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tWT AAO BOUGHT A Maj4 TfetCK 7S PAy 0AJ C7 voq no 7T 1 60770 Mfey 1) i xia sferr s. RBSiSf, -V Laughs and Shudders Mark 'Rear Window' Some Days the Names Hardly Make a Ripple CHARLES McHAKUY It is somehow soothing to work in a department where By KATE CAMERON $rS Ir" it 4 Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Win "Rear Window, a Paramount Technicolor film, directed and produced by Alfred Hitchock. The screenplay by John Michael Hayes based on the short story by Cornell Woolrich. Presented at the Rivoli Theatre. Running time: 1 hour, 52 nSinutes soothing names of people and places are encountered.

Today, for example, there is news of Saint Subber, St. John Terrell. dow" opened at the Rivoli Theatre last night, after the house has been shuttered for months. The premiere of the Paramount Techni Huntington Hartford, Rowan Tudor, Truman Capote, Oliver Messel and Alountainhome, Pa. color picture was for the benefit THE CAST Nothing very startling has hap Jeff- the American Korean Relief I I 'rv Wit -Jamem Sl-m-art Ursn-e Kt-llr l.tntf KremonL.

Thomas J. IKu le rmiHI lorry Thelni Kut-r pened to these persons or that place, but it's relaxing to hear about them. Saint Subber, to take them up in order, is mentioned as l.ar ThurnwaliL. Raymond burr Mim I.wily Heart Jutlilh KvHn the producer for the forthcoming House of lowers, clue for re Sonr Writer Ko9 rlaiulasartMii Wim Torno Georine llarcy Woman 'ir Escape Sara Burner. Kire Ks-al Man Frank Vmiy Mil Hfarinr Awl yHx JlouevnuMwii-r Rand Hanwr Mf.

ThfiraaNI Iwni. WlllHtoll i.wkt Davrni'ort hearsal Oct. 15. St. John Terrell, proprietor of the Neptune Music Circus, at Lambertville, N.

rarty i.iri Maria tnuiih merely is announced as offering James Stewart and Grace Kelly J'arly Girl- (jntliplaff PI 70 in i 1 Hi i i caught trying to dispose of another victim. warm hearted characterizations and Wendell Corey does a straightforward job of acting in the role Foundation and while neither the 'director nor the stars of the film were present, the unique production itself was reason enough for the big turn-out on Broadway. "Rear Window" is Hitchcock at liis best. He tells a thrilling story in an original and tricky manner. He made use of silent technique, combining it cleverly with sound film and covered all the action on one huge, intricate set.

While dialogue and action are being recorded in the foreground. Hitchcock is letting the Rivoli audience in on a silent drama that gradually builds up to a blood-curdling climax. It Holds Audience While 4he picture is not without flaws, it has enough dramatic action, amusing dialogue and sus-penseful situations to keep an audience absorbed throughout the running of the film anj it is here- by recommended to anyone in James Stewart, in a wheel-chair and costume designer for Mr. Capote's play, and Mountainhome, is the trial point for John McLlam's new drama "The Sin of Pat Muldoon." Mr. McLiam himself arrived at Mountainhome yesterday to observe rehearsals.

Joseph BulotT will appear in the role created by Mena.sha Skujnik when "The Fifth Season" resufries its run at the Coit Theatre Sept, 5 after a 10-week vacation. Absent from Broadway for the last seven years, BulotT was last seen in "The Whole World Over." He played the original Ali Hakim in "Oklahoma!" and last winter was acclaimed by I-ondun crittcs for his lead role in the British production of "The Fifth Season." Producer Elliott Murphy claims two records for his Flushing Aqua-show. It beats anything around, the showman says, for box office and length or run. The water spectacle, now in its Kith season, already has played to more than throughout most of the film, gives a good account of the snooping photographer who takes a mean advantage of his neighbors. Grace Kelly, with onlv roles in "Mogam-bo" and "Dial for Murder" to "Panama Hattie beginning Monday.

News About Marjorie Huntington Hartford comes in the back door. He's here liecause his wife, Marjorie Steele (that name jars me), is heralded as heading the London company cast of "Sabrina Fair." Rowan Tudor is spotted as a principal in St. John Terrell's "Panama Hattie," and Truman Capote is credited in the Saint Subber news release as co-author of "House of Flowers." Oliver Messel is listed as scenery of the hard-to-convince member of the homicicle squad. They are the vocal members of the cast. On the silent side are Raymond Burr as the suspect, Ju-lith Evelyn as a lonely woman, Ross Bagdassarian her credit, has become the screen's No.

