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Contessd Ava Puts Her Bare Foot Forward THI NASHVILLE TENNf SSIAN, Undjy Morning, Spr. 14. 155 3-f I I it 'ft? an '4 HEDDA HOPPER HOLLYWOOD "I lead two liven," said Dehbia Reynolds, as sh kicked off her shoes and settled down for a chat in my den. "I still do the things I enjoyed nd ste the people I knew before I came to the movies that's one part of my life. Then I have a completely different set of friends Hedda Hopper Soys Debbie Reynolds Leads Two Lives Part of Her Success Is in Happy Mixing Of the Two Elements IK 7 jJHf swwt 11 Story of tht last tht Frontier Gambhrif VjJ A.

ill' I 4 H't i -iv, i 3 1 and social activities that Ive picked up from working In pictures. "Actually I don't keep my double lives apart. I invite my old nd new pals to the house for a wim and barbecue. I mix them up and, like all good Jewels, they blend well. Some of them call me Mary Frances (my real name), end to the rest I'm Debbie.

"I still enjoy camping outdoors; I also like going to the Mocambo and watching my friends in the show world perform. Long a Girl Scout "I'm stubborn," she told me. "Rarely does a girl remain in the Girl Scouts all through high IOUN-PIPER LAURIE pN CARDE! (I RETREAT! KATHLEEN HUGHES ALEX NICOL r-'T; 'ViVi? IS- Turning her back on her partner, Ava seems almost bewitched ai the follows the gypsy rhythm. Ava Gardner, ai Maria Vargas in "The Contessa," challenges the gypsy to a dance. The barefoot cemtcssa throws herself into the dance with flamenco expert, Riccardo Rioli.

m0MM vf; rooty fi SEW SHOW TOO.IY echool. People, especially boys, KCOCV Fred MacMurrav Phil Carev tN Fred MacMurrav Phil Carey Korea and reallv tnnW rr nf don't eat until 10 o'clock. I nearly ridicule her. 'Look at the little Theater 'Week Girl Scout," they'll sneer. But I Nothing Debbie does even adopting a 27-year-old sergeant-amazes me any more.

I got to starved a few times. Those Delayed Meals "Another thing that gripes me Kim Novak Dorothy Malone "PUSHOVER" Tkit year's treat suspense drama a story ef temptation! refused to be talked down. I had 47 merit badges, and when I put 'em all on I looked like General TVhoosis, but, regardless of the wisecracks, I still marched In all Team Racks Up 4 Hits, No Errors and this Is my only complaint know her well when we made a trip with several stars to Mexico against Hollywood is going to a' party and having to sing lor my the parades. supper. Thata an old custom w'm around here.

You've heard people "When I have time, I'll have a Scout troop of my own. I've 8 HELD OVER! say, 'Now we re going to have a few little songs, so you get up and Young Producers Of 'Guys, Dolls' Bet on Another learned a lot from being a Girl Scout. That's probably why I'm sing about 20 Or Get up and do a When we have always punctual. "For cryin out loud, people In a party at my house, nobody's vite you to dinner at 8 and you aked to perform. You should have been to the Edmund Purdom Cent Tierney Victor Mature jean Simmons "THE EGYPTIAN" Color by Deluxe- CintmoScope By WILLIAM GLOVER NEW YORK til Broadway haa its own special excitement this birthday party I gave for my NASHVILLE 8 adopted brother, raul." "Now, wait a minute.

I Inter S3 world series week all because of a new musical comedy and a cou STATE FAIR CROUNDS rupted. "What's with this adopted brother?" ple of guys with perfect batting NIW SHOW TODAY "Well," explained Debbie, "he's averages in the big league of show WEDNESDAY, not legally adopted hes 27. But business, The $64 question is: Can they do we verbally adopted him. His names Paul lilllard, and at the it again? beginning of the Korean war he Sciinc fiction Thrill "PROJECT The ehow Is "The Boy Friend," wrote us a letter. We answered; Jo 11 he replied.

a London-born song show that spoofs musicals of the naughty JmP tow. a. feHOBIIBOII "His letters were so Interested, 20s and arrives Thursday at the MOONBASE" Stt'tt TkuriJiy- "I Stir, Royale. The guys are Cy Feuer andlErnle Martin, a youthful pro mother and I kept writing. We told him If he ever got home to come and see us, After a year and a half on the front lines, he re 1 Gfttut Cfimt Hill 4 ducing team, who In six years have achieved a neat saga of success.

