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Show 6D JUNE 30, 1973 NEWS, SATURDAY. DESERET 'Where 's Charley' fun riot - Pearson By Howard News Entertainment Editor stage It is doubtful if Wheres Charley" has been presented anywhere with more professionalism and with more m review merriment than at the Lagoon Opera House. The musical, which was developed from the comedy, "Charleys Aunt, opened Friday night to a capacity audience and will continue until July 28 with performances Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 and 9 p.m. Although the entire cast and all aspects of the show blend s in well together, loudest must go- to that triplethreat man of Utah theater Ben Lokey. Taking dual roles, that of Charley and of Charleys aunt, Lokey acts superbly, sings pleasantly and dances as well as Ray Bolger and Gene Kelly in their prime. His timing so exact it's as if he used a to catch the right moments. Director II, E. Redford, who put the whole ,..ing to-- a feeling for gether with every detail. did every job without an apparent flaw, but he still gives credit to Lokey for much of the show's success. However, Lokey works so well with a cast that he and they must snare honors for a production that had the audience shouting "more on at least two occasions, taking part in the fabuOnce In Love With lous Amv" song, and applauding loudly and long after every musical number. The rest of the cast includes Yvonne D. Martin, Larry Martin, Barbara Hanks,' Jeff Coleman Drake Redford, blue-ribbo- huz-zah- r stop-watc- h m D ENDS SOON! 'is- - Mmic by BURT BACHARACH AT 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:30 NO RESERVED What is said of one in the way of talent must be said of the other. Each fits into his role as if he or she had been molded for it. And that goes for the technical staff and its work Jeff Modereger, whose sets and lighting contribute much to the success of the show; Catherine Stone-mamusical director and accompanist, and Paul Malm-strepercussion and effects. This musical comedy about the students who need a chaperone for a party in days when they were necessary, has many highlights, especialin My Darling, ly "My Pernambuco and Darling, Once In Love With Amy The latter was so good that Lokey had to return to encore the final bit and then he had a willing audience join in One of the major features of the production is the attention to tiny details to achieve laughs, which is what the show is for anvwav. From the opening scenes, when college students oop onto the stage singing "The Years Before Us and creating caricatures of their characters, this is a riot of fun. Dont miss it. Lvicbv HAL DAVID TODAY Creel Jr., Joanne Patterson, Michael D. Aider, Elizabeth Hansen, Liza Sackman. Kim Steadman and Jeff Modere-ger- . OORE IS NEW Bv Clint Barber Deseret News Staff W: iter - Most BEVERLY HILLS have Bond movies been criticized by the critics because they were not willing to go along with the spirit of the movie. James But many of the films happen to have been among the most successful box office attractions. These are important themes expressed at a press luncheon here by Tom Mankiewicz, screenwriter for Ian FlemLive and Let Die, ings 'There is nothing fake in the Bond movies, except the love scenes," says Roger Moore. on warm and human relations. Youve got to keep moving. Bond picture doesn't work unless you have lots of action. You sort of put your brains under the seat. A Britains Roger Moore as the Mankiewicz made many changes in writing the film script based on the original novel; and he didn't hesitate to throw things in on the spur of the moment. new Bond, is a typical Bond movie long on action, short ary which opened this week Salt Lake City theaters. in The film, which introduces Believabilitv was of secondFun and importance. SEATS tSTj. IfoJWTr We thrills are paramount. were in Louisiana and passed a crocodile farm. The car screeched to a stop and I said. Oh, weve got to get that in the film, There is such freedom to do something like that, Mr. Mankiewicz continued. That's what people have expected from the films. We promise to show you some things you havent seen on the screen before. How does the new James Bond compare with the old ones, such as Sean Connery? Roger Moore has probably been asked this question more than any other. And he claims that for a long time that his I thought son kept saying, Sean Connery was James Bond. How come he isnt in the movie? This writer personally prefers Moore in the role. He seems to be more human, and his wit is more subtle. On the other hand, many women swoon over Connery. & ; is that different than Sean, You play says Mankiewicz. to Rogers sophistication. Hes much closer to Flemings Bond character a original sort of snob and college Rogers strength hes If Connery walks It is typical of him to joke about danger. When asked how he skipped across the crocodile pond on the heads of several crocodiles, he said: into a tavern or such place, you expect to see him tear the place apart before he leave Moore, in person, is charming and often quiet. Yet there is man of big action underneath. While at the luncheon for the press he was cordial, but appeared restless. "Quickly. Gimmicks and unexpected happenings are a major item in "Live and Let Die, You always stay one otep ahead of the audience, but make them think they are ahead of you, Moore said. You are in a tight spot and the audience thinks, Alia! Hes going to do such and such to get out of the scrape. Then you surprise them. That's why the same gimmick is far rarely used in more than one Bond film. and Besides the action thrills, there are two more elements in Live and Let Die that make it appealing the music and scenery, and the lack of objectionable ma- I'm an extrovert, he said. I like to sit and talk about myself. But he loves to take part in the wild, dangerous incidents in his films. I'm a lunatic, I supposed They have a terrible time stopping me from doing those things. There is nothing fake !n the Bond movies, except the love scenes. I used Burt Reynolds for those. he finishes in a typically witty manner. . . . He was banged up a couple of times in making Live and Let Die, suffering a broken leg and some damaged teeth. terial. We are very careful to or too keep suggestivencss much gore out of Bond films. said Mankiewicz. You might see a boat scene fly into a tree and smash to bits, or a car collision but little blood. In the New York car chase scene my car was locked to the car on the left and he was taking me over an embankment. . . . When I have time. I go to the dentist to have root canals. The teeth are very sensitive to cold. I was lucky when I Moore was asked if he would ever do a nude scene. Without hesitation, he said: I wouldn't do a picture that my kids couldn't see. I wouldn't do a film that my kids would see later in life and say, Gee, my father was an awful man. " broke my leg, that it was above the kneecap. JULIE ANDREWS BICII DYKE mm juissap iutBJHY'D INTERMOUNTAIN THEATRES, INC. ruonu cuntNa PG 486-744- 4 sugggtb ILYilS JOHNS 4861 SO. STATE m- EHNICOlir &T VAT Today 11:00 1:30 4:00 6:30 8:50 VO RESERVED SEATS! 3MJLASI 33MQ h & vuLSPI?, III VoraManO aer Child 50c 51 till 7 1.50 3RD BIG WEEK EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT Eve foe" 6:45 FILMED SUPERB! 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