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Adventure Films Mark Fare for Moviegoers
Bv BILL STRATTON
In beginning this series, we are dubiously privileged to forecast an adventurous bill of heavy-breathing stalwarts for the coming movie week in Lawrence.
The Granada has turned its square-jawed westerners out to pasture and allowed space for a sandy bit of rough living in Morocco entitled "Saadia" ((pronounced 'paltry'). Looking gallant and acting rugged are Cornel Wilde and Mel Ferrer. Handling the bosomy lead is Rita Gam. A western filmed in the Middle East.
Touted to follow this at the Granada is a western filmed in Canada. Alan Ladd, of the Royal Mounties, has trouble with his companions, the Sioux and Cree aborigines, and Shelley Winters. "Saskatchewan" is its title. Scenery is provided by the Canadian Rockies, and this alone is almost worth the price of admission.
A jaunty and noteworthy film called "Beat the Devil" is offered by the Jayhawker for the next few days. Director John Huston and writer Truman Capote have merged talents for the use of Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, Robert Morley, Peter Lorre, and Italy. The result is perhaps one of the most unusual and entertaining pictures of the year.
The story travels little but the dialogue and characterization go far. Seldom farther than a foot from the actors' faces, the camera rambles rapidly from scene to scene, occasionally leaving them with unfinished conversation. As always, Mr. Huston attempts the impossible. For an American audience, he is proffering subtle English-style humor, using intricate personalities.
As for next week, the Jayhawkers plans "Jivaro," which takes us to the real estate around the Amazon where we meet friendly natives who have quaint customs of blood-letting. Fernando Lamas piles up the bodies, and pawing him at intervals is Miss Rhonda Fleming, hot-blooded amorata.
and neglecting the climax. Some thing different and intriguing.
Until recently, the Varsity and Patee theaters have been confining themselves to the nostalgia of a few recent shows, no pair of relatively recent releases.
Meanwhile, the Varsity rolls up its pants to 'Take the High Ground' with the newest in Army stories. Sergeant First Class Richard Widmark means business when he roughs up his rifle squad in training for combat. Everything is plausibly done, and the picture was shot partly on location at Ft. Hood. The apt Karl Malden is also on hand, along with a nondescript bosom who tries to fill the feminine lead.
the theaters have been building themselves to the nostalgia ofces. However, the docket shows a pair of relatively recent releases. "She Couldn't Say No." with Jean Simmons, Robert Mitchum, and Arthur Hunnicutt, moves into the Patee tomorrow. The top echelon talent in this ditty seem to be misplaced as they move through a small town for beauty, but beauty who spreads currency indiscriminately around a hayseed village in Arkansas. Economic and social stability is upset as the countryside reacts wontantly to the accessibility of easy cash. Mitchum, inanely cast as a village doctor, brings the peace.
A note of warning. Do not rely upon these forecasts of the film schedules. Dates of local showings are considered to be flexible by the Lawrence theater managers.
The University Little Symphony orchestra performed yesterday in Strong auditorium under the direction of Dean Thomas Gorton of the School of Fine Arts. During most if not all of the concert the audience seemed to be wishing that such performances would occur more often.
By R. H. CHESKY
Little Symphony Orchestra Draws Favorable Comment
Hayda's "Surprise" symphony and "The Winter's Passed." a somewhat melancholy tone poem by Barlow, were the obvious favorites of the audience, and Edith Nichol's oboe solo in the latter number was outstanding. Two lighter compositions—Wolf-Ferrari's overture to "The Secret of Suzanne," and Aaron Copland's "Music for the Theatre"—were amusing and enjoyable.
A comparatively new musical organization at the University, the Little Symphony orchestra seems to be blessed with the best local talent in these parts. One wishes, however, that the same level of performance could be preserved in a slightly larger orchestra, operating in more spacious facilities than Strong auditorium.
Seventeen departmental chairmen for the 34th annual Engineering Exposition at the University were announced Tuesday by Robert Kennedy, engineering junior and general chairman for the event.
