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“As the lad himself might say, cut my legs off and call me Shorty! Elvis Presley can act...Acting is his assignment in this shrewdly upholstered showcase, and he does it.”

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Howard Thompson

Howard Thompson was an outstanding journalist known for his contributions to the field of journalism. Born in 1919 and passing away on March 10, 2002, Thompson's career spanned significant events of the mid-20th century. His reporting on major news events, including World War II and the Cold War, was marked by keen insight and a commitment to fair reporting, earning him widespread acclaim. more

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