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MacDonald Hobley introduces this programme. He introduces Muir Mathieson and the Studio Orchestra playing the overture from 'Hobson's Choice'. Orchestra in progress (good shots)
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MacDonald Hobley introduces this programme. He introduces Muir Mathieson and the Studio Orchestra playing the overture from 'Hobson's Choice'. Orchestra in progress (good shots)
He then interviews Dawn Addams about her life in Italy, her work in Italian films, breeding animals for fur coats, how she met her Italian husband, underwater filming and her role in Chaplin's 'King in New York'. (Note: Excellent close-ups of Dawn Addams)
Peter Noble talks to Hally Chester, a former child actor in Hollywood. He talks of his career. He was one of 'The Dead End Kids' and 'Little Tough Guys' amongst others.
Film Diary John Parsons meets Donald Wolfitt leaving London Airport for Copenhagen with his family. Dorothy Dandridge arrives with Carole Matthews and Diane Cilento. Dorothy Dandridge played 'Carmen Jones' and her fashionable outfit is featured. Errol Flynn is also seen arriving from Hollywood to make a TV series "The Errol Flynn Theatre'. (Flynn is 47). John Parsons gives summation of next weeks agenda.
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"Hally Chester" should read Hal E. Chester.
"Donald Wolfitt" should read Donald Wolfit. (Pictured with Wolfit is his wife, the actress Rosalind Iden.)
Seen with Errol Flynn at 14:37 is film producer Norman Williams.
Flynn drives off at 14:48, giving us an excellent close-up of an early Rover P4, which features the so-called "Cyclops eye".