Hollywood Talk by Louella Parsons highlights star moves and plans
Hollywood talk centers on Ben Bogeaus launching Herman Melville’s Typee with Ray Milland, Greg Peck and John Huston reactions, and Mina Minelli’s The Reluctant Debutante rumor. Ava Gardner dances with Steve Peck at Club Seville. Nancy Sinatra Jr. turns 17 with a car gift.
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Actors Fund of America reports 363000 aid in 1956 67 year
The Actors Fund of America says caring for sick, old and needy members of the theatrical profession cost 363000 during the year ending April 30. The five-year-old welfare organization handled 14196 cases in 1956 67.
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Actors’ Fund of America
Ralph Edwards Builds TV Empire Centered on People
Hollywood producer host Ralph Edwards reveals his growing television empire driven by public participation shows. He notes his stable includes This Is Your Life Place the Face It Could Be You End of the Rainbow and The Human Thing to Do, with more in development. Edwards emphasizes avoiding repetition while keeping show subjects closely tied to everyday people and admits a personal desire for serious acting roles.
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Lena Horne
the Waldorf
New Theater Center Opens With Swimming Pool in NYC
A new center for experimental theater, the Murray Hills Academy of Theater and Arts, opens in July in midtown Manhattan. It utilizes a former private clubhouse on Madison Avenue with two small proscenium auditoriums and a theater-in-the-round hall. The upper floors house offices, and the swimming pool is for staff recreation.
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Murray Hills Academy of Theater and Arts
Madison Avenue
Broadway Scene Sparks Rivalry and Gossip Around Stars
The column chronicles Sarah Vaughan staging a bold supper show at the Waldorf Astoria after clashing with management over a calypso set. It notes Count Basie’s sensational appearance and cites ongoing Hollywood rumors, marriages, divorces, and industry feuds involving Brando, Brubeck, Monroe, and Hudson, with Italian stock tips tied to Rock Hudson filming in Rome.
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Sid Caesar
Pat
Errol Flynns
Pat Wymore
Paris
George Otsuka Changes Name in District Court
George Otsuka asks to be known as George Catzumi Otsuka in district court. He tells Judge Wood that everyone calls him George and confirms the legal name change.
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Dallas
Cazumi Otsuka
George Catzumi Otsuka
D. B. Wood
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