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a TWENTY-EIGHT SUNDAY CUMBERLAND, SUNDAY, APRIL: 1, Easter In Hollywood Cameron Mitchells Typical Family Of Movie World By. LOUELLA O. PARSONS Jurying to concentrate on big HOLLYWOOD. You may put it down in your book that it's a very happy Easter today for Cameron Mitchell, his wife, Johanna, and children, Robert Cam- Producer Of Musical Hit Gives Recipe "My Fair Lady" Has Good Story, Expert Casting, Good Songs BY. JOAN role." I asked him it the' children had seen his pictures.

"Not all of them," he replied. "Do you realize that in them I've been a villain who are wonderful." It was while Cameron was appearing with the Lunts in "Taming of the Shrew" that met his NEW YORK. March 31-(INS)-jeron, 14 Mitchell Frederick, 10, ly deserves the punishment he reRecipe a Broadway Charles Emil, 5, and Camille Jan- ceives. In some of them I die, and cal: good songs. beau- claire, 2, and the only girl in the in others I just get I story, tiful costumes, expert casting." family.

don't want the children to see me That comes from Herman Levin, The Mitchells, who parted brief- as a criminal." currently the happy producer ly, are fully reconciled and today He on to say: "'Love Me very of "My Fair Lady," the musical there is a general feeling of peace or Leave Me' was one of the most version of George Bernard Shaw's in their eleven room modern house rewarding pictures I've ever which received rave in the Pacific Palisades, with an ed, because the character' reviews from all the New York Easter hunt for the younger more or lesse sympathetic. I critics. Broadway history reveals children. played a guy in 'Command' he also produced Mister" as Cameron is concerned, on television, which gave me a "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." the children can bring the bunnies complete change of pace. I receivand, I knew a sure a formula for into the into the house, living carry room, their I was many fan particularly letters about pleased it, when and what makes a hit I'd be million- eggs aire," Levin said, grinning broadly general have a good time.

But Glenn sent me a telegram as he thought of the coins clinking Johanna, who was born in Europe, saying he liked my performance. at the "My Fair Lady" box office. believes in the European approach I'd like to do something certainly help." to the child-raising problem and a on the screen so that my When pressed, admits that much stricter discipline than isican 'see more 'of my pictures." personally he thinks the story is common in the average American He was very interested in my an all-important part of the musi- trip to the Middle East, and especal production, something that Cameron is something of a cially Jerusalem. I found that he is wasn't recognized around the Great dreamer, writer of poetry, songs well versed in all religious subWhite Way until about 1940. and books a truly spiritual man jects.

In fact, he said that his one "The story must have truth, it and one of those rart; intellectual great ambition is to write the life must be believeable, it has to people with whom spending an of Christ. catch you up. The audience has to hour is a real pleasure: "I wouldn't write about Christ care about what's happening and He is so intense and so -highly been done in many of the what will happen to the charac- strung that it's easy to see why he stories." he said. "I would show ters. and his beloved Johanna came to (H) is human side as well as "I see nothing criminal or wrong a breaking point while he was is divine character." in taking your story from an.

es- making "Carousel." Cam, himself, One of Cameron's finest" expertablished work: Then the story has says that his. nerves were in aliences was speaking the voice of been tried, and you know it's good. frightful state. Christ on the cross in "'The Robe." "You hear the songs, read the "I was bitterly disappointed be- To obtain the quality of agony in book and something clicks; And cause my big number, "Blow his voice, he had a man twist it's my experience that good High, Blow Low, was cut out of arm severely while he spoke the musicals don't need much Cam told me. "I had words.

town rewriting or revamping." dance, too, and the amazing Cameron really was trained to The ex leaned back in the thing is that my song, with my be. a minister. His father is a Rechair behind his desk and patted a voice, is being played by disc joc- formed Lutheran minister and he brand new telephone. keys. Insult was added to injury was very eager for Cameron, to "So many calls for tickets, you when a reporter wrote that Gordon follow the ministry.

But now he is know," he said with forgivable MacRae had sung the song." completely reconciled to the fact smugness. "Had to have direct, Cam said at the time he' left that his son is a successful actor. lines installed to the theatre." home, it was actually because he "My father really becaine reconbrought his mind back to the sub- was so. run down and had worked ciled to my becoming an actor ject at band what makes a suc- so- hard that the noise of the chil- when he read all the favorable musical when if dren disturbed him. There really licity on 'Taming the money is a necessary part.

of the was no quarrel with Johanna. in which I appeared," said recipe. "But that doesn't happen often," knew how long the Lunts had been "My Fair Lady," backed by the he assured me, "only when I'm happily married and decided there Columbia Broadcasting System; were some good people in the cost some to bring for not rhinestone studded uni- theatre after all Broadway. forms. At the same time, this "My father is ani amazing man," "You've got to have money," he show should be done in no other Cam continued.

