Show S T 0 by VIRGINIA VALE released by western newspaper union A A LARGE detail of ameri can soldiers stationed now at accra on the gold coast of west africa sat through a driving rainfall to see one of the global premieres of stage door canteen lt col flynn L andrew who returned recently from an extended tour of the fighting fronts reported on it this was one of simultaneous showings ol of the picture on 38 battle fronts it took place in an open air theater and a sudden rainstorm dampened the audience considerably but not their enthusiasm frank sinatra chos achieved such spectacular success in a year has signed with radio his first picture will be higher and higher in which he be will be co starred wi with h V r FRANK SINATRA michele morgan meanwhile hes doing fine with his new radio program the frank sinatra show 45 minutes a week of joy for fans dhove made him americas favorite male vocalist for eight years weve been hearing time marches but not seeing the speaker in the march of times latest film invasion hell appear on the screen in person hes westbrook van voorhis after signing anita louise to a long term contract columbia has given her a leading role in restless lady which will be a comedy thriller rather like A night to remember evelyn keyes edmund lowe allyn jostyn and john hubbard head the cast I 1 I 1 ginny simms has stepped into the lead in the metro musical along broadway and eleanor powell who had been mentioned for the role steps out she asked tor for a release from her contract which had nine months more to run according to the dancer she wants to devote more time to army camp entertainment which Ts Is wonderful news tor for the boys benefit arturo Tosca ninis two july united states treasury department concerts the and the will be attended by army navy marine and coast guard enlisted men and officers the men of the maritime service will be guests at the september one ODDS AND ENDS groucho marx is being egged on by chico and carpo to join them in another film filin comedy he says if he does it will be his third faret farewell ivell mcfeen screen appearance charles dickford bickford who supports gary cary grant in mr lucky sells the government all the hogs he can raise on his acre farm in massachusetts dick powell will play bilay filay opposite lucille ball in meet the people eople mary alary livingstone was recent recently voted Sibe etheart of a flying skull squadron by emercian air force men in north nords africa opinion in the trade is that jack carsons new CBS series breaks all the established rules of comedy shows |