GREEK KING & QUEEN SEE HOLLYWOOD Hollywood creates kings and queens in plenty but rarely sees real ones. Hence the King and Queen of Greece had a very warm welcome. Frank Freeman, Chairman of the Producers Association, 20 presented the stars, starting with Rhonda Fleming. There too was Governor Knight of California. That Veteran creator of many unforgettable films, Cecil B. de Mille was followed by a little lady who's still the world's sweetheart, Mary Pickford. Mary's husband, Buddy Rogers was in attendance. June Allyson was presented, also her husband, Dick Powell. And in the background, Gary Grant. (GV Powell) Over Sfct Paramount the royal arrival was watched by Dean Martin and ^erry Lewis. Here the King and Queen were transported *b into film land proper William Holden received the royal handshake, along with another star on the set,Humphrey Bogart, and newly from Roman triumphs, Audrey Hepburn.... On another stage, where they seemed getting ready for a white Xmas, were Rosemary Clooney, Vera Ellen and Danny Kaye. Also Director Michael Curtiz. The King and Queen are touring America to express thanks for aid to Greece.
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.OLLYWOOD HOST TO GREEK RULERS
Hollywood, visited by King Paul, and Queen Frederika of Greece. At agla
industryluncheon, Y. Frank Freeman, braid chairman of"the Motion Picture Producers
Association presents the stars. Here, Rhonda Fleming. Also on the receiving line
with Their Majesties is California's Governor Goodwin J. Knight, A gracious greeting from producer-director Cecil B. DeMille. Mary Fickford ...followed by her husband,
Buddy Rogers ...June Allyson...and her husband, Dick Power. That's Cary Grant next
in line after Powell* Earlier, the Paramount Pictures studio was host to the
King and Queen, who arrived in the U»S» October 28th, and are making an extensive
tour to express their thanks for military and civil aid to Greece. Dean Martin
and Jerry Lewis are onlookers, as the Greek pair are escorted onto the set of
"Sabrina Fair", and see first-hand how Hollywood features are made.
William Holden chats with the visitors. He's featured in the film along with
Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn. Next, to Stage Sixteen, where "White
Christmas" is being shot. A cake greets the visitors, along with the stars
Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen and Danny Kaye, and director Michael Curtiz.
Hollywood has given vivid portrayal to many kings and queens out of fiction.
This visit, with popular rulers present in reality, is a memorable moment. From
King Paul and Queen Frederika has come praise for the motion picture, and the role
it plays, in helping to bring about understanding between the freedom-loving
peoples of the world.