Lincoln Journal Star from Lincoln, Nebraska • 46

-r Lincoln kfnday jams At and star Frccf Astaire Just Keeps About, beautiful I.O.U.f The Lady Pays off." Linda parnrll, GUI Pen-can and Stephen Me-NalJy. Etuart Wednesday. (Below). Teacher of Year Is Poor Gambler Dancing Along BY JAMES BACON HOLLYWOOD. (P).

Fred Astaire ty 'Lady Pays' Puts Darnell and all, and hustle to the Lincoln Friday if you want to see a delightful comedy, Clifton Webb, departing from his customary Belvedere role, is the sharp-tempered father of Anne Francis, a cute ash-blonde, who elopes with a young college professor, William Lundigan. The presence of the Irrepressible Webb and Charles Bickford, leading their respective families in a chase to stop the marriage, On the Spot is the most retiring movie star in town. In fact, he has been retiring since 1932. All this talk of retirement stems from the fact that Fred is his own worst critic. When his sister Adele became Lady Cavendish and retired from show business in 1932, Fred thought he too was finished.

BY JOE FITZ GERALD sets the stage for much of the hilarity In this human interest fan ii i n- 'I II nr-iiT The Lady Pays Off "The Lady Pays" Off Is lull of delightful romance and heartwarming humor. It starts Wednesday at the Stuart. The film's starring trio, Linda Darnell, In her first role a a free-lance actress; Stephen Mc comedy. BUT IN 1933, he went in the movies and teamed with Ginger Rogers for ten movies. Some of them like "Roberta" are held to be among the finest movie musicals The enmity between, the two About the vizier's sister! "The Magic Carpet." The Caliph of Islam and Lucille Ball State Sunday.

(Above). i i ASTAIRE His worst critic. families leads to complications be fore they learn to like each other. Bedded down in a barn after an eVHemhas been one of MGM'srGcne Kelly GlVen Nally, a change-of-pace por- trayal as an understanding gam- all night chase, the parents dis 100,000 Bonus bier, and captivating 8-year-old cover that the elopers have called Gigi Perreau as his screen daugh-joff their marriage after a heated ter, shine brightly as this clever pre-nuptial argument Then they comedy unfolds against the color-jdo an about face to patch up the ful background of Beno, and differences between the young- HOLLYWOOD. (NANA).

Gene I I Kelly, who produced, co-directed and starred in "An American In Paris," has just been accoladed by is rife 1,31, oiai auu vc nuiuj i bo hardest worker. He's just finished "Belle of New York" with Vera-Ellen. He'll soon be back in dancing harness for "I Love Louisa." Fred makes dancing look easy on the screen but a lot of torture, mental and physical, precedes the camera work. Months before an Astaire pic CarmeL northern California-- sters M-G-M in a most proper manner Naturally, love overcomes 1 em -perament and the elopers make a new and successful dash for their Gretna Green. "Elopement" is aimed at the hearts of young lovers, especially with a bonus of $100,000.

Gen earned every penny, too, because the movie seems apparent to prove the studio's top box-office effort of the year. "The Lady Pays Off" casts the glamorous Linda in the role of a young finishing school teacher who resents being named by a national magazine as "Teacher of the Yaar." Fed up with classrooms and teaching, Miss Darnell heads for ture is scheduled to start, Fred locks himself in a rehearsal hall. The studio is under strict orders to keep hands off. those who ever headed lor an altar without parental consent It When Astaire opens the door, that's the signal that the routines Reno and a vacation fling at the eamblihg tables. Unwittingly, she becomes indebted to the extent are licked.

has a point for parents, too. The Magic Carpet' Actor Give TV Sets To Boys Town Dorms HOLLYWOOD. (NANA). Phil Harris and Alice Faye, who arc stalling on their television debut, gave television sets to each dormitory in Boys Town, Phil and Alice presented the TV sets of $10,000 to casino operator Stephen McNally. The gambler recognizes Miss Technical Adviser "The Magic Carpet" soars into a the State Sunday, laden with an Darnell as the "Teacher of the exotic and fanciful entertainment Wears Odd Clothes cargo from the orient.

