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Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
,V9cord $27,5OO
Melted By. "Cirl''
Benefit Premiere

HOLLYWOOD-Total of $27,.
500 was netted for the "heart
fund" of Los Angeles Variety
Club, Tent 25, by the mammoth
special premiere of Paramount's
40-star Variety Girr' and the
star-studded stage show spark
plugged by Bob Hope and
George Jessel at the Paramount
Downtown Theatre lst week.
Two hundred extra police were
called in to handle the estimated
crowd of 10000 persons who
thronged about the Paramount
to greet the galaxy of stars at
tending the brilliant premiere.
Paramount donated the film as
well as the theatre and staff,
vi the 3400-seat house was sold
out.
On stage was the greatest
aggregation of top-flight enter
tainers ever assembled for a sin.
gle show and included such top
personalities as Eddie Cantor,
Jimmy Durante, Red Shelton,
Jane Russell, Alan Ladd, Edgar
Bergen and many more.
Entire proceeds of the show
went to Tent 25 and will be used
for establishment of an Eastside
Boys Club in Los Angeles.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Wrestling ''Fixed'
For Player's Sake

HOLLYWOOD - Dir tor
Robert Stevenson bought off a
five-man wrestling m t h to
keep his Columbia picture, ITO
the Ends of the Earth" on
schedule.
Henry Kulky, wrestler who
appears in a scene with stars
Dick Powell and Signe Hasso,
showed up one day with five
inch slit in his head caused by
his being thrown out of the ring.
When Stevenson found that
Kullxy was to take part in
five-man match that night, he
paid off all participants and the
following day was able to shoot
with a whole actor.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Many Dramatic
Film Stars Began
Careers AS Dancers

HOLLYWOOD - Newspaper
writer's often use hackneyed
term to describe an actor ascent
to screen renown. They report
that the performer has danced
his way to stardom.
There happens to be more
truth than cliche to this remark.
While many top stars are famed
primarily as dancers-folk like
Fred Astaire and Eleanore
Powell - a remarkably large
number of distinguished drama
tic actors and actresses first won
public acclaim as hooters.
Crawford Sets Example
Prime proof of this can be
seen in the Academy Award
statuette adorning the mantel-
piece at Joan Crawford's home
for Mildred iPerce." Joan ar
rived in Hollywood as Lucille
lie Seur, dancer, 18 years ago.
And Ginger Rogers, whose toes
are fairly nimble, has an Oscar
for her great dramatic portrayal
in kitty Foyle." Ginger, as you
all we'll remember, co-starred In
many hit musicals with Fred
Astaire before going dramatic
on the screen.
This may come as surprise
to many film fans but Barbara
Stanwyck, who today is consid-
cred one of the finest dramatic
actresses on the screen, origin
ally crashed show business as a
hoofer on Broadway. Barbara,
who is currently appearing as
one of the stars of Paramount S
40-star Variety Girl" lavish all
star musical extravaganza, was
known as Ruby Stevens in her
Broadway days and it was her
dancing that originally attracted
the attention of the film scouts.
Van Goes Dramatic
Laura" brought Clifton Webb
into focus for millions of film
fans, but Mr.. Webb's villainy in
the screen piece was distinct
d parture from his earlier
Broadway chores. Webb danced
with Tamara Geva and Marilyn
Miller, starred in the notable
Little Shows and other Manhat-
tan musicals.
Even Van Johnson, who is
currently enjoying critical and
public acclaim for his fine dra-
matte portrayal in Romance of
Rosy Ridge" began his career as
"a dancer. Van recently danced
for the first time on the screen
in ''Til the Clouds Roll By"
Other former dancers who
have gone d m t ic include
George Raft, James Cagney, Lu-
ellie Ball, Joan Leslie and
George Murphy.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Explorer Of Past
Helps Film Carb

HOLLYWOOD - Van Heflin
has a famous explorer of two
centuries ago to thank for his
wardrobe in Green Dolphin
Street"
Though his clothes were fash
ioned by M-G.M's Wales, it was
Captain James Cook who enabled
the designer to maintain his
reputation for being stickler on
authenticity.
BY coincidence, Wales pos
sesses an original copy of Cooks S
Voyages Round the World" !"
which was printed in 1881. In
fact, he believes that particular
copy to be the only one of its
kind in existence.
In that edition, Cook described
the Maori dress in such detail,
that Wales was able to use these
descriptions in designing many
of the costumes worn in the pic
ture.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Kelly Urges
Astaire
For Role