"Once he was said, "but a show should be pro- way. drafted on the Farm-Labor ticket duced in the way which will add "But no matter how. beautiful a for Congress. He could easily have most to its success. We purposely show is, if the story isn't good it been elected, but he felt that his produced 'Call Me Mister' on a low can't compete the beauty you true business was serving humanbudget because costumes had to be see on the street.

Girls, for in- ity through the church and not authentic and. realism was called through politics. All of his ideals A new comedy.by Alex called "Wake Up, Darling," is due to go into rehearsal Monday with Barry Nelson, Barbara Britton Russell Nype of "Call Me Madam" fame as. the leading players. The Off-Broadway Phoenix Theatre will stage an intimate musical called "'The Littlest Revue" as it's fifth and final production of the season: The show, which will star Charlotte Rae, will -follow "A Month In The now in rehearsal under Michael Redgrave's direction.

"A Month In The Country" scheduled for an April 3 opening, and "'The Littlest Revue" (in during March 28 marks Cole Porler's 40th anniversary in the Broadway arena. On that date in 1916 a Porter musical called "See America First" opened. It was such a flop that Porter joined the Foreign Legion. Today Porter is represented on the main drag which recently celebrated its firsi anniversary at the Imperial Last week two new shows came to town "Mr. Wonderful" with Sammy Davis, and the Willing Mastin Trio, and "The Beautiful Changes" with Ruth Altshul.

Coming up this week is a period comedy starring Eva. Gabor and Reginald Gardiner called "Little Glass Clock." Also on hand will be "Mister Johnson," Earle Hyman, William Sylvester and Gaby Rodgers in a Nigerian setting. THEATER TONITE MONDAY TUESDAY 20th -FOX PRODUCED TWO GREAT MOVIE FIRSTS "THE ROBE" AND CINEMAS COPE 55 "THE ROBE" IS OUR SPECIAL EASTER SHOWI STARRING VICTOR MATURE JEAN SIMMONS PLUS ROBERT BOYS CHOIR SINGING "THE LORD'S PRAYER" CINEMASCOPE CO-FEATURE COLOR WESTERN "DAWN.AT SOCORO" and "NIKE" the Guided Missio P'us Cartoon ONE COMPLETE SHOW ONLY at. 7 P. M.

"THE ROBE" at P. M. I HOLLYWOOD Is Talking HOLLYWOOD By LOUELLA O. PARSONS HOLLYWOOD (INS) Hollywood is talking about: The beauand tiful meaning of Easter morning the upsurge of hope in the hearts of the Christian peoples of the world The Hollywood film families in church this The gay, Easter bonnets with bows and flowers Children squeaking down church aisles in new shoes The Easter lilies blooming, everywhere The Easter egg hunts The joy of organ, music beautiful serenity of this loveliest of days The "simple, simple, simple" wedding gown as described by Margaret Truman that turns out to a Fontana creation made in Rome and trimmed in hand embroidered lace made in Venice Overheard at the "Moby preview showing when John Huston. walked in with overly plump Bobo Rockefeller: "'Bobo isn't gainweight, just wearing all her money tonight' The tributes still pouring in on the great M.

C. job Jerry Lewis did at the Academy awards, the zany comedian doing himself and Hollywood in a masterful job And someone is sure to come up with a TV show for that arch charmer, Maurice Chevalier, a FIRST CUMBERLAND SHOWING A 00 PM ARTS POSES CA CLAUDETTE COLBERT RAY COLLINS GREGORY PLUS: HIT NO. PHONE DARING! DAZZLING I Aladdin PATRICIA MEDIA JAIL A Movie Called Tremendous With John Wayne and Susan Hayward co-starring at the head of a big Howard Hughes' $6,000,000, CinemaScope technicolor production. Conqueris announced as the special Easter attraction at the Strand Theatre, starting Friday. Recognized as one of the biggest films ever to come from Hollywood, this RKO Radio feature tells the story of the' virile and hotblooded Mongol leader whose conquests changed the face of the world, and of the beautiful Tartar woman who melts his fire with ice until he succeeds in takling her for his bride.