Lucille Ball and John Agar are HOLLYWOOD. (NANA). M.G.M. is entertaining a distin About happy lovers and unhappy parents. "Elopement" Anne Francis and Clifton Webb.

Lincoln Friday. (Above). guished visitor these days. He is on the payroll as a technical ad starred in Columbia Pictures' dazzling fantasy of old Bagdad, a film which re-creates in super-cinecolor all the legendary splendor and action of the fascinating Year" nd suggests that she become the private tutor for his motherless child, as played by Ctei Perreau. This; Infuriates the school teacher but she consents to the proposition when McNally points out that her I.O.U.

for $10,000 would ruin her newly-won reputation as a model teacher. The gambler's young daughter viser, but his garb and eetuo make Slain Features Start Varsity: "Close to My Heart, 1:26, 3:29, 5:32, 7:35, 9:40. State: "Lady and the Bandit" When "The Mob" gives Brod Crawford the order to kill Johnny Damico, only Crawford knows that he is Damico Brod's Thursday at the Nebraska. (Lower Left) A real triple threat is the tempting-affected-bad appearing squaw with the chignon, Miss him one of the oddest looking characters in a town where fan east, 2:50, 5:44, 8:38, "Magic Carpet tastic dress is the rule. In "The Magic Carpet Miss terror-stricken buddy is Betty Buehler.

"The Mob" begins Tuesday at the Varsity. (Top Left) Just as frightened, but with less reason, is CI Jerry Lewis, who comics his way through "At War with The Army" with MSyt Dean Martin. This funny one begins He is David Marshall Williams. cuzaDein voyoie inreaiu tuzaoetn, a half-Cherokee Indian beauty, lived in Manhattan's concrete tepees for moons, earning $900 a week as a model then went to Hollywood. She stars in "The Big Sky." (Bottom Center).

1:15, 4:09, 7:03, 9:57. Esquire: "A Song To Remem Ball plays a seductive temptress, who picked up the nickname of far cry from her accustomed ber," 3:00, 7:10, 8:10. Carbine" because, while serving welcomes the companionship of her new instructor although Miss Darnell attempts to fight her way Lincoln: "Submarine Com N.U. Theater Gives 'Idiot's Delight9 Chaplin Makes mand," 1:05, 3:15, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40. comedy roles.

She intrigues and plots to snare John Agar, not only because he is handsome but also because he is leading the fight to smash the villainous reign of! "Idiot's Delight Robert E. term with the North Carolina chain gang, he invented in his spare moments a gun design that is considered by firearms experts to be the most revolutionary advance since Browning's develop Walter out of the awkward arrangement. A feminine battle royal for the attention of gambler McNally gets are thrown together as Europe prepares for the second worldwide conflagration. The cast includes. smart: -ttaging Tide," 1:37, 3:34, 5:31, 7:31, 9:31.

Capitol: "Here Comes The. Groom," 1:07, 4:28, 7:45, "Kind Lady 2:59, 6:18, 9:37. her brother, the tyrannical Caliph. Eiglitli Film In 40 Years of Islam. Sherwood's comedy concerned with the effect of war upon the "little people" of the world, will be presented by the University Theater at 8 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, at the Nebraska ment of the machine gun.

Nebraska: "F.B.I. Girl" Itfn. The efforts Agar and- his ine story of Carbine's life is underway when Virginia Field enters the scene as McNally's fiancee. "The Mob." a bruising, raw- 3:56, 6:53, "Kentucky Jubi being written into a movie. He is desert raiders are handicapped by a lack of arms.

When the se BY BOB THOMAS HOLLYWOOD. UP). Charlie theater. Joyo: "Paintine the Clmiri. win.

here to fill in a lot of necessary background for the authors. The scene of the play is a re Sunshine," 1:16, 4:06, 6:56, 9:46. About 50 years old. Carbine is boned thriller that exudes sweat Chaplain has embarked on his eighth starring feature film in al cret of the Magic Carpet is revealed to him, Agar- is able to trick the Caliph's soldiers, obtain the necessary weapons and lead "Just This new MGM film, is rated a click "sleeper" by of medium height and in addition iviasKea 8:30. sort hotel in the mountains of northern Italy.

