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MOVIELAND BRIEFS AND FILM PARTI 15 her "Love Letters" and "Cluny Brown." Morgan Conway plans vto produce and act in "Condemned," written by Joe Pagano. "The Frightened Child," purchased by 20th for $30,000, has been assigned to Walter Moros-co as producer. He has David Hertz working on the screen version. (Alan Posner and Samuel Abar-banel), and will be produced as a swashbuckler in color. Company recently completed "The Argyle Secrets," which will be released through Film Classics.

Jennifer Jones has received word that she has won the grand prize in Switzerland, awarded annually by Swiss film critics for Robert Stevenson will direct Valli and Joseph Cotten in "Weep No More," which will start April 12 at RKO. Jack Wrather has ambitions to secure none other Frank Morgan to star in a medicine show story by Jess Arnold which he has in tow called "The Man Who Cured the Common: Cold." i FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1 948 'Wife' Now on Screens "The Bishop's- Wife" began popular runs yesterday at Paramount Hollywood and Downtown theaters. The film, which was in contention for an Academy award, teams Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven and is a blend of romance, comedy and near-credible whimsy. Grant appears as an angel charged with the responsibility of helping a bishop with his construction problems when the latter plans a new cathedral. Supporting cast is headed by Monty Woolley, James Gleason and Elsa Lanchester.

It's about a quack in the South 20th Buys 'Gay Pursuit' west who discovers accidentally a real remedy for-colds. Lloyd Bacon has interested James Nasser Productions in for Filming in Britain BY EDWIN SCHALLEftT negotiating a term contract with Charles (Buddy) Rogers because he is a new personality in "An Innocent Affair." The deal is being" talked now with William With the practical assurance that. Rex Harrison will be the r- star, The Gay Pursuit," by Elizabeth Cadell, just purchased by 20th Century-Fox for $27,000, is tagged as the first film to be pro duced in England under the new movie setup negotiated by Eric Johnston. That means it will be made with frozen British money. An English cast will be used except for the heroine, who is to be A hi Shiffrin, agent.

Leslie Brooks has been signed by Martin Mooney for two more flims. She recently completed "Blond Ice" for this producer. "Return to Treasure Island," written by Aubrey Wisberg and Jack Tollexfen, has been purchased by Eronel Productions played by an American actress. Sam Engel has been assigned as Bing on Horseback Although a lot of jokes have been made about Bing Crosby's interest in horses, he rode one for the first time in a movie during the filming of "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court." mmy producer. Both cost of players and technical expenses can thus largely be defrayed out of the impounded funds.

It is possible that Harrison may be so compensated, because Johnston Is re two ported. making like arrangements for the compensation of British actors appearing in Hollywood cinemas, who can use their money In England. lilumiUUd WEI II I tin "Gay Pursuit" is a comedy romance about the experiences of UP VA The LeaP Year 9Qy -N? i an American girl, who marries a Britisher, and her mother, especially in relation to the man's family. It will appear as a magazine serial this fall and later in book form. MARIE Ji'DOXALD RUMORED FOR B0RX YESTERDAY Here's a fiash worth flashing, namely that it may be Marie ni PHYLLIS CALVERT Stars with.

James Mason in "The Man of Evil," opening today at the four Halls. Y-i McDonald who will star in "Born Yesterday" at Columbia. Just A I Play Stars Leatrice Joy a rumor as yet but worth recording for its pat possibilities as stellar casting. There seem to be other plans cooking for Rita Hayworth, who never appeared too right for the picture. RON RAN DELL WILLARD PARKER On the official side from Columbia came word that Adele will have what amounts to the feminine lead in "Ladies of third annual venture from retirement for another fling at the "legitimate" in Laguna, a subject called "I Remember Mama" is this corner's if im Htnutm turn, am nmw( LAGUNA BEACH, March 25 Leatrice Joy, former screen actress, was starred last night in Samson Raphaelson's "Skylark." The play will run through A Li Mm Oirtctsd by htKRY LEVIN A CASEY ROBINSON PRODUCTION the Chorus" to be produced by Harry.

Romm for the studio with Phil Karlson directing. It's, her best break probably- to date, as she plays not only a burlesque queen but also the mother of said In credit to the former glam itive' ourous star of the movies, she made the most of a miscast role. Fug i Hilt 1'GMIM AMD MiU II 4V 11 1 KQ. Judge by the plot She is picked up on a bus, marries the man who becomes a high-powered ft 'S "20 Years of Academy ul tk STARS. WCTO THIS TKX'S advertising executive with the Harley Valentine firm the big account The wife becomes neglected and when a big business deal includes appropriation of Miss Joy's priceless cook, Leatrice makes a thorough job of having her husband fired by calling Mrs.

i Valentine a five-letter wofd. to Premiere "The Fugitive," which opens tomorrow at Four Star and Palace theaters, will premiere simultaneously in the new 3900-seat Mariscala Theater in Mexico City. The picture, which costars Henry Fonda, Dolores Del Rid and Pedro. Armendariz, was filmed in Mexico. A number of movieland celebrities will witness the first-nighter event in the southern republic, along To win your Fuel for Fire She has previously kindled ample resentment in an innocent flirtation with another man who heart with Mexican government offr personage in this feature which unfolds at the turn of the century.

