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10-17 MUSIC, pp. 4, 6, 3 Roz Russell Shines Ajrain Like A Star Alter Fading A Tiny Bit for Awhile 7 i frWM I By CYNTHIA LOWRY, Associated Press Writer MUSE ME NTS, CLASSIFIED ADS tt- ms-rfl 11 it It Af? 1 fx 1 ii 7 I ii i A. i On the heels of that came "Wonderful Town," but one suspects that for all of its success, it has merely been icing on Miss Russell's cake. She passed her own personal test in "Bell, Book and Candle." "I couldn't imagine myself in musical comedy," she remarks now, "but everyone seemed to want me, so I couldn't ref use. Old Parlor Stuff, She Says "But actually, I'm only doing on stage what I did for years in people's parlors for nothing." Probably the first musical-comedy queen who never took a lesson in her life, Miss Russell isn't the least bit self-conscious about what she calls her "croaky sinking and creaky dancing." "I just get out there and belt a song around," she says.

"No one would dare give me anything with a range of more than seven notes and four would be better." However, the first pressing of seven-note Rosalind's record album was upward of 100,000, and it sold faster than anything since three-octave Ezio Pinza's. On the dancing side, she slips gracefully through simple steps, kicks high and handsome, and then just relaxes for a turbulent conga number in which she is tossed about like the ball in a water-polo game. Road tours are more demanding than a snug berth on Broadway, so Miss Russell manages to keep busy enough by taking active part in 35 (that's right) different charities. They keep her from being bored. "Laziness," she concedes, "is something I don't have.

But I'm likely to spread myself too thin." Meanwhile, her private life hasn't suffered by this important test period in her life. She lives in a handsome four-room suite in the Hotel Pierre. Her son, Lance, is in a New York private day school. Her husband, a producer of independent films, is here much of the time. "There's just one thing I'm determined that boy of mine shall learn," she remarked.

"He's going to grow up showing consideration for other people. People can teach you a lot if you'll just listen to them, and they can give you a lot if you'll let them. I know." had dropped," she recounted. "But I did mind having some doubts cast on my ability as an actress. I decided I had been in Hollywood too long.

I wasn't sure of myself any more. The time had come when I had to find out for myself something that only live audiences could tell me. I came to New York the next day." First she started looking for new manuscripts, but couldn't find anything right. Then producer-director Joshua Logan, an old and valued friend, sat her down for some tough talk about careers, prestige and stardom. As a result, she took the feminine lead in the national company of "Bell, Book and Candle." "Josh said that if it was audiences I was looking for, people anywhere in the country could tell me whether I was an actress," she said.

"It didn't have to be a New York audience. "After that, I had to answer only one question: 'What will happen if I'm a And when I could honestly answer that a flop wouldn't kill me that I'd just pick myself up and try something else I knew I could go ahead." Hiat's When It Started Miss Russell's private, personal comeback really started when she was able to answer that question. "Chance of failure was the she reflected. "Once I was able to answer that, I knew I would never have to walk away from a challenge again. What makes you walk away is fear, and you've got to conquer fear to live with yourself." She threw herself, with all the dous Russell energy, into the job of making a success of the undertaking.

She beat drums from one end of the country to another to increase box-office business. She talked to clubs and organizations, she was interviewed by anybody who would write about the show, i "And I never repeated myself the whole time," she says with a sort of grim pride. "I showed myself I could do it." It was a fabulously successful tour-packed houses from one end of the nation to the other. "And there were some very big names out against us," she says complacently. Gina Lollobrigida plays the wife of Humphrey Bogart in MBeat The Devil," widen has just been filmed in Italy, Bogart says Italy's scenery was perfect.

Humphrey Bogart says this was John Huston's idea to do as the Italians do. Bogart rides the donkey with an Italian as guide, Peter Lorre is in rear. NEW YORK, Dec. 12. Rosalind Russell, who never went away, thinks she has staged a comeback.

It has been a very private affair, this struggle and conducted almost entirely inside Miss Russell's beautiful brunet head. The crucial battle was won when she toured the country a couple of years ago in the rational company of "Bell, Book and Candle." The war was over with "Wonderful Town," now in its second season as Broadway's top musical, which bounced her right onto the throne as reigning song-and-dance queen. Her friends say Roz Russell's clowning, singing and dancing in "Wonderful Town" is nothing but an extension of her own exuberant offstage personality. She has a reputation as a woman of keen intellect, discerning wit and good taste. Full of Spirit (Nonalcoholic) Even more remarkable is the fact that she apparently has no enemies or ill-wishers.