The exposition, annually attracting more than 20,000 persons, is scheduled for April 16 and 17 in the seven buildings on the west side of the campus. Hours for the Exposition, held the same weekend as the KU Relays, are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 16 and 9 a.m. to noon April 17.
The show is constructed and managed by engineering students to give them experience in operating such events and to show the public the facilities and training techniques of the School of Engineering and Architecture.
Student chairmen and the departments they represent are Marvin Carter, aeronautical engineering; Eldon Brown, Air Force ROTC; Rex Tucker, applied mechanics; Dean Glasco, architecture and architectural engineering; Bill Nofsinger, chemical engineering. All are engineering seniors.
The 12 engineering school departments and allied departments, such as chemistry, mathematics and industrial design, are represented in the exposition. The three reserve officer training units, Army, Navy and Air Force, also are represented.
George Holyfield, senior, civil engineering; John Hengen, junior, electrical engineering; Frank Mastin, freshman, engineering drawing; George Mayberry, senior, engineering physics; Norman Sheffer, senior, geological engineering; Herbert Lechner, college senior, mathematics. All but Lecher are engineering students.
Robert Clawson, senior, mechanical engineering; Dale Trott, junior, mining and metallurgy; Fritz Widick, senior, NROTC; Robert R. Bell, senior, petroleum engineering; Richard Staadt, senior, shop practice, and Joseph Donnigan, senior, Army ROTC. All are engineering students.
17 Chairmen Named to Head Exposition Jobs
Physician Comes to Watkins
Dr. Jack E. Randle, formerly of Kansas City, arrived Monday for duty at Watkins hospital. A graduate of KU, Dr. Randle is living at Sunnyside apartments. He replaces Dr. Gladys Sutherland who is going to Centralia. Mo. to take over the practice of a physician called to military duty. He will be with the staff at Watkins until July 1.
Physician Comes to Watkins
MentalInstitutions NeedStudentHelp
KDGU Schedule
Opportunities for college students to work in state mental institutions during the summer are listed in this year's "Catalog of Service Opportunities." Prepared by the Commission on Youth Service Projects, the booklet lists positions as aids and attendants in institutions in a dozen states and Canada.
In most cases students are paid the regular wage for attendants minus 20 percent for administrative costs.
Additional information may be secured at the YMCA office, room 111, Union basement.
Group activities of study, worship and recreation are provided for the workers at a number of the hospitals. One institution allows the students to sit in on staff consultations during off-duty hours.
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Thursday March 11, 1954 University Daily Kansan
Library Aide to Don 'Antigone' Greasepaint
Bv GENE SHANK
Alec Ross, head of the acquisitions department at Watson library,
will display his enthusiasm for the theater when he appears as
King Creon in the University Theatre production of Jean Anouilh's
"Antigone."
Theater has been an active part of Mr. Ross' life, starting with ballet training with the San Francisco Ballet company when he was 12. Since then he has danced in New York productions of "Finian's Rainbow" and "High Button Shoes" and has toured the country in "Bloomer Girl."
"Antigone" is a familiar play to Mr. Ross, who not only has played the parts of Creon and the Chorus, but also has directed a Studio Players production of the play in Los Angeles. He has directed one other Anouilh play, "The Rendezvous at Senlis," and considers himself a director rather than an actor.
Of "Antigone." Mr. Ross commented. "It is tremendously exciting and interesting, providing both
actor and director with ample opportunity to probe into something beyond mere entertainment—and I am not saying that 'Antigone' is not entertaining."
"Playing to Chinese students in Peking was one of the most interesting shows we presented." Mr. Ross recalled. "The students, though they couldn't understand a word of English, were fascinated by the production."
Mr. Ross and his own company of players toured the Orient for several years until 1948, when Peking was bombed and the company lost its costumes, sets, and theatrical equipment in the bombing. The players in the company were a group of European refugees, delivering speeches in a variety of accents.
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