They have put on three shows turned to the states. Surprised at the Door "Mother and I were In Jamaica -HOW SUOWIXG Stiirlty looth Rabtrt 1 at the time, so Paul went to our house and knocked on the door. "ABOUT MRS. LESLIE" Debbie Reynolds A real Girl Scout I guess he was expecting a movie star layout and a butler to an Surll Into Itrtmit previously "Where's Charley?" "Guys and Dolls" and the still-running "Can-Can" all of which cleaned up at the box otfice and all of which have been eold to Hollywood for a fancy total of two million dollars. The million dollars recently paid for the screen rights to "Guys and Dolls" set a high mark for transfer of a musical, swer.

My dad was taking a bath, so he crawled out of the tub, wrapped a towel around himself, during the Inauguration of their new president. When some of the prima donnas with us learned we'd an.l opened the door. HHHH.fH.ril pi. 1 have to ride a bus for a sight "When Paul Introduced himself, seeing tour, you've never heard Adapt Movie Methods such groans of protest. That was too much for Debbie, who got up They feel that what they've ac and made a speech.

tually done Is adapt movie methods to living theater and that the TOD A Y-J to 11 r.M. "You'd think" she said, "that She even makes resales to lilnie prove they are right. none of us had ever ridden a bus Our trip is free; this is a wonder "We ve never looked at the thea a Frenchman bluikl ful country, and we want to see Pad eaid, "Well, your room's over there. Unpack your gear and we'll have They batched it un big for a couple of weeks until we got home, Paul stayed with us three or four months and waa sent back to Korea. Meanwhile, we kept writing.

When I went over during the Christmas holidays to entertain the troops, I wired ahead that I'd be glad to see my adopted brother If It could be arranged. I figured nothing would come of it, but when we landed In Seoul, Paul ter with much sentiment," eaid as much of it as possible, its in SltrH ntt4tf Bnf trom OHihamt' JL tinttiif "Bif From ()kUhom auguration week and most of the private cars were Dookea in aa Martin the other day when consulted about the fabulous way in which he and hie partner have thus far avoided the pitfalls and (T I'M'M I TODAY 3 11 PM. fl vance. Since when It is a disgrace for an American to ride a bus in any land? We're on a goodwill AP photo Cy Feuer, left, and Ernie Martin, young Broadway producing team, watch high-kicking Stella Claire during a rehearsal of "The Boy Friend," an English show which they are bringing to New York for what they hope will be their next auccen. occasional flops that trap most Donald O'Connor lulls Adimi tour." Broadway producers.

"We're frankly In this businens "FRANCIS JOINS THE WAGS" Aa the rest of our party climbed was at the plane to meet us. tinndty- Sttftnl of ike Nile" "He traveled with us and was to make money. Its fun to win prizes but it's more fun to sell sheepishly aboard, I applauded I've been on her team ever alnce. thing for the theater. It fives Mr.

Do-It-All. He knew all about tion," Martin says. "With a play -I 10 tickets." young actors a break. you have to wait for a writer flret 7 Hl)4 I II Ftr PtrlJ Martin, 35 and a New Yorker, Is Kom Kutrvlitnt Call t-ltiS Thinking up the show Ideas I n'irmrr Toor to put It down on paper." FAM work up their Ideas, then hand out the assignments to com A Treat for the family tall, dark, incisive. Feuer, 43 and from Pittsburgh, is short, plump the main ingredient to FAM and for this reason Martin Is glad that and sDcctacled.

Both have West Milltnd Croc Kelly "DIAL FOR MURDER" Sltrll It titdti "hatbiiit" "we ve got feet of clay and like Coast entertainment business back posers, directors, choreojrrsphr rs and the writers. Scouting up the performer talent, they steer clear what the public likes." grounds. Martin as a former pro "If you ever try to sit bark end of fanry stars. outguess the public, you're licked." gramming boss for CBS, and Feuer as musical director for scores of films at Republic Studios. "Audiences buy what up there 1 1 1 I jrin.ir-J r.N.er ratty "EATINC OUT?" Occasion for the youngsters a vacation for MOM a pleasure for all, especially when you dine with us! Strving luncheon 11:10 ts 2:50.

