The Romans Are Coming!
‘Epic’ is a term too often used nowadays but few could argue that Hail Caesar! currently in the final days of shooting at Capitol Pictures, is undeserving of this epithet, writes Thora Thacker.
Movieland Ahoy!
Audiences for Ärne Seslum’s next flick better bring their life preservers - word is Burt Gurney has been dancing up a storm.
Turns out Burt better hope he doesn’t find himself on a real battleship - according to his agent, those sea legs aren’t fit to set sail on!
Best of British
Hit director Laurence Laurentz continues his search for a leading man to star opposite Joan Van Vechten in Merrily We Dance.
So far he’s drawing a blank, but remember - this is the man who discovered Baird Whitlock. If we know Laurentz, he’ll get his guy.
Fixin’ To Make Pictures
A camera doesn’t roll at Capitol without the say-so of Eddie Mannix, the eyes and ears of a studio working round the clock to produce a diverse selection of quality motion pictures.
Horsin’ Around
As well as doing all his own stunts Hobie Doyle has been keeping the cast of Lazy Ol’ Moon entertained with his amazing rope skills.
He might be handy with a lasso, but we’ll be watching the premiere closely to see who manages to snare Hobie.
Third Time Lucky?
She might be playing a mermaid in Jonah’s Daughter, but it’s DeeAnna Moran who’s hoping there are plenty more fish in the sea.
After two failed marriages DeeAnna better make sure her next catch is a keeper!
