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AT THE MOVIES IN 1953

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The Longview Theater, Washington showing The War of the Worlds (1953)
The Longview Theater in Washington showing The War of the Worlds in
1953. 

         


Producer George Pal, left, with Sir Cedric Hardwicke,
who narrated the film, at a recording session.

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RECAPPING PAST NEWS EVENTS

today in history

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Ed Donahue


Allen’s senior class photo in the 1941 Phoenician,
yearbook of Phoenix Union High School.


Stephen Valentine Patrick William "Steve" Allen
(December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000)

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‘’TRICK OR TREAT’’ ON THIS DAY IN 1938


George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985)

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ACTOR BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1882


Bela Lugosi (Béla Ferenc DezsÅ‘ Blaskó) 
(October 20, 1882-August 16, 1956) 



The HungarianAmerican actor is famous for portraying Count
Dracula
in the original 1931 film and for his roles in various
other horror films. He dropped out of school when he was
twelve years old, and began appearing in Shakespeare
plays.

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ACTRESS MARGOT KIDDER IS 67 TODAY


Margot Kidder and Christopher Reeve in Superman.


Margaret Ruth "Margot" Kidder was born in Canada.

Kidder played Lois Lane alongside Christopher Reeve in
Superman (1978). Her other credits include The Amityville
Horror
(1979) and Black Christmas (1974). She participated
in various plays while attending boarding school.

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