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Benefit Premiere "A Countess From Hong Kong" Has Gala Opening

Benefit Premiere "A Countess From Hong Kong" Has Gala Opening
Clip: 425754_1_1
Year Shot: 1967 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1758
Original Film: 040-023-07
HD: N/A
Location: New York, New York
Timecode: 00:48:56 - 00:50:27

A glittering American premiere for Universal's "A Countess From Hong Kong," attracts the top figures from society, the diplomatic corps, and the film industry. The premiere is a benefit for "Research to Prevent Blindness," founded by MCA Board Chairman Jules Stein. Sutton's marquee reads "Chaplin's A Countess From Hong Kong". CU Chinese lanterns hanging from the marquee. CU Movie fans standing a roped off area. CU China gals dressed in their native costumes.CU Bobby Darin, pop singer. Mr. and Mrs. Jules Stein on the red carpet. Marquee reads "Gala Benefit Premiere Tonight At For Research To Prevent Blindness." CU Sidney Chaplin and Mr. & Mrs. Jules Stein. CU Henry Fonda. CU Van Johnson, movie star. CU Lynda Johnson, President Johnson's daughter.