Two years were devoted to its making and not only does it present a of barbaric splendor in its quieter scenes but climaxes them with some of the most vivid and exciting sequences of violent action ever filmed in the battle between the Mongol and Tartar hordes. Thousands of men. and hundreds of horses were. used in filming these thrilling moments amidst the weird; multi-hued desert and cliffs of never: before-photographed sites near George, Utah. John Wayne, in the most unusual role of his career, portrays Temujin, the Mongol leader whose conquests were to mark him in history as Genghis Khan, "The Perfect Warrior." His rugged physique, expert and daredevil skill fit him exceptionally-well for this important assignment, and the he fiery is love equally scenes con- as in the spectacular action.

Susan. Hayward is ideally cast as Bortai, the beautiful Tartar daughter of Temujin's hated foe who fights every step of her transition from fierce hatred to dent love. Her ranges from daring. 12th Century OrienItal creations in which she dances the first time: on the screen to barbaric covering, all skillfully conceived. by Designer: Michael Woulfe.

to accent the red-headed star's. full-blown beauty. German-born Johanna to whom he's been married over 15 years. Johanna retired to raise her family, but. about a year ago when Cam went to Japan to make "House of Bamboo," she went with him and when they couldn't find anyone to play a mother superior.

Johanna was drafted and the role." What do I think are the chances of the Mitchells marriage continuing? I'd be the most surprised person in the world if they ever really separate again. (sheer delight on the Academy Awards program, who is just as delightful today as he was 22 years ago in the days of his movie stardom The growing possibility that American pictures will. finally be released behind the Iron Curtain now that the Russian trade commission is making overtures to the Motion Picture Export Association releasing pictures, to' the -all this heightened by the that Spyros Skouras is making a trip to Russia in May Frank Sinatra's crack about the showing the Italians made in the Oscar race, "they should have given pizzas instead of statues" The Warner Brothers wardrobe department already at work on the coolest most luxurious, highly stypajamas ever created for "PaGame" and. the effect this may have on the nation's bedroom fashions Noel Coward- howling to high heaven with indignation over a network changing the title of his next and last (for. them) telecast from "The Happy.

Breed" to "Family The misfortune that seems to dog Pier Angeli, first--a broken pelvis bone in a plane accident when she was pregnant, followed by a broken ankle and now a virus infection she can't shake and which kept her from working in "Somebody Up There Likes Me" for days at a time Mary Pickford's charming gesture in honoring many, many silent stars of yesterday's screen at 8 SUPER 40 7:00 Tonight 9:20 Walt Disney's Lady TECHNICOLOR PLUS WALT. DISNEY'S "SWITZERLAND" People and Places Front and Center (Continued from. Page in October, 1954 and arrived seas last May. -0- Charles W. Nash of Cumberland, James Cagney: In Super Film Of Early West Donald O'Connor and Francis, the talking mule, are teamed for the sixth time in Universal-International's' new comedy hit, "Francis in the Navy," at the Crystal Drive-in Theatre starting today, which is the opening of the season at this popular, outdoor theatre.

Their lovely co-star in the new film is Martha Hyer. Above, Francis O'Connor are shown discussing an important military move. Coleen Gray and Bill Williams, shown above, await word from the Arapaho Indians regarding their fate, in a scene frem "'The Wild Dakotas." which starts Friday at the Embassy Co-hits are "Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy" and "The Man From Bitter Ridge." THE FIDO FOUR" sings "dog pound style" in Walt Disney's "LADY AND THE TRAMP," first cartoon feature in Scope. In color by Technicolor, starting tonight at the Super 40 Drive In for four days. a big Easter party at Pickfair today And, Mary's blast at Hollywood for letting plans for a motion picture museum lapse, "'because of their flagrant shortsightedness, I shall will my own valuable mementos to film musums in other cities." Tab's Brother On Visit Tab Hunter's brother, Walter, arrived in San Francisco over last weekend from the Philippines after a ten-month tour of duty in a the Far East with the Navy.

Tab's brother went to for. a visit on the set of Warner "The Burning Hills," the latest picture. U.S. farms had 50,000 farm autos in 1910; 4,400,000 in 1952. TV Top Ten NEW YORK, March 31-(INS)of the "'Top Ten" TV programs, Here are the most recent ratings, compiled in audience polls by Trendex TOP TEN 1.

I Love Lucy Monday 45.0 2. $64.000 Question Tuesday 41.2 3. Perry Saturday 35.8 vs. Stage Show's 16.9; Como 25.1 vs. Honeymooners' 26.1 4.

Ed Sullivan Show Sunday 33.4 5. Jack Benny Show Sunday 28.8 Red Skelton Show Tuesday- 28.7 7. Person To Person Friday 28.6 8. December Bride Monday 28.2 9. Disneyland Wednesday 27.6 10.

