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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1949
Page
2
A poll among allied exhibitors shows no first class western has failed at the box office. cheap quickies earn in some areas. Door pictures with action over dialogue advance next, followed by spectacular musicals. The report notes ongoing money-making potential.
Metro announces three westerns led by Robert Taylor with Devil's Doorway now filming and The Outriders and Ambush in development. Hedy Lamarr to star in Copper Canyon at Paramount with Ray Milland. Burt Lancaster to seek No Escape and William Tell in Italy. Rod Cameron on Stampede filming. Lucille Wall script mishap and other studio anecdotes. Ben Johnson touts ranching as security. Brenda Marshall praises boxing and actor Joan Caulfield returns to Hollywood.
The piece surveys 1949 pennant contenders in both leagues with emphasis on the Indians and Dodgers as likely leaders. It notes strong early-season expectations for Billy Southworth’s Braves, predicts Kyle Southworth’s Braves will be best conditioned, and lists top hopefuls in both leagues with cautious optimism about October outcomes.
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