The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 January 1977 — Page 3

Evans converses about 'Marathon Man’ production

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for director and Dustin Hoffman for the role of Babe. When we thought about the role of Szell we both kind of thought of Laurence Olivier, but we mentioned his name as if it were just a fantasy. “And yet. who could believe it? We got them all! Not only Schlesinger and Hoffman and Olivier, but Roy Scheider and Bill

Devane and even Marthe Keller. Sometimes, on the set. watching it being made, you know I can't even believe my eyes. I can’t believe that it all happened.” Robert Evans, who made Hollywood history as the head of production for Paramount Pictures, was talking about his production of the screen version of William Goldman’s best* selling thriller, “Marathon Man,” (scripted by Goldman) the second film on which he has served as independent producer. The first was the highly acclaimed “Chinatown.’’ 6n location in New York with John Schlesinger and the cast and crew of “Marathon Man” Evans smiled like the cat who swallowed the canary when he talked about getting the project off the ground. “It’s been done with no compromise at all. I think that’s extraordinary in the history of films.” 'r' Robert Evans is one of the most vital forces in films today, and in his relatively new role as producer that vitality comes through His presence is felt in every aspect of the production from his appearance on the set to taking part in sessions with'the wardrobe department, the art director, the director himself, the

crew, through viewing rushes earlier in the day so he knows where everything is at. “Yet I know my place, too. I never butt in on the set. If I have a suggestion or a point to make, I wait until the proper time. I know how much filmmaking depends on collaboration, a kind of community effort and so I do my part.” But of everything in “Marathon Man” one feels nothing thrills Evans so much as the cast. “I think Dustin was born to play this role. I think Bill Goldman had him in mind when he was writing the novel. And Dustin feels the same way. Plus working with John Schlesinger for Dustin is the most special thing. They are both very proud of that collaboration on ’Midnight Cowboy.’ * “And of course I’ve always had this thing about Laurence Olivier, Who doesn’t? I’ve always wanted to work with him. You know I wanted him for the role of Don Corleone in 'The Godfather.’ So did Francis Coppola. And we were almost set to go with him, but we were worried because he was English and then Francis said Brando agreed to test and so. well, you know the rest. So now at last 1 get a chance to work with him. And he’s extraordinary. He’s so cooperative and agreeable. And incredibly professional.” Beyond the cast and the production values. Evans feels that “Marathon Man” will be a very special film. “It’s the kind of film that's hard to describe. The plot is complicated and the story says something. That’s what I thirik is so marvelous about it all. It’s the kind of first-class entertainment that only the film industry can do so well, an entertaining story that does more than entertain, that leaves you with something. That’s what we’re trying to do. And I deeply believe that we're going to succeed?’

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salad, whole wheat bread, margarine, pears and raisins, milk, tea, coffee MONDAY, JAN. 31 Juice, meat loaf and gravy, potatoes, tossed salad, rye bread, margarine, peaches, milk, tea, coffee TUESDAY. FEB. 1 Juice, ham and bean stew, gelatin salad, pears, cornbread, margarine, milk, tea, coffee WEDNESDAY. FEB. 2 Jucie, macaroni with cheesetomato sauce, California vegetables, roll, margarine, yellow lemon cake, milk, tea, coffee. wav There’s a lot of talent there — as was evident last Wednesday when high school student Barry Hayden, assisted by brother Tom Keil, entertained 46 youths with a magic show durin&the story hour time at the local library. What’s an Untour Tour? It is a tour featuring plenty of free time in each city visited, according to our local travel agents, Gulliver’s, who have put together a two-week tour in June to London, Amsterdam and Paris, topped off with a fabulous Rhine cruise. Besides that, there’s a choice of two departure dates. For details, see Gulliver’s ad in this paper. “Needs replacing but thankful no other damage was done” is what Mrs. Minnie Blough said this week, when telling of the drop box at the local Thrift Shop on South Huntington Street being destroyed last week. She is a faithful and longtime worker at the church-sponsored shop Seems a passerby saw smoke coming from the box located in front of the business place and reported it to authorities, whereby no other damage was done. Cause of the fire was not determined. A bit confused was the duck seen swimming on North Huntington Street last week when pipes froze on top of the hill sending a really good stream of water southward. Also confused Sunday were residents in the area of the city park when an ice hockey area was being made in the parking area of the park, and the snow barrier broke sending water into drives, garages and the like on the east side of the roadway. Some wondering why a hockey rink would be built as such. In-

