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July 25, 1950
The Ohio Daily Express
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Hollywood gossip column discusses anti-atom bomb petitions in Negro districts amid Korean War tensions, war's impact on film production and stars like Errol Flynn, ongoing films, Academy elections with Jean Hersholt re-elected, and openings of Venice beach and Pilgrimage Play with low Black attendance.
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Gossip Of The
Movie Lots
By Harry Levette
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (ANP)
Anti-atom bomb "peace" petitions are swarming all over the various Negro districts out here, but are not being circulated around such areas as Hollywood and Vine, Sunset and Gower, Beverly Hills' "Miracle Mile," and Seventh and Broadway.
One man commented as follows while petitioners shouted, "Sign, sign!" He said: "Why are these whites swarming all over Central with those Russian petitions? They must be kidding. My brother's in the 24th Infantry in Korea. The commies probably are taking pot shots at him right now."
Incidentally the Korean war has all Hollywood upset. Production departments are shelving new pictures ready to start; draft-age actors are expecting "greetings" in every mail; top men such as Errol Flynn and Darryl Zanuck are arranging their affairs in case they are called back into active service from the reserves.
Films already rolling are being hurried to final fadeouts and the cutting room. Among items that are in production now are Stanley Kramer's "Cyrano de Bergerac" and an RKO Radio short, "Footlight Varieties," a feature which is to use "every kind of entertainment."
Quickies on Filmland
Jean Hersholt has been re-elected president of the Building Corporation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts Sciences for his fifth term, and Jack Warner, re-elected treasurer.
Other officers include Charles Brackett, first vice president, and George Murphy, Charles Skouras, and Fred Metzler, members of the board of directors. Mrs. Margaret Herrick continues as executive secretary.
The new Los Angeles beach at Venice was officially opened last week. Pilgrimage Play (the life of Christ) opened at the Pilgrimage Play Bowl high with Nelson Leigh again playing the role of Christ. Not nearly as many colored patrons are attending as expected.
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Movie Lots
By Harry Levette
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (ANP)
Anti-atom bomb "peace" petitions are swarming all over the various Negro districts out here, but are not being circulated around such areas as Hollywood and Vine, Sunset and Gower, Beverly Hills' "Miracle Mile," and Seventh and Broadway.
One man commented as follows while petitioners shouted, "Sign, sign!" He said: "Why are these whites swarming all over Central with those Russian petitions? They must be kidding. My brother's in the 24th Infantry in Korea. The commies probably are taking pot shots at him right now."
Incidentally the Korean war has all Hollywood upset. Production departments are shelving new pictures ready to start; draft-age actors are expecting "greetings" in every mail; top men such as Errol Flynn and Darryl Zanuck are arranging their affairs in case they are called back into active service from the reserves.
Films already rolling are being hurried to final fadeouts and the cutting room. Among items that are in production now are Stanley Kramer's "Cyrano de Bergerac" and an RKO Radio short, "Footlight Varieties," a feature which is to use "every kind of entertainment."
Quickies on Filmland
Jean Hersholt has been re-elected president of the Building Corporation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts Sciences for his fifth term, and Jack Warner, re-elected treasurer.
Other officers include Charles Brackett, first vice president, and George Murphy, Charles Skouras, and Fred Metzler, members of the board of directors. Mrs. Margaret Herrick continues as executive secretary.
The new Los Angeles beach at Venice was officially opened last week. Pilgrimage Play (the life of Christ) opened at the Pilgrimage Play Bowl high with Nelson Leigh again playing the role of Christ. Not nearly as many colored patrons are attending as expected.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Hollywood Gossip
Korean War Impact
Anti Bomb Petitions
Academy Elections
Film Production
Venice Beach Opening
Pilgrimage Play
What entities or persons were involved?
Harry Levette
Errol Flynn
Darryl Zanuck
Jean Hersholt
Jack Warner
Charles Brackett
George Murphy
Charles Skouras
Fred Metzler
Mrs. Margaret Herrick
Nelson Leigh
Where did it happen?
Hollywood, Calif.
Story Details
Key Persons
Harry Levette
Errol Flynn
Darryl Zanuck
Jean Hersholt
Jack Warner
Charles Brackett
George Murphy
Charles Skouras
Fred Metzler
Mrs. Margaret Herrick
Nelson Leigh
Location
Hollywood, Calif.
Story Details
Column covers anti-bomb petitions in Black areas sparking skepticism due to Korean War, war disrupting Hollywood productions and calling up reserves, ongoing films rushed to completion, Academy leadership re-elections, and local openings with mixed attendance.