HOLLYWOOD-Talent is the
first to recognize talent and,
when the talented ones happen
to be Fred Astaire and Gene
K ely, there's no room for
jealously. Americas two stand
out dancers long ago formed a
mutual admiration society, and
when they danced together in
'Ziegfed Follies" each was un-
stinted in his praise for the
other.
Thus when Kelly broke his
ankle and was forced out of the
cast of etro-Goldwyn- Mayors
Easter Parade" he could feel
somewhat compensated for his
loss of a prize role when Astaire
was selected to take his place.
Alter a conference with Producer
Arthur Freed, it was Kelly him
self who called Astaire and
asked him to take over the part.
When Astaire began rehearsals
with Judy Garland the following
day, Kelly hobbled out to the
stage on crutches to wish him
luck. When queried over his mis-
fortune, he said, Sure I regret
being out of Easter Parade but
if breaking my ankle means see
ing more of Fred's fine dancing
on the screen, it was worth it,"
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
janet Leigh Lends
Hand AS Table Aide

HOLLYWOOD - Janet
Leigh is the No. l sweet
heart of citizens in the
Sonora region Of the High
Sierras, and of the crew of
her pitcure, The Hills of
Home" film e d sixty-five
miles above Sonora.
In the absence of other
feminine aid at the noun
tain lodge h usin g the
Hollywood group, Janet set
fifty tables in the dining
hall and then served the
workers.
Hearing that Janet was
with the troupe, the lodge
owner prepared the same
cabin for her that she oc-
cupied when making her
film d e b Ut opposite Van
johnson in Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayors THE Romance of
Rosy Ridge"
This time, however, they
filled it with flowers.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
frankie Carle And His
Orchestra Headline
SsIn Person. Show

frankie Carle, his piano and
his Orchestra, featuring Gregg
Lawrence, headlined h e n w
in person" show at the N. Y.
Strand Theatre.
Sharing top billing with the
earle aggregation will be
comedian Jack E. Leonard. The
acrobatic 1--WE team of Olsen and
Joy will complete the stage pro-
gram.
The accompanying screen at
traction, beginning Friday, is
Warner Bros. romantic drama,
Escape Me Never" starring
Enrol Flynn, Ida Lupino and
Eleanor Parker.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Crosby Checks In For
Connecticut Yankee

HOLLYWOOD - Back from
his Canadian hunting trip, Bing
Crosby recently checked into
Paramount to prepare for the
early start of "A Connecticut
Yankee" big-scale Technicolor
production based on the Mark
Twain classic. Bing went into
conference with director Tay
Garnett and Robert Fellows,
who is producing.
In the film he will play the
Yankee who finds himself trans
planted into the Sixth Century
and King Arthur's court. The
outstanding cast already includes
VILLA a m Bendix, Sir Cedric
Hardwicke, Murvyn WYE, Vir-
gina Field and Richard Webb.
The film is scheduled TO go
before the cameras the middle
of this month.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14

III Key SCSiiC WllllC AiAoNAiA7
Paramount's Dream Girl" is
an advance tip as to what her
fans may expect the next time
they see their favorite actress on
the screen.
She's brand-new Hutton,
overhauled from hull to main
sail.
'I don't mean to imply that
the flamboyant and vitality ener-
getic side will be missing" the
commentator continued, 1T just
means that Betty has risen to
new heights in creating a con-
sistently true character from
which she makes her transition. .
Use of the word transition
really hits the spot, because
that's exactly what Hutton has
accomplished. She's transposed
herself away from her custom
ary merry mad-cap" antics into
a "calmed-down" young lady who
Just acts-and right well, too.
"Yep, or, yes" Betty says,
"this is much tougher work than
I'm used to. AS a matter of fact,
it's the most difficult role I've
ever played"
Role a Challenge
In Dream Girl" Betty por-
trays the role made famous by
Betty Field and June Havoc in
Elmer Rice's Broadway hit.
She's a chronic day-dreamer
whose uncomfortable imagination
leads her into all sorts of fan
tastic situations which provide
her with not one, but eight dis
tinctively different opportunities
to display the heretofore-hidden
diversity of her acting ability.
"It takes a tremendous amount
of concentration to project your
self into all these different roles,
Betty maintains, but / love 1t.
It's challenge"
Just how well she met this
challenge and just how we'll her
fans will like the new" Hutton
to be seen, but it's an
even-money bet among the boys
on the inside rail that the
"bounce-less" Hutton will be
serious contender when the "best
performance" awards are dished
out next year.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Lilli Palmer Signs
LOng-Term Contract

