Hollywood notes on O'Brien exits and upcoming films
Virginia Vale reports Pat O'Brien plans to quit producing after finishing Cracked Up co produced with Claire Trevor and Herbert Marshall The piece notes other film plans including White House This Is America and I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now plus updates on actors Martha Vickers June Haver and van.
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Claire Trevor
Herbert Marshall
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Odds and Ends From the Screen and Stage
Lawson Zerbe excels as a villain in Road of Life while Butch Brent plays a genial foil. Nan Merriman sang 24 songs by age 18 months. Janet Leigh makes her screen debut in The Romance of Rosy Ridge as Van Johnson’s love interest, involving cow milking and muddy farm chores. The Captain Rae cue voyage to Mexico hints at travel peril and immunization recalls.
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Butch Brent
Nan Merriman
Janet Leigh
van Johnson
Rosy Ridge
Raecue
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Mexico
Customers as Pests: A 1946 Attitude Revisited
A columnist laments rising customer neglect from tradespeople and service workers, recounting broken promises and delays as common frustrations. The piece contrasts old reliable service with modern indifference, notes a national juvenile delinquency conference, and ends with humorous asides about culture and daily life.
Pattern No 8048 Dolls Outfit and Jacket Design
Pattern No 8048 offers doll outfits in 12 to 20 inch sizes with a lumber jacket and pleated skirt. The jacket features deep armholes and a tied belt, while fabrics suggested include soft grey flannel or a gay plaid for winter wear.
Proper Window Measurement Saves Curtain Fabric
When measuring for new curtains, measure every window as sizes can vary. Consistent accurate measurements prevent wasted fabric and mismatched fills.
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