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Dates: during 1950-1959
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It all seems typical of French crime films, but as soon as Maigret appears, the weird story begins to emerge. As the manhunt runs its two-hour course, Maigret captures two murderers, an adultress, her gigolo, and the Marais Killer's possessive mother. Also in this line-up are an...

Author: By Alice E. Kinzler, | Title: Inspector Maigret | 12/14/1959 | See Source »

Director Jean Delannoy gets the most out of the devious alleys of Paris. The murder scenes are particularly effective, showing only the killer's hands nervously clutching his belt as he awaits his victim. Delannoy's avoidance of full-face close-up shots emphasizes the realistic tone of the film...

Author: By Alice E. Kinzler, | Title: Inspector Maigret | 12/14/1959 | See Source »

Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, clearing up "a misunderstanding of my position," has come out strongly for repeal of the NDEA disclaimer affidavit.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Rockefeller Advocates Repeal of Disclaimer | 12/14/1959 | See Source »

Dick Steinzing opened the meet with an 11-7 win in the 123-pound division. George Doub, an outstanding member of last year's freshman squad, held his opponent scoreless in the 130-pound slot for a 5-0 victory. In the same class, Sophomore Bill Smith won 10-0...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Wrestlers Maul Weak Eph Squad In 23-3 Rout Over Former Power | 12/14/1959 | See Source »

Have just read your impressive write-up on MGM's great epic Ben-Hur [Nov. 30], but could not help wondering why no mention was made of Miss Haya Harareet, Israel's talented up-and-coming star, who has made her first appearance in a U.S.-made film...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Dec. 14, 1959 | 12/14/1959 | See Source »

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