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...ever a pure villain. The nearest thing to a southern rapscallion was Quantrill and his merrie lads. Of course, there is much dispute as to the lethal guerilla's background and appearance. He ranges from the squat Brian Donley-type soldier (Kansas Raiders) to the distinguished Walter Pidgeon-type ex-school-teacher (Dark Command). There is universal agreement, though, that he had the best of intentions, and besides, he didn't really represent the South...

Author: By Robert J. Schoenberg, | Title: Marching Through Los Angeles | 2/11/1953 | See Source »

...that contains a little bit of almost everything: a Hollywood funeral, party and premiere, a plane crash, a dramatic drunk scene, a seething love scene. The picture presents some standard Hollywood types, e.g., a yes-man (Paul Stewart), a small-time agent (Sammy White), a money-minded tycoon (Walter Pidgeon), a sexy bit-girl (Elaine Stewart). But, though some of the characters may be bad and others beautiful, few are either real or believable. As the actress, Lana Turner looks lushly beautiful. As the author, Dick Powell bases his characterization on tweedy suits and a pipe. The most convincing character...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: The New Pictures, Jan. 12, 1953 | 1/12/1953 | See Source »

...screen with Bright Victory are two very amusing pieces. One, entitled Calling Bulldog Drummond, features Walter Pidgeon as the Scotland Yard maestro. Bulldog raises pigs and catches rats. Very interesting for the animal lover...

Author: By Michael Maccoby, | Title: The Moviegoer | 1/24/1952 | See Source »

...next morning. A growing number of influential admirers were fascinated by Lanza and felt a sense of mission to play some role in bringing his voice to the world. Among them was Frank Sinatra, who invited Mario to stay at his house during the furlough. Hedda Hopper and Walter Pidgeon also boosted him, and an RCA Victor agent signed him to a recording contract with a $3,000 bonus. Soon afterward, in January 1945, Mario got a medical discharge (reason: postnasal drip). He returned briefly to Hollywood to marry pretty Betty Hicks, sister of an Army friend, then headed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Million-Dollar Voice | 8/6/1951 | See Source »

...manages a new twist to the interview show, now a TV staple. Veteran Cinemactress Carmel Myers, 50, enlivens her 15-minute program with clips from such ancient movies as Girl' From Rio, in which she co-starred in 1927 with a promising young actor named Walter Pidgeon. She also sings in a small but pleasant voice, strums a ukulele, trades anecdotes with such guests as Composer Richard Rodgers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Radio: The New Shows | 7/9/1951 | See Source »

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