Through 18 years of Hollywood-residence, she was a treasured guest for an ability to jolt a staid party from a sitting position by sheer nonalcoholic high spirits. The serious side of Rosalind Russell is one which, with a born New Englander's conservatism, she has taken particular pains to conceal from public view. When, as a start of spectacular dimensions, she pulled up stakes and quit Hollywood a couple of years ago, she was literally launching a new career for herself. But she did it quite without fanfare. She had a long, difficult illness during which she faced the worst.

"As it turned out," she said recently, "it was a rather simple thyroid thing, but it wasn't diagnosed right. When that was fixed, I was perfectly well in six weeks and I haven't had anything worse than a cold since. But now, in many ways, I'm glad I had that illness. find out a lot of things." You can get through serious illness, she learned, if you have faith, patience, and a sense of humor. Her Seriousness Was Showing "You need all of them when you're well, too," she added, a little self-consciously On A Personal Note, Humpfirey Bogart Discloses He's Just Gone to The Devil In A New Film By BOYD MARTIN Courier-Journal Movie Editor aMMMMMBWjjCTPBW TP talked him into leaving home his wife and kids and journeying to the far-off country of Italy.

Huston told Bogart it was the only place one could make this picture. Besides, he said, "It's beautiful," and he guaranteed there wouldn't be a single, bug, not even a fly, and no mud and crocodiles in short, that the trek would be nothing like Africa. So, the next thing that happened, Bogart was in Italy. "Italy is beautiful, all right," reports John Huston Directs new Bogart film i 11 pecauso sue was caugui wuu uci bcuuus side showing. "But another important thing is work." Even before she was ill, Miss Russell was unhappy about her motion-picture career.

Everything else in her life was perfect: There was a husband and a child she adored, a pleasant life complete with swimming pool, money and But she felt caught in a professional rut. Through the years she had become fixed in one role: the determined, successful career woman. She played the part at least 19 times, always poised, awfully intelligent and wearing tailored suits. "I was a psychiatrist, judge a lawyer, a star reporter, a high-powered executive," the complained. "Nothing changed except my career.

I even used the same desk in most of the pictures. "And I always wound up in the last reel throwing away my suit and jumping into a negligee." Rosalind made two attempts to fracture the mold: "Electra" and "Sister Kenny." Both revealed a capable actress and both were box-office failures. One night she abruptly hauled her husband, Fred Brisson, out of his easy chair and walked him around the block. (Miss Russell is a confirmed 'round-the-block walker when things are on her mind.) "I said I didn't mind that my box office V) Quietly (at home) actress1 Rosalind Russell forgets for the moment the applause of Broadway audiences and turns 'to her hobby of painting. Ike-McCarthy Satire and Jibes at Both Parties Mark Gridiron Dinner Bogart.

"Everything was just as John said. But before we were through he (John) had me in the beautiful Mediterranean with all my clothes on; he had me running up and down a cliff and riding around on a mula which was even more stubborn than Baby, whom some people call Lauren. "That's how it goes between John and me. He's a crazy mixed-up genius and I do what he tells me." Bogie says this for their Italian caper "It wasn't all bad. We had a motley crew that made for a few laughs; the cool Jennifer Jones; the warm Gina Lollobrigida; tha staid Robert Morley and the unstaid or whatever it is Peter Lorre.

Then thera was John in some of his weirdest costumes and Truman Capote, who wrote the script with John, in get-ups that even outdid John's. Naturally, I was the only one in tha outfit who was sane and sensible." Who knows what the effect of "Beat Tha Devil" will be on critical America or the public that pays Us money to see the film? It is a Santana-Romulus Production and since Santana happens to be Humphrey Bogart's own company he claims he is main ly interested in the artistic success of tha picture. The money, you understand, has nothing to do with Bogart's interest in the film's outcome. Loss May Pay Off As a matter of fact, Bogart thinks thai the best thing for him probably would be to get no money and no "Oscars" out. of "Beat The Devil." Then, Huston won't Oe able to come around saying to him, "I toid you so," and talking him into taking off for Timbuktu or thereabouts.

