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- ↑ THOMAS M. PRYOR (January 22, 1956). "HOLLYWOOD VIEWS: Production Cost Rise Seem as Result Of New Five-Day Week—Other Items Aurora Blueprint On Ladd's Agenda Entente Cordiale". New York Times. p. 99.
- ↑ "John Scott, 'Alan Ladd Balances Three-Cornered Career'". Los Angeles Times. July 21, 1957. p. E3.
- ↑ Schallert, Edwin (March 6, 1957). "Emlyn Williams Stars as Zola; Ladd Outfit Signs 10-Film Deal". Los Angeles Times. p. 21.
- 1 2 3 4 A.H. WEILER (May 26, 1957). "BY WAY OF REPORT: Alan Ladd's Full Slate --Other Screen Items". New York Times. p. X5.
- ↑ OSCAR GODBOUT (January 22, 1958). "SUBLIMINAL TEST PLANNED IN WEST: Los Angeles TV Station to Send 'Unseen' Messages – Marquand Play Planned". New York Times. p. 54.
- 1 2 Joe Hyams. (March 22, 1959). "Ladd Working for Kids". The Washington Post and Times-Herald. p. G7.
- ↑ OSCAR GODBOUT (January 23, 1956). "FAULKNER NOVEL BOUGHT FOR FILM: 'Pylon,' Story of Stunt Flier Assigned by Universal to Zugsmith, Producer". New York Times. p. 22.
- ↑ "N. B. C. Weighs Series of Pilot Films; Polly Bergen May Get Summer Role". New York Times. May 28, 1958. p. 63.
- ↑ "HOLIDAY THRONGS SET FILM RECORDS: Music Hall and Astor Report Peaks at Year End – Movies for Children Planned". New York Times. January 6, 1960. p. 31.
- ↑ "Ladd Seeks to Star David and Haley Louella Parsons:". The Washington Post and Times-Herald. July 12, 1961. p. B10.
- ↑ THOMAS M. PRYOR (April 9, 1956). "WAR HERO TO STAR IN 'THE WAY BACK': Murphy Signed by Universal for Sequel to Film on His Battlefield Exploits Debbie Reynolds to Star". New York Times. p. 22.
- 1 2 THOMAS M. PRYOR (May 17, 1957). "UNIVERSAL CASTS TWO IN NEW FILM: Jane Powell, George Nader to Appear in 'Female Animal' --Actor Replaces Gavin". New York Times. p. 19.
- ↑ "Three Plays Hold Over Next Week". The Christian Science Monitor. February 1, 1958. p. 8.
- ↑ Louella Parsons:. (July 31, 1958). "Ladd Is Interested In 'Covered Wagon'". The Washington Post and Times-Herald. p. C8.