Representatives of the major countries of the world to old-fashioned sideburns that most 40 years of making movie history. It is his second picture a mass assault upon the Caliph's the trade J. Barry's "Left Bank, Right Bank" is considered "the best ever written about Paris" without his traditional tramp cos UNIVERSITY THEATRE veer off sharply close to his nose, sports a light chocolate-colored suit, a huge gold belt buckle, two palace. Lnttf MubU. Lincoln Brtty Lnter.

Grand iklind Wesley Jensby, iJavenpon 1ary Kidner, tincota harlci lluntlit. Harden, Ari. James Maaon. Omaha Henry Gitaori. Waahlnttoa.

C. Ktchard Marrs. Ravenna Grorn Hancock. Lincoln Diane Downing, Superior Marilyn Lehr. Lincoln Mary Kay Tolliver.

Lincoln Marvin Htromcr. Hulinas. Charlea Veteran, Nebraaaa City Janet Petcrvm, Fremont Nancy Widrner, Corninc. la. Kathryn Grabilb Lincoln Ktchard Miller.

Leavenworth, Kaa. John Ira Moore, Lincoln Tom Nuaa, Lincoln Curt Seimera, Omaha Paul Uarlow. Omaha Patricia Ixler, ilmette, III. Arnold Otto, Phillipa Max Whittaker is director of the Dinah Shore Show ing terror, starts Tuesday at the Varsity. Starring Bfoderick Crawford as tough detective who clashes with the mob, a cold-blooded crew of waterfront killers, this film bristles with violence.

Crawford poses as a dock by Simon Schuster, the publish. Patricia Medina, a lovely actress tume. Rarely in his career has the whose looks are also enhanced by ers n.ann rial has a wing in a sling following a motor car PRESENTS Seen First in East pieces or ornate necktie jewelry and a wide, cream-colored western hat English-born comic permitted any outsiders to observe him during HOLLYWOOD, iff), Holly the production of one of his mov' the color cameras, plays a girl who contributes to the romntic conflict of the film while sharingjn the fight against the Caliph, and George Tobias is effectively seen wood's technical know-how never worker, builds up a reputation as a muscle man handy with a gun and thus Ingratiates himself with Bob Crosby's to Paris HOLLYWOOD. CNANAt. has been better displayed than in T'S DELIGHT ics.

But he has mellowed in recent years (or realizes the need of press coverage) and I was al as a desert follower of the Falcon the hoodlums. Having won the mob's confi the Dinah Shore television show. Because of the time lag, Dinah's twice-weekly show goes east live Crosby is tired of listening to brother Bing talk of the delights of Paris. Next summer. Rnh will lowed to visit the set of his new play, Marjorie Miller of Lincoln is film, "Limelight." dence, Crawford is then hired to At War Willi The Army' production manager and John on the coast-to-coast relay but take his entire family to Gay take the life of a guy called west coast watchers see it via loicn, dramatics instructor, is A comedy of army camp life raree, ana men to England, where he will nerfnrm at th technical director.

accident Show Business Is Like This Too: Betty Buehler, who has the fenune lead opposite Brod Cnwword in "The Mob," go fine notices from the reviewers. But she hasn't been able to get any kind of acting role since makinr that film. She is now a salesgirl In a local dept. store Ann Sturrls (featured in "Glad is another actress aware of the profession's Insecurity. She designs and sews hand-made blouses for fashionable mldtown shops between performances.

Red Skelton's' scrlpters continue kinescope three hours later. opens Thursday at the Nebraska "Johnny Damlco. Unknown to the mob, of course, is the fact that the said "Johnny Damlco" is The biggest turnout of celebri Palladium. "At War With the Army," stars YOU DON'T exactly interview Chaplin when he you try to get a word or two while he is performing a dozen chores. So I hastily askect if he was glad to ties and the press this season a Dean Martin and Jerry 'Lewis, really Crawford! tribute to the southern gals im comedy team.