Or else, Bogart thinks he might bob his nose and join up with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope on "the road" to some other Godforsaken Joint. Incidentally, Bogart sent along the ae. companying photographs as evidence that he actually made the trip as explained. Again," Enoch Arden Roosevelt Junior apt peared upon the stage. The member portraying Franklin RoosW velt announced gaily that he was the first love of both of the girls, and with great confidence he sang, to the tune of Roosevelt, Roosevelt, Roosevelt, Roosevelt, Roosevelt! And the votes come tumblin' down.

Frank'll fight de battle ob Washington, Washington, Washington. 'De votes come tumblin' down' I Frank'll fight de battle ob and de votes come tumblin' down. You may talk about yo' kings and emperors, You may talk about yo' man ob steel; Dere's none like our little Frankit at battle ob Washington. Vp to de walls ob Washington, ht'U march wid spear in hand. "Go blow dem ram's horn," Frankll cry, "kase dt battle am my hand.

Den de lam-ram sheep horns begin to i blow, de trumpets begin to sound; Frank'll command de chil-len to shout, n. and de votes come tumblin' down, Oh, Frank'll fight dt battle ob Washing- ton, Washington, Washington. Franfc'U fight de battle ob Washington. And dt votes come tumblin' down, HUMPHREY BOGART writes to say that he has just gone to the devil with John Huston. At first glance it would appear that Bogie and Huston were out on some sort of bender.

But, reading on, it becomes clear that Bogie is talking about having recently made another picture with Huston as director. Two years have elapsed since Humphrey Bogart went out to make a picture with John Huston. The last time, he and Huston went to Africa, a place Bogie says he had his fill of, what with all the bugs and general discomfort. Not His Dish Huston, according to Bogart, loved it. As Bogie said at the time, "Africa is not my dish of tea." However, the occasion turned out to be a very happy one; for the film was "The African Queen," which was a hit.

Bogie even got an "Oscar" to put on his liquor cabinet, or use as a doorstop, for his performance as the captain of the little chugging motor launch. Now Huston is a great one for the outdoors and for traveling around. Remember "The Treasure of Sierra Madre," which was made on location in Mexico and on a Hollywood set, reported on in these columns several years ago? That was of the great outdoors and Huston traveled to get the background. Huston even went to Paris to get the background for his "Moulin Rouge." This time Huston had a picture called "Beat The Devil," and he wanted Bogart for it. Bogie liked the story.

It's about a guy who's broke, hooks up with a bunch of cutthroats out on a uranium hunt and has to battle his way out, while taking his choice between two beautiful but conniving dames. So Huston and Bogart set about making the film. But, before Bogart knew it, Huston had Are the party leaders calling there? Do they, still run down to set their friends Through iron bars, Or do they longer dare? How are things in Dannemorra? Are the politicians meeting there? Once our Mister Wicks went visiting At old Sing Sing, But now he's gone away, Won't be there today, They won't see him there. So along the Hudson River, As it winds upon its way, There's a sign just posted, warning: "Stay away "Stay away from Dannemorra and Jot Fay!" What Knowland will face as Senate leader, with Homer Capehart on one side and Wayne Morse on the other, was called to his attention by the club. But the member portraying Knowland, singing to the tune "I'll Get By as Long as I Have You," placed all his reliance on Eisenhower, thus: I'll get by, at long as 1 have you.

Though there is Morse, and Capehart, too, I'll hold the fort, I'll see it through. Senators may roar at me, that's true, But what care say, I'LL GET BY, AS LONG AS I HAVE YOU! The Democratic skit found Miss Demmy yearning for the return of her fiance, A-da-lie, who had "sweet-talked" her and then moved away. Although Miss Byrd insisted A-da-lie has run away with Miss ADA, Miss Demmy greeted him affectionately when he returned. The Gridiron member portraying A-da-lie sang to the tune "Bali Most people yearn for their Jormeri-dol Lost in the middle of a foggy sea. Most people long for another i-dol One they know that he would like to be.

A-da-lie may call you any night, any day. In your heart you'll hear him call you; Come away, come away A-da-lie will whisper on the wind of the sea: "Here am your special i-dol! Come to me, come to me!" Your own special hopes, your own special dreams Will bloom in your breast, and inspire all your schemes. If you try, you'll find me 'Neath the sky, on the sea Here am your special i-dol Come to me, come to me A-da-lie, A-da-lie, A-da-lie! Auoolated Prvu Ncwtfeaturci Photoi Courier-Journal Washington Bureau was arranged that Eisenhower should speak extemporaneously if in the mood to do so at the close of the four hours of dining and watching satirical skits staged by the club. Speaking for the Representative Franklin D. Roosevelt, who is expected to be the Democratic nominee for Governor of New York.

