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'Pacific Hit Opens Here Tomorrow Melodies all America is singing will fill the Philharmonic Auditorium when "the phenomenal "South Pacific" opens there tomorrow night for a 10-week engagement. Such delightful songs as "Some SUNDAY, MAY 2 1,1 950-Port IV 3 Enchanted Evening," "Bali Ha'i," -x I x-X X- 1 I V--- 3' ox -ivfSsMSii- A iv- J'i lyJ a- 1 -j i g-- Xv I If I II I 1 i I 4 I Ire duction which opens tomorrow at the Philharmonic Nurses, Seabees and marines frolic in sequence shown. ENTERTAINERS The singing and dancing chorus of "South Pacific," stage musical, is a high light of the pro- Director Acclaimed SCIENCE-FICTION An expedition to the moon is of "Rocketship XM" due soon at Forum, Beverly Hills, Music Hall and Hauaii Theaters. Shown in party are, left to right, Noah Beery John Emery, Osa assert, Lloyd Bridges, Hugh O'Brien. -S 'Vll' xx4', i mMmSMWW99m 1- 1 I rX 1 I xV i MUSICAL COMEDY Winsome actresses are cast as show girls in "A Ticket to Tomahawk" at Los Angeles, Chinese, Uptown, Fox Wilshire and Loyola Theaters.

The glamour left to right: Barbara Smith, Marilyn Monroe, Joyce MacKenzie, Marion Marshall. 4 1 -i -Atf "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair," "Younger Than Springtime," "I'm in Love With a Wonderful Guy," and "A Cockeyed Optimist" will transport audiences to the languorous mood of the tropics. And to bring these nationwide hits here, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II have se lected an outstanding cast Jan-I et Blair as Ensign Nellie For- bush; Richard Eastham, who was Ezio Pinza's understudy in Newi York, as Emile de Becque; Diosa Costello as Bloody Mary; Alan1 Baxter as Comdr. William Har- rison, UbiN; Norma Ualderon as Liat, and Robert Whitlow as Lt. Joseph Cable, USMC.

Success Established "South Pacific" is being brought to Los Angeles as part of the Civic Light Opera Association's 13th annual season. The stage hit already has established itself as the biggest box-office draw in the theatrical world. The New York production is sold out through October. The musical play is based on the best-selling book by James Michener, "Tales of the South Pacific." It was woven into a light opera by Rodgers, Hammerstein and Joshua Logan who, along with Leland Hayward, are producing it here. Thus far, the touch of Rodgers and Hammerstein has meant success for all their musical ventures, including "Oklahoma!" "Carrousel," and "Annie Get Your Gun." 'X 5 X'-f i XmS1 COSTAR Margaret Leighton teams with Noel Coward in an English film, "The Astonished Heart" at Fine Arts, Guild.

Play Unites Both English and Yiddish For the first tim in the history of the Yiddish Art Theater, now appearing at the Biltmore, a bilingual production will be presented when "Riverside Drive" opens on Tuesday. It will employ both English and Yiddish dialogue. Maurice Schwartz will prove his versatility in the modern comedy when he turns his talents to the role of an octogenarian DP. The Jewish stage veteran already has been seen here as "Shylock" and "Hershel the two completely contrasting parts. His supporting cast includes his 11-year-old son Marvin and Dina Halpern, Frances Adler, Charlotte Goldstein, Gustave Berger and 1 Dubinsky.

Matinees will be given at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. Nancy English Praised for Drunkara" Portrayal With the departure of Nancy English from the cast of "The Drunkard," in its 877th week at the Theatre Mart, it would be a real sin of omission not to note the beautiful way in which Miss English played the mad girl. Her Ophelia-like performance of this difficult role has brought her a large measure of praise.

BETTER THAN EVER! anhe BAXTER SCJfx e-fj if il -OA I nci mi-UK li I for Camera Work Rudolph Mate, who directed "No Sad Songs," was nominated for photography Academy Award five times, prior to becoming a director. Following his recent completion of "No Sad Songs." the director signed a one-picture-a-year contract with Paramount where he directed the top ranking productions "Union Station" and "Branded." B. iff UJUD Me tl 4 ROT ROGERS TRIGGER -mi DALE EVANS kM'GXS? (till 'l li 1 'SES'vMmt SjcrtsJTHURSDAY! 4 Is i ft 'XTolnrW f. DAYS! HURRY! warner bros: it anociCfiS ZACKARY seen EDWIN LMARIN SAUL ELK1NS KM wMlt IMtrtl WrOIMIKM.UU HO. -5 Refarmtr A R4hrad" XXX S-Q 6 1 tlWV 1 fMl if mliHffiii in.

tmi Gale Storm Plans Trip to Chile for Film in December Gale Storm's schedule calls for her to report in Valparaiso, Chile, Dec. 1 to start her starring role in the first Cine Hidalgo production, "Dulce," Emilio Cha-ca story about an aviatrix forced down on a desert island, reminiscent of the Amelia Earhart epic. Miss Storm is the first Hollywood star to be signed by the booming new Chilean motion-picture industry, which is interested in attracting both American talent and money. She is currently co-starring with Dan Duryea in Columbia's "Al Jennings of Oklahoma." Hum LAST 5 MELODRAMA Rhonda Fleming and Dennis O'Keefe find adventure in "The Eagle and the Hawk," against Texas background in Civil War era, next at Paramount Theaters. 4 fi duced in the past they were rich in fantasy, and created a spell for the public.

Crime may have been the essence of such pic tures, but they were glorified with imagination. Gives Up Directing "I gave up directing because of a dull routine of stories. The camera at least gives some lati tude for special creativeness. But too often we are mainly con cerned with making individuals look attractive on the screen, and far too little to pictorial beauty. For that reason I prefer to choose assignments according to the producer or director who may have an understanding of these values." Freund, who was 'an Academv Award winner for his photogra phy of "The Good Earth he- came famous for "Berlin the Story of a City" some years ago, which he produced himself.

