March 11, 1944
HOLLYWOOD, March 10 — Hedy Lamarr is crazy about Mexico. She wears Mexican jewelry, which she bought there, and every time I see her she and John Loder are planning to return to Mexico City. So I think it is entirely fitting she should have the lead in “Holiday in Mexico.” It is an Arthur Freed musical to be made in Technicolor with a Mexican locale. [The film was released in 1946 with Ilona Massey.]
NEVER LET IT BE SAID that Kenneth MacGowan’s “Lifeboat” didn’t stir up plenty of controversy. So, naturally, his next production at 20th rates considerable interest. It will be “The Blue and the Gray,” an original by Bert Le Vino and his late wife, Peg, about three regiments of Confederate soldiers — prisoners of war sent West during the Civil War. There are still people, believe it or not, fighting the Civil War, so maybe MacGowan has another hot subject. Understand Fred MacMurray (20th’s latest male acquisition) and Dana Andrews will be the leads. [Interesting concept — I’m not sure this was ever made into a film. Does anyone recognize it?]
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