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THE FABULOUS FIFTIES
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1957: Howard Hughes, all-time bachelor prize, marries Jean Peters so secretly (I have the world scoop on this) that no one yet has been able to find out where or when it even occurred.
Humphrey Bogart dies early in year — and his likes won't be seen again soon.
A Princess born to former Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier. Tne arrival of Princess Caroline the most publicized birth of any baby next to Prince Charles, son of Queen Elizabeth.
Liz Taylor and Mike Todd marry in Acapulco, Mexico, with Eddie Fisher serving as best man and "Liz's best friend, Debbie Reynolds," also present.
Lana Turner and Lex Barker divorce.
Frank Sinatra and Lauren Bacall rumored "engaged."
Roberto Rossellini, Ingrid Bergman's husband, in scandal with East Indian charmer, Sonali das Gupta.
Marlon Brando marries Anna Kashfi.
The Gene Kellys part after 17 years of marriage.
Marie MacDonald kidnapped! (?)
Surprise of Surprises: Bing Crosby marries Kathy Grant in Las Vegas! Film tycoon L. B. Mayer dies.
1958: Knife stabbing of underworld figure Johnny Stompanato by Lana Turner's 14-year-old daughter, Cheryl, shocks world.
Mike Todd's plane crashes in fiery blaze over New Mexico widowing Elizabeth Taylor.
Son born to Kathy Grant and Bing Crosby. Also to Marlon Brando and Anna Kashfi.
Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman wed in Las Vegas. Rita Haywortn marries Jim Hill in Las Vegas. French Brigitte Bardot's films rock American box offices. Debbie and Eddie welcome a son. Tycoon (Columbia) Harry Cohn dies. Rock Hudson and Phyllis Gates separate.
Tyrone Power marries Debbie Minardos, dies 6 months later in Spain. Marlon Brando-Anna Kashfi separate.
Deborah Kerr and Tony Bartley end marriage of many years sensationally with Bartley charging his wife's affections "pirated" by scripter Peter Viertel.
Ingrid Bergman scorns Rossellini — tells world she will marry Lars Schmidt. (Continued on page 72 )