Dm-nr 5:00 Is 9:30. Cloud Mondiy. For Private Banquot Roomi, call HELEN M. BLAIR, 9-3422. Following "The Boy Friend" on Room Rtttrvtmnl (til Color bt Tie knit alar I One day they lust decwea 10 on the stage, not whoa on the stajje," Martin explains.

"The day of the great star la Rotting further their production schedule for this season Is "Silk Stockings," a musical version of "Nlnotchka" due in team up and try Broadway, says Victor Maturo Hpar Lurl "DANGEROUS MISSION" Slant tdntdoy Wall Dimat't "Vittr Faa" December. and further wav. Its a healthy! Martin, recalling now tne nrm was founded. The Greatest Show on Earth They regard themeelves as enter rnsjri 4 tainment packagers, and thats -PRODUCED BY- Sk Ringling Circus and Clowns AIR CONDITIONED PLENTY OF. PARKING SPACEI HARDINC ROAD 1-1421 why they have avoided straight drama and concentrated on TOD A Y-J la 11 PM.

JOHN RINGLING NORTH ernes- Report Mitchum loon flmmom by RICHARD BARSTOW 'You can use your own Imagine- "SHE COULDN'T SAY NO" UM I OAT IIU To Show Here on Oct. 6 Dispell by MILES WHITE Slarlt I utiaar "Daaaraa'i I Mnielv JOHN RINQLINO NORTH Sliwnl Plftrtw PAT VALDO Utles CRAY QOETZ Brain" tad "Savate Matiat JK TODAY-i ta 11 PM. i oinn Dm IV BIDDEN" "FORBIDDEN" Emmett Kelly, the doleful tries-ter clown who has made millions laugh, has a hard time keeping his aged wardrobe in order. Emmett'e problem Is different Choreography: EDITN BARSTOW Tony Curtis Aerial Director: BARBETTE Stupendous New 1954 Edition of Ike Hit," ssssm "Gey of favgftfer, bright tlarivtt" -WALTtH WINCHill n. I la II r.M.

$iaii r.M. yS I Dtn Martin Jerry WwU Croiory ok, Siiion Hoywtrd from that of the other stars on, the Ringling Bros, and Barn urn A Bailey Circus lot. Their chief concern Is how to have their costumes always fresh and smart-looking. Emmett has to keep his In tatters. Hound like an easy job, but take it from this sorrowful-faced pantomime artist who comes to Nashville Oct.

6, It Is far from that. Emmett haa been wearing the same bundle of rags, held pre i "MONEY FROM HOME" "Snowi of Kilimanjaro" asccsxOeXxxS ffflfl I la II F.M. JO Cresery Peck oon Crowford Sterling Hoyden to tuxn Heyward cariously together with bits of twine and safety pins, for many "JOHNNY GUITAR" Snowi of Kilimanjaro' 1 ii ta ll an BEE Mm JsvVm ji Annt ljer ock Hudson Jk Marcia Hendenoe Steve Cochrtn "BACK TO "CARNIVAL STORY" 000'S COUNTRY" CQDQ years now. It gets full nf dust and dirt with each performance a Emmett shuffles sadly around the arena, but he can't send it to the cleaners. It would come back in a thousand pieces.

So he has to brush It out carefully each night after the last performance, working on the multiple patches one by one. Rips and teara are carefully mended. Emmett's battered shovel hat-veteran of 10,000 performances and the enormous old shoes of like vintage, also have to be gone over Mondiy "ir. Pepsi" Musical Super-Spectacle Sublime 'DREAMLAND' ttitr PRODIGIOUS PRODUCTIONS toztthsr WitktlitMICHTlESTMULTITUDEof MARVELOUS ACTS AND ARTISTS and AMAZINGLY ACCOMPLISHED ANIMALS Erer Assembled HUGE HOST OF FABULOUS FOREIGN FEATURES NEVER BEFORE ON THIS CONTINENT Most Startling Importation in Circus History! FIRST AMERICAN APPEARANCES OF THE NERVELESS Swaykf Spar Sinsatioulists Whosi Bispintily Diriii Achitvemtots Alift Han Mah Million Gasp! Cr. GARGANTUA The GREAT and tfct Fatuous Young GORILLAS Carprtni Tht Swmd I Mile.

