Birthday of Barry FitzGerald Reveals Early Irish Actor
Born March WW, 1888 as William Joseph Shields in Dublin. He trained for the British Civil Service and devoted spare time to the Abbey Theatre group, rising to leading roles. For 20 years he balanced civil service by day and acting by night, touring with the Abbey players in 1936 when director John Ford spotted him for Hollywood.
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Janis Paige Plans Divorce in Nevada
Hollywood reports actress Janis Paige will travel to Las Vegas on April 12 to establish residence for her divorce from Frank Martinelli advertising executive after a three year marriage. They have no children.
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Maughams Trio Sets Example At Palms Theater
The Palms Theater premiered Maughams Trio sponsored by the Phoenix Press Club for Cerebral Palsy funds. Proceeds split between Cerebral Palsy Association and Arizona Society for Crippled Children. The three stories Verg er Knowall Sanatorium showcase strong performances by Jean Simmons.
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Sunday and Monday Pisces forecast with insight and hope
The Stars Say for Sunday March 1 a benign intervention may lighten perplexing situations. There could be yielding, compromise, or fresh understandings from resolving factors and personalities. Inner guidance and spiritual analyses could revamp tactics. A birthday child gains inner guidance and safety insight. For Monday March 12 the forecast promises new hope, ingenuity, and inspiration from collaboration and divine influence.
West High Presents Its First All School Follies
Nearly 350 West Phoenix High School students perform in the first all school follies titled A Young Man s Fancy to be staged April 6 and 7 in the North Phoenix High School auditorium. Miss Lucille Hicks directs with aides Miss Darlene Lavold and John Swartz. production features live monkeys life size bunnies 40 acts and Miss Ziegfield crown. Orley Isles and band back background music plus West High Men of Note and Concert Band. Mixed Glee Club and other acts highlighted.
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Mickey Rooney Debuts at Sombrero Playhouse in Sailor Beware
Mickey Rooney arrives in Phoenix for the Sombrero Playhouse stage debut in Sailor Beware. The comedy runs through Sunday with midweek and Saturday matinees, featuring Don Barry, Claude Stroud, Lois Andrews, Jane Nigh, and others under co-producer Richard Charlton.
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Lois Andrews
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Alan Ladd Declines Palladium Appearances
Alan Ladd, famed tough guy actor, says he turned down personal appearances at London's Palladium on his own terms, claiming he is scared stiff of audiences and reluctant to face crowds.
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