The Lineup Friday 27.4 Special Survey: Motion Picture Academy Awards 37.0. Top contenders: I've Got A Secret 27.3: Video Theatre 17.3; Phil Silvers 23.6: Big Surprise 22.8; Edgar Bergen 21,8. The heart of a 50-ton whale may weigh 250 pounds. YOU WON'T BELIEVE YOUR EYES! THE MOST GLORIOUS ENTERTAINMENT EVENT OF YOUR LIFETIME! 20th Century -Fox presents RODGERS HAMMERSTEIN'S CAROUSEL COLOR by DE LUXE FIRST MOTION PICTURE IN THE NEW staring GORDON SHIRLEY MORE THAN EVER 55 POUR EYES CAMERON MITCHELL- Barbara Ruick Claramae Turner Robert Rounseville Gene Lockhart: TODAY 4:50 9:45 7:15 STRAND ANOTHER BIG ONE FRIDAY! SPECTACULAR as its barbaric passions and savage conquests! CONQUEROR recently was after Cagney heads a stellar commissioned a second lieutenant in from the the Army Artillery cast James in "Tribute to a being graduated Bad and Guided Missile Officer Candi- an picture in CinemaScope date School at Fort Sill, Okla. His and color Friday at the Maryland wife, Emma, lives at 654 Fayette Theatre for Easter week.

Street. He, entered the Army in The outdoor drama, laid in the 1949 and is the son of. Oscar J. horse ranch country of Wyoming 515 Pearre Avenue. in.

1873, marks the culmination of -0 a series of outstanding Cagney Pic. Donald L. Clem reported pictures, including "Mr. for duty with the 2nd Marine Di- "Love Me Or -Leave Me" and his N. C.

appearance with Bob Hope in "The vision at Camp. Lejeune, He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Seven Little Foys." Louis C. Clem of 214 South The eye-filling picture was film.

Street, Keyser. Before entering on locations 10.000 feet high in Corps in June, 1954, heled Colorado Rockies, with some graduated from Keyser horses and their foals playing School and -was employed by the a prominent part in the action. Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. Irene Papas, an exciting new acting personality hailing from Specialist 3-c John M. Blizzard, Greece, makes her American film son.

of Mr. and Mrs. James P. debut opposite Cagney as the latest Blizzard, 12 Fourth Street, re- addition to M-G-M's crop of new cently was assigned to the 7th stars. A brunette beauty, she plays i.

Infantry Division in Korea. A cook the role of a finds in the 32d Regiment's Service Cagney's devotion to his horses a Company, he entered the: Army formidable rival to her own love. in March, 1954 and, completed Another newcomer in the cast is basic at Fort Dix, N. Don Dubbins, who scored an outIn civilian life he was employed standing hit with Deborah Kerr. as by on the tour of the national comcook Johnson's Cafe.

-0 of "'Tea and Sympathy," and': Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Goff, 163 who now plays a young Easterner pany Street, Keyser, report their son, who learns about life in the pionHarold Lynn Goff, is receiving ba- leer West. sic training at Lackland Force Stephen McNally, one of HollyBase, Texas.

He enlisted, last wood's, most-in-demand February 21. plays a ranch foreman who tries Ito two-time Cagney. Vic Morrow, Sgt. Archie J. Roberts, husband, who scored as the knife-wielding of Mrs.

Agnes Roberts, 119 Spring hoodlum in "Blackboard Keyser, has been assigned, plays a boy who tries to avenge to 1 Corps' 96th Field Artillery his father's death. Battalion in Korea. A chief of sec- The screen play of "Tribute to tion in' the battalion's Battery Bad Man" was written by he entered -the Army last Novem- Michael Blankfort from a story by ber. His mother is Mrs. Lena Jack Schaefer, author of Roberts, :138 Street, Keyser.

He was employed by the Insects breathe through tubes road. which run all through their bodies. Crystal Theatre 217 40 OPENING FOR SEASON THE TODAY MAN the LAFF-RAFTS theyre sinking the fleet with AY FUN! Francis Navy STARRING DONALD O'CONNOR MARTHA HYERE RICHARD ERDMAN JIM BACKUS MYRNA HANSEN Me Francis THE TALKING MOLE! Plus Color Short and Cartoon (MARYLAND AT A BIG BLAZING DRAMA OF THE WEST CINEMASCOPE IN COLOR JAMES CAGNEY 66. Tribute To A Bad Man DON STEPIER ADDED: TE. MOROOM ROE BIPIS Tom Jerry Cartoon tamed giants! BARRY SULLIVAN TEXAS LADY SUPERSCOPE TECHNICOLOR PA 4-0370 PLUS: HIT NO.

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