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DALLAS
By Mable Guinan
.'^>>27 Winton, 75206; Telephone 821-9455)
^bis area was well represented when eastern
and western division managers of Commonwealth
Theatres met Tuesday (19) and
Wednesday in Albuquerque, N.M. Attending
were Burt English, eastern division manager
from Dallas; Phil Blakey. western division
manager from Albuquerque; Dale
Stewart. Dallas division manager, and others
from these three local division headquarters.
Also in attendance was Richard Orear. president
of Commonwealth Theatres, which is
based in Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Dora Farquhar, mother of WOMPI
president Glynna Farquhar. had surgery in
Garland Memorial Hospital . . . Myrtle Kitts
of the WOMPI Club is
getting her strength
back after a severe case of flu which aggravated
her arthritic condition.
Noret Theatres has taken over the Rose
Theatre and Mustang Drive-In at Andrews
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. . . Vernon Watkins is back with B. J.
Hardy at Showtime. Inc.. in the booking
department . General Releasing
Corp. has a new bookkeeper—Freddie
Marshall of Piano. Welcome to the industry,
Freddie!
Forrest White of Ind-Ex Booking Service
reported that the XIT Drive-In in Muleshoe
is reopening April 5. Dr. C. L. Pummill will
be the new owner, succeeding Gary Miller
who had the airer last season. Ind-Ex will
continue to handle buying and booking for
the Muleshoe drive-in.
Walter Arnibnister, Universal division
manager, is finding it extremely difficult to
"take it easy," as ordered by his doctor,
while he's recujjerating at his home. 6008
Ridgecrest Rd., Apt. 135, Dallas. Tex.
75231. Cheer cards would help to make his
days brighter . . . Maurice Baty, Universal
booker, is also confined to home for recuperation.
Randy Quaid, an Oscar nominee for best
supporting actor, was a mid-month Dallas
visitor, coming in to help sell "The Last
Detail." playing at Preston II. That's the
film that won the nomination for Randy,
who made his film debut in "The Last Picture
Show."
Famous actress Bette Davis appeared here
.Vlonday (18) at the Music Hall with film
of her career and an interview session
clips
with the audience. John Springer, press
agent for the first two USA Film Festivals
at Southern Methodist University, was on
stage with Miss Davis and fielded the audience
questions to pass along to Miss
Davis.
Opening night (28) of "Mame," starring
who came to Dallas to appear before the
Woman's Club on her spring lecture circuit.
She told Dallas reporters that she is working
on the "first volume" of her autobiography
and wants to get the events it covers on
paper while "I can still remember and before
more exciting recollections come." Miss
de Havilland, who has created more than
40 memorable characters on the screen, said
she expects the second half of her life to
be far more exciting than the first half,
despite all the moviemaking that went into
the first half.
Blythe Donner in Dallas
To Promote 'Lovin' Molly'
DALLAS—Blythe Danner. star of Columbia
Pictures' "Lovin' Molly." and producer-screenwriter
Stephen Friedman were
in Dallas Wednesday (13) for the beginning
of an extensive statewide promotional tour
timed to the film's initial U.S. openings.
The Stephen Friedman production, which
also stars Anthony Perkins and Beau
Bridges, began simultaneous world premiere
engagements Friday (15) in Dallas. Fort
Worth, Houston and Austin. Additional
openings followed Wednesday (20) throughout
the Texas territory. Friedman and Blythe
Danner patricipated in a full round of publicity
activities and media interviews in
each city.
In addition to the Texas dates, "Lovin'
Molly" also opened Wednesday (20) in
Portland. Ore.; Friday (22) in St. Louis.
Mo.; and will open Wednesday (27) in Char-
S.C.
lotte.
Based on the novel "Leaving Cheyenne"
by Larry McMurty. "Lovin' Molly" was
directed by Sidney Lumet. The film spans
a period of 40 years in the life of a spirited
and beautiful woman, who with a code distinctly
her own, maintains a warm and
loving relationship with two men.
Lucille Ball, at ABC Interstate's Medallion
Theatre. Northwest Highway and Skillman.
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has been sold out for the benefit of St.
Monica's Church. ABC Interstate says that
the Medallion is making sfwcial arrangements
for the convenience of fund-raising
clubs, organizations and student groups during
filming for Holsum Bread. Director Jerry
Motion Picture Service Co.
the "Mame" engagement.
Cox was assisted by FPS camerman Bob
Jessup and FPS's location unit was used
Another distinguished visitor from the for lighting and grip equipment.
lilni world was actress Olivia de Havilland, Film Production Services also assisted director
Don Coburn in the production of a
series of spots for Sidral Mundet, a Mexican
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cameraman Bob Jessup and their
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DALLAS — Film Production Services
once again provided technical services to
Tom and Jerry Productions on a recent
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