Murphy shifts from screen to MGM public relations desk
George Murphy moves from film work to a desk job at MGM after Ida Keyerman's death. He accepts a public relations post to handle people and human relations, drawing on his Republican ties and experience as a National Committeeman. Eddie Mannix advised him to stay connected with political affairs affecting the industry.
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Bing Crosby and Julien Lesser News From Beverly Hills
The report notes Bing Crosby hospitalized in Santa Monica with kidney ailment while Julian Lesser, a film and TV producer, announced his marriage to Betsy Bamberger in Beverly Hills. Lesser, 39, and Betsy, 22, honeymooning. Betsy is granddaughter of former Utah Governor Simon Bamberger. Crosby’s illness forced him to miss parts of Pebble Beach golf tourney.
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Film copyright row shapes motion picture rules
A veteran observer recalls lobbying in Washington amid copyright reform debates. The aim was to include sound tricks in films while opposing overseas piracy. The speaker mentions meeting Bil Knowland and hoping for Senate action with Lyndon Johnson’s and other leaders, describing industry pressure and political maneuvering.
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Long Beach Theater Offerings Start Times on Tuesday
The Long Beach listings show show titles and start times across multiple houses including Farmer Takes a Wife at 0:50, Carmen at 1:07 and 4:00, Black Widow, Star is Born, Fate, Bamboo Fison, and Paris at 8:05 with varied prices and venues such as Oakwood and Towne.
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Court OKs Tufts Biting Suit Award
Los Angeles Superior Court judge approved a 600 settlement in a 26,000 bite suit against screen actor Sonny Tufts by a Long Beach woman Margarie Von. The plaintiff’s attorney argued trial chances were poor while the judge noted the amount seemed low but accepted the agreement.
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Hong Kong Scene Set For Top Film Shooting
Tokyo GPs Henry King sails to Hong Kong on a survey trip for a Century Fox picture based on Han Suyin’s A Many Splendored Thing. William Holden and Jennifer Jones to star. filming targets March start. plot centers on an English journalist who falls for a Chinese doctor in Hong Kong. the screen correspondent will be American.
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Blood Alley turmoil ends as Wayne takes lead role
Wayne arrives at Marin County set to replace Robert Mitchum in Blood Alley. Mitchum was fired after an alleged incident with Warner Bros. transportation chief George Coleman, as Wayne interrupts his honeymoon to join the cast. Co producer Fellows confirms Mitchum was replaced to secure Wayne.
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Dope Addict Robs Hollywood Home and Kidnaps Man
A knife wielding addict entered a Hollywood home early today, robbed the resident and fled with a houseboy after binding him. Det. Sgt. Hancock reported a man about 27 in a feather jacket forced the pair to a closet, demanded heroin, and escaped with cash, clothes, jewelry, and a typewriter valued around 200.
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Military Pay Raises Submitted to Congress by Pentagon
The Pentagon proposed the broadest military pay revision in years, costing about 730 million dollars next fiscal year. It aims to attract and retain personnel with pay increases up to 25 percent, added bonuses for dangerous duty, and new allowances for regulars. Enlisted and officers would see staged raises after set years of service, with top pay around 376.40 for officers and 335.40 for senior enlisted, under the new plan versus current scales.
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Six Soldiers Face Prison for Mutiny at Fort Bragg
Six Army privates at Fort Bragg North Carolina were sentenced to seven years at hard labor for mutiny and refusing to obey an officer’s order to fall out for work on December 20. The court martial convicted them after one hour of deliberation and the sentence can be reviewed by higher authority. They face forfeiture of pay and allowances and dishonorable discharge. Names include Henry J Murphy and Norman J Morrison among others.
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Veta Geddes Film Moppets Teacher Dies
Hollywood obituary notes the death of Veta Geddes, a retired film teacher for child actors who guided stars such as Shirley Temple, Margaret OBrien, Mickey Rooney, and Elizabeth Taylor. She was the widow of William M. Geddes and survived by a daughter in Palos Verdes Estates and a son in Los Angeles.
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