Doubles of Movie Stars Lead A Rough Existence
Hollywood writer John Murray is mistaken for Bob Hope and faces relentless impersonation. Murray, who resembles and talks like Hope, endures autographs and chase scenes from fans, while Red Skelton and others joke about the lookalike. He dreams of racing front seats and a quieter life.
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Skelton
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Singer Ginny Simms files for divorce from Hyatt Dehn
Hollywood reports singer Ginny Simms filed for divorce from architect Hyatt Dehn. Simms said she has not sung in six months and cites his opposition to her singing and seeing old friends as harming their marriage.
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Ginny Simms
Hyatt Dehn
Miss Simms
Third Radio Emcee Dies In California
Hollywood KMPC broadcaster Mauri Cliffer, 37, host of Teen and Twisty Time, died of a heart attack while driving to the studio. His death follows recent similar fatalities of Tom Brenenman and Dudley Williamson, marking a month with multiple cases of heart ailment among radio emcees.
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Hollywood
Mauri Cliffer
Cliffer
KMPC
Chicago
St. Louis
Tom Brenenman
Dudley Williamson
New York Skier Reuses Christmas Ties in Wardrobe
Eastern water ski champion Nancy Suilley of New York City repurposes stored Christmas neckties into a colorful bathing suit and also uses them as bras hair ribbons belts and bandanas.
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Nancy Suilley
New York City
Man Should Tell Wife Everything in Hollywood Comedy
Holly wood stars Fred MacMurray and Mae Carroll discuss marriage in a light exchange on the set of An Innocent Affair. MacMurray argues a husband can talk too much and risk suspicion. Carroll counters that a man should confess, not boast, about his past.
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Hollywood
Madeleine Carroll
Fred MacMurray
Paramount
Miss Carroll
The
Red Cross
MacMurray
Governor Warren Uses Hollywood Tactics in Centennial Film
California's Governor Earl Warren sharpens public image by appearing as himself in the educational short Golden Beginnings for the state centennial. Cecil B. DeMille directs rehearsals with Warren while makeup, wardrobe, and technical staff prepare the scene. The governor jokes about the long shoot, citing Churchill’s quip.
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Hollywood
California
Earl Warren
Warren
Arthur A. Schuck Named Chief Scout Executive
Arthur A. Schuck is appointed Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America. An expert in organizing and financing social service groups, he previously served as Scout Executive of the Los Angeles Area Council.
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Arthur A. Schuck
Boy Scouts of America
Los Angeles Area
Council
Whitty's estate creates 6000 pound trust for niece
English friends of the late Dame May Whitty revealed that four days before her death she signed the will establishing a 6000 pound trust at a London bank for Jean Webster Brough, niece of Dame May's late husband actor Ben Webster.
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Hollywood
Dame May Whitty
London
Jean Webster Brough
Dame May
Ben Webster
Walcott Says Ready to Deliver Explosive Left Hook
Jersey Joe Walcott disclosed he is ready to throw a sharp left hook at champion Joe Louis after flooring Louis twice on December 5 with his right fist.
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Grenloch
N. J
Joe Walcott
Razor Sharp
Joe Lous
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