Voice of-Francis Becomes Linguist mense popularity watched both the live and kinescoped versions "The Mob," is distinguished "from the ordinary run of the mill thriller by some pretty salty dia Dean and Jerry appear as a pair of entertainers who temporarily be back at work after a four-year absence. "Not exactly," he replied, his of the initial show at a party foreeo their stage careers for HOLLYWOOD. (NANA). Chill logue and by the casting of a seiee of marching and mopping, Many could see little difference in technical quality between the dozen or so new faces in well- eyes crinkling in a grin. "I work br Robert Bhanroot at the NEBRASKA THEATRE 12th PSf i-- Tues.

Dec, It 19, wit TICKETS ON SALE Monday, Dectmbtr 17 p.m. ftt TJntveriltr Thetr Box Olflot, lath R. PboM 1-7631, Eztaoilon 33S3, Tudy and Wednesday, Doc amber 11. and 19. ticket will on aala at Nebraska Theatre Bos Office tt 13 beginning at 11:30 p.m.

Phone 3-3138. and the sho world's loss is the Wills is on his way to becoming a linguist, -a The voice of Francis, the mule defined roles. two. like the devid when I on a pic army's despair. Lewis is a be.

to hand him ancient gags. Last Betty Buehler, ex-television ac wildered private who couldn't tell ture. After I get one started, I wonder why I undertake so much in tne popular comedy scries, Chill has taken on the added chores of his left foot from his right if it Circlet Theater TRYOUTS Dec. 17 18 Tues. 7:30 P.M.

FOR NEW PLAY "WITHOUT LOVE" Need 8 men and women CORNKUSKER HOTEL was lettered. Everything he at Davis and Merrill Study Play Script work." He hinted that was per haps why he doesn't make pic dubbing In the animal's voice in various languages for foreimi dis tress, makes her movie debut as Crawford's fiancee, target of the mob's cruelty. Richard Kiley Is featured as a detective who involves his wife and sister In his gumshoeing. tempts turns to confusion, as he puts army discipline and order tures more often. tribution.

Right now Chill is acauirintf a to rout. "Are you using the tramp char HOLLYWOOD. (NANA). Bette week they had a stooge ask Red: "Don't, you know the King's English?" "I heard," was the retort, "that he was" George M. Cohan's long-ago crack was: "Even hardware stores do good business Saturdays' Somerset Maugham's definition of pla-tonic love: "Playing with a revolver that one pretends is not loaded" Martin, as a smooth-talking acter in this Davis and her husband, Gary Merrill, are studying "The Four- "No," he replied, EIopeincnl' sergeant, is pleasantly harried by a platoon of young lovelies who "Do you ever think you will Pf" P1 sf Bundle up the family, junior I turn the post into a matrimonial bona fide French accent.

Heretofore, the voices have been dubbed by actors native to the countries to which the films are sent Changes for Lady Sylvia Hurt Cable's Picture 6 i. thorn vnrv tti ras-tiva rfpfll tfi agency and bring the military machine to a violent halt. "I don't think so," he said. in Los Aneelcs in the suc- then, you never can tell." cess, for as long as Jthe run will take. JUST IN CASE you're wonder COOPER F0UNM1I0NMA1RE ing how come Chaplin starred in only seven previous films, it's this way: His many shorts, two-reel- V.

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length feature must be at least six played by Claire Bloom, who was discovered in a London musical. THE GIRL'S career rises as the comic's descends. The situation is reversed and she must keep up his morale, even though she is in love with a younger man, played by Sydney Chaplin, Charlie's son. The whole project shapes up as a family affair. Also in the cast is Sydney's brother, Charles, jr.

Playing another role is the comedian's half-brother, 'Wheeler Dry-den. And Chaplin plans to have a brief appearance of his three children by his present wife, Ona O'Neill. MiUM MINT? mtU MM reels. Chaplin's seven were: "The Kid." "Gold Rush." "The Circus," "City Lights," "Modern Times," "The Great Dictator" and "Monsieur Verdoux." Unlike "Monsieur "LimcliRht" will carry no message. The new picture is the story of an English music hall comedian who has seen better days.

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