r MFTMID Id i i .jfc Ifll £ wHPu MAGIC — Barry Hayden, assisted by his brother Tom Kell, entertained with magic for the 46 children attending a story hour at the Syracuse library last Wednesday afternoon. Using several of the youths as “helpers”, the show was termed a huge success with the children.

stead of using the huge lakes available, it’s due to the fact that snow mob ilers and ice fishermen will not refrain from using the cleared off hockey rinks on the lake. WEATHER PREDICTION: Those in the know are predicting another sub-zero week end. (Continued.on page 16)

SO i It Happened In . .. SYRACUSE 1 YEAR AGO. JAN. 28, 1976 Initial steps have been taken for the purchase of Wawasee Preparatory at Lake Wawasee by International Construction Co. IV, it was announced this morning at a press conference at the lake facility. The purpose of the sale is to convert it to a “Life-Lease” facility, and final ratification of the sales contract is contingent on meeting the approval of local, state and federal authorities. Mr. and Mrs. Ric Workman of CR 35, northeast of Syracuse, are the parents of their first child, a six pound, 14h ounce daughter, Amanda Desiree, born on Sunday at Goshen hospital. 5 YEARS AGO, JAN. 26.1972 Dorothy (Mrs. Melville) Smith, looking quite perky in her new pant suit (which we are told was purchased six months ago but she had never quite had the nerve to wear) was pleasantly surprised Friday in observance of her 91st birthday anniversary when a close hand-full of friends chose to entertain at an open house in her honor and approximately 50 friends called during the course of the day. The evening concluded with a dinner at Faye's, plus a call from her daughter. Mrs. Einar Anderson, in Florida. Chet Elder was elected president of the Syracuse-

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Wawasee chamber of commerce at the January meeting, held last Thursday noon at Maxwelton Country Club. 10 YEARS AGO, J AN. 25, 1967 Conservation officer Earl Money had issued a warning to area ice fishermen to move their houses used for ice fishing off the lakes. The warm weather has made the lake unsafe and some houses are sinking. If the ice houses sink the owners are subject to prosecution. From Klink’s sale bill: Rib roast - 69 cents lb.; rib steak - 79' * cents lb. , pork chops - 69 cents lb.; pork rib end loin roast 49 cents lb;; and bananas - 10 cents lb. Michael Storms, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dai Runge, r 2 Syracuse, has been named to the Dean’s List at Wittenburg university. Springfield, Ohio, for the first term of the 1966-67 academic year. 20 YEARS AGO. JAN. 24, 1957 Mrs. Dorothy Howard was in Indianapolis a week ago to serve on the State Beauty Board when the monthly examinations were given and stayed over to attend the inaugural ceremonies Monday of Governor Handley She reported a very interesting and impressive occasion. Mr. and Mrs. George Mellinger celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Saturday 19 January. Paul Baugher, local mason and carpenter, severed parts of two fingers on his left hand 10 January while working on a planar in his workshop. The freshmen have a new class member this week. He is Jack Heil, The class wished to welcome Jack to Syracuse and hope he enjoys it here. James Plummer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Plummer, Sr., has been promoted to airman first class. 45 YEARS AGO. JAN. 28.1932 The route of road 13 has been decided definitely, and it will be from North Webster north to Benton, through Syracuse, according to word sent to Journal by Arthur H Sapp, member of the state highway commission. Dwight Mock caught 63 perch, averaging a pound apiece, he

says, last Thursday in Lake Wawasee. The Mocks entertained Mr. and Mrs. Alvo Kindle -and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mangus and family of Goshen to a fish supper.

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