Synopsis
One of the few all-black productions of the 1940s to garner attention in the "white" trade press, Beware is a vehicle for bandleader Louis Jordan, here cast as a college alumnus named Lucius Brokenshire Jordan. Thanks to the economic duplicity of its benefactor's grandson, Jordan's alma mater runs out of money. When he learns about the college's plight, our hero not only stages an impromptu fund-raising show, but also settles the hash of the crooked grandson. In its own modest way, the film pokes fun at the snobbery of college faculty members who look down their noses at graduates who enter show business rather than pursue more "worthwhile" careers. Costarring with Louis Jordan are Frank Wilson and Valerie Black, both cast members of Broadway's Anna Lucasta.
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Beware: Monica Lewinsky Imposter!
HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 16, 2000 -- First a counterfeit Oscar, now a fake Monica Lewinsky. So, what is it with all these phonies and the Democratic National Convention?
According to the Drudge Report, a Lewinsky impersonator has been crashing some very exclusive Hollywood parties.
This ersatz Lewinsky was spotted Monday at a Tinseltown soiree, kicking it with the likes of Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Sarah Jessica Parker and devout Clinton groupie Barbra Streisand, who reportedly was so unnerved at the sight of the notorious ex-intern that she spilled her drink.
"Apparently, someone is tipping the woman off to the locations of all the parties, or she is coming with an invited guest," an "insider" told the Drudge Report. "We think she is changing into her outfit [which includes a Lewinsky-esque beret] in bathrooms once she’s gained access."
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'ER' Spoiler: Reader Beware
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Warning you again.
Everybody who doesn't want to know gone?
Good.
OK: According to reports, Margulies' good Nurse Hathaway character will exit the Chicago medical center en route for Seattle and her flame, Dr. Ross. As in the Dr. Ross once played by George Clooney. As in the George Clooney who, according to same reports, will appear on tonight's Very Special Episode.
Clooney left the top-rated NBC drama in February 1999, going on to star in forever rumors that he would someday, somehow return to the series in guest form. Margulies announced her own departure last November, turning down a reported $27 million to stay with the series.