This led to his directins career. But he could not there fulfill the imaginative concepts distinguished his nre-Hitler sasra of the life in a big European capi- Icll. Skid Row Proves Popular Locale Giff Younsr. John TCpllnw and gj -oo Mary Anderson reported to Skid kow in aowntown Los Angeles for scenes in RKO's ''Seven Witnesses." Droduced bv Rachmil and directed by George Arcnamoaua The film is the second in three weeks to be made on Main St MOVIES ARE dam DillLEY IechnicolqrA 4 1 4 Miss Ryan Likes Film Job Here Continued from First Tage the suggestion of an appearance in an American picture interesting. She had to make a quick trip back to her home, but took flight right afterward for California.

She will remain here until "The Sound of Fury" has been surveyed for any possible retakes or added scenes, and then return to England for probable further engagements. But that doesn't end her Hollywood career. She has a seven-year tract with Stillman Productions which calls for one film annu-1 ally. Miss Rvan is of Irish birth, and has three brothers and three sisters. Her father had just been elected to the Senate in Ireland, when he died in 19C3.

She had early advantages of schooling in convents and universities, as well as travel to Paris, Rome, Naples, Berlin, Vienna and Zurich. She spent two years at the famous Abbey Theatre School, and then acted at Longford's Gate Theater. Enrolls in School After the birth of her first child she followed the advice of an agent and enrolled in a school for acting to refurbish her technique for the resumption of her career. Her younger sister Moy-' ra was also a student. Both were interviewed by Carol Reed when he was looking for talent for "Odd Man Out" Kathleen was much surprised when she was signed for the picture, because Reed had not given her any encouragement.

After that she signed a term contract with J. Arthur Rank. Shortly before her arrival in this country she acted in "Give Us This Day" with Sam Wanamak-er, a production which originated in this country, though made in England. Rixine Stars Present Problems to Producers How long does a new player remain a new player in pictures? This is a question that seems to involve baffling economic issues. Sid Rogell, head of production at RKO, argues that it is one of the major problems ofthe film industry.

"In the past a film personality might have become celebrated gradually," he said. "But one picture today is likely to send a star's stock skyrocketing. as soon as you seek to engage those whose salary was at a minimum before sudden success you find they are overnight in a five or even six-figure class per picture. Status Rises Sw iftly "Players, knowing this condition, today are averse to signing long-term contracts, especially if they have a background of stage experience. They know they may be worth double or treble their present salaries if tliey happen to get the right role in the right picture.

"They can build up their eco- FiRST IOS ANGELES SHOWING ri kc in PAUl VINCENT CARROU'S STARTS The Gun that became tfte la of thg land! xxxx FOREIGN STARLolla BrU gada takes part in "Mad About the Opera," Italian picture now on Sunset screen. Civilization Episode Told in Street Acquaintance9 "Street Acquaintance," next attraction at the Sunset Theater, is really not a story in itself, but rather an episode in the greater story of the world civilization. The driving forces of the story are the dislocations and frustrations that are a by-product of war. Director Peter Dewas has pulled no punches in "Street Acquaintance." THE GOIBEN: 10, AN EAGLE UWI rUMS RELEASE LOM MrCAUJSTEK oa now 1 1 tfy4bout Face' i to Open Here One of the perennial favorites on the Turnabout Theater's slate of revolving revues, "About Face," opens a week's engagement tonight with Elsa Lanches-ter spotlighted in the role. Boasting some of the top numbers in the Turnabout repertory, this revue gives each member of the company a full chance for his specialty.

Miss Lanchester opens with her "If You Can't Get in the Corners" song, tuneful' ditty about the humorous difficulties of the maid. Later in the revue, Harry Burnett gets his comic stage chance in "Look at the Book That I Tobk." Leota Lane's hilarious operatic take-off is dubbed "Brunhilde Rides Again," while Dorothy Neumann grows nostalgic in skit "Remember How the Lilacs Grew Back Home." sf WZ BRAVE PICTURE OF THE YEAR SMAVAM'CORElf-llHDFOKS IAECIK3, COUNTER SPT wit WEirf NHUI-HeifH 15J. bjmwl FDHUF 1.T.T.H imBCCTll iill 4th Bia Wek" KAHSRIYj THE illJMKl lUCUUMlGzlO Doll Br FgfPgtCMABCW 419 H. FAIRFAX PImm TO. 114 1st L.A.

Showin 1 migiii AtaiHittnciBK mmrrtnm nomic status with great rapidity, because once they are a hit, studios will bid against each other in making deals, and agents also are wise enough to capitalize on their apparent popularity. Their names may still mean nothing of personal drawing power in theaters nationally, but they immediately assume a high value in Hollywood itself, because everybody wants them. "We can only rrifeet a condition like this by more careful story preparation, tighter shooting schedules, and other economies of a general character. That is the course we are taking today. We have to have dependable talent for leading roles, and have to pay for it.

"We can develop a certain number of new players, and hope to keep them under contract, but we can't expect to make anything but expensive deals with that talent which is established. The process of establishment may require a dozen pictures, or it may need only one." Films Need Stimulus, Declares Karl Freund Karl Freund, cameraman who became a director and then returned to camera work, feels films need a new imaginative stimulus. Recently he photographed "Bright Leaf" for Michael Curtiz, director, because that was "something different" He accepts only assignments of definite appeal, because he conducts a lucrative business enterprise. "Pictures have done to death crime and gangster realism." he contends. "Europe, where I formerly worked, has fantastic ideas of how we live as a result "When thrillers like The Cabinet of Dr.

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