Brando Named Best Foreign Actor by British Film Academy
London The British Film Academy named Marlon Brando best foreign actor of 1954 for On the Waterfront. The American Time Out of War won a 20 minute documentary award. Wages of Fear won best film. Hobson's Choice top British film. The Divided Heart received the UN award and German star Gernell Borehers named best foreign actress.
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U S to Train Chiang Officers in Far East
The United States Army announced a new program to train Nationalist Chinese officers at Far East installations rather than in the United States. The first group of 25 officers, mostly field grade, is to arrive in Okinawa on Tuesday.
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Glenn Ford Signs Long Term MGM Pact With Star Power
Hollywood legend Glenn Ford signed a near five year term contract with MGM. He will make 10 to 12 pictures for MGM in five years in addition to four owed to Columbia. Ford reports a high salary likely between 3000 and 4000 dollars weekly and claims the move reflects a shift toward quality projects over independent paydays.
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Producer's Mother Dies in Hollywood at Age 7
The obituary notes Mrs Melane Wyler, mother of Long Beach theater producer William Wyler, died Sunday. Born in Stuttgart, she moved to Hollywood in 1924 and was related to Carl Laemmle, founder of Universal-International Studios. The piece lists film showings and starting times from local theaters.
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Director Awards for Kazan and Kellino Highlight Guild Honors
Hollywood The Screen Directors Guild announced its annual awards Sunday night recognizing Elia Kazan for On the Waterfront as directing achievement of 1954. Roy Kellino earned best direction for a television play The Answer. Harold V. Cohen received the guild’s journalism award.
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Protest over seizure of Polish freighters in South China Sea
Warsaw radio reported that Poland sent a formal protest to the United States over the seizure of Polish freighters and their crews by Chinese Nationalists in the South China Sea. The note emphasizes Poland's stance amid rising tensions and calls for resolution.
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Byron Wolfe Featured at Fred Hershorn's Circus Room
Byron Wolfe the night club pianist appears at Fred Hershorn's Circus Room with his orchestra. Before performing solo he and his ensemble were featured on coast to coast Mutual Network broadcasts.
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