Hollywood gossip reel from Sid Caesar to Jack Benny
A brisk eye on show business figures and events includes Sid Caesar's weekly show approach, Jack Benny's frugality, Lou Holtz and Burns banter, TV deals, book notes, theater openings, marriages, deaths, and upcoming projects from America’s entertainment scene. Named figures include Caesar Benny Goddard Remarque Collins Kelly Preminger Cadogan Ismay and Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
George Burns
Burns and Allen
Lou __— Holtz
Sid Caesar
Burns
Caesar
Jack Benny
Rochester
Harry von Zell
Benny
Hollywood Notes on Tamblyn Hudson and Other Stars
Russ Tamblyn may star in Tom Thumb with George Paul directing and Peggy Lee providing music while Susan Oliver rises to stardom after Tender Fury. Rock Hudson struggles with A Farewell To Arms delays amid Italy location woes. Marlene Dietrich shines in The Monte Carlo Story as Vittorio de Sica impresses audiences. Rod Cameron scandal details and Jimmy Van Heusen sending music to Sue Stanley complete the Hollywood snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ
George Paul
Tom Thumb
Peggy Lee
Dave Barbour
Susan Oliver
Diana Barrymore
Susan
Ray Stark
Richard Gully
Warners International Department
Louella Parsons
Rock Hudson
Italy
Monte Carlo
Marlene Dietrich
Marquise
Vittorio de Sica
Monaco
Harbor
Hotel de Paris
Casino
Marlene
Indiana
Hollywood
Rod Cameron
Alves de Lica
Angela
Rod
Jimmy van Heusen
Sue Stanley
Bob Hope
Paris
Sue
Riviera
Las Vegas
Elvis Presley Triumphs Over MGM In Jailhouse Rock Plot
Broadway Scene reports Elvis Presley will not cut his hair or wear a short wig for Jailhouse Rock. He will appear in a convict’s suit yet still resemble Elvis, amid studio debates and a capitulation by MGM. The piece surveys linked Hollywood romance and entertainment gossip across Paris and Las Vegas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvis Presley
MGM
Elvis
Tyrone Power
Mai Zetterling
Juliette Greeny
Paris
Pat Ward
Mexico
New York
Gabe Dell
Pierre
Gabe
Peggy Lee
Agnes Flannigan
Batjac
FBI
McClellan Committee
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Little Old New York
Sullivan
Matty Fox
Skiatron
Dodgers
Giants
Skourases
Academy of Music
Fox
Dodger
Taned
Paulette
Joan Collins
Elizabeth Taylor
Polly Bergen
Brother
Quent Reynolds
Sky
Quent
Billingsley
Roy Cohn
Gene Kelly
Plaza Theatre
Music Publishers
Fred Waring
Shawnee - On - Delaware
Quaker Ridge
Bill Gaxtons
Jackie G
Harriet Alexander
Time Clan
Edward Garrero
Otto Preminger
Irving Saypol
Mary
David Goldblatt
Dick Jacksons
Wor-Tv
Leslie
Billy Eckstine
Milt Ebbins
Charles Chaplin Jr
Juanita
Louis Armstrong
Calfornia
Yvonne Lime
James Best
Devereux Milburns
Polo
Wolfie Gilbert
Emil Pape
Pierre Grill
Inge
Gerd Trampler
Ben Gross
Academy of TV Arts and Sciences
Mike Howell
Port Chester HS
Hobart College
Jack Lemmon
Cynthia
Cliff Robertson
Prince Philip
Princess Christina
Sarah Vaughan
Grant Withers
Gloria Weeks
Chris White
Burt Douglas
Lee Phillips
Lana Turner
America
Ava Gardner
Bob Evans
Harwyn Club
Miss Gardner
Frank Sinatra
Mexico City
Evans
Res
Mery
Bee
Fred Astaire
AL Jennings
Oklahoma
Dan Duryea
FLA. State Theatres
Florida
Jean Simmons
Paul Douglas
Tomorow
Longley
Main St
Hollywood Talk
INS
Russ Tamblyn
Paul
Walt Disney
Paramount
Joe Vogel
Tamblyn
John Huston
David Selznick
Huston
Charles Vidor
Rock
Phyllis
W. H. Wood & Co., Inc
Fisherman's
Chicago
Berj Vaughn
Shriner’s
Diners’ Club
AAA
Esquire Club
U.S
Desoto
Igt
Museum of Floats
St. Armands Circle
Dorothy Kilgallen
Teas
Orin Lehman
Diane Alexandria
Marjorie Morningstar
Hilton Hotel
Sugar Ray Robinson
Boris Morros
Uncle Sam
Anthony Roma
G. David Shine
Havana
Nellie Rombins
Strawhat
Paul Manno
Lynn Merrick
Bobby Goelet Jr
Mickey Miller
Moulin Rouge
Betty Hutton
Betty
Diner’s Club
St. Armands
Nana Ramon
Miami
Chamaco
The
RCA Recording Artist
Esquire Diners Clubs
Holiday Magazine
Sarasota
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