Toto WoiiDiuaacrrmmiN6MCMQEiit Donna Corcorae Cj Ward Bond Oj "GYPSY COLT" Morion Brando Mary Murphy "THE WILD ONE" I the real live pony carefully each night to be sure that they are properly dilapidated will be given away and sun hold together. All in all, its quite a chore, hut Kelly Is happy In the thought Jhat he has achieved hla goal: his working outfit Is so wretched that not even a self-respecting -acare-crow would accept It as a Clarkivlllt limy. I ml. aarik at Betiteai this afternoon at 5. Open 1:30 Showi P.M.

Color by Technicolor! Extra Special! Charlton Hctten Robert Youn "SECRET OF THE INCAS" MARCIANO CHARLES All Rounds! Full 20 Minutes! Maureen Goes Agent, Plugs Brother Jim esdav "(Hve a Girl 5(arj Tue It'a still not too late to win thi real live pony, with a bridle and saddle included! One of the rhanrea we give away today may be the lucky winner! Better hurry on out for your chance right now. Even if you do not have the lucky ticket, you'll still have loads of fun. ALSO MANY OTHER PRIZES TO BE AWARDED BY PEPSI COLA a Break" Men ma fTifee 1 8:15 Emmett Kelly Brushes and pins mra. HOLLYWOOD -UP) Maureen Muter of Ceremonies BILL ALLEN of W.L.A.C. Murltmhora Boai ll Tktmpian laai Open :15 Jhowi tM 'S P.M.

4 O'Hara can qualify as the most 4500 SEATS See the lit complete ihow and have the kiddies home by 9 p.m. beautiful press agent In Hollywood. The Irish gal may have to sign up with the Screen Publicists guild. because of the plugging she does (earetervtd sears) I I PERFORMANCE Color by Technicolor! fane Russell Gilbert Roland i "THE FRENCH LINE" Wii Tuesday "The Sword and the Rot" Remember, we'll be giving away chmces right on until the drawing Come on and get yours! Come One Come All! leclue'lni tas 4 eeeee i i i ADULTS S-J50 CHILDREN 75c Coincidence HOLLYWOOD Two current productions at the same studio provide the coincidence of two rimis bavied on two American novels written a hundred yean npart but whose theme la basically similar: man In search of hi own Nemcsia. In each case Nemesis has symbolic overtones tf evil; In both cases thp symbol is an animal.

John Huston Is photographing faithful version of Herman Me'villes "Moby Dick" In which Gregory Peck, as Ahah, pursues I he white whale until It kills him. In Walter Van Tllburg Clark a "Track of the Cat," Robert Mitchum hunts the deadly panther until he dies. flirarrioe Afoad aai Mafltmaai Laat Open 6:00 Showi 5 M. llXX man ONIY Drive-In preienllng "Mainlflcent OeteMion'' ee In behalf of an actor named James Lilburn. He's her handsome brother.

"Jim does a terrific Job In ahe says. "He plays an American boy and he doesn't have a touch of brogue. This boy Is bound to be a top star. Everyone say so." She has only one objection about his career. That's his name.

The Lilburn comes from their mother's maiden name, and Maureen likes his own Fitzsimons better. "It's a much atronger name," ahe argues. But director John Ford picked the other name for him, and there's no changing iU RESERVED CRAND STAND CHAIRS WIDI ICIIisi Una Wvmin Rock Hudson MBS NASHVILLE'S ONLY AMUSEMENT PARK $3 4 INCLUDING ADMISSION AND ALL TAXES "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION" Starts Thursday "Duel in the Sun" A. a i itia uail II OlAllf STATE FAIRCROUNDS TICKET SALE OPENS TUESDAY. OCT.

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