Nana Ramon and Chamaco Bring Latin Beat to Colony Sarasota
Nana Ramon and Chamaco headline at the Colony Restaurant Sarasota showcasing Latin American rhythms with Nana Ramon’s orchestra. Chamaco, famed pianist and composer from Mexico, leads a versatile lineup including merengue cha cha cha rhumba and mambo selections. Douglas Louis hosts the Saturday matinee with Venezuelean dancing lessons.
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Chamaco
Nana Ramon
the Colony
Sarasota
Miami
Mayflower Hotel
Washington, D.C
Destino
United States
RCA
Xavier Cugat
Tony Martin
Sammy Davis Jr
Chamato
Nana
Douglas Louis
Players Set Tryouts For Dracula Thriller
The Players hold 2 p.m. today tryouts at the community theater across from Municipal Auditorium for Dracula casting. Eight roles include two young men two middle aged men two men of indeterminate age two women the young heroine and the intended victim. Director Peter Strader will stage a July 11 three night run. Season tickets $3.50 urged and backstage helpers may sign on today. Summer acting school registration 7:30 p.m. next Wednesday at the theater.
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Dracula
Municipal Auditorium
Bram Stoker
Peter Strader
Strader
Hollywood Talk Surprises and Industry Buzz
Louella Parsons surveys Hollywood chatter from Reagan named screen father of the year to paid TV’s rise and film cost allusions. She notes Ava Gardner’s unavailability, Fred Astaire’s recovery after his wife’s death, Chaplin’s cuts in A King in New York, Sal Mineo’s eye operation, Fats Domino’s chart success, Zanuck’s Island in the Sun boycott, and rival views on cradle rocking box office.
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Hollywood
Ronald Reagan
Nancy Davis Reagan
Patty
MGM
Ava Gardner
Walter Chiari
Fred Astaire
Phyllis
Ed Murrow
Barrie Chase
Charles Chaplin
New York
U.S.A
France
England
Sal Mineo
New
Darryl F. Zanuck
Joan Fontaine
Harry Belafonte
Dorothy Dandridge
James Mason
Zanuck
Jerry Wald
Jeanne Crain
Paul Brinkman
Durante Says TV Comics Not Dead
Hollywood interview with Jimmy Durante defending long term talent in TV. He argues the market’s shift to singers or guest spots frees proven comics from burnout, criticizes rapid new talent, and reflects on his own year with NBC and desire for a music and entertainment format.
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Durante
TV Comics
Hollywood
INS
Jimmy Durante
Top Banana
Glass Eye
Schooz
Gleason
Berle
TV Sun
NBC
Truth Pays Off In Capacity Trial Comedy of Questioning
London story reports Thomas D Balter, 37, acquitted of drunk and disorderly behavior after magistrate questions his drinking capacity. He testifies he can drink eighteen pints when seated and falls over when standing, illustrating the absurd line of questioning.
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London
INL
Thomas D. Balter
Tarheel Prank Dupes Duke Seniors In Yearbook Photo
A North Carolina student from UNC infiltrated Duke University and was photographed as a Duke senior in the yearbook. The prank remained undiscovered until the image appeared in the Duke yearbook.
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Tarheel Dupes
Duke
Durham
N. C
INS
Duke University
University of North Carolina
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Carrol Naish
Rafael Campos
Zasu Pitts
Ray Anthony
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