Although currently involved in making "War of the Worlds" at Paramount, George Pal is already preparing for his next project, "Houdini." Pal discovered that boxer Jack Dempsey is an accomplished magician. The discovery was made at a dinner where Dempsey entertained guests with feats of mental magic tricks and sleight of hand. With Dempsey now on the Paramount lot in the Bob Hope feature "Military Policeman," Pal discussed the possibility with Dempsey of him appearing in an important role in "Houdini." Photograph dated March 24, 1952.
Pal, George Dempsey, Jack,--1895-1983 Motion picture producers and directors Los Angeles Evening Herald Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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