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MOVIE PREMIERED ON THIS DAY IN 1939


Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
is a political comedy-drama film, starring
James Stewart and Jean Arthur, about one man’s effect on American
politics. It was directed by Frank Capra.

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BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1918


Rita Hayworth (born Margarita Carmen Cansino in Manhattan, New
York)  (October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987)


Rita Hayworth was featured in over 60 films throughout her 37-year
career. She performed publicly as a dancer at the age of six.

Hayworth is most known for her performance in the 1946 film noir,
Gilda
, opposite Glenn Ford in her first major dramatic role.

In 1980 Hayworth was diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s disease, which
contributed to her death at age 68.



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RADIO SHOW DEBUTED ON THIS DAY IN 1937


William Bennett Kilpack (February 6, 1883 – August 17, 1962)


Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons
was one of radio’s longest running shows,
airing October 12, 1937 to April 19, 1955, continuing well into the television
era. It was produced by Frank and Anne Hummert, who based it upon Robert
W.
Chambers
1906 novel The Tracer of Lost Persons. The sponsors included
Whitehall Pharmacal, makers of Anacin,Kolynos Toothpaste, BiSoDol antacid
mints, Hill’s cold tablets and Heet liniment), Dentyne, Aerowax, RCA Victor and Chesterfield cigarettes. The 15-minute serial initially aired on the NBC Blue
network until 1947, when it switched to CBS and became a weekly half-hour
show. Bennett Kilpack (above) was the longest-running Mr. Keen.


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BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1923

 


Charlton Heston (born John Charles Carter in California)
(October 4, 1923 – April 5, 2008)

Oscar winner and three-term president of the NRA, Charlton
Heston starred in Planet of the Apes (1968) Ben Hur (1958)
and is best known for his 1956 role as Moses in The Ten
Commandments.
He appeared in over 100 films during a
6-decade career.      


Heston as Moses


1973

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WILFORD BRIMLEY IS 81 TODAY


Anthony Wilford Brimley was born in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Presently a TV commercial actor, Brimley also played roles in
the films, The China Syndrome (1979), Cocoon (1985), and
The Thing (1982). He once worked as a ranch hand, wrangler,
blacksmith and as a bodyguard for Howard Hughes before
becoming an actor.


1991

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