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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1959
Page
14
Polaroid introduces 3000 Speed Polaroid with ASA 3200 for picture in a minute cameras. A wink-light and tiny AG-1 flash aid indoor shots while an electric eye shutter helps outdoor exposure. A four-stop neutral density filter lowers ASA to 200, and a new exposure meter covers ASA 12 to 12,000.
Epic Records revives minstrel era with Gentlemen Be Seated Again and a Mississippi Four medley, while Decca and RCA Victor issue Jolson and piano roll discoveries. The pieces trace minstrel decline and sustainment through 20th century tributes and archival performances.
Hollywood report says Frank Durante returned to action this week with NBC Studio 2 bubble dances and a beatnik trio featuring Sal Mineo and Giselle McKenzie. He duets with Bobby Darin and dances in a Fred Astaire style. The Friday Sept 25 TV spectacular will showcase one of three season shows plus two Dinah Shore guest appearances under his NBC contract.
The entertainer says he favors fewer live shows to focus on film work and has 24 films with about 15 more planned for a full season. He still headlines nightclubs in New York Chicago Philadelphia Miami and Las Vegas each year and notes working is fun for him. A biopic dream cast once included Dean Martin Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, now Bing is out and Jack Lemmon may take his place.
Hollywood frontier marshal John Russell faced a growing mustache dilemma during his switch from TV Lawman to the film Yellowstone Kelly. He shaved for the Sioux chief role, regrew for TV, then shaved again for additional film scenes.
Real Life Was Similar Switchblade Roles Don’t Bother Young Sal Mineo. The Bronx-born actor, now in his 20s, has earned Oscar and Emmy nominations while owning a home in Mamaroneck and a speedboat. He recalls drumming lessons, a switch from teen roles to comedy and music, and his Army-tinged filming schedule.
LeSourdsville Lake hosts the biggest week of the year with Two for One Days Tuesday through Friday. One paid ride grants a second free ride, plus Dayton WHIO Day on Wednesday. Ralph Marterie and his orchestra perform Stardust Gardens Friday night. The Crew Cuts sing Saturday night with Sammy Seid’s orchestra in the pavilion. Fireworks Saturday and Sunday and water ski shows highlight the holiday weekend.
The article notes Sal Mineo expanding his screen role while Raoul Walsh directs. Walsh previously guided stars such as Errol Flynn in bold performances. The script avoided love scenes between Mineo and Terry Moore, though the actor was notable for prior teen roles.
Hollywood actress Linda Christian resumes work on her autobiography The Way I Live detailing her move to Hollywood for a career and the personal problems she faced. She notes the book aims as a human story rather than sensational.
RADNOR PA Dick Clark says adults judge teens unfairly and urges the press and advertisers to treat teens as individuals. He argues parents sometimes lack understanding but notes a two way street where teens must also try to understand adults. He spoke in TV Guide magazine.
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