Number
393 pounder Jenie Jackson exits Durante act to tour this winter. She debuts a number titled Gabors Are a Man's Best Friend with a playful lyric about the famous sisters. The note cites Zsa Zsa Gabor and George Sanders marriage cost of $36000 yearly alimony.
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Mel Ferrer Seeks Hollywood Stay With Hepburn in My Fair Lady
Mel Ferrer wants to remain in Hollywood as long as Audrey Hepburn stars at Warners in My Fair Lady. He has directed Inger Stevens in Farm er's Daughter segments and could do more for Screen Gems. Inger plays a Swedish maid and five new hair styles by Leslie Blanchard will be used in her private life.
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Sean Connery Says Bond Run Should End Soon
Sean Connery, famed for Dr No and From Russia With Love, says he will play Bond for seven years to avoid being typed. He notes author Ian Fleming releases one Bond story per year, a pace he regards as unfair to admirers, though he remains a Christie fan.
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