Ex Miss U S A Myrna Hansen joins MGM as actress
Ex Miss U S A Myrna Hansen reveals her path from clerk and waitress in Cincinnati St Petersburg and Amarillo to winning an MGM contract for Raintree County Her persistence contrasts with others seeking fame In interviews she credits hard work study and a lean social life for building an acting career and dismisses overnight stardom notions she even shaved her hair short and worked as a dental receptionist and waitress to stay grounded
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The Old Man and the Sea Troubles Hollywood Production
Hollywood struggles continue as The Old Man and the Sea, starring Spencer Tracy, endures delays and a director change after Cuba location turmoil. John Sturges is reassembling footage for additional shoots while cost climbs toward five million dollars.
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Shirley Jones Returns to Film Roles in Modern Dress
Shirley Jones, once the star of Oklahoma and Carousel, is back in movies in name only as a slimmer, grown-up actress. She credits weight loss and a new look for broader roles, with current project April Love co-starring Pat Boone.
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Vietnamese governor sentenced to death for desertion
A South Vietnamese military court in Saigon today sentenced former Gov Nguyen Van Thanh of the Dai religious sect to death by guillotine for desertion and for being an accomplice to high treason. The ruling marks a severe punishment amid wartime security concerns and political tensions.
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Few Women Funny and Feminine, Says Danny Kaye
Danny Kaye on MGM set in Merry Andrew argues few women can be funny and feminine. He notes diverse comedy paths from Fanny Brice to Lucille Ball and Eve Arden, naming stars like Rosa Lind Russell and Kay Kendall as examples of light sophisticated humor with glamour. He praises Marilyn Monroe as an attractive woman unafraid to be laughed at.
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Opening Safe Nab Fishermen With Odd Tackle
Four men nicknamed fishermen are held by Brooklyn police on suspicion of an improper expedition. They said they were fishing but were seized in a baseball field Sunday while attempting to open a safe using professional tools not suited for fishing.
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Attitude of men shields women from humor in old view
A fragment discusses how male attitudes hinder female humor and dominance. It notes men admire funny women yet fear women who remain feminine. The speaker recalls meeting Sylvia and praising her blend of comedy with femininity, adding most women are too serious.
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