1 glamour girl and is lovely as the courageous Lisa. in the role of a frustrated composer, Georgine Darcy as a dancer and Irene Winston as the invalid lhelma Kitter gives one of her wife. sharply etched acid tongued. search of enjoyable film entertain merit. 'Obsession' Stars Wyman at State The jne set is a triumph of 4 million clients.

Murphv expects Hitchcock imagination. It is a to hit the 5 million mark by Labor By WANDA HALE room overlooking a Greenwich Uay. lage courtyard, which is surround Gallery to Show Plaza Abstracts The Hyde Talk (N. Play ed by four apartment buildings and a small liouse. Sitting in the window is a globe-trotting photog-rapler who is temporarily immobilized by a splintered bone in his leg.

To amuse himself, between "Magnificent Obsession, a L'niversal International Technicolor film, directed by Douglas Sirk and produced by Ross Hunter. The screenplay by Robert Blecs based on the novel by Lloyd C. Douglas. Presented at the Loew's State Theatre. Running time: 1 hour, 48 minutes.

THE CAST; house will open its art gallery Mon day with a one-man exhibit of ab JMcn Thillii Hol Xam-y Ashlortj Universale second screen edition of Lloyd C. Douglas' "Magnificent Obsession," stars Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson. The first, made in 19.15, had Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor in the top spots. The new "Magnificent Obsession," on the Loew's State screen, is a woman's picture. Exciting the tender emotions, it is for those who are susceptible to sentimentality, those who cherish idealism and romanticism.

It is full of goodness of purpose, sweetness and nobility of character. A Story of Faith "Magnificent Obsession'' is a stracts by Jre Plaza, ex-GI who remained in Paris to study after discharge from the Army in 1946. The paintings, representing seven years' of the artist's work, will be on view through Aug. 29. Tane Wyman Rih-U limlwoii Marhara Rnt.li Akim'i oirsheal Olio Krilirfr tiwvr l'alnier Shan ljml Kanlmh Tom Valrt Dr.

Qiraud Phillips and because she is blind and doesn't know that he is Bob Merrick, she falls in love with him. Although she loves him even after she realizes who he is, she runs away. He finds her, very ill in a small hospital, operates on her and restores her sight. A Heroic Hole Jane Wyman. in the exacting role of Helen Phillips, plays the part heroically with nincerity and restraint, getting sympathy without asking for it.

Rock Hudson gives his character life and strength. Turning in fine supporting performances are Barbara Rush, Agnes Moorehead, Otto Kruger and Gregg Palmer. A great deal of attention has been given by director Sirk and producer Ross Hunter to visual beauty. Photographed in Technicolor, it is beautiful in outdoor scenery and indoor settings. Sirk has allowed his camera to dwell too long on incidents that were unnecessary in the first place.

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He arouses the interest oZ his girl, Lisa Freemont, and Oi his nurse, Stella, but he has a hard time convincing his friend, Detective Doyle, that a crime has been committed on the premises and that the murderer is about to flee the coop. Jeff's persistence in getting dence jeopardizes his own and Lisa's lives. But his suspicions are justified when the murderer is also, the loss of eyesight of the visionary novel, a story of benevolence, faith and undying devotion. Although there are changes in the "MlbU AI. SMASH!" VoUmn.

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With a compulsion to atone for the tragedies, Merrick is reformed by accepting the doctor's secret obsession, his policy of giving financial aid to the needy, regarded as a gift, not a loan. And, also, by studying medicine and becoming a doctor, devoting his life to the help of humanity. Merrick falls in love with Helen sympathy for the character portrayed by Miss Wyman, no compromise has been made- with the author's intent and purpose. Rock Hudson, is seen as Bob nificent Obsession" is a long pic Merrick, a willful, arrogant play ture, too long for heavy drama unrelieved by humor. boy who is indirectly responsible for the death of a famous doctor, i WINNIE WINKLE BUT GIL BARTON CLAIMS HE'LL TEACH I 7 V.VJ 1 ITS DAWN TO ACT OUT THE COMMERCIAL BEEN PRETjy WcLL.

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