Milton Sperlin 6, head OF
United States Pictures which re-
lease through Warner Bros, has
aTaounced the signing of an ex-
Wlve long-term contract with
LIIli Palmer.
Miss Palmer's first assignment
under the new contract will be
a starring role in ''The Long
Way Home" a romance with a
contemporary European back
ground by Millard Lampell. The
British actress recently COM
pleted "Tisa," in which she CO.
stars opposite Sam Wanamaker.
Miss Palmer is in England
with her husband, Rex Harri-
son, but is expected back in
Hollywood for the holidays.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Producers Dream
At Last Realized

HOLLYWOOD-A dream of
twenty-one years standing came
true for Producer Carey Wilson
1t was in 1921 that he, as a
collaboration on the screenplay of
Ben Hur," was in Rome, Italy,
during filming of the epic pic.
ture. One day he observed the
pictorial beauty in small boys
crossing st. Peters Square to
the Vatican, and resolved one day
to ilfm such a scene for a pic
ture.
Now producing "Vespers in
Vienna" for ro-Goldwyn-
Mayer, Wilson discovered a sit
uation in the story leading to just
such a scene. To a unit currently
filming parts of the picture in
Rome, he sent his instructions.
Then, in Hollywood, he received
a wire stating that the scene had
been photographed, just as he
had outlined it.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Jasmine The Skunk
Breaks Up Home

d tHOLLYWOOD-Jane Powelrs
skunk is breaking up her homel
During the filming of "Lux-
ury Liner" George Brent pre-
sented tie young star with a
deodorizcd skunk named JAS
mine.
Since its arrival James pet
kitten Gear has taken to living
in the top of the avocado tree
and her dog Cuddles behind the
camellia bushes.
Jasmine is a "home wrecker." "
To date he has broken six vases,
a table service for eight, half a
dozen ice box dishes, and the
kitchen window.
Then, the cook left
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Corey Injuries Hand
During "Fury" Scene

HOLLYWOOD-Wendell
Corey went unscathed
through the rugged action
of Hal Wallis Desert
Fury" at Paramount until
his final day on the Tech.
niclor production. Then he
accidentally shot himself.
The accident occurred dur.
ing a gun fight scene be-
tween Corey and John Ho-
diak, in which a table over
turned, jarring Corey's gun
hand and DETECTING the
powder charge from a AS
caliber automatic toward his
left hand. The action called
for the gun, loaded with
blanks, to be discharged in
the air.
Corey was treated at the
studio hospital where he
was given an anti-tetanus
injection.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Star Learns Falls
With Firefighters

HOLLYWOOD - Randolph
Scott climbed ladders to jump
from fourth-story windows with
so of Los Angeles future fire
men last week in preparation for
the western stars most danger
Gus scene in CO lum b a s."
Coroner Creek" co-starring
Scott and Marguerite Chapman.
To condition himself for the
climatic struggle with william
George Macready atop a 100
foot tower in the Cinecolor pic
ture, Scott enrolled in the city
fire departments areial training
center for the three-day course.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14


seen in some time.
The story of a middleweight
champion enmeshed in the laby-
rinth of sporting manipulations,
alternately succumbing to the
> economic temptations involved
sand then resisting them at great
personal risk, is a dramatic de-
lineation of the stress today's
high-pressure life puts upon the
ideals we all have and the COM
promises we must all make in
order to survive satisfactorily.
John Garfield, as the pugilist,
presents a taut, realistic per-
formance which further en-
trenches him in his position as
one of the country's finest act
ors. And as the two women in
his life, charming Lilli Palmer,
England's latest and most well
come gift to Hollywood, and a
meteoric n eve m e r, Hazel
Brooks, portray the influences
for good and evil which wom-
en- can yield.
Anne Revere, who won ac-
Aclaim and an Oscar" for her
enactment of the mother in "Na-
tional Velvet" challenges that
earlier performance as Gar
fields mother, and host of re-
cruits from the stage and radio
bring skillful characterizations
to their parts as members of the
boxing profession.
Joseph Pevney, Art Smith,
Canad Lee and William Conrad
earn hearty applause for making
of supporting roles in e gra l
parts of the film.
But the picture has more
merit than It's dramatic enter
tainment value. Today, with act
ivities in the sports field leaping
into prominence of a not always
noteworthy sort, Body and
Soul' offers a timely reasSur-
Hnce tnat a sportsman S basic
sincerity can overcome the occa-
& .onal quirks that creep into the
field.
Director Robert Rossen has
created film in which drama
is built skilfully and obsorbing-
ly to a climax and characterize
tlons never, for a moment, lose
their authenticity. Especially in
the direction of Miss Brooks in
her first acting role, has he won
laurels by launching a young
lady whose future on the silver
screen is assured.
Body and Soul" the fourth
film Enterprise has made, sets a
steadily high standard for the in
fant company.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Killer Role Marks
Change For Actor

