Voice Of Broadway Advice On Acting Commitment And Study
Dorothy Kilgallen guest columnist Dina Merrill argues actors must study seriously to succeed. Training, talent, and persistence shape careers, with Meisner improv and Shakespeare coursework cited as steps to mastery. The piece urges lifelong learning, director guidance, and preparing for aging roles to sustain acting work.
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Dina Merrill
Milton
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Shakespeare
Sanford Meisner
Sandy
Dina
Jack Manning
Shakespeare Workshop
Helen Hayes Etquity Group
Show of the Week drama depicts idol worship and scandal
A small town mourns a movie star killed in an accident as NBC TV presents The Movie Star. The story shows relentless mob adulation and a widow exposed to half truths with a climactic affair reveal. Kathleen Widdoes plays the widow while Nancy Marchand portrays a sensationalist columnist.
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Rick DU Brow
Hollywood
UPI
Nbc-Tv
Dane Clark
Nancy Marchand
Kathleen Widdoes
Funeral Drama Draws Shock From Viewers
A teleplay set in Hollywood about Tyrone Power’s funeral provoked strong reactions for its sensational portrayal of media intrusion and grief. Critics note misuse of press agents and Hollywood theatrics while a viewer asks for guidance on chronic worry and faith.
Sys Tone advertised relief for jittery nerves
A city reader praises Sys-Tone for calming nerves and improving sleep after other tranquilizers failed. The ad claims Sys-Tone quiets nerves fast without harmful drugs and is a Vita min iron tonic costing only a few cents daily, available at all druggists in Monroe and nearby towns.
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Systone
Sys-Tone
Monroe
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QUICKIES By Ken Reynolds Air conditioner found by reader at Want Ads
A reader reports locating an air conditioner advertised in the News Star World Want Ads. Office staff asked to pass along thanks for the tip.
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Quickies
Ken Reynolds
News-Star — World
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