Monday, Aug. 18, 1947

Debut

The prospect had Mexican Movie Actress Maria Felix biting her nails. She was afraid that in her new picture, Rio Escondido, a bit-player would steal the show. The bit-player: President Miguel Aleman, playing himself when he presents Maria Felix as a schoolma'am an award for her fight against illiteracy. For Aleman, who knew Hollywood well in pre-presidential days and who is now anxious to give Mexican movies a hand up, it would be a screen debut. Said famed Director "El Indio" Fernandez last week, readying camera, lights and greasepaint: "I'm sure the President won't need any coaching, but if he does, you can bet that I'll give it to him."

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