Hollywood Studio Magazine (December 1972)

including such as Swedish Ambassador to the United States Hubert de Besehe and Mrs. de Besehe, Acting Mayor Joe Quinn (representing His Honor), the Robert Swansons (Bob is the former Mayor of Burbank now city councilman), filmdom’s Max von Sydow and Swedish recording artist Lars Londahl, to say nothing of Edgar and Frances Bergan who were accompanied by Charlie McCarthy all decked out in seaman’s duds . . . which, of course, was in keeping with the theme of the occasion. Edgar, incidentally, emeeed the affair with Charlie. And that occasion was the benefit for the Scandanavian Seamen’s Fund, which was co-sponsored by a dozen local Nordic groups. It seems at least 24,000 seagoing Norsemen visit these ports and parts annually, and among other comforts needed are both accommodations and a sightseeing bus. And that luv, takes krona . . . lots of ’em. But the Princess did her job well, for according to the Rev. Bertil Palmblad, Pastor of the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in San Pedro, the Princess’ Ball raised $25,000 for this worthy cause. Even though this was her first visit to the Southland, the many friends she met hope it won’t be her last. Skol! Pianist Van Cliburn ensconced at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel . . . Tammy Grimes ditto. And Marlene Dietrich was in town to see hubby Rudy Sieber, a poultry farmer a la financier. Rudy raises chickens in San Fernando Valley and when Marlene plays Vegas, he handles her money as well as the poullets. Brunched with Ann Kelly at Scandia and on to the Press Club to join her table for that Hallowe’en Friendship Party with Florence Marly and others on the podium. . . . Stars and cars premiered at the 50th Southern California International Auto Show. TV’s Peter Marshall, Jo Ann Pflug and Robert Q. Lewis (Radio KFI) were a few of the many luminaries who helped make this a highly successful evening for the Assistance League of Southern California. Highlighting the event was the extravagant fashion show featuring Werle’s Originals designed to complement the 1973 cars. We loved the show but saved our dough . . . we already have a car, thank you. . . . Also attended the Republican Round-Up a la Sports Arena and chatted again with those two good-looking leaders, Governors Reagan and Rockefeiler (Happy was in New York, but Nancy was here). Right on, Elephant Lovers! Book On U.S.S.R. Film Industry The U.S.S.R., a union, of 15 republics with a population of about 23 5 million, has a large and long-established film industry of about 18 movie-making studios. Some 34,000 cinemas average 4 Vi billion yearly admissions, according to the book “Films of Eastern Europe” by Nina Hibbin (Barnes, 1969). “A consistent feature of the Soviet film industry,” writes the authoress, “Has been its high-level production of screen versions of the classics — novels, opera and ballet.” Kennedy Threatens Wayne Hollywood - Oscar-winning George Kennedy has been signed by producer Michael A. Wayne to star with John Wayne in “Wednesday Morning,” new Batjac Production for Warner Bros, to shoot on location in Durango, Mexico. IN VAN NUYS PRESTI6E PONTIAC FREE TEST DRIVE OF THE NEW SUBARU IN VAN NUYS Test drive the new SUBARU GL COUPE Look at what's included in the base price. Front wheel drive, radial tires, tinted glass, radio, pop out rear Windows, bücket seats, rack & pinion steering, 4 speed transmission. $2499 5848 Von Nuys Blvd. 786-2433 5720 Van Nuys Blvd. 873-6611 The car for people who know all about imported cars. The car for people who neverconsidered an Import. 25