OScially there will-be two feminine principals in the feature that starts April 2. But Adele's looks like the top part. BUR RETT ANNOUNCES DEAL. WITH BEfcLE James S. Burkett relays word from New York that he has arranged for Milton Berle to star in a musical satire of Wall Street called "The Big Bad Wolf," written by Gebrgie Price, former vaudeville headliner, who is now in the brokerage business.

Wall Street doesn't exactly suggest a musical satire in all ways, but maybe in some, maybe in some! An acting career pursues Norman Lloyd, even if he isn't pursuing it. This chap, who made a hit when he appeared on the stage here in "Volpone" and subsequently was signed by MGM, acting in "The Beginning or the End" among other films, will play a part in "No Minor Vices." He is the associate producer with Director Lewis Milestone for that film and also assisted on "Arch of Triumph." Milestone needed someone to portray the physician partner of Dana Andrews in "No Minor Vices" and tried to get the right actor. He became aware of the fact that Lloyd would just fill the bill and said to him, "As a pal please play it." The only thing Lloyd stipulates is that this shouldn't become a habit He wants a producer's career. DRAFTING FOR SUMMER STOCK INDICATED Summer stock bug is really biting. Dane Clark, who specialized In the role of George in "Of Mice and Men" last year, is wanted by a new company at CarmeL Marcella Cisney is to produce the play and is also seeking Lon Chaney for the Lennie part.

Production will be done as a tribute to John Steinbeck, author, who resides in Carmel. It's odd that Clark's predecessor as George, namely Wallace Ford, is acting with him in "This Side of the Law," formerly titled "Sunburst," at Warners. At the same studio David Bruce, who is the dueling opponent of Errol Flynn in "The Adventures of Don Juan," is being importuned to go to Cape May, as leading man by T. C. Upham.

Romney Brent, who is acting King Philip in the same feature, i3 wanted at Westport, Ct. I just "hapened to be paramour ill! cials. John Ford directed "The 6f the haughty Mrs, Valentine. Fugitive." Miss Joy is not too aaept in a prbne, floor episode reminiscing over photographs of the bus pick-up era. The reconciliation scene also failed to stir the I- 6010 l0i-, desired imagination.

Curtain calls finally enlighten Remember Mama" THURSDAY PAHTAGES II1LLSTREET ulMI ed the audience to the fact that Miss Joy's husband, Arthur Westermark, was among her supporting cast billed as Don Catalina. MUSICAL DUE AT WARNERS "April Showers," starring Jack Carson and 'Ann Sothern, opens today on Warner Bros, screens. Featured in the supporting cast are Robert Alda and S. Z. Sakall.

James V. Kern directed the production which is a costume piece utilizing some of yesteryear's favorite songs, including "Cuddle Up a Little Closer," "Moonlight Bay" and "Every Little Movement." Joe Coleman, John Stillman, DOWNTOWN I in HoitrwoooN tW lI.IWtlltW I Leonard and Marilyn Kercheval, Jeanne Geierman and Rim Conrad were among others trying hard to make the production cevekLt mil i f-houwtUA convincing. When! Miss Joy makes her "ONE OF THE TEN BEST PICTURES OF THE YEAR" Five Theaters Now Screening Award Picture ''Gentleman's Agreement," the Academy award winning picture of 1947, today moves into the Carthay Circle Theater as well as continuing it3 engagement at Loew's State, Chinese, Uptown and Loyola. The production stars Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire and John Garfield. In the cast are Holm, who won an Academy award as the best supporting actress; Anne Revere, Dean Stockwell, June Havoc and Albert Dekker.

DG6? PSSfHilQEi THE .1 if I i Disney's 'Bambi' Current Fare "Emotional situations which confront men and women are experienced by animals in Walt Disney's Technicolor cartoon feature, "Bambi," now on screens 'i i3 -I'; of Orpheumfc Vogue, El Rey, Belmont and Culver theaters. Based on Felix Salten's novel, the picture tells a story which is a life cycle. "Western Heritage," starring Tim Holt and featuring Nan Leslie and Richard Martin, completes the bilL In i A New Motion Picture directed by JOHN FORD Cameron Named Rod Cameron will be the star of "Stampede" for Champion Productions. i JOHN FORD and MERIAN COOPER prtttnt ARGOSY PICTURES eo-itarnng rriWT i-i i awiJ -'M-ti'lftffifi'iMHftH-i'iti jrwirrtriVirr vnr rtinlWWrtiniffttVitr iftimi rWrrfr lift 'il-yiMf" ifrti i I With Another Wonderful fy Samuel Qcldwijn comy ll 1 tlf 11 HENRY FONDA DOLORES DEL RIO PEDRO ARMENDARIZ J. CARROL NAISH LEO CARRILLO WARD BOND ROBERT ARMSTRONG JOHN QUALEN 2a CtTUIT0 NOBUCTIOH Screenplay by DUDLEY NICHOLS CARY GRAM LOEETTA YOUNG DAVID tilYElL CELESTE HOLM ANNE REVERE Academy Award Winner JUNE HAVOC ALBERT DEKKER JANE VYATT DEAN STOCKVELL Produced by Screenplay by Directed by mHrrrrn by jjia Bishop.

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