HOLLYWOOD Brian Don.
levy's latest film role, as the big.
time gambler in Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayors killer Mccoy" is in
sharp contrast to his last pre-
vious role at the studio, as Major
General Leslie r. Groves in the
atom bomb film, "The Beginning
Or the End" But, the actor found
one similarity between them.
after ALL" he said, "as chief
of the atomic project, General
Groves participated in the, big.
gest gamble of all time. 1t was a
two-billion dollar gamble which
America won by being the first
to learn the atomic secret"
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
William Bishop To Play
sSiIyeradO7 Male Lead

William Bishop, former New
York stage actor signed to a
Columbia contract following his
appearance in Devil Ship" will
play his first lead at the studio
Adventures of Silverado. Phil
Karlson directs and Ted Rich
mond and Robert Cohn produce.
Bishop, a nephew of Charles
Macarthur and Helen Hayes,
completed a top featured role
last week as heavy in Coroner
Creek" with Randolph Scott
and Marguerite Chapman. In
Adventures of Silv era d o."
based on Robert Louis Steven
sons "Silverado Squatters," he
will be the hero.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Charles Marsh Cast
In "April Showers"

Charles Marsh has been cast
by Jack L. Warner, executive
producer, as the vaudeville stage
manager in Warner Bros. musi-
cal romance, april Showers"
A story of early-day San
Francisco vaudeville, April
Shower" stars Jack Carson and
Ann Sothern.
James V. Kern Is directing,
with Williams Jacobs producing
April Showers" for Warmers.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
ALL IN THE FAMILY

Gene Autry says that since he
makes records for Columbia Re-
cording Company, broadcasts
over the Columbia Broadcasting
System and stars in western
musicals for Columbia Pictures,
his theme song shold be Co
lumbia. the Gem Of the Ocean"
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
LICENSED HAM

Larry Simms, now appearing
with Penny Singleton and Ar
thur Lake in Column b as
Blondes Night Out" in a
genuine ham now, for he re-
Gently received his amateur ra-
dio operators license.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Doerr Will Play Heavy
In ssFulIer Brush Man.

Richard Doerr was signed yes
terday to play a Strong arm
heavy in Columbia's "The Fuller
Brush Man." which stars Red
Shelton with Janet Blair. Nicko-
las Joy will be seen as a homi-
eide victim. The Edward Small
production is being produced
and directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Betty Hutton Plays First
Dramatic Role of Career

HOLLYWOOD was completely amazed at the calm and
pose intellectual dramatic insight which Betty Hutton
This direct quote broadcast by wel-known Hollywood
radio commentor days watching Betty Hutton work
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1947-11-14
Garfield Palmer Starrer Is
Drama of Emotional Struggle

Enterprise Studios youngser among the Independent
producers again and for the fourth time within one
film Body and Soul co-starng John Garfield
which the Valentine Theatre through
gripping film this reviewer has
Evening star., 1947-08-21
Record Of Trained Driver
Shown Better in Survey

Thoroughly trained Washington
drivers have far better driving
record than the average. results OF
Joint survey by the Metropolitan
Police Department and the District
Motor Club showed today.
OF 200 graduates of American
Automobile Association driving
courses, only one has been involved
in an accident, while II in another
group of 200 drivers chosen at ran
dom had accidents on their records,
a check by Traffic Inspector Arthur
E. Miller revealed.
Drivers in general had ia per
cent more arrests for traffic viola
tions than the trained autoiSts, the
survey showed. according to an an
nouncement by washington l.
Cleveland District AAA manager.
Records of the 200 unsolicited
drivers showed 220 arrests for traf-
fic violations, while there was SO
violations on the books for the
AAA- trained group, the checkup in
dlcated,
Evening star., 1947-08-21
Alexandria Public Schools
Will 0pen September 4

Alexandria public schools will open
September 4. it was announced yes
terday by the School Board office.
Students transferring from pri-
vate or schools in other localities
and new students should register
September 2 and 3 between 10 am.
and noon and 2 and 4 pm. at the
schools they are to attend, the school
Office explained.
1t was emphasized that students
entering schools for the first time
must bring their birth certificates
in order to register. Transfer stu
dents must bring transfer certificates
from the schools they previously
attended.
Evening star., 1947-08-21


Mr. VINO mace
Evening star., 1947-08-21

$500 fine or an alternative of 200
days in Jail for Rebecca Jones, 80.
colored, of the 1900 block of Stevens
road Sc.
Evening star., 1947-08-21