But the ribbing given politicians, both Democratic and Republican, was in the long-established style of the club. To describe the Republican progress 'on tax reduction, budget balancing and farm program, a Gridiron member portraying Chairman Dan Reed, of the House Ways and Means Committee, sang, to the tune Our program isn't working, and we don't know what to do; The old umbrella seems to let a lot of water through. The leaders up in Congress shout for action right away We'll go to work TOMORROW, but we really can't today! (Refrain) Ma-Na-Na, Ma-Na-Na, Ma-Na-Na is soon enough for us! Our budget isn't balanced, but Ike doesn't seem to care, Our plans for cutting taxes are not getting anywhere. The Humphrey solid dollar will not buy a beefsteak now, But sometime in the future, we will fix tt up somehow! Our Mister Ezra Benson and the farmers can't agree, The cowboys all are yelling, just as mad as they can be; But give us a little time we cannot say just when We'll surely please the farmers if they'll only wait till then! The troubles of the Republicans, which caused them to lose elections in New Jersey and stirred intra-party fighting in New York, were recited by the club in dialogue and song. Governor Thomas E.

Dewey's struggle to force the resignation of Acting Lieutenant Governor Arthur H. Wicks brought out a song to the tune "Glocca Morra." Its words recalled that Dewey had to transfer labor extortionist Joe Fay from Sing Sing to "Siberian" prison at Dannemora to cut down the number of visits he received from leading politicians. The member portraying Dewey sang: Hoi art things in Dannemorraf Some day you'll tee me, floating o'er Chicago, My head sticking out from a low flying cloud. You'll hear me call you, singing in Chicago, Sweet and clear as can be. Come to me, here am Income to me! Come to me A-DA-LIE.

There being some dissent from A-da-lai's invitation among some Democrats assembled on the Gridiron stage, especially from Southerners, a hopeful named Stu Symington offered to take Miss Demmy. His friend Lyndon Johnson sang, to the tune "You, You, Stu, Stu, Stu Symington, no one's like you, Male Missouri ingenue, Will you run, tell us, do! Do, do, do What you ought to do, Stu, do, Give us just one little clue That we cannot misconstrue. You were meant for the Big Job Now, please say it out loud You're our Democrat heart-throb You stand out in a small crowd. Stu, Stu, Stu, We could be so true, true, true To someone like you, you, you, If you'll say you'll run please do! Most worried of the Democrats was the Gridiron member playing the part of Estes Kefauver. He had so much on his mind that he gave little attention either to Miss Demmy or Miss ADA.

He just sat and brooded about his pore li'l old T.VJV., and sang, to "The Tennessee Please don't sell doum, Doun the River My ole Tennessee Valley. Such an ole friend, Its are so low. It lured away from Far away from Cold and craggy New England Those factories with Government dough. I remember the big Give-away of the Tidelands. And the Creeps Creeping social with me.

But I need my T.VA. so And the R.E.A., too, so Don't let them sell my T.V.A. But both Miss Demmy and Miss ADA forgot about A-da-lie, Stu and Estes when, to the strains of "Happy Days Are Here WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. The conflict between President Eisenhower and Senator Joseph R.

McCarthy provided the Gridiron Club with one of its sharpest bits of satire tonight at the winter dinner of the 68-year-old organization of Washington correspondents. Both the President and the Wisconsin senator were in the audience in the Hotel Statler along with more than 500 other guests when a club member portraying McCarthy sang these words to the tune, "Look Your I'll sometimes support you, I'll sometimes stand by, But voices are calling For me to climb frigh. I'll never forget you, You're much on my mind; Look over your shoulder, I'm miking i behind I mil "Look over your shoulder, By ROBERT RICCS, Though you may run again For a term that's new There will be fun 'again, if I should run, too! I always will follow, I'll breathe down your necfc, And if this should part us, well, so what the heck! If your luck goes wrong, Ike, And my fate is kind, LOOK OVER YOUR SHOULDER, I'M WALKING BEHIND! It was Eisenhower's second Gridiron dinner as an occupant of the White House. However, the club departed from longstanding custom and excused the President from making the traditional speech on behalf of the William F. Knowland, majority leader of the Senate, spoke for the Republicans.

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