The woman was sentenced on four
counts of illegal liquor sales in her
home last May. She pleaded guilty
before Judge Nathan R. Margold.
Evening star., 1947-08-21
Woman Here Fined $500
In Illegal Liquor Sales

Conducting a private bar without
benefit of license yesterday drew a
Evening star., 1947-08-21

The mark Of quoIity is plain to see
on every inch Of this suite. Dust proof
drawers slide with veveN eose, your
hand oIides over the sotiny finish, your
eve is entronced by the aroceful Hep
pIewhite styling. FIowIessly built OF
the BEST cabinet woods topped with
the finest Of Crotch Mahogany. This
Is truly furniture for the oees!
Evening star., 1947-02-20
'78-inch, Sturdy Craftsman
Rubber-Tired Lawn Mower

shop Frday until PM Shop Saturday. Fsbruory
1znd, 10 AN. to ! PM. We reserve the right to
limit quantities! Ample free porkins!
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-23
ATTENDANTS

Miss Lynch was attended by
Mrs. Leonard S. Henry of New
Vork w Citv. her aunt, as matron-
at'bonor. Miss Nancy Lynch of
Wilmington, first cousin of the
bridp and Miss Betty Patton Of
Knoxville. Tenn, were brides
maids. They wore gowns OF
dnstv ,I' rose slipper satin. They
wore long matching mitts, and
N w. their hair, each wore a ros-
otto Of dusty pink ostrich tips:
The shower bouquets were OF
American Beauty roses.
The bridegroom was attended
bv Howard L, Young of Orient
Point, Long Island, New York,
=. hest man. Groomsmen in
eluded Charles Borden Lynch,
Jr. brother of the bride; DR..
John F. Hewitt of Ruxton Md.
brotber-in law of the bride
proom. CLARK W. Fisher OF
Waban. Mass, cousin of the
bridegroom; and Frank Bates OF
Danville, Va.
RECEPTION
Immediately foil o w ing the
ceremony, a reception was held
at Alumnae house of the Woin-
ems college of the University OF
North Carolina.
Following the reception. Mr..
Gray and his bride left for
wedding trip to N ew England.
after which they will be at home
in the Country club apartments.
The bride, native of Will
mington, attended the Universe
ty Of T nm ssee e, Knoxville,
where she was a member of
Kappa Delta Sorority, and the
Women's college of the Universi-
ty of North Carolina. Two years
ago, she moved to Greensboro
with her parents. Mrs. Gray has
been a member of the Thalian
spinsters Cotil1ion.
The bridegroom attended Phil |
ups Exeter Academy in New
hampshire, and majored in me-
shanical en- gin eering at Yale
university, New Haven, Conn. |
Mr. Gray also did graduate
work at H arv ard Business
sollege, Cambridge, Mass. He is
a field engineer for the Tavlor
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-23

the carry-over is substantial.
The crop of the four principal
tree nuts-almonds, walnuts,
filberts and pecans-is II per-
Get larger than the 1936-1945
average.
In some markets you can get
your turkey in a wide variety
of sizes and parts. There has
been a big increase in the de-
mand for the small turkey
which fits more easily into mod
ern ovens. 1t also does away
with those three-day turkey
munching endurance contests
to dispose of the remnants of a
big bird.
Turkey is being marketed in
halves, quarters, cut-up pieces
and steaks. Turkey packers
also are offering full-drawn,
frozen "ready-to-cook'' turkeys.
To meet the need for a handy
weight bird, the Department of
Agriculture in 1884 started de-
velopment of a small turkey
with an abundance of meat. By
1941 the Beltsville small white
turkey, named after the de-
partment's research center at
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-23
Dorofhea Jones
Feted Bride-Ele

/ Miss Dorothea Jones enter
tanned at her home in Forest
Hills this past week honoring
Mrs. Edward Carter, Jr., who
before he marriage yesterday
afternoon in Currie was Miss
Judy johnson of Wilmington.
Games were enjoyed during
the evening and prizes were
awarded to Miss Easter Gay,
Miss Donna Jones and Mrs.
Frank Cook. The honoree was
presented with a crystal cake
tray by members of Alpha Iota
chapter of Beta Sigma Pi sorori-
ty and Miss Jones. Refresh
ments were served later in the
dining room. Pink roses were
used in a lovely arrangement on
the table.
Guests included Mrs. Carter,
honoree, Miss Easter Gay, Miss
Retty Benson, Miss Annie Mae
Floyd Mis- Rcsanna Bishop,
Miss Donna Jones, Miss Char
lotte Jones, Mrs. L. E. Culbreth,
Mrs. ank Cook